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Geared towards families who homeschool. Discover all
about owls and dissect owl pellets in an investigative
lab. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the park on your own afterwards. Meet at the Group Shelter below the dam in the campground. Dress for the out of doors. Pre-registration and pre-payment highly suggested in case program fills. $6 ages 4 & up. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come join our talented local musicians, Randy and Darlene Dameron, and dance under the stars.Bring a picnic, a friend and a chair or blanket or enjoy cement seating. Dance and sing-a-long to 60's and 70's music. Meet at the Stone Amphitheater next to the Park Office. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Chat with a ranger and enjoy the sites and sounds of a fall sunrise. Bring your own coffee or grab some of ours. Learn more about the largest state park in Georgia as you walk 1/2 mile and return along the same ridge trail. Pre-register & pre-pay or correct change at the door. Stone amphitheater next to Park Office.. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Dispel myths and discover fascinating facts about these amazing flying mammals with Dr. Mark Yates from LaGrange College. Meet at the covered shelter next to the Trading Post in the campground. Geared towards adults and families with children ages 8 & up.Correct change at the door. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet in front of the Trading Post and show us your most creative costumes. Judges will award prizes for best adult, youth, and dog costume.Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Themed activities throughout the day and night. Special times, registration costs and rules for different activities: Zombie Archery, Scarecrow Competition, Decorated and Carved Pumpkin Contest, Fall Costume Parade, and Campsite Decorating Contest. And of course there is trick or treating at the campsites beginning just before dark... Free-$5 $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Enjoy the mountaintop view during this beginner friendly yoga class with registered yoga teacher, Monique French. Bring a mat, or a thick towel, and wear comfortable clothing. Correct change at the door.. Stone amphitheater right of park office.
https://www.facebook.com/Moniquefrench
yoga/ $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Zombie and Pumpkin target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction equipment and prizes. Not geared towards large groups. Groups can contact us for a special time. Pay and pre-register at the Park Office. Meet next to Group Shelter below the dam in the campground.Park at the Fishing Dock. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Enter your already-built, kid-sized scarecrow in our competition. Theme is Parks After Dark. Pre-register and pre-pay. or cash at the door. Adult, family or youth entries accepted. Set up at 11:00 AM at the Trading Post in the campground. Open to all ages. Rules listed. Pay cash at the door. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Sign up to be hosts, judges and decorators for pumpkin, costume, and campsite contests and activities throughout the day and night. Contact the park office for more information. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Bring your already carved or decorated pumpkin with a candle or light to the Trading Post. Pre-register at Park Office or pay correct change at the door. Youth and Adult division. Awards for each category. Fee per pumpkin entered.Set-Up at 6 PM. Judging at 7 PM. Must stay on display until 8:30 PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Show us your PG-13 rated creative side at your site. Judges will cruise the campground looking for décor that tells us that you love fall and Halloween. No nails or staples on plants. Observe Leave No Trace decorating ideas. 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize awarded at the campsite. Judging begins at 7 PM. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Wear your light or carry a flashlight and walk through the campsites. It's a family affair and we encourage all ages to participate.Trick or Treat at campsites marked with a candy bag and light. No cottages have treats. Campers who bring candy to give out can show it when they register and get 10% off their camping stay. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us next to Lake Deleanor for bird stories and activities- including insight from the Mayan culture. Bring your own stick, flashlight and golf chair or blanket. We have marshmallows. Limited bench seating. Meet at Boat House next to lake in the campground. Correct change at the door. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Stationary target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction equipment and prizes. Not geared towards large groups. Groups can contact us for special time. Pay and pre-register at Park Office. Meet near Fishing Dock. Park at Fishing Dock. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for a night sky talk and night sky viewing. Telescopes will be
set up. Bring a chair or blanket for sitting on the grassy field. Baseball field across from Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for an important discovery program geared towards families who homeschool. Indoor and outdoor learning labs. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the park on your own afterwards. $6 per child ages 4 & up, parents free. Limited Space Pre-register. & Pre-pay. Walk-ins may not have room. $6 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Thanks to all of our veterans! Come spend the day with us. Flag retirement ceremony at 10:00 AM. Bring worn flags to office prior to event. Free appreciation picnic lunch for veterans and their families at 11:00 (must sign up ahead.) Free 1-hr boat rental the entire weekend. Check in at the Park Office on Hwy 190. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet PMT Association leaders at the Park Office Parking Lot on Highway 190. Work day may be cancelled if bad weather. Check the PMT Facebook page. Bring snack/lunch and water, and gloves. Dress for the weather. If a large volunteer group, please contact PMT Association before coming. PMT provides all tools and fun. $5 parking. 706-464-3136.
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Join geologist, Dr. Bill Witherspoon, co-author of Roadside Geology of Georgia, for a rockin’ indoor and outdoor presentation. Pre-register at the park office or correct change at the door. Enclosed Group Shelter below the campground dam then carpool to Dowdell’s Knob. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet a trapper. Talk to a soldier. Throw a tomahawk. See living skills displays like cooking and blacksmithing from local historians Walk through time from the mid 1700s to the late 1800's. Held on the baseball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Stationary, target archery, shooting competition. We provide all the equipment. Scored target winners receive local gift certificates for frozen turkeys or other food. Fee per entry. Can enter more than once. Pay and pre-register at Park Office. Park at Fishing Dock in the campground and walk down to new archery field near parking area. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet a trapper. Talk to a soldier. Throw a tomahawk. See living skills displays like cooking and blacksmithing from local historians Walk through time from the mid 1700s to the late 1800's. Held on the baseball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This fast-paced, hands-on day-long adventure includes an art project, archery, nature trail discoveries and more. Meets at the
enclosed Group Shelter below the dam in the campground. Must pre-register & prepay by Nov 14. Limited space. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet PMT Association leaders at the Park Office Parking Lot on Highway 190. Work day may be cancelled if bad weather. Check the PMT Facebook page. Bring snack/lunch and water, and gloves. Dress for the weather. If a large volunteer group, please contact PMT Association before coming. PMT provides all tools and fun. $5 parking. 706-464-3136.
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Join Santa’s flotilla on Lake Delanor. Hot chocolate and cookies included! We provide life jackets, paddles, Santa and canoe, kayak, paddleboat or row boat. Pre-register & prepay at the park office. Limited space. Dress for the weather. Meet at Fishing Dock 1:30 PM. $5-$10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Build a home for fairies, pixies, or gnomes. Use outdoor-sturdy, unique, natural materials. Show us your whimsical creativity. Recycled and re-purposed wood, glass, ceramic and metal accents are ok, no plastic. Nails and glue allowed. Must have a door and windows. Must be less than 18” high with no larger than 20" X 20" base. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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