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Give archery a shot or brush up on your skills! Must be able to draw 20lbs bow. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center and they will direct you where to go. Please call and register in advance space is limited $15 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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A merchant has set up shop in the Highlander House. Did you know that Georgia's Board of Trustees had an official storefront in Darien to supply the Highland Scots? Come see what colonial commerce was like nearly 300 years ago! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take a family friendly spooky hayride through the campground! Follow the signs for parking and hayride check in. Last ride start at 4:30pm. Adults are $5, children (5-12yo) are $3, and 4 yo and under are free. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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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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Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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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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Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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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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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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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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Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Want to go on a fun fall hike looking for some cool mushrooms? Let's explore the woods together and see what fungal treasures we can find! Learn the different types of mushrooms on the Wild Turkey Trail and why they are so important to plants, animals and humans. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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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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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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Join us for a cozy evening at the campfire gathered around with friends and family for a night filled with campfire games, a story book, hot cocoa and delicious s'mores! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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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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Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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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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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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Join us at the campground on Friday nights in October. Ring in the season and the weekend with our relaxing fall festivities! A hayride, s'mores, campfire stories, and good conversation. Campers and day visitors welcome! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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October 24th- 25th. 4:00- 10:00 PM both nights. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. This year we are expanding our Halloween event to 2 weekends! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join the friends of AH Stephens State park and staff for the annual haunted hayride! We promise thrills and chills with costume contest, movie on the lawn, campsite decorations, and treats for all!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Bat Week
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 4 PM to 7:30 PM
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Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to celebrate Bat Week, learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. This hour program will include a presentation at 4pm on Georgia's Bats as well as a bat-themed craft, and at 6:30pm, join our bat enthusiasts at the Lodge as they collect data using bat monitoring technology! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Get ready for some spooky fall fun! Our coloring contest is here! The winner receives a prize and their artwork featured on our Facebook page. Let your creativity shine! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Get ready to unleash your inner artist! We're having a pumpkin decorating contest, and you're invited! Grab your pumpkin, small or big and bring it along! We will provide the carving tools and paints you need to create your masterpiece. The most creative pumpkin will be featured on our Facebook page and wins a prize! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure under the stars! Join us for a glow-in-the-dark hike through the magical Flat Rock area. Its a Ranger led, one-mile loop that's fun for the whole family. Wear your glow in the dark items, the more the better! Rangers will have additional glow sticks. $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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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 7:30 pm, and prizes will be awarded Sunday morning for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Please keep all decorations and themes family-friendly. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saving endangered wildlife may sound like a daunting task, but what if conservation can take place in your own backyard? Join Etowah Rangers for a series of interpretive hikes focusing on some of Georgia's most at-risk species outlined in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and learn about the State's plan for a more 'wild' future! $2-$6. 770-387-3747.
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Bring your homemade cookies to the pavilion by the Trading
Post by 3 PM and Judging will take place at 4 PM. Prizes for
adults and youth 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Please bring your
cookies on a wrapped paper plate. Pre-registration and
pre-payment are required at the Park Office or by calling
706-663-4858. Admission: $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet next to Trading Post and show us your costumes. Adult, youth, group, and dog awards. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Judging 5 PM Show us your G-rated, creative side at your campsite. Make us believe you love Halloween and Fall. No gore. Leave no trace décor. Winners awarded at the site by 7 PM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Trick or Treat around the campground! Start at the Trading Post
for a scavenger hunt while you trick or treat to earn some extra
goodies. Areas 1, 2, 3, & 5 are included in trick-or-treating. No
cottages have treats. Campers who bring candy to give out can
add it to the stations when they register (optional). $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for our annual Halloween Festival at Florence Marina!
Events include:
5:30-8:00 Campground Trick or Treat
6:00 Pet Costume Contest
6:15 Group Costume Contest
6:30 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winner announced
6:45 Campsite Decorating Contest Announced
Also join us for the haunted hayride, games, and raffles at the Clubhouse. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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The moon is out, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. This year we focus on the history surrounding the 250th anniversary of the USA. Our candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on the Georgia colony. $10. 912-437-4770.
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All campers are invited to join the fun by decorating their campsites and dressing up in costumes. Park rangers will be on the lookout for the most creative displays and will host a costume contest with prizes! Want to hand out candy? Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a “Pumpkin Paper” for your campsite so families know you’re a treat stop. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. To buy tickets, use the link below. $10 cash at the door. $8 online. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. To buy tickets, use the link below. $10 cash at the door. $8 online. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press, biscuits cooked on our wood-fired antique stove and much more. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Take a family friendly spooky hayride through the campground! Follow the signs for parking and hayride check in. Last ride start at 4:30pm. Adults are $5, children (5-12yo) are $3, and 4 yo and under are free. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join us -if you dare- for a night hike into the mysterious world of the park after dark! We’ll explore the hidden lives of our local nocturnal wildlife. As the sun sets and the shadows grow, park rangers will guide you along the trail, sharing fascinating facts about the creatures that thrive while we sleep. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Grab your costume and come trick-or-treat around the campground. Play some fun games and eat a snow cone. Take a short hike through our "haunted" trail before grabbing some candy. Meet at picnic shelter 2. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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On your mark, get set, go! - on a 5K trail run marking the beginning of our revived, annual Fall Festival. T-shirts will be provided. Prizes to be awarded the top male and female finishers. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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What better place to celebrate cooler temperatures, bountiful harvests, and changing leaves than Mistletoe State Park! We are excited to revive our once annual Fall Festival. We will be offering hayrides, pumpkin archery, a scarecrow scavenger hunt, and a host of other games. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Traditional Cherokee Recipes continues with a melding of the old and new. Venison stew and "barbecued" venison will be the recipes presented by rangers in the middle class cabin. Admission fee required which includes ranger led programs and guided tours of the site. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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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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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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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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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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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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Come join us for a spooky scavenger hunt each Saturday in October. Spend time outdoors with friends and family, and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources available at Wormsloe. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023. Free with price of admission. 912-353-3023.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take a family friendly spooky hayride through the campground! Follow the signs for parking and hayride check in. Last ride start at 4:30pm. Adults are $5, children (5-12yo) are $3, and 4 yo and under are free. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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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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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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Well, we're never" 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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Join us for a two-hour course on the basics of paddling! We will cover essential paddling techniques and important safety tips. This course is designed for those with little to no experience. We will meet at the Visitor Center and launch from the Lakeside Trail. As this is a pre-registered event, please call ahead to reserve your spot. 6-11: $20 12& up: $35 $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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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Now's your chance to enter into the New Manchester Mill Ruins and immerse yourself in the site's history. The ruins were burnt down in 1864 during the American Civil War and sparked a fascinating mystery. Learn about the complex history of this site on this ranger led history hike. Please Dress for the weather on this mile long hike. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Class 3 – Yellow Trail (long), Rare Longleaf Pine habitat, fall color & tree ID with Kathryn Kolb of EcoAddendum. This is the third class in a 12 month long certification series. The full year of programs participant fee is $125, or $30 per individual class. To register email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov. $30-$125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Volunteer event on the yellow trail. Help remove invasive species and learn about our native forest with EcoAddendum.
All experience levels welcome, please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 $0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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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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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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Step into a storybook adventure this Halloween at Amicalola Falls State Park! Join us for a magical Trick-or-Treat Trail where your favorite storybook characters come to life! Collect candy, stay for spooky campfire stories, and meet fairytale friends at every turn. Costumes encouraged; all ages welcome! Find us at the Lodge Loop trailhead! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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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! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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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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Come camp with us on the spookiest of nights! Kids will collect candy from RV to RV. Campers are encouraged to decorate their sites and compete for the prize of most festive set up. Tour around the park on our decorated conestoga wagon. At night, play put putt on our glow in the dark mini golf. Wagon Rides $3 per person, Glow Mini Golf: $5 per person, cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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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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 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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Come out and decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy to Boys and Gohuls as they walk from car to car. There will be hayrides and other activities as well! Prizes will be awarded to best costumes, best pet costume, and best vehicle decoration. If you decorate your vehicle and hand out candy the parking fee will be waived free plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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October 31st- November 1st. 4:00- 10:00 PM both dates. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. We have expanded our Halloween event to 2 weekends this year! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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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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Bring your coffee or hot chocolate to wake up with nature by the Chattahoochee River. Listen and look for the woodland animals such as wild turkeys, osprey, bald eagles, king fishers and more! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Reserve your camping spot and come enjoy a fun filled day of Halloween festivities!
Campground Halloween Decor Contest (9am-4pm)
Trick or Treat & Costume Contest at Campground 1 (6pm - 8pm)
Best campsite and costume wins prizes! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Throughout history, bread has been the most important food source for everyone. The baker will be rolling dough and baking fresh loaves of bread out at the Bake & Brew kitchen. Stop by to see what 18th century baking was like! Samples available throughout the day. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Join our ranger for a fun morning of learning about migrating butterflies! We will identify the species and see these migrating pollinators in flight on their way south for winter! Fee includes access to regularly scheduled plantation house tours. $5.50- $8.75 912-264-7333.
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Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles and press sugar cane on the steam powered press. We will also have live bluegrass music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, and woodstove cooking and a Civil War encampment commemorating the arrival of General Sherman's federal troops. Admission is $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Join staff, Friends of New Echota volunteers and special Cherokee guests as the historic Capital of New Echota comes alive with living history demonstrations, tours, games, and music. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Come by the Highlander House anytime between 2pm and 4pm to craft your very own cornhusk doll, a toy commonly played with in the 18th century. Perfect for younger ages AND adults! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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This homeschool event discusses the application of prescribed fire to manage vegetation, reduce wildfire risks, and improve ecosystem health. A park ranger will demonstrate the technique and equipment used to perform this function. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Come join us at Amicalola Falls State Park for our 2nd annual Fall Festival! Bring your friends and family to enjoy live animal shows, hayrides, pumpkin painting, s'mores, games, crafts, and so much more! Find us at the Top of the Falls Parking area! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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We are at it again! Join us on a hike to the Wild Turkey Trail creek to search for and identify salamanders. Learn the different species of the Piedmont Region, what they eat and their winter behaviors. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Autumn Encampment's Friday is PERFECT for students. The Fort will be filled with stations displaying colonial military life in early Georgia. We will have Scottish Highlanders, "enlistment" stations, navy sailors, black powder demos, and more! Perfect for grades 3-8 as well as homeschool groups interested in registering a one-hour time slot. $4.25-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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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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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come out and enjoy the fall foliage, bring a journal and learn how to do leaf impressions. Play a game of leaf ID bingo, winner gets a prize! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Touch, see, and talk about all kinds of trucks and other big equipment at our day-use boat ramp! A Georgia State Park Pass is required to attend and can be bought for $5.00 at the park office or kiosk. We hope to see you there! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Our annual Colonial military reenactment is open with festivities, activities, and black powder! Military history of the 18th century includes reenacting from Highlanders, British armies, navies, and foreign campaigns! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come join us every Saturday for a brisk, seven-mile guided group jaunt around the lake on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, this intermediate-level challenge is for experienced hikers. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come join us at the campground activity shelter at 2PM for some fun fall crafts! We’ll have all the supplies ready for you. $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Join Park Rangers on a Night Hike under the beautiful Full Moon. . Moon Pies and Hot Chocolate will be provided. Wear appropriate clothing and bring flashlights. Meeting at the Park Office at 5:30PM. For any questions, please call 706-857-0826. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Join our Rangers to learn how to read a compass. The program will start in the picnic area and transverse throughout the grounds of New Echota. The Ranger will teach you the skills to follow a preset course using just a compass. Admission fee required. Admission covers ranger led programs, guided tours, and self guided tours. $6-$8. 706-624-1321.
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Join us in learning all about rock and mineral identification and the importance of preserving our state parks and historic sites. After a presentation on mineral identification, we will embark on a ranger-led hike into different areas of the site to discuss the lay of the land, nature's impact, and the effects of human development over the years. $5. 770-443-7850.
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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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Make a historic recipe, take it on our guided hike inside the new Manchester mill ruins and enjoy eating your treat on the observation platform. All supplies provided Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a parent accompanying. With any allergy concerns please email Adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Do you love Sweetwater Creek State Park? Become an EcoA Steward! Meet twice a month during this 8 month long certification course, cultivate the knowledge & leadership skills to change your community. We're looking for 15-20 stewards for this program. To register please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $100 for full course or $25 single class $25-125 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Help remove invasive species and learn about our native forest along the Yellow Trail, Bridge and Shoals with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome, please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 0 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come learn all about the river rodents that call the Chattahoochee River home. We are going to be exploring the life cycle, diet and conservation concerns of muskrats, otters and beavers! $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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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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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