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Friday, October 23, 2026
Paint The Park
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A watercolor program for adults (16+) of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Fall Movie Night: Double Feature!
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us in front of the visitor center for a Halloween Double Feature! The visitor center will open at 6:30 PM for you to buy snacks and start setting up chairs/blankets. The first movie (G-rated, fall themed) will begin at 7 PM. The second movie (PG-rated spooky themed) will start at 9 PM. Call the visitor center for movie details! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Do you know just how fast bats can fly, or what bats you can find in your backyard? Come find out at the Bats of Georgia Program! Play educational games and learn fun facts about these spooky little mammals. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Adopt a Bat!
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Following our Bats of Georgia program, adopt a bat plushie from our visitor center to match one we learned about! Along with your new friend, you also get to make a take-home carrier, a birth certificate, and a personality sheet to get to know your bat! There are multiple bat selections with varying prices. $10 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Colors of the Canopy Hike
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 12:30 PM to 1 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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3rd Annual Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 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 like the Hall County Library System, Elachee Nature Center, and Don Carter park rangers. Please park at the beach, a hayride will take you to the candy! Costumes encouraged. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Halloween Campsite Decoration Contest!
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 8 PM to 8:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Wanting to show off your love for the Halloween season? Join our campsite decoration contest! Register in the visitor center upon your check-in, judging will happen Saturday at 8:00 pm, and prizes will be awarded Sunday morning for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Please keep all decorations and themes family-friendly. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
Trick or Treat in the Campground!
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
For overnight guests looking to have a sweet Halloween, you are invited to participate in Trick or Treating in the RV Campground and Cottage loops. Set up outside of your campsite/cabin to hand out prepackaged candy/goods; children must be accompanied by an adult. Happy Halloween! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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