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Sunday,
November
29, 2026
Cloudland Canyon is the only state park that lies within the Cumberland Plateau, and the only one that contains caves. This 1hr presentation explains why this region is riddled with holes, and will introduce you to the fragile environment of caves and some of the fascinating creatures found in them.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a hike to the spring and learn more about these prisoners' struggle for survival.
Admission to the History Center is included.
Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus
parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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The American Revolution wasn't just fought on battlefields. Secret intelligence helped win the war behind the scenes, a job perfect for women. Agent Siren is available to discuss the role of espionage. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Meet us in the Interpretive Center conference room to meet some of our snakes and learn about their habitats, diets, and appearances, and even get the opportunity to touch them! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join a Ranger on a stroll of the Watershed Trail (1.25 mi) to see what is out and blooming this fall. This hike is along a natural trail with some changes in elevation.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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 will introduce you to some of the most common (and some not as common) fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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How does a black bear prepare for winter? Come learn about the diet, den, and dozing of this mammal. Get a chance to touch real bear skulls, claws, and teeth! Begins at the Old Fort Picnic Area at 1:00 PM.
Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join our Naturalist on a guided paddle on our blackwater lake! First time paddlers welcome! All participants must be able to swim. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event to secure your spot! Space is limited! All equipment is provided. We will meet at the gazebo to hit the water. See you there! $25 plus
parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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It's the most overlooked projectile in human history! Join a ranger and learn how to throw an atlatl, a traditional tool that was so prevalent, it was used across the globe! Visitors can earn how they were used, see the different types, and try their aim on the site range! $5 program fee. 770-387-3747.
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Join us for an exciting paddle-and-hike adventure on Lake Rutledge! Paddle 40 minutes to the trail, hike for two hours through swamps and hardwood/pine forests with scenic lake views, then paddle back. During the paddle we'll look for wildlife. Ages: 8+. Bring: Water, bug spray, sunscreen, a towel/change of clothes, and closed-toe shoes. $20 with your own kayak, $25 with ours
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Make a whimsical, nature-inspired luminary with parchment paper and real leaves. Let your colors glow! Meet in the Interpretive Center. Please call (912) 598-2300 to pre-register for this event. $3 plus
parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Come experience the morning sights and sounds of the forest around the Little River. Join our park Naturalist for a guided hike on the Little River Trail and learn about the plants and animals that call our park home.
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest
parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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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.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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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 fall targets. Meet at the archery range.
$10 Ages 8 and up. Registration is required in advance. $10 plus
parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. This urban hike introduces visitors to these cases and more from the records of Lumpkin County. Guests begin their walking tour at the museum and will be shown key sites around the square by a knowledgeable Ranger. See how criminals broke the law and endured their consequences in this north Georgia community. $5. 706-864-2257.
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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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Want to shoot try your hand at archery, but don’t know where to start? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting bullseyes. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Please visit the Eventbrite link to register in advance. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds. This free event will take place at the Casting Shed behind the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Monday,
November
30, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Tuesday,
December
1, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the geologic strata of the canyon from the bottom up in this advanced look at the rocks and minerals that make up the lower part of the canyon. Meet at the Interpretive Center, then we'll drive to the lower Sitton Gulch Trailhead. This is a moderate 2-mile hike.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Wednesday,
December
2, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls.
Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Thursday,
December
3, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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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Bank robberies. Gun fights. Moonshine. This urban hike introduces visitors to these cases and more from the records of Lumpkin County. Guests begin their walking tour at the museum and will be shown key sites around the square by a knowledgeable Ranger. See how criminals broke the law and endured their consequences in this north Georgia community. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Friday,
December
4, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Have you ever dreamed of having your very own wildlife animal? Now you can! Join us at the park to adopt a cuddly plush version of one of the amazing animals that call the park home.
Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Join us on the bottom floor of the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a talk about Victorian Christmas traditions and an accompanying craft!
Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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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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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! $30 adult
$22 youth
$65 family (2 adults and all of their children under 18). 706-878-1077.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a silent, meditative hike along the North Rim Trail! Relax and unwind as you listen to the river and night sounds! Afterwards, we will have a campfire, s'mores, and holiday-themed stories at the Interpretive Center! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the rice plantation home; where they will be greeted to beautifully holiday decorated rooms and period dressed interpreters. History buffs will enjoy 19th century musket and cannon demonstrations. $10.00 Adults
$6.00 Youth
Free- 5 yrs and under. 912-264-7333.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Saturday,
December
5, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join a ranger for a morning of birding and relaxation. We will start the day off with some morning brews in hand before heading towards our bird blind for some casual birdwatching. $5.00 plus
parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Explore Panola Mountain on a 3.5 mile moderately strenuous hike and discover its hidden stories that make Panola worth protecting. Along the way we'll learn about the unique geology, diverse ecology, and fascinating human history that make Panola special. Advanced registration recommended. Recommended ages 10+ $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, holiday crafts & festive photo spots! $25. 229-276-1004.
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Join us for a breakfast with Santa! We will be writing wish list, taking pictures, and enjoying sausage, biscuits, milk, and cookies! Santa will also be playing the harp for all guest.
Meet at the Kirbo interpretive center. No registration needed.
Parking fee required. 229-838-4244.
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Celebrate the holiday season at Wormsloe with traditional festive activities including period music and living history demonstrations. Help us find yule logs to be burned starting at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 pm starting in our Colonial Life Area! $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Join us at the park for a festive holiday gathering filled with delicious recipes, good company, and holiday cheer! Bring your favorite family holiday recipe to share and get inspired by the tasty traditions of others. Enjoy cheerful music, hot cocoa, and yummy snacks as we celebrate the season together.
Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Join the Unicoi State Park Activities team at the Visitor Center to learn about North Georgia's local wildlife. You may even get to meet our residents Anderson, Luna, and Petunia.
Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Join us at liberty hall’s annual Christmas tour celebration, experience Christmas in the 1875 era with costumes and decor.
hot apple cider and sweet treats will be served in the kitchen.
$10 per person $10. 706-456-2602.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Free family photos with the jolliest man around, Santa! Join us at the group shelter for holiday themed crafts, hot cocoa, and s'mores with the big guy.
Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join Blue Ridge Raptors to meet several amazing Birds of Prey up close- and learn how to help wild raptors! Come early to chat with raptor specialists and stay after for photos with a hawk or owl. Please consider making a $3 donation by registering!
Location: Lodge Lobby September 5th only! $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $4, kids 3 years old and under don't pay
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest
parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the 'Day of Infamy' speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! $30 adult
$22 youth
$65 family (2 adults and all of their children under 18). 706-878-1077.
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Join us for a fun filled evening watching Arthur Christmas with drinks and popcorn! $5. 229-276-1004.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats, hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie, and a Christmas light hayride around the park! $1-5 plus
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Visitors will walk along the illuminated path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the rice plantation home; where they will be greeted to beautifully holiday decorated rooms and period dressed interpreters. History buffs will enjoy 19th century musket and cannon demonstrations. $10.00 Adults
$6.00 Youth
Free- 5 yrs and under. 912-264-7333.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Join us to enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a certified International Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies in the southeast.
Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.
Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunday,
December
6, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Step into the world of owls and uncover the clues left behind after a meal. In this hands-on lab, participants will dissect real owl pellets, identify bones and prey remains, and reconstruct prey skeletons while learning how owls fit into the ecosystem here at Panola! Pre-registration is required as space is limited. $8 plus
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Meet us in the conference room at the Interpretive Center for a talk about snakes and to meet our local snake ambassadors! You'll even have the opportunity to touch them if you'd like! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Stop by the Nature Center and explore a collection of real animal skulls, furs, shells, and other natural specimens! Our Naturalist will be on hand from 1-3PM to answer any questions and help you discover more about the animals that call Panola Mountain home.
Parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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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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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Monday,
December
7, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Tuesday,
December
8, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Wednesday,
December
9, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Thursday,
December
10, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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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
11, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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Join us for a ranger led hike to Inspiration Point! We will be discussing the various pine species that call Tallulah Gorge home! The hike is roughly one mile and will take you to the highest point in the park! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Get ready for some holiday fun! Join us on the trails for a festive gingerbread man hunt. Keep your eyes peeled as you search for these sweet little surprises along the way! Each participant may collect one gingerbread man, turn him in to get a prize at the Visitor Center and warm up with some hot coco and coffee. $5.00 plus
parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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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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Before joining us for smores and games, join us instead for flint and steel! This class will teach you the basics of fire-building and the different uses it has! $5.00 per guest
parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Feeling festive? Come celebrate the holiday season and paint an ornament with a ranger! Supplies will be provided! Suitable for all ages! $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Make a custom soap as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! $30 adult
$22 youth
$65 family (2 adults and all of their children under 18). 706-878-1077.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $15-$35
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Saturday,
December
12, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as you go on a birding adventure with one of our interpretive rangers.
This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River.
Meeting at the Nature Center.
Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Take a guided hike with a "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10/CASH due day of program. $10 CASH
parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Experience the dramatic reenactment of Georgia’s final Civil War battle, marking the end of Sherman’s March to the Sea. The battle begins Saturday, December 12, at 4:40 PM (arrive by 4:00). On Friday, December 11, explore soldiers’ encampments and glimpse camp life leading up to the fight. $15. 912-727-2339.
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Come on a guided hike to Smithgall Wood’s Chunanee Falls Trail this Holiday season! Learn about the origins or our favorite Christmas traditions and how they're still practiced and celebrated today.
Parking fee required. 706-878-3087.
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Join us for the holidays at our decorated historic cabin for the chance to meet Santa, make ornaments, and learn about how those in the 1800s celebrated. $4 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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Join us 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, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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The Little White House needs your help getting into the holiday spirit. Join our Rangers as we make vintage ornaments and learn how families celebrated the holidays in FDR's time. Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Celebrate Christmas with a Roosevelt family tradition by the fireside. Join us as FDR portrayer James Fowler will recreate the Roosevelt Christmas scene for children and grownups by retelling Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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Meet us in the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a fun craft! We will be making pinecone birdfeeders; supplies will be provided! Allergen Note: we will be using peanut butter for this craft! $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join the Unicoi State Park Activities team at the Visitor Center to learn about North Georgia's local wildlife. You may even get to meet our residents Anderson, Luna, and Petunia.
Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Get into the holiday spirit and join the Naturalist for a fun-filled ornament painting activity! Create your very own festive masterpiece to take home and add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. All supplies will be provided by the Naturalist, so just bring your creativity and holiday cheer! $6.00 plus
parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Join Georgia Master Naturalists as we explore the native flora and fauna of an Amicalola Spring. In this program, we will be diving into the identification app, iNaturalist, learning to use field guides, and other nature identification apps! Meeting location: Visitor Center
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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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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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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Celebrate Christmas with a Roosevelt family tradition by the fireside. Join us as FDR portrayer James Fowler will recreate the Roosevelt Christmas scene for children and grownups by retelling Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Youth $5.00 Adults$7.50 Admission not included or required. 706-655-5870.
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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.
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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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!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Make a custom soap as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. 5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! $30 adult
$22 youth
$65 family (2 adults and all of their children under 18). 706-878-1077.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour out into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters, birds fly home to roost, and alligators head out to hunt. $25-35 plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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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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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Visit Santa, Frosty, and the Grinch while viewing light displays and enjoying hot chocolate, roasted marshmallows and/or S'Mores over an open fire. Games and crafts are available for all ages.
Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission
parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Join us each Friday. Saturday & Sunday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday-Sunday until December 20th. $10 per person. 229-276-1004.
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Sunday,
December
13, 2026
Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for
the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park
office anytime during office hours. Cards, markers, and colored
pencils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local
retirement home by Dec 19th.
Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Say click and take a pic! In this relaxing hike, journey with a ranger as we slowly make our way around our park, snapping pictures that'll last a life time.
We'll be learning how to properly set up and some techniques to best capture pictures of our beautiful wildlife.
Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins, on this mile long ranger led history hike. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed inside when accompanied by a ranger. Please dress for the weather, closed toed shoes and sunglasses or a hat are recommended. Not stroller friendly. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-5871.
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Meet us in the conference room at the Interpretive Center for a talk about snakes and to meet our local snake ambassadors! You'll even have the opportunity to touch them if you'd like! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join Friends of Hard Labor Creek at Camp SP-8, Georgia’s only surviving CCC camp, for a 1930s-style dinner celebrating the CCC’s legacy. Historian John Croom will share its history and accomplishments. Proceeds support camp rehabilitation. Pre-registration required. $60 plus
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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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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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Make a candle as a gift for yourself or for a loved one. The first section of this program wil be making your gift and the second part will be wrapping your gifts and tag making. Suitable for ages 5+ all minors must have an adult present. Call 770-732-2613 to register. $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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