First Annual Fall Festival at the Paul E Bolding American Legion featuring 4 bands, 1FW Wrestling, Food Vendors, and more.

Local Event: FALL FESTIVAL at The American Legion 

Hall County

Gainesville

Georgia

FALL FESTIVAL at The American Legion 

First Annual Fall Festival at the Paul E Bolding American Legion featuring 4 bands, 1FW Wrestling, Food Vendors, and more.

Cumming Fairgrounds

Four Scythes Haunted Attraction is a top-rated Haunted House in Atlanta. Located only 30 miles north of Atlanta. Celebrating our 8th year of fear, with professionally designed sets and special effects. Four Scythes Haunt features the all new Haskills Homestead, Haskills Meats Slaughterhouse and the Carnival of Screams Clown Maze(*Open only 4 nights). These attractions promise to give visitors a spine-chilling experience like no other. Four Scythes Haunt will be open all 11 nights of the Cumming Fair Oct 8-18, and then for 2 weekends after the Fair closes, Oct 23-24 &amp; 30-31. The last 2 weekends in Oct 23-24 &amp; 30-31 we will have entertainment, music/bands, food and drinks. Come check out one of the best haunted houses in Georgia.

Local Event: Four Scythes Haunted Attraction - Cumming, GA

Forsyth County

Cumming

Four Scythes Haunted Attraction - Cumming, GA

Four Scythes Haunted Attraction is a top-rated Haunted House in Atlanta. Located only 30 miles north of Atlanta. Celebrating...

Paul E. Bolding Post #7 American Legion

Get ready to sing your favorites and enjoy a fun atmosphere with great music and good times. This monthly event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to join the excitement!

Local Event: Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night

Get ready to sing your favorites and enjoy a fun atmosphere with great music and good times. This monthly event is open to the...

Northeast Georgia History Center

<h3>Spooktacular History:&nbsp;Treats Through Time A Free Halloween Eve Event</h3>
Join us for some spooky fun at the Northeast Georgia History Center on October 30th from 2:30-7pm! Activities include candy for trick or treaters, a cryptid themed scavenger hunt, and a fun craft! There will also be spooky storytelling from 4-5pm. The Spooktacular History event activities are free, while we are open for general admission as well. We hope that you will join us for some historical Halloween themed fun! And be sure to check out our Squarecrow!

Local Event: Spooktacular History: Treats Through Time

Spooktacular History: Treats Through Time

Spooktacular History: Treats Through Time A Free Halloween Eve Event
Join us for some spooky fun at the Northeast Georgia...

Impulse Control Group Training | Gainesville, GA
Does your dog struggle with jumping, overexcitement, or staying focused around distractions?
Join Custom Canine Unlimited for our Impulse Control Group Training and help your dog develop better patience, self-control, and everyday obedience.
This hands-on session focuses on improving focus, managing impulsive behaviors, and strengthening communication between dogs and their handlers.
Event Details:
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Gainesville, GA
Build better habits and a stronger relationship with your dog through structured training.
Learn More &amp; Register: <a href="https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/impulse-control-group-training-gainesville-ga/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/impulse-control-group-training-gainesville-ga/</a>
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Local Event: Impulse Control Group Training | Gainesville, GA

Impulse Control Group Training | Gainesville, GA

Impulse Control Group Training | Gainesville, GA
Does your dog struggle with jumping, overexcitement, or staying focused around...

History Center Fall Lecture Series | Tues, November 10th, 7:00 PM Divided by Faith: The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre Sponsored by UNG College of Arts &amp; Letters
With Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Johanna Luthman
There will be a Question and Answer session with our guest speaker at the end of the presentation.

Local Event: Lecture Series: Divided by Faith: The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

Lecture Series: Divided by Faith: The St....

History Center Fall Lecture Series | Tues, November 10th, 7:00 PM Divided by Faith: The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre...

Lecture Series: Divided by Faith: The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

Lanier Tech

Join us for a festive celebration featuring handmade, artistic, and artisan gifts perfect for the holiday season. The event includes special attractions like Santa, the Elf Corner shopping zone for children, and engaging children's crafts.

Local Event: 23rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival

23rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival

Join us for a festive celebration featuring handmade, artistic, and artisan gifts perfect for the holiday season. The event...

<h3>November Homeschool Day: Friday Night Lights in the Foothills Pigskin and Piedmont History</h3>
Lace up your cleats and step back in time! It’s the most action-packed November Homeschool Day yet as we explore how modern Southern sports obsession directly traces its roots to our region's 20th-century industrial mill villages.
Long before the billion-dollar stadium deals and high school "Friday Night Lights" became a southern religion, North Georgia football was a brutal, hard-nosed industrial byproduct. Students will learn about Gainesville’s legendary 20th-century "Linthead Leagues", the corporate-funded athletic empires of the New Holland and Chicopee Mills, where factory workers became hometown heroes. Football is more than simply entertainment. We’ll look at football as a historical window into economics, physics, and social change that created community structures that our local high schools eventually inherited.
Pre-Registration Now Open!

Local Event: November Homeschool Day: Friday Night Lights in the Foothills

November Homeschool Day: Friday Night Lights in...

November Homeschool Day:  Friday Night Lights in the Foothills Pigskin and Piedmont History
Lace up your cleats and step back...

November Homeschool Day: Friday Night Lights in the Foothills

Build the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to begin a professional career as a K9 Handler.
Custom Canine Unlimited’s Single Purpose K9 Handler Course provides Veterans with structured classroom instruction and hands-on training in either drug detection or tracking. Students will develop essential skills in canine care, safe handling and deployment, documentation, and professional K9 operations.
📅 November 23 – December 11, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Custom Canine Unlimited – G1, Gainesville, GA 🎓 Veteran Education Benefits Accepted 🏅 K9 Team Certification Available 
Take the next step toward a professional career working with K9s.
Learn more and register: <a href="https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/single-purpose-k9-handler-course-11-23-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/single-purpose-k9-handler-course-11-23-2026/</a>
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Local Event: Single Purpose K9 Handler Course

Single Purpose K9 Handler Course

Build the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to begin a professional career as a K9 Handler.
Custom Canine Unlimited’s...

Build the skills and experience needed to take your K9 handling career to the next level.
Custom Canine Unlimited’s Dual Purpose K9 Handler Course is a Veteran-focused training program combining classroom instruction with hands-on field application. Students can choose between Drug Detection &amp; Tracking or Explosives Detection while developing professional handling, deployment, documentation, and canine management skills.
📅 November 23 – December 18, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Custom Canine Unlimited – G1, Gainesville, GA 🎓 Veteran Education Benefits Accepted 🏅 K9 Team Certification Available 
Prepare for a professional career as a certified Dual Purpose K9 Handler.
Learn more and register: <a href="https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/dual-purpose-k9-handler-course-11-23-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/dual-purpose-k9-handler-course-11-23-2026/</a>
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Local Event: Dual Purpose K9 Handler Course

Dual Purpose K9 Handler Course

Build the skills and experience needed to take your K9 handling career to the next level.
Custom Canine Unlimited’s Dual...

3266 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507

Drug Dog Handler Course | November 23, 2026
Take your K9 handling skills to the next level with Custom Canine Unlimited Drug Dog Handler Course in Gainesville, GA.
Designed for law enforcement professionals and K9 handlers, this hands-on training focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for effective narcotics detection operations.
What You'll Gain:
<ul><li>Hands-on narcotics detection training</li><li>Improved K9 handling and communication skills</li><li>Practical detection techniques and search procedures</li><li>Real-world operational training</li><li>Professional instruction and skill development</li></ul>
Course Details:
Date: November 23 – December 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 120 Training Hours
Location: 3268 Old Cornelia Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30507
Strengthen your operational capabilities and build the skills needed for effective K9 detection work.
Explore Course Details &amp; Register: <a href="https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/drug-dog-handler-course-11-23-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://customcanineunlimited.com/event/drug-dog-handler-course-11-23-2026/</a>
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Local Event: Drug Dog Handler Course

Drug Dog Handler Course

Drug Dog Handler Course | November 23, 2026
Take your K9 handling skills to the next level with Custom Canine Unlimited Drug...

Step into the spotlight and sing your favorites at Karaoke Night, held every 4th Friday of the month! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun atmosphere for great music and good times at the American Legion.

Step into the spotlight and sing your favorites at Karaoke Night, held every 4th Friday of the month! Everyone is welcome to...

<h3>December Homeschool Day: Hearth &amp; High Country: A North Georgia Frontier Winter</h3>
Trade the shopping malls for the mountain trails! Shake up your holiday season and experience a living, breathing winter celebration of the raw resourcefulness, rich traditions, and sensory magic of a 19th century North Georgia winter.&nbsp;
Long before flashing electric lights and delivery trucks, December in the North Georgia mountains was a thrilling race against the elements as survival and celebration went hand in hand. Far from modern commercial conveniences, historic mountain families relied on deep environmental knowledge, intercultural collaboration, and sheer creativity to light their homes, preserve their harvests, and pass down their heritage.Pre-Registration Now Open! Walk Ins Welcome!

Local Event: December Homeschool Day: Hearth & High Country:  A North Georgia Frontier Winter

December Homeschool Day: Hearth & High Country:...

December Homeschool Day:  Hearth & High Country:  A North Georgia Frontier Winter
Trade the shopping malls for the mountain...

December Homeschool Day: Hearth & High Country:  A North Georgia Frontier Winter

2026-2027 Heritage Craft Classes
In Collaboration with the Georgia Mountain Fiber Arts Guild
Ready to step up your knitting game? Join instructor Shari Frazier for our Sock Knitting class and learn how to craft cozy, custom hand-knit socks! This workshop is designed for knitters who already know how to knit and purl and are ready to tackle turns, heels, and toes. Bring your skills, and leave with the confidence (and technique!) to knit your new favorite pair! You will need a size 6 knitting needle and worsted weight yarn. Class meets 4 Saturdays from 10am to 12pm: January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. 
Please visit our website for pre-registration and the other Heritage Craft Classes!

Local Event: Heritage Craft Class: Sock Knitting

Heritage Craft Class: Sock Knitting

2026-2027 Heritage Craft Classes
In Collaboration with the Georgia Mountain Fiber Arts Guild
Ready to step up your knitting...

<h2>Unravel the basics in our Beginning Knitting class with co-instructors Lia Dale and Loretta Byrd! Designed specifically for absolute beginners, this friendly workshop will guide you step-by-step through casting on, the fundamental knit stitch, and finishing your very first project. With double the expert guidance in the room, you'll gain the confidence and hands-on support to get stitching in no time!&nbsp;Class meet 4 Saturdays from 10am to 12pm: February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.</h2>

Local Event: Heritage Craft Class: Beginning Knitting

Heritage Craft Class: Beginning Knitting

Unravel the basics in our Beginning Knitting class with co-instructors Lia Dale and Loretta Byrd! Designed specifically for...

<h2>Transform raw fleece into spun-ready fiber in our hands-on Raw Wool Processing Workshop with expert instructor Shelly Field! In this immersive one-day class, you’ll learn the entire traditional process and practice picking and carding your fleece. Perfect for fiber enthusiasts looking to understand wool right from the source! Don't have your own raw wool to use? 4oz packages are available as an addition to this registration.</h2>

Local Event: Heritage Craft Class: Raw Wool - Now What?

Heritage Craft Class: Raw Wool - Now What?

Transform raw fleece into spun-ready fiber in our hands-on Raw Wool Processing Workshop with expert instructor Shelly Field! In...

Unlock the art of narrow-band weaving in our one-day Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop with instructor Debbie Hightower! Perfect for beginners and experienced weavers alike, you'll learn how to warp an inkle loom and weave colorful, durable straps, belts, or trims to take home. No loom? No problem! 3 rental looms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so bring your creativity and let’s start weaving!

Local Event: Heritage Craft Class: Inkle Loom Weaving

Heritage Craft Class: Inkle Loom Weaving

Unlock the art of narrow-band weaving in our one-day Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop with instructor Debbie Hightower! Perfect for...

Patch AM Team

Oakwood

Flowery Branch

Jackson County

Jackson

Talmo

Lula

Clermont

Pendergrass

Braselton

Hoschton

Gwinnett County

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Buford

Dawson County

Silver City

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville

Custom Canine Unlimited 

Custom Canine Unlimited provides professional K9 training services for pet owners, working dog teams, and law enforcement agencies. Our One-on-One Dog Training in Gainesville, GA allows owners to work directly with certified trainers to build obedience, confidence, and real-world control. Sessions are personalized to each dog and owner for lasting results. Serving Gainesville, Oakwood, Flowery Branch, and the North Georgia region.

Custom Canine Unlimited provides professional K9 training services for pet owners, working dog teams, and law enforcement agencies. Our One-on-One...

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Cumming, GA

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