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Save the date to join us for the Space Splash Spectacular, where science, water, and adventure come together for an unforgettable day of hands-on fun for all ages!Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: This event will start at "The Sun" on the Downtown Gainesville Square, and end in Longwood Park at Lake Lanier. We will have a shuttle running from Longwood Park back up to the Square, if you choose to walk a one way journey to 'pluto', rather than a round trip back to the 'sun'!)
Hosted in collaboration with Main Street Gainesville, Explore Gainesville, Gainesville Parks and Recreation, Gainesville Department of Water Resources, Chattahoochee Riverkeepers, and Elachee Nature Science Center, and Brenau University's Dept of Science Education!
Event Highlights:
🚶♀️ Explore the Solar System Trail with a special passport booklet, where you will create a 'mark' at each planet you visit along the trail!
💧 Dive into expanded water-themed educational activities
🛶 Experience the Floating Classroom and enjoy exploration on Lake Lanier
🔬 Engage in exciting solar system and water-based STEM activities
Whether you're a future astronaut, a curious explorer, or just looking for a fun way to enjoy the beauty of Downtown Gainesville's Trail System connection to Lake Lanier, this event is for you!
👨👩👧👦 Bring the whole family and come ready to learn, play, and splash into discovery!
More info to come! Visit exploregainesville.org/science for more information on our 2026 Science on Main Street events.
FYI: Solar System Trail Brochure: https://www.exploregainesville.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Solar-System-Walking-Tour-with-bleed.pdf
For inquiries on joining us as a science partner or volunteer, please email Nicole at [email protected]
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Gainesville Downtown Square, Gainesville, Georgia, United States
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