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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Homeschool Day
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours before the scheduled time!* Each month we will focus, discover, and enjoy a different nature related topic with hands-on activities. For October's Homeschool Day, and also National Reptile Awareness Day, we will be learning all about our local (and resident) snakes, along with snake identification! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Pioneer Crafts: Corn Dollies
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to learn how to make corn dollies! We will explore the history of corn dollies and their symbolism. Once we finish, you will have the opportunity to take home your creation and use it to decorate your home for the fall season. If you're interested in this forgotten art, call the Visitor Center today to reserve your spot! $7 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Corn Snake
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador corn snakes. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Pioneer Crafts: Corn Dollies
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to learn how to make corn dollies! We will explore the history of corn dollies and their symbolism. Once we finish, you will have the opportunity to take home your creation and use it to decorate your home for the fall season. If you're interested in this forgotten art, call the Visitor Center today to reserve your spot! $7 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Pewter Pour
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Skills: Plant Tinctures
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in exploring the ancient art of making tinctures with herbs and other beneficial plants. We will cover the steps involved in creating tinctures, discuss various methods used in their preparation, and delve into the history of tinctures. If you are curious about this fascinating practice, call us today to register! $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Skills: Candle Making
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Boxed In
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Come learn about the lives of one of our most commonly encountered turtles- the Eastern Box Turtle. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Crime & Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. Jail breaks. Hog Thieves. Murders. An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Bats in the Belfry: Dangling Decorations
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Make a bat garland to hang in your belfry or home, and learn more about bats and their contributions to our ecosystem. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Herp, Herp, Hooray!
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Haunted Campfire
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some spooooky stories and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! Campers and day visitors welcome! We will be meeting at the fire ring behind campsite 11. BYOC (bring your own chair!) $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Movie Night at the Park: Double Feature!
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 6 PM to 9 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us outside the visitor center for a night filled with fall, family films. Snacks will be available inside starting at 6 pm, and the first movie (animated, G-rated) will begin at 6:30 pm. The second movie (live action, PG-rated) will begin at 7:30 pm. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Call the visitor center for more information! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Spooktacular Movie Night
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 7 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Get ready to be thrilled and chilled at our Spooktacular Movie Night Event! It's a mystery movie (rated PG, of course). We can't reveal the title, but we guarantee it will add the perfect amount of spookiness to your night. Enjoy s'mores with the movie for the perfect spooky season vibes. What to bring: Fun Pajamas, blankets, pillows, bean bags $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Welcome to the Campgrounds! Let's Gather 'Round the Fire
Fridays 7 PM - 9 PM – Oct 24, 2025 until Sep 4, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring as we welcome our weekend campers and park visitors with an enchanting family-friendly campfire program! This program will include a campfire construction demonstration, a group activity element (sing-along or interactive story), and either hot chocolate or s'mores. FREE! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Haunted Hollow Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Wear clothing for the weather. Bring cash, flashlight and water. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Pioneer Skills: Drop Spindle
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to explore the art of yarn spinning using a drop spindle. We will discuss the history of the drop spindle and learn how to transform raw materials into usable yarn. At the end of the session, you'll have the opportunity to take home the yarn you created! Call the Visitor Center today to reserve your spot! $15.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Mathematics in Nature
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Learn how to do math like a park ranger. This real work application focus on Slope & Trail Design for trail creation. Finding area for Surveying habitat spaces. Learn how to calculate Basal Area Geared at ages 14-16. To register students for this free math workshop please call 770-732-2613 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Spooky Spider Pinning, Entomology preservation for Beginners
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Learn how to pin and preserve spiders in this indoor class. Suitable for ages 10+ Minors must have an adult accompanying. All supplies provided. Each participants is able to pin two spiders. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Waterfalls and Watercolors - Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Art Contest Creation
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 5 PM to 7 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Georgia State Parks Highschooler Art Contest. Paint a landscape scene from our park and earn a chance to have your work featured in the state capital! If you love art and the outdoors and you're currently a Georgia high school student, you are eligible to participate. Must RSVP by 10/17 for art supplies to be provided! $5 parking. 706-752-7981.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Bat Week
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Ever wanted to see what happens after an owl consumes its prey? During this class, you will get to get a look inside your own owl pellet! Every pellet holds something different! Learn about the different types of prey owls consume and how we can help them in the wild. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Squid Dissection
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 2 hours before the scheduled time!* Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 5 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A family friendly event for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Enjoy this Halloween themed event and receive candy from local organizations and Don Carter park rangers. Please park at the beach, a hayride will take you to the candy! Costumes encouraged. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Fright on the Farm
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
The Hag is back, and she’s waiting for you! Join us for a night of terror at our haunted farm experience. Brave the scares, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, and visit the Relihan building to see critters up close with the Critter Keeper. $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Fright on the Farm
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
The Hag is back, and she’s waiting for you! Join us for a night of terror at our haunted farm experience. Brave the scares, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks, and visit the Relihan building to see critters up close with the Critter Keeper. $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Haunted Hollow Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Wear clothing for the weather. Bring cash, flashlight and water. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Fall Candle Holder Craft
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Come to the park and repurpose a simple jar into a beautiful fall themed candle holder. Kids and adults alike enjoy this simple, but elegant craft. Do crafts at the park and leave the cleanup to us!! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-297-6093.
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Halloween Crafts at Laura S. Walker
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join us at the Interpretive Center for Halloween crafts! We have several crafts to choose from for all ages. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. Don't miss out on the fun! We will see you there!!! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Woodland Campfire
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather around our campground campfire for roasted marshmallows, create a kids woodland animal mask, and enjoy a silly campfire story. Overnight and day visitors are welcome! $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Basic Archery
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Basic Archery
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Pewter Pour
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Discover how pewter is heated and used for castings. Create your own souvenir using pre-made molds or design one from scratch. Visit the picnic tables located behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Haunted Cabin at Red Top Mountain
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6 PM to 9 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a thrilling adventure at the historic cabin! We will have all sorts of spooky surprises that will send chills down your spine. At the end of the night, you’ll receive a treat and have the chance to make S'mores by the fire. So come on down and join in the fun—if you dare! Free plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Annual Fala Day
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Scottish Terrier Society of Greater Atlanta will present a fun-filled day of activities celebrating Fala. Activities include a parade and a variety of contest. Dogs not allowed on Historic Site except during the parade. 706-655-5870.
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Trek 'n' Treat
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 4 PM to 7 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Enjoy the magic of the park at dark while enjoying fun activities and collecting tasty treats. Meet at Picnic Shelters 2 & 3. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Adaptive Junior Ranger Family Camp with the Aimee Copeland Foundation
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This adaptive family camp is for all ages. Three all-terrain wheelchairs are available for use on trails (must be certified through Aimee Copeland Foundation). Adaptive fishing equipment and kayaking are also available. Register in advance by emailing Adrian.Fox@dnr.ga.gov. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Explore the Nature Hut
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come by the Nature Hut to see some taxidermied animals you would see in the area and take the opportunity to meet two of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-456-4362.
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drive in Movie
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us for a pg14 movie at the day use parking lot. Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Wildlife of Unicoi
4th Saturday of Month 12 PM - 1 PM from Oct 25, 2025 until Aug 22, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Join us at the Visitor Center for a fun hour filled with facts and hands on learning about variety of wildlife in Unicoi State Park. Get the opportunity to meet a few critters up close and personal. This is offered year-round and takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Free to the public. $5 parking. 706-878-2201.
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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Bat Week
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Wait, Where Am I? - Orienteering Class
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* North? Weast? Wait...where are we going? Have these questions trouble you no longer as we learn how to read a map and compass with a ranger. This class will teach you the basics and we'll put our skills to the test afterwards with a short hike. $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Pumpkin Painting
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Come celebrate National Pumpkin Day with us and enjoy the fall season by you painting and decorating your own small pumpkin! We will provide all artistic materials. Bring your own pumpkin or use one of ours! We will provide small pumpkins, while supplies last. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Crime & Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. Jail breaks. Hog Thieves. Murders. An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Heritage Farm Tour
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
Tour our 19th century Heritage Farm with a knowledgeable guide. Learn the history of early pioneers, their ways of life, and the work they did to carve out a living in the Wiregrass region of Georgia. $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Pickett's Meals: We're Rollin In the Dough!
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Well, we're never actually "rollin in the dough" budget-wise, however, another installment of Pickett's Meals. This time, we will be demonstrating bread-making in our new outdoor oven! Come break bread with us. Samples available for attendees. $3.50 - $6.50 770-443-7850.
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Halloween Arts & Crafts
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 2:30 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in celebrating the spooky season with some wonderful arts and crafts! We'll create fun and exciting spooky crafts that you can take home. Stop by and join the rangers at Red Top to make some awesome creepy creations! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Coffee with a Ranger
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Grab a cup of coffee and sit for a spell. Have a chat with our naturalist, who will be available at the fire ring behind the Visitor Center. This is your chance to discuss the history, flora, and fauna at Skidaway Island with one of our friendly, knowledgeable rangers. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Picnic at the Point
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 12 PM to 1:30 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Pack a lunch and join us for a laid-back hike to the picnic area at the intersection of the Avian Loop and Connector Trail. Meet at the Sandpiper Trailhead at 12:00 PM. The total distance is approximately 2 miles, with a break at the Skidaway Narrows to eat lunch and chat as we enjoy the view. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Radical Reptiles
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us at our Nature Hut for an informative program about snakes that are native to Georgia and meet our snake ambassadors. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Monday, October 27, 2025

Seasonal Suncatchers
Monday, Oct 27, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Seasonal Suncatchers Gourd-geous pumpkin or beautiful bat, you choose! Make a seasonal sun-catcher and learn how bats benefit plants like pumpkins and more! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Read with a Ranger
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Read with a Ranger Young children will enjoy getting out for this hour of interactive reading. Listen to nature stories perfect for children with a love of the outdoors. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 10 AM to 11 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Nature Haiku
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us as we explore the Japanese art of Haiku! We will discuss its benefits and learn how to practice mindfulness in our everyday lives. Additionally, we will cover the proper way to write a Haiku. If you have any questions, please call us at the Visitor Center or email us at redtopprogram@gmail.com. Free plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Fishing 101
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Looking to get into the sport of fishing and don't know where to begin? Then look no further! Because we at Red Top Mountain are proud to present a beginners course into this time honored tradition. We will discuss everything from equipment, bait, and where to find fish. So if you're interested in learning how to fish, Then call now! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Bats in the Belfry: Dangling Decorations
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Make a bat garland to hang in your belfry or home, and learn more about bats and their contributions to our ecosystem. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Bat Week
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Snakes of Skidaway: Meet the Rat Snake Come by the Interpretive Center to learn all about one of our ambassador rat snakes. You will have the opportunity to meet and touch the snake while you learn about its behavior, habitat, and more! $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Bat Week
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Cloudland Canyon State Park - Rising Fawn, GA
Join us as we celebrate International Bat Week during the last week of October. Stay around after the 2pm programs on the 25th, 26th and 29th to make a bat decoration that you can take home with you! There is a $5.00 fee for the craft segment of the program $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Incredible Edible Insects
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Learn about the practice of eating insects historically and in different cultures, and those that are brave enough can try eating some themselves! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Trick or Treat at the Visitor Center
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 1 PM to 4 PM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Stop by for a spooky surprise at the visitor center! $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Welcome to the Campgrounds! Let's Gather 'Round the Fire
Fridays 7 PM - 9 PM – Oct 31, 2025 until Sep 4, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring as we welcome our weekend campers and park visitors with an enchanting family-friendly campfire program! This program will include a campfire construction demonstration, a group activity element (sing-along or interactive story), and either hot chocolate or s'mores. FREE! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Haunted Hollow Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Wear clothing for the weather. Bring cash, flashlight and water. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Halloween Arts & Crafts
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 2:30 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us in celebrating the spooky season with some wonderful arts and crafts! We'll create fun and exciting spooky crafts that you can take home. Stop by and join the rangers at Red Top to make some awesome creepy creations! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Halloween Story Time!
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join the rangers at Red Top Mountain for a cozy evening around the fire as we read classic Halloween tales that have entertained kids for decades. Enjoy some delicious s'mores while you listen! Everyone, both kids and adults, is encouraged to wear their favorite costumes. Come join us for a fun-filled, kid-friendly Halloween celebration! Free plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Trick or Treat Sweetwater Creeks Visitor Center
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 9 AM to 5 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Trick or Treat Sweetwater Creek's Visitor Center. We'll have a set of riddles for Halloween, yard games and of course candy for trick or treaters of all ages. For a $2 get a set of 3 polaroid photos in our photo booth. $0-$2 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Owl-O-Ween
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Join Blue Ridge Raptors to learn about one of the spookiest animals in North America! You will come face-to-face with the animals who hoot, trill, and scream in the night during a 45 minute owl program. Find us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Ever wanted to see what happens after an owl consumes its prey? During this class, you will get to get a look inside your own owl pellet! Every pellet holds something different! Learn about the different types of prey owls consume and how we can help them in the wild. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Costume Contest
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Join us at the Elijah Clark Cabin to show off your best costume and participate in a costume contest! Prizes will be given for the most creative, spooky and funny costumes. $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Fireside Spooky Tales
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Join us for s'mores and scary stories by the fire at the Elijah Clark cabin! All spooky stories are family friendly. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Autumn's Wonder Hike
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Celebrate Fall with us on a hike through the woods to admire the beautiful foliage. We’ll explore local trees and wildflowers, and binoculars are recommended for potential wildlife sightings. Call today to reserve your spot! 5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Nature Haiku
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a relaxing exploration of Haiku poetry! We will delve into its history and learn how to write proper haikus. For inspiration, we will draw from the beauty we observe in the park. If you're interested in discovering this ancient art form, please call us today to reserve your spot. 2.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Explore the Nature Hut
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come by the Nature Hut to see some taxidermied animals you would see in the area and take the opportunity to meet two of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-456-4362.
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Trick or Treating in the Campground
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 5 PM to 8 PM
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Come Join us for a Family hayride through the campground, trick-or-treating, and Spooky campsite decorating contest! Winner will receive a free night stay. $5 parking. 706-878-2201.
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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Wait, Where Am I? - Orienteering Class
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* North? Weast? Wait...where are we going? Have these questions trouble you no longer as we learn how to read a map and compass with a ranger. This class will teach you the basics and we'll put our skills to the test afterwards with a short hike. $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray!
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Crime & Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. Jail breaks. Hog Thieves. Murders. An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Lets Get Crafty
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Flex your creativity with this fun craft day. We will be doing hands on crafts and education. This program will be held outdoors so bring closed toed shoes, bug spray, and water. Pre-registration required. Ages 6+. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Pioneer Skills: Candle Making
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to discover how colonists and pioneers created their own light before the advent of electricity. We will explore various methods of candle-making, as well as the tools and materials used in the process. At the end of the session, you'll even have the chance to make your own candle to take home! Don't wait—call now to reserve your spot! $10.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Full Moon Night Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Nature Haiku
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a relaxing exploration of Haiku poetry! We will delve into its history and learn how to write proper haikus. For inspiration, we will draw from the beauty we observe in the park. If you're interested in discovering this ancient art form, please call us today to reserve your spot. 2.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Crime & Punishment Historical Walking Tour
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, GA
Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. Jail breaks. Hog Thieves. Murders. An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Friday, November 7, 2025

Archery 101
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Want to learn archery? Join us on the range to learn how to use a bow. Get the chance to show off your skills, and maybe find your next hobby! $15.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Herp, Herp, Hooray!
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Survival Basics: Campfire Building
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 6 PM to 6:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!* Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Welcome to the Campgrounds! Let's Gather 'Round the Fire
Fridays 7 PM - 9 PM – Nov 7, 2025 until Sep 4, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring as we welcome our weekend campers and park visitors with an enchanting family-friendly campfire program! This program will include a campfire construction demonstration, a group activity element (sing-along or interactive story), and either hot chocolate or s'mores. FREE! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Friday Fun Game Night
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Fireside Friendsgiving
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Gather family and friends around our campground campfire for a game, story, and roasted marshmallows. Please register in advance at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Autumn's Wonder Hike
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Celebrate Fall with us on a hike through the woods to admire the beautiful foliage. We’ll explore local trees and wildflowers, and binoculars are recommended for potential wildlife sightings. Call today to reserve your spot! 5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Nov 7, 2025 until Nov 28, 2025 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Fundamentals of Nature Identification
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Pocket Park
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Squid Dissection
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 2 hours before the scheduled time!* Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Touch-A-Truck Day
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 11 AM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Touch, see, and talk about all kinds of trucks and other big equipment at our day-use boat ramp! Park by the beach and you will be transported to the event. We hope to see you there! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Basic Archery
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Basic Archery
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Intermediate Archery
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
For the archer wanting something a little more than our basic archery class offers. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Autumn's Wonder Hike
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Celebrate Fall with us on a hike through the woods to admire the beautiful foliage. We’ll explore local trees and wildflowers, and binoculars are recommended for potential wildlife sightings. Call today to reserve your spot! 5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Pioneer Crafts: Corn Dollies
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us to learn how to make corn dollies! We will explore the history of corn dollies and their symbolism. Once we finish, you will have the opportunity to take home your creation and use it to decorate your home for the fall season. If you're interested in this forgotten art, call the Visitor Center today to reserve your spot! $7 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Founder's Day: Thanksgiving in Warm Springs
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 11 AM to 2 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
In 1939, FDR spoke to the nation from Georgia Hall on Thanksgiving. We are going to replay the original radio broadcast after a digital presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at Warm Springs in the theater wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving. Presentation 11:00 am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Explore the Nature Hut
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come by the Nature Hut to see some taxidermied animals you would see in the area and take the opportunity to meet two of our live snakes! $5 parking. 706-456-4362.
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Wildlife of Unicoi
2nd Saturday of Month 12 PM - 1 PM from Nov 8, 2025 until Sep 12, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Join us at the Visitor Center for a fun hour filled with facts and hands on learning about variety of wildlife in Unicoi State Park. Get the opportunity to meet a few critters up close and personal. This is offered year-round and takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Free to the public. $5 parking. 706-878-2201.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Branch Out Your Knowledge: Tree ID Hike
2nd Sunday of Month 1 PM - 3 PM from Nov 9, 2025 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Led by our park naturalist, this 2-hour guided hike takes us out from the Visitor Center, counting species & learning about their specific characteristics. We'll begin on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, with optional intersecting trails along a 2-3 mile loop hike. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Creature Feature
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 2 PM to 2:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Join a ranger for a free educational program to learn about native animals that call Panola Mountain home and what we can do to protect them. Program includes either a live snake or turtle. Meet at the Nature Center. For all ages, but recommended for children ages 5-10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Basic Archery
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Fall Arts and Crafts
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Meditation at the park
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 3 PM to 4 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds for the holiday season. This free event will take place at the historical cabin behind the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Veterans Day Family Fun Day
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 11 AM to 3 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Pack a picnic and join us in Roosevelt's Little White House picnic area for a free day of family friendly games and activities. 706-655-5870.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, November 14, 2025

Incredible Edible Insects
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Learn about the practice of eating insects historically and in different cultures, and those that are brave enough can try eating some themselves! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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National Pickle Day Tasting
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 3 PM to 5 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
National Pickle Day is a pretty big dill! For $7 per plate, you can try an assortment of locally made pickle products. Find this dill-icious program outside the visitor center. $7 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Become a Campfire Chef: Nachos!
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This is nacho average cooking program! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Welcome to the Campgrounds! Let's Gather 'Round the Fire
Fridays 7 PM - 9 PM – Nov 14, 2025 until Sep 4, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring as we welcome our weekend campers and park visitors with an enchanting family-friendly campfire program! This program will include a campfire construction demonstration, a group activity element (sing-along or interactive story), and either hot chocolate or s'mores. FREE! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Friday Fun Game Night
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Campfire and Hot Cocoa
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Nature Haiku
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a relaxing exploration of Haiku poetry! We will delve into its history and learn how to write proper haikus. For inspiration, we will draw from the beauty we observe in the park. If you're interested in discovering this ancient art form, please call us today to reserve your spot. 2.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Nov 14, 2025 until Nov 28, 2025 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Birds of Prey
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists. Find us in the Visitor Center's Arch Room! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Ever wanted to see what happens after an owl consumes its prey? During this class, you will get to get a look inside your own owl pellet! Every pellet holds something different! Learn about the different types of prey owls consume and how we can help them in the wild. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Squid Dissection
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 2 hours before the scheduled time!* Embrace your inner curiosity as we dissect and learn about the ins and outs of one of the oceans' most common animals: The Squid! $10.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Potions, Pills, & Pustules: 18th Century Medicine
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Sick with the flux or mal aria? The Doctor is in and might have a cure! Visit the Doctor’s house inside the Fort and learn all about 18th century medical practices. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Campfire Cookies
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 5:30 PM to 7 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Campfire Cookies Join rangers at the Visitor Center fire ring to learn how to make cookies over the campfire and roast marshmallows. Make sure to bring a chair to relax next to the fire. Registration required. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Falling for Fun
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 4 PM to 6 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
This event has been CANCELED. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Geocaching 101
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Join us for an introduction to geocaching! Afterwards we will be installing new geocaches around the park. Meet at picnic shelter #2 $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Astronomy Night
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Join us for Astronomy Night hosted by the Coca Cola Space and Science Center from Columbus. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to view space from telescopes. Please bring a blanket or chair. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Autumn's Wonder Hike
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Celebrate Fall with us on a hike through the woods to admire the beautiful foliage. We’ll explore local trees and wildflowers, and binoculars are recommended for potential wildlife sightings. Call today to reserve your spot! 5.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Nature Haiku
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for a relaxing exploration of Haiku poetry! We will delve into its history and learn how to write proper haikus. For inspiration, we will draw from the beauty we observe in the park. If you're interested in discovering this ancient art form, please call us today to reserve your spot. 2.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Fall Arts and Crafts
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us as we embrace the creativity of the fall season with the help of the Muses! We'll provide all the necessary supplies, and you'll get to keep your beautiful creations. Come along and work with our rangers to make something stunning together! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Conservation Conversation #6 Long Leaf Pines "The Evergreen Guardians"
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Conservation Conversation #6 Long Leaf Pines "The Evergreen Guardians" Bring your family and join us as we discuss our regions most famous tree. We will learn about the favorite tree of FDR's and what threatens the long leaf pine. There will be a short hike on the grounds to point out the differences between the trees. Presentation at 11:00am and 1:00pm $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Conservation Conversation #6 Long Leaf Pines "The Evergreen Guardians"
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Conservation Conversation #6 Long Leaf Pines "The Evergreen Guardians" Bring your family and join us as we discuss our regions most famous tree. We will learn about the favorite tree of FDR's and what threatens the long leaf pine. There will be a short hike on the grounds to point out the differences between the trees. Presentation at 11:00am and 1:00pm $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Craft Days
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 1 PM to 4 PM
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Stop by the VC and get crafty! We will have seasonal crafts available and the opportunity to make some fun keepsakes to remember all the fun here at Unicoi! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-2201.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Pocket Park
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!* Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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