Wild Georgia Events

Chattahoochee Bend State Park


Sunday, September 14, 2025

Girl Scouts State Parks Day -Scavenger Hunt with a Ranger
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Girl scouts get ready for some Autumn fun and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and fresh air! Join us for a super cool scavenger hunt along the trails. We'll give you a scavenger hunt card - and the person who finds everything first wins a prize! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, September 19, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Homeschool Program: Invasive Species at Chattahoochee Bend
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join us to discover the sneaky invasive pants and insects that have popped up. Come find out how they are affecting the park environment and what is happening to keep them under control. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Glow in the Dark Star Gazing
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your hot chocolate, apple cider, or coffee and join the Ranger in a hike along the flat rock trail for a beautiful night of stargazing. Have fun learning how to use the Skyview App to identify different constellations! $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, September 26, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Homeschool: Bird ID & Migration
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Ever wonder what birds you have in your own backyard? Did you know that more than a million birds fly from the north to the south from late summer to early winter? Come join us on a birding hike to see what birds we can find. Learn which species come and go during fall migration and why. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Chattahoochee Bend State Park Day - Bark on the Park
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your furry canine on an autumn hike near the beautiful woodland creeks to enjoy the fall foliage and to celebrate our State Park! Stop by the visitor center to grab a bandana for Fido provided by our Friends of Chattahoochee Bend Volunteers. Payment covers dog bandana, if the owner wishes to have a matching bandana it is an additional $8.00. $8 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Your State Park Day 2025
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 AM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Installing plants at front gate (great for families with small children), removal of silt fencing (great for corporate partners), removal of Dog Fennel from wildflower beds(s) and Bumblebee Survey (great for families with older children/teenagers). Meet at the Visitor Center. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Campfire Laughter
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join the Ranger for a fun filled evening of campfire stories, songs and smores! Please bring your own lawn chair and hot chocolate or coffee. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, October 3, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 3, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come our for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy your lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Homeschool Program: Leaf ID & Fall Color Hike
Friday, Oct 3, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come enjoy some autumn fun in this outdoor class! Let's go on a hike to identify those beautiful yellow, orange and red leaves! We'll be doing some leaf-peeping and learning how to tell different trees apart just by looking at their leaves. It's like a nature detective game! $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Fall Foliage Photography Hike
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your camera and enjoy taking in the fall foliage on the Wild Turkey Trail along the creek. Wildlife you might capture include white tail deer, coyotes, bobcats, eastern cottontail, eagles, osprey, and more! For beginners and experience photographers. $8 Adult $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Curious Canines of Fall
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Ever wondered why you see and hear more coyotes in the fall? Come for a hike along the Flat Rock trail to learn about their movements and behaviors so that you are prepared if you encounter one on a hike. $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, October 17, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Fall Spiders of Georgia
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Hiking during the fall you are sure to see or walk into a spider web. Come hike to see and learn about the spiders who call the trails home at Chattahoochee Bend. Find out why they are not as scary as they appear and how they benefit our environment. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Night Crawler Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join the Ranger on a night hike alongside the Chattahoochee River to listen to the nocturnal animals and use blue lights to locate night crawlers that call the park home. $8 Adult/$5 Child $5 parking. 770-251-7271.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Homeschool: Fall Fungi Hike
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Want to go on a fun fall hike looking for some cool mushrooms? Let's explore the woods together and see what fungal treasures we can find! Learn the different types of mushrooms on the Wild Turkey Trail and why they are so important to plants, animals and humans. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Halloween Coloring Contest!
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Get ready for some spooky fall fun! Our coloring contest is here! The winner receives a prize and their artwork featured on our Facebook page. Let your creativity shine! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Get ready to unleash your inner artist! We're having a pumpkin decorating contest, and you're invited! Grab your pumpkin, small or big and bring it along! We will provide the carving tools and paints you need to create your masterpiece. The most creative pumpkin will be featured on our Facebook page and wins a prize! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Halloween Glow Hike!
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure under the stars! Join us for a glow-in-the-dark hike through the magical Flat Rock area. Its a Ranger led, one-mile loop that's fun for the whole family. Wear your glow in the dark items, the more the better! Rangers will have additional glow sticks. $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Fall Sunrise Hike
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 7 AM to 8 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your coffee or hot chocolate to wake up with nature by the Chattahoochee River. Listen and look for the woodland animals such as wild turkeys, osprey, bald eagles, king fishers and more! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Halloween Jamboree - Campers Only
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 9 AM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Reserve your camping spot and come enjoy a fun filled day of Halloween festivities! Campground Halloween Decor Contest (9am-4pm) Trick or Treat & Costume Contest at Campground 1 (6pm - 8pm) Best campsite and costume wins prizes! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, November 7, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Salamander ID & Winter Behavior
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
We are at it again! Join us on a hike to the Wild Turkey Trail creek to search for and identify salamanders. Learn the different species of the Piedmont Region, what they eat and their winter behaviors. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Fall Leaf Art and Bingo
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out and enjoy the fall foliage, bring a journal and learn how to do leaf impressions. Play a game of leaf ID bingo, winner gets a prize! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, November 14, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Homeschool: River Rodents
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come learn all about the river rodents that call the Chattahoochee River home. We are going to be exploring the life cycle, diet and conservation concerns of muskrats, otters and beavers! $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Fall Painting by the River
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your own hot beverage and enjoy painting by the river. Take in the breathtaking fall views around the Chattahoochee River! Painting supplies will be provided, however art enthusiasts can bring their own. $8 Adult/ $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, November 21, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Homeschool: Animal Diseases, Causes and Protecting Yourself
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Want to learn how to identify a sick animal and what makes them sick? We will be covering the following diseases: rabies, white-nose syndrome and chronic wasting disease. Find out which animals are affected, how they are affected, and what you do if you come across a sick animal. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Want to make a super fun turkey puppet for Thanksgiving? Kids join us at the park for a ranger-led craft session where we'll get creative and learn all about wild turkeys in the park! Its going to be a blast - perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. We will provide all crafts, you just need to bring your imagination. $5 per child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Morning Thanksgiving Trivia
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 9 AM to 10 AM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Want to test your wildlife knowledge and have a blast doing it? Lets come together to enjoy a super fun afternoon of trivia hosted by one of the park rangers! Get ready for some wild questions and maybe even win some awesome prizes. $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Free Fun for the Family and Fido
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come out for an afternoon of fun with the family and your furry friend! Take a hike by the river, enjoy lunch at our riverside picnic tables and stop by the Visitor Center to check out our cornhole, croquet, horseshoe, and other yard games $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Wooden Ornament Decorating
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Want to make some super cute, totally unique Christmas ornaments with your family? We're having a fun painting party with a ranger! They'll help you create a wooden ornament that will make perfect gifts or beautiful additions to your tree this year. All supplies included - just bring your creative holiday spirit! $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Campfire Laughter
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join the Ranger for a fun filled evening of campfire stories, songs and s'mores! Please bring your own lawn chairs and hot chocolate or coffee. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, December 5, 2025

Homeschool: Winter Weather - What Causes Frost and Snow?
Friday, Dec 5, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come learn about the two different types of precipitation Frost and Snow. Learn what causes each one, how they affect the environment and how their measurements are crucial to different industries around Georgia. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Friday, December 12, 2025

Homeschool: Animals Physical and Behavioral Adaptation to Winter
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Come learn which animals have to use survival strategies during the winter. We will dive into the diverse adaptations employed by various mammals to endure freezing temperatures, examining their remarkable physical and behavioral mechanisms for keeping warm and winter safety. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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