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Sweetwater Creek State Park


Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Trick or Treat Sweetwater Creeks Visitor Center
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 9 AM to 5 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
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 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tourmaline Time: October's Other Birthstone
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Deep dive into October's more recent birth stone addition Tourmaline as we see examples, utilize microscopes, and get hands on in our geology lab. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, November 7, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Friday, Nov 7, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Mill Worker Meals Inside the Mill Ruins
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 9 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make a historic recipe, take it on our guided hike inside the new Manchester mill ruins and enjoy eating your treat on the observation platform. All supplies provided Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a parent accompanying. With any allergy concerns please email Adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Fall Color and Tree ID workshop Eco-Steward Class, with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This all-outdoors class will focus on different tree species that give so many interesting colors in the fall. We’ll cover 20+ species of trees & discuss interesting facts about how & why leaves change color. We’ll walk approx. 2miles on natural trails, please wear close-toed shoes, dress for the weather & bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, November 14, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, November 21, 2025

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Olfactory Opulence: How Moths Influenced Perfume
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 2 PM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Make your own perfume while learning about how the mighty moth shaped the world via scent. This program is indoors. Each participants gets 5 perfume tubes. Coffee and tea are avaiable for participants. To register call 770-732-2613 15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Soap Making- Homemade for the Holidays
Friday, Nov 21, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This soap making program is suitable for ages 5+ Pick your scent. Pick our color. Pick your mold ranging form flowers to animal paw shapes. 5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Volunteer – Help Us Remove Invasive Species with EcoAddendum
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 9:30 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join Sweetwater Creek Eco-Stewards & help free our park from invasive species that threaten our native plants, wildlife & rare habitats,& learn more about our native forest with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome. Approximately 1-1.5 miles on natural trails. Wear close-toed shoes & bring water. To register call 770-732-2613 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Monday, November 24, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $100 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $100 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025 9 AM to 3 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Ages 6+ $100 for the full week $45 per child per single day Pack your child a lunch, snack, water bottle and close toed shoes Your child will have a new and exciting hike each day, a craft, service project and team building. To register call 770-732-2613 $45-150 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Best Ways to Remove Invasive Species Eco-Steward Class, with EcoAddendum
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This all-outdoors class will focus on learning to ID evergreen invasive species, & the best strategies to control & remove invasives in our our park! Learn to ID invasives & the best, most efficient and cost-effective ways to remove these from our environment without using sprayed herbicides. 2 miles walk on natural trails $15 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Volunteer – Help Us Remove Invasive Species with EcoAddendum
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 1:30 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join Sweetwater Creek Eco-Stewards and help free our park from invasive species that threaten native trees, plants, wildlife & rare habitats, & learn more about our native forest with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome. We’ll walk approximately 1-1.5 miles on natural trails. Please wear close-toed shoes, dress for the weather & bring water $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Before the Sun Rises First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 5 AM to 6:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This is the first of the first day hikes at Sweetwater Creek, kicking off at the crisp time of 5 am, before the sun even rises. We'll be hiking the purple trail and the blue trail. Close toed shoes required, please dress for the weather and bring water. pre-registration is require as this program is running outside of standard operating hours. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5801.
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Sunrise First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
We'll be starting our right before sunrise and enjoying the early morning light on the trails. This hike is 3 miles on the white and green trails. Please wear close toes shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. Pre-registration is required as this hike starts prior to standard operating hours. 7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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ADA First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
We'll have more details posted shortly. For more information in the mean time please email Adrian.Fox@dnr.ga.gov $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Children's First Day Hike to the Playground
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This 1 mile hike will be taking folks straight to the play ground, and includes time for youth to play. There is a stroller friendly option. Please dress for the weather, wear close toed shoes and bring water. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Into the Mill Ruins, Starting the New Year by Looking to the Past
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This special history hike and mill tour will be incorporated into our first day hikes, 1 mile of hiking total. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring water. We'll be going inside the mill ruins. $7 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Last Chance! First Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This is your very last chance to be on a first day hike! We'll be meeting in front of the visitor center at 5:30 pm. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather, bring a flashlight and water. We'll be doing the purple trail. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sensory Friendly Morning for Super Museum Sunday
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 7:30 AM to 9 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hi Friends. We're hosting a sensory friendly super museum Sunday experience in which our museum will be open before standard operating hours for folks who've preregistered (you can call 770 732 2613 to do so) The lights will be dimmed and the building will be kept at a quiet sound volume. There will be a tactile station set up for folks as well. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, May 29, 2026

50th Anniversary of Sweetwater Creek State Park
Friday, May 29, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, May 30, 2026

50th Anniversary of Sweetwater Creek State Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

50th Anniversary of Sweetwater Creek State Park
Sunday, May 31, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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