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Mistletoe State Park


Monday, August 25, 2025

Explore Birdwatching
Monday, Aug 25, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
You are outdoors in your back yard or hiking a trail. You hear a bird, maybe several birds. Have you ever wondered what birds are making those sounds, those calls, singing those songs? Come explore birdwatching and expand your world while learning about theirs. We will discuss Mistletoe's ten most common birds and their songs to get you started! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Beginning Archery
Wednesdays 9 AM - 10 AM – Aug 27, 2025 
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Ready, aim, fire! Ages 10 and up, come learn basic archery skills in a fun and safe environment. Register yourself, your child, or your whole family for a one-hour session of archery, learning how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Must wear closed toe shoes. Space is limited. Call the park office at 706-541-0321 to register. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Tie Dye Craft
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Come tie dye a fun and funky bandana! All materials are provided. Attendance is limited. To ensure your spot call the office at 706-541-0321 and register today. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Sundae Sunday
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 12 PM to 2 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Join us in marking the end of Summer with an ice cream sundae! We've got the ice cream, syrups, sprinkles, and whipped cream topping for just $2 per serving. Add the beach and you've got a fitting finish to the season. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Monday, September 1, 2025

Fassscinating Snakes
Monday, Sep 1, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Hiss tube, nope rope, and danger noodle are just a few names inflicted on the much maligned snake. Come learn about snakes and debunk the old adage, "The only good snake is a dead snake." $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Paint the Park
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Come paint Mistletoe State Park! This artist-lead program is for beginners or those with painting experience. We will be painting a lovely view of the lake from Shelter #3. High school students in the state of Georgia can enter their painting in a statewide art contest. More information can be found at GaStateParks.org/ArtContest. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025

Home School Jr. Rangers
Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Home school children this Jr. Ranger program is for you! Learn about wildlife as the Park Ranger shares furs and mounted animals. Go on a nature hike experiencing the sights and sounds of nature. Learn No Trace principals and more. $6 per child Pre-registration required $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

National Hunting and Fishing Day
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 8 AM to 5 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Let's go fishing to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day! This activity is for the whole family, all ages and levels of fishing experience. This is a free fishing day. No license is required for Georgia residents to fish on this day. $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Your State Parks Day: Trail Blazing and Cleanup
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 1 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Call for volunteers to help with clearing and blazing trails impacted by Helene, Work involves removing logs, branches and other debris from the trails. This work will be followed by blazing the trails. Supplies will be provided. Please bring work gloves. Water will be provided. The parking fee will be waived. $0. 706-541-0321.
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Beginning Archery
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Ready, aim, fire! Ages 10 and up, come learn basic archery skills in a fun and safe environment. Register yourself, your child, or your whole family for a one-hour session of archery, learning how to properly shoot a bow and arrow. Must wear closed toe shoes. Space is limited. Call the park office at 706-541-0321 to register. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Monday, October 13, 2025

Kids Fall Fun
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Kid friendly fall celebration. Kids will create a animal mask, go on a animal scavenger hunt, candy bob, roast marshmallows, play fall bingo and enjoy a hayride by the lake . Each child will receive a small treat bag once they complete all the activities. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Kids Fall Fun
Monday, Oct 13, 2025 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Kid friendly fall celebration. Kids will create a animal mask, go on a animal scavenger hunt, candy bob, roast marshmallows, play fall bingo and enjoy a hayride by the lake . Each child will receive a small treat bag once they complete all the activities. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fall Color Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9:30 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Join us the first Saturday in October for a fall color hike! Mistletoe is covered with a wide range of hardwoods and this is a perfect time of year to see all the amazing color they have to offer! We will be hiking the Cliatt Creek trail. Registration is recommended $5 or $10 for a family $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Scarecrow Archery
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Fall, fun and archery. Participants will learn beginning archery. They will be taught how to shoot a compound bow and arrow. Once the art of shooting is mastered; we will add scarecrows to the target area. Ready, aim, fire. Can you hit the scarecrows? Participants must be at least 8 years old to participate. Registration is required $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

5K Trail Run
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 8 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
On your mark, get set, go! - on a 5K trail run marking the beginning of our revived, annual Fall Festival. T-shirts will be provided. Prizes to be awarded the top male and female finishers. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 12 PM to 4 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
What better place to celebrate cooler temperatures, bountiful harvests, and changing leaves than Mistletoe State Park! We are excited to revive our once annual Fall Festival. We will be offering hayrides, pumpkin archery, a scarecrow scavenger hunt, and a host of other games. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Home School Event: Prescribed Fire
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
This homeschool event discusses the application of prescribed fire to manage vegetation, reduce wildfire risks, and improve ecosystem health. A park ranger will demonstrate the technique and equipment used to perform this function. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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