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Saturday, December 12, 2026

Sunset Candy Cane Hunt
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 5 PM to 7 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Join us at sunset to hunt candy canes, afterwards enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Please call the office to sign up. Meet at the picnic shelter in the Day Use Area. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, December 13, 2026

Christmas Traditions Tour
Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 1 PM to 3 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Friday, December 18, 2026

Community Campfire
Fridays 8 PM - 9 PM – Dec 18, 2026 until Jan 1, 2027 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate and interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible and open to the public. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, December 19, 2026

Open House & Fort Tours
Saturdays 9 AM - 11 AM – Dec 19, 2026 until Dec 26, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Beginner Archery
Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, December 20, 2026

iNaturalist Series: Dendrology Basics Course
3rd Sunday of Month 10 AM - 12 PM from Dec 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Branch out your knowledge! Learn the basics of tree identification in this introduction to the hobby of dendrology. This public program will teach you to confidently identify the most common trees & shrubs in our park by their leaves, flowers, & bark. This guided interactive hike led by our park naturalists is fully accessible & fun for all ages. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Voices of America at Pickett's Mill Battlefield
Sunday, Dec 20, 2026 10 AM to 2 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
In observance of 250 years of United States history, we will feature a presentation recognizing India Americans who participated in the Battle of Pickett's Mill. There will also be an outdoor cooking demonstration featuring a traditional dish of their culture. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, December 25, 2026

Community Campfire
Fridays 8 PM - 9 PM – Dec 25, 2026 until Jan 1, 2027 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate and interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible and open to the public. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, December 26, 2026

Open House & Fort Tours
Saturdays 9 AM - 11 AM – Dec 26, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Visit us any Saturday morning to view the Old Fort from the inside, tour the grounds & take in a brief, 20-minute history program from one of our park naturalists. This program is FREE & open to the public, pet-friendly & appropriate for all ages. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, January 1, 2027

Community Campfire
Fridays 8 PM - 9 PM – Jan 1, 2027 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Welcome campers! Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring for FREE s'mores or hot chocolate and interactive story or sing-along. This program is free, fully-accessible and open to the public. Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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