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Leaf & Learn Lake Loop:
Fulfill your love for the fall, become a leaf know it all, with interesting facts you can recall! Strolling and gazing at the wooded grove of Norma Campbell Cove. A steep but short .10 mile jaunt $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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This program is tailored to accomodate Georgia high school students participating in the Georgia State Parks and HIstoric Sidtes Art Contest, but all are welcome to attend. We'll go out into the park to a site TBD. Bring your own art supplies and work in whatever medium you prefer. For more information on the Art contest visit: Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
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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 Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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*!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 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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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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. Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 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. $3 plus parking fee required. 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 7:30 PM. Parking fee required. 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). Parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 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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Take aim and try your hand at archery! Learn the fundamentals on a safe range with guidance from certified instructors. All equipment is provided (please note: bows are right-handed). Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by calling 912-727-2339. $15 plus parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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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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Celebrate Halloween at the park! Join us for an all-ages costume
contest, hayrides, food trucks, trick or treating, and more!
Begins at 4:00 PM at the Beach area, ends at 9:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Come join us every Saturday for a long, leisurely stroll on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, as we typically take 3-4 hours to complete this 7-mile loop hike. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come out to our annual Autumn Nights celebration for an enchanted evening of fun! Wear your costume for a hayride to our trunk-or-treat adventure, followed by a candlelit hike on the trail to the Old Fort, where we'll join the Fort Yargo Living History Society for a fireside story. Please pre-register by 5pm Saturday, October 25th $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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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 parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Join us to meet our resident gopher tortoise and then take a short walk to see their burrows and learn more about Georgia's state reptile. This is a Wild Georgia event so bring your card to be stamped, if you do not have one we will give you one. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Come learn the basics of archery and then practice on our blow up archery set. Minimum age is 7 years old. We will have 4 spaces open at 1pm and 4 spaces at 2 pm. $3 per person, RSVP by 10/22/2025. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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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. Tickets will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash parking fee required. 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. Tickets will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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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The Skeleton Family loves to visit High Falls State Park this time of year! Come to the Park Office to receive clues about where they like to hang out and then see how many you can spot and pose with for a picture! Return to the Park Office to pick out a prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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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 parking fee required. 478-297-6093.
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Meet up at the playground by the boat ramp to look for mini jack-o-lanterns that hold surprises inside! $5 fee and pre-registration is required- (770-504-2277)* Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join our naturalist at the Museum to learn about Georgia's native snakes, lizards and turtles and meet our park snake Cornbread and park turtle Sandy! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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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. Parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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. 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. 229-724-2150.
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Meet us at the Georgia Pacific Pavilion at 2pm to make your own clay ghostly nightlight, wooden pumpkin sign or hanging mask for Halloween. All supplies provided.
Walk ups welcome, but supplies are limited. Pre-Registration is available at our Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 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. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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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 parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to Camp Lawton’s 161 year old earthen fort. Along the way we will discover more about this Civil War prisoner of war camp built to hold 40,000 prisoners. Admission to the History Center is included. Registration is required in advance. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Corn husk dolls were one of the earliest toys for Native American and Colonial children. Past and present come together as you create your own unique corn husk doll with family and friends. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center.
Registration is required in advance. $3 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Try your hand with a compound or recurve bow after learning the basics from a certified instructor. Archery equipment will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome to enjoy autumn targets. Meet at the archery range at 2:45 pm to check in and complete waivers.
$10 Ages 8 and up. Registration is required in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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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! Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery is an exciting hobby, sport, and is great fun for all ages. Not to mention... you would look SO much cooler with a bow in your hand, shooting arrows at high speed! We also just so happen to have the equipment, and the know-how, to get your shots where you want them. Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee your spot. Ages 8+ only. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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 parking fee required. 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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There is something magical about being in the swamp at sunset, the colors reflecting on its dark waters. Kayak in the swamp as the sun slips away, birds fly home to roost, and nocturnal creatures start their night. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a 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! Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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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. Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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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. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - 7 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for a peaceful paddle and enjoy colorful foliage. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15.00 per person parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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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.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
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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 Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
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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 Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Join a certified personal trainer for a fun and invigorating hike designed for all ages and abilities. This is a great way to stay active and connect with the outdoors. Bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and come ready to move! Parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Join a ranger on a 1.0 mile hike and identify some common
mushrooms. Come explore the diverse world of fungi! Begins at
the Beach area at 11:00 AM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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-CANCELLED 9/14/25- Come meet our naturalist on a leisurely, 2-3 mile stroll through our bird sanctuary around the Wilkins Greenway Trail. We'll head out from the Visitor Center to find a forest habitat teeming with songbirds, and we may even spot a beaver! This event is stroller & pet-friendly. Every Sunday 9 AM & 11 AM. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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We'll hike out from the Visitor Center in search of fresh fruit bodies. Learn identifying characteristics & special traits of the myriad native mushrooms, lichens, and even a few slime molds! What pushes out from the ground & stumps varies by week & weather, so every hike is a new adventure! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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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 parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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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. Please visit Eventbrite link below to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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The Skeleton Family loves to visit High Falls State Park this time of year! Come to the Park Office to receive clues about where they like to hang out and then see how many you can spot and pose with for a picture! Return to the Park Office to pick out a prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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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. Parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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This Program has been CANCELLED due to dangerous fire-weather conditions. 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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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 parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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This all-outdoors class includes a hike on the yellow trail to visit several old growth trees and a rare Longleaf Pine ecosystem, and we’ll explore clues to recognizing different ecosystems along the way. We’ll hike approx. 3 miles on natural trails, please wear close-toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water.
To register call 770-732-2613 $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited advanced registration required by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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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 parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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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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 at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 10 AM to 11 PM
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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 Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Bat Week
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
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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 Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Come see what nature has to offer at Red Top as we walk the Sweetgum trail in search of items on our Scavenger Hunt. Start the day off right with a hike! All items can be found at Red Top this time of the year. .75 mile hike on Sweetgum Trail, easy difficulty. Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to use a compass and a map is a GREAT skill for anyone to possess. Learn how to follow a bearing, calculate distance, and more. Get started early (or late!) learning valuable life skills. If this is something you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center! $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to construct, start and maintain a viable fire is probably the most essential survival skill. Uses include; cooking, safety, heat, signaling, and not becoming a human popsicle. Don't get left out in the cold! Come get properly educated! Meet at the Picnic Tables behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Knowing how to read a map and effectively navigate using only a compass is a great skill to have. Start preparing for an emergency BEFORE it happens. We have the experience and know-how to get you up to speed! If this is something that you would like to know how to do, simply navigate your way to the Tennis Courts by the Trading Post. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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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 parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Bat Week
Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
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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 Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Celebrate the fall season at Jack Hill State Park this October with some pumpkin carving. We'll supply the basic tools and stencils, all you have to do is get creative! Bring your own pumpkin or use one of ours during this holiday event. Please pre-register for this event up to 5 days in advance by calling or visiting the front office. 912-557-7744 $5-$15 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Ever wonder how Bats and Cats got connected with Halloween? Learn this and more fun facts as we explore Bats and Cats. Focus will be on Bobcats and Bats; how both survive, what they eat, where they live and their adaptations. We will even make a bat kite.
It's not witches hats but students will learn of the different hats of a Park Rangers job. $6 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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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! Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Kick back in the Mellinger center with festive crafts for spooky season. Acorn hair clips, glow stick witches brooms, and pine cone bats! Use them as decorations, give them out, or make them at your own parties! $5 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Bat Week
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
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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 Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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*!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 parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for a night tour of the Elijah Clark homestead guided by lantern light. This tour will be a mixture of historical and haunted tales of the area. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-359-3458.
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Finger painting can be messy, but it is always fun! Join a ranger
for a simple, autumn-themed finger painting class. All ages
welcome. Begins at Shelter 5 at 2:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate & interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible & open to the public. Parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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The Skeleton Family loves to visit High Falls State Park this time of year! Come to the Park Office to receive clues about where they like to hang out and then see how many you can spot and pose with for a picture! Return to the Park Office to pick out a prize. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join us for a fun evening of S'mores, hot chocolate and popcorn while hearing ghost stories around a campfire! There will also be a craft for the children. Wear your costume! Treats will be given to the kids. We will see you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Get ready to boogie with animal adaptations, groove with the ghouls of the forest, and party with the creepy creatures. There will be a take home art project, costumes are welcome! $5 plus parking fee required. 229-838-6202.
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Start your day off right with a hike at Red Top! We will be taking our oh-so spooky Scavenger Hunt sheets around the trails in search of items to cross off. Snakes, Spiders, and Creepy Crawlies are among the few creatures that frequent the park. What else can you find?... Parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a Halloween-themed Archery program. There have been reports of Zombies on the Archery Range... Eliminate them before they eat your brains. Shoot 3 in the head within your hour, and you're a champion of the apocalypse. Also, I'll let you come back next time, free of charge!
No actual Zombies will be harmed during this program. $15 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a Halloween-themed Archery program. There have been reports of Zombies on the Archery Range... Eliminate them before they eat your brains. Shoot 3 in the head within your hour, and you're a champion of the apocalypse. Also, I'll let you come back next time, free of charge!
No actual Zombies will be harmed during this program. $15 plus parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a Halloween-themed Archery program. There have been reports of Zombies on the Archery Range... Eliminate them before they eat your brains. Shoot 3 in the head within your hour, and you're a champion of the apocalypse. Also, I'll let you come back next time, free of charge!
No actual Zombies will be harmed during this program. $15 plus parking fee required. 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 parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earth-friendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize. Visitors not registered as campers are welcome to tour the campgrounds during this time. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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 parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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