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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Our ranger will be making candles in the style of the 18th century. Learn about the life of a chandler (ye ol' candle-maker) around the fire! Come take a look at this interesting process, from hand-dipping to mold pouring. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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Fort Morris, and the colonial seaport town of Sunbury, were captured by British troops under the command of Brigadier General Augustin Prevost, on January 9th, 1779. Visitors will enjoy interacting with British redcoat soldiers as they Garrison the fort. $5. 912-884-5999.
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Bats, bugs, and owl oh my! Join the naturalist for an evening excursion through the sandhill wildlife management area. This 1-mile sensory walk should uncover some of our crepuscular and nocturnal creatures. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come join us in the "Ballfield" area near the playground to learn the basics of archery with our blow up archery set. This is for kids aged 7 and over. Pre registration required for a time of 10 am, 11 am, or noon, limit of 4 kids per time slot. $3 per person. Pre registration deadline is September 29, 2024. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register by buying tickets online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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This 1.5 hour guided paddle will give guests an opportunity to witness the "odd" Draconid meteor shower. Unlike many meteor showers, the Draconids are more likely to be visible in the evening hours, just after nightfall. Bring water, bug repellent and a change of clothes/towel. Please register by buying tickets online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us as we work together to build a survival shelter.
Ages 7 and up $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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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 $15 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Enjoy a friendly introduction to the snakes that make Mistletoe State Park home. Participants will learn what snakes eat, where they live and which are venomous and non-venomous. They will meet the resident snake and may be able to touch a snake during the program. We will complete the program making a snake craft to take home. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Ready to let your dreams of outdoor adventures take flight? Join New Echota State Historic Site at 10 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-October for a series of Interpretive hikes focusing on the ecology of birds, bats, and pollinators. $5-$7. 706-624-1321.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join a ranger and work with others to learn how to build a campfire and the basics of fire safety. Celebrate what you accomplished with s'mores at the end! Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required. Ages 6+ $5 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Let us take you on a journey to the gaming of yesteryear. Our interpretive staff will be introducing the public to games from the 19th century in the museum library followed by a chance to play with said games outside in our beautiful picnic area. $3.50 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Talented reenactors will commemorate the battle during this Saturday and Sunday event. Living history includes cannons and small arms firing, tent city and more. Saturday at 2 pm, the Confederates will advance on the entrenched Federals. There will be interpretive tours and talks. Event takes place at Allatoona Pass, 770-975-0055.
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On October 3,1924 Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Warm Springs, Georgia for the first time. To honor the 99 year anniversary of this event there will be a Ranger led guided tour to dicuss the history, geology and development of one of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders. The tour will take place at the Historic Pools and Springs Complex. $10.00 706-655-5870.
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Want a guided tour of Georgia's premiere conservation park? Join volunteers to learn more about Smithgall Woods via a van tour of the park. See the covered bridge, the famous Dukes Creek, and our renowned cottages. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcomed. Reservations are required. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. The Draconids Meteor Shower peaks this weekend. Moonrise isn't until 12:30 am so we should see plenty of shooting stars early this evening. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a high-flying time!
Blue Ridge Raptors will be bringing some of their amazing birds!
Blue Ridge Raptors is an education program that brings live birds of prey to the Park.
This program teaches us about the unique attributes of raptors and addresses the challenges in both endangering and protecting these majestic birds. $5-$7.50 $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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A short 1/2 mile stroll along the avenue to glimpse some of the native butterflies of the coastal plains region. With a bit of luck and good weather we will be able to identify a few different species and a few fun facts for each. Fun for all ages! $11.25-$2.50 912-353-3023.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Take a break from the busy world to practice mindfulness on a short nature walk. A ranger will guide you through how to be more focused in nature and notice things you may not have before. The goal is to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Ages 6+. Bring bug repellent, water, and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration required. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike to learn about the unique ecology and history of Panola Mountain State Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. Hike is moderately strenuous and covers approx. 3.5 miles. Ages 10+. Meet at Nature Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Talented reenactors will commemorate the battle during this Saturday and Sunday event. Living history includes cannons and small arms firing, tent city and more. Saturday at 2 pm, the Confederates will advance on the entrenched Federals. There will be interpretive tours and talks. Event takes place at Allatoona Pass, 770-975-0055.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join our Rangers to do activities in our Junior Ranger Book & earn their Junior Ranger Badge. Activities will include hiking, exploring nature, fishing, inside look at the mill, and an up close look at Watson our resident gopher tortoise. Age requirement is 7-12 years old. RSVP by Oct 6. $25 Kids will need to bring their lunch and snacks. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase! After finding the phrase, turn in your map and receive a goodie bag. This event is for all ages and is included with standard site admission. This event is going on Tuesdays thru Sundays, 9am - 4pm, all October. $5 - $8. 912-264-7333.
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Camping is fun if you are prepared for the adventure. "Outdoor Camping Survival" will focus on the basics of camping and surviving in nature. Participants will learn how to put up a tent, build a shelter, start a fire without a match, build a campfire, camp cooking skills, prepare their lunch over a campfire and hiking in the woods. $25 per participant $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Register in advance. Limited to 12 students. Click for more details. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hikeand explore around Crooked River $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Embark on a fun and education-filled adventure with our ranger, through some of the trails that make up Crooked River. See and learn about all the different plants and animals that call Crooked River home. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Practice some special brews, concoctions, and other chemistry creations in this interactive Halloween lab! Learn about acids, bases, why things fizz, and more all with items you might have at home. Pre-registration and prepayment is required. Limited space. Meet at pavilion below dam. $8 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Assist our Interpretive ranger with caring for and learning about the reptiles and amphibians that call our nature center home. $2.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and stories around a campfire with a ranger.
Each week holds something new! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Bat Bingo
Friday, Oct 13, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a hay ride and s'mores on a relaxing evening. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Hop on the seige train with our rangers for a guided tour out to Battery Wymberly, a Civil War confederate earthworks battery located down our battery trail. We will learn a little about Savannah's defenses, how they were built, and the fall of Savannah to union forces in Dec. 1864. Call our office to purchase your ticket in advance. $15 plus $5 parking. 912-353-3023.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a ranger-led hike along Overlook Loop trail (~3.4 miles). Meet at parking lot across from Callaway’s Country Store. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. Cancelled in the event of storms. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Experience our premier event of the year - an annual tradition since 1979! Experience an entertaining 30-minute guided candlelit tour through time with stops at the blacksmith’s shop, hospital, powder magazine, barracks jail, and more. Watch out - there may be a sneak attack by Union ships in the river! $25. 912-727-2339.
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Meet at the boat ramp at 7:00 p.m. to explore the Yellow trail. During this hike, we will try to communicate with some of the local owls that live nearby. Please contact the park office to register for this event before 5:00 p.m on October 14. This event will be cancelled if there are storms in the area. Ages 6 and under with an adult. $2 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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This ranger-led hike will take visitors along gentle ridges and cascading creeks. Explore our past as we walk by the remains of some unknown CCC constructions. Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hike geared toward active participants 8 years old and above. Call the park office to register and pay fees in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join the naturalist as we paddle up the northern part of Lake Rutledge looking for the best spot to enjoy the annular solar eclipse. Enjoy the changes in tones as the landscape turns darker during mid afternoon. Protective glasses provided. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. Bring water, sunscreen and a change of clothes/towel. Please register by buying tickets online using the link below. $20, kayak and equipment included, $15 if your bring your own kayak $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Join us for a day full of food, games, boat rides and live performances. Win the grand prize in the Kolomoki Kornhole tournament or let your kids enjoy the free Kolomoki kids area. Try your hand at archery or watch the antique tractor parade. Craft and food vendors are available on site with performances on the Georgia-Pacific amphitheater. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us and learn the basics of Archery. There are two time slots for this event. 9:15AM-10:30AM and 10:45AM-12:00PM. No loose fitting clothes and long hair pulled back. Closed toed shoes is a must. Ages 10 and up. Pre-register at the Visitor Center. Come show us what you got! Meet at the Archery range behind the Visitor Center. $10 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us and the Coca Cola Space Science Center for a night under the stars. Learn about the night sky and view stars and planets through telescopes. Please bring a blanket or a chair $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Guest with have the unique opportunity to view three short films dating from 1964 to 2004. Before each film there will be discussion on the background of the making of the each film. $7.50-$13 706-655-5870.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come Join Trout Unlimited for an introduction to Fly Fishing! This program will operate like a 101 class. Learn the difference between fly fishing and spin fishing, how entomology ties into this sport, how to tie your own flies, different casting techniques and end it with an onstream demonstration. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This ranger-led cruise is all about the ambiance as you relax and enjoy the sensory experience of the swamp's transition from day to night. As the sun inches towards the horizon, the mirror lake creates a reflection of the changing sky above. Birds fly back to roost and crickets, owls and frogs start to sing. We may even spot alligators. $35 for ages 12+
$25 for ages 5-11 $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Join us for a family-friendly fall event, walking the BRMSP Lake Trail with a guide. You will make stops along the way and hear interesting history and stories about the park and the area.
At the end of your walk, join other participants for a campfire and s’mores.
To Register: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=351 $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Learn fun facts about our only flying mammal here. some of the state’s most fascinating frequent fliers! $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join knowledgeable staff for a guided tour of our 19th century Heritage Farm. Explore the outbuildings, learn the reasons for their construction, and see some of the critters on the farmyard! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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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. $15 plus $5 parking. 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. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Immerse yourself in nature during Skidaway Island State Park’s Yurts and Yoga Weekend Retreats. Along the coastal landscape, through maritime forests filled with majestic oaks, Spanish moss, and serene blue skies, you will find endless beauty to feed your soul and peace to ease your mind. 2-Night Yurt rental per group
Program Fee $125 $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Pick up a scavenger hunt map, follow the clues, and find the secret phrase! After finding the phrase, turn in your map and receive a goodie bag. This event is for all ages and is included with standard site admission. This event is going on Tuesdays thru Sundays, 9am - 4pm, all October. $5 - $8. 912-264-7333.
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This class is open to men and women, age 12 and up, and will focus on those with little to no experience in operating a firearm. Upon completion, participants will understand, and can demonstrate, how to safely handle, operate, maintain and store a shotgun. $10. 706-878-3087.
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Bat Bingo
Friday, Oct 20, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Play our original outdoor adult and family-friendly bingo to win great prizes and learn about our flying nocturnal pals, bats. Meet at Boathouse. Preregistration required. $3 per person $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Fall Fridays are for the forge! Visit our blacksmith and see how iron was crafted in the colonial era. 912-437-4770.
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Think you know a lot about nature? Show off your knowledge with a trivia night. Participants will be split off into teams (or families) and will compete to see what team can answer the most questions. Program held outside so please bring bug spray as a precaution. This is an all ages event. Meet at Picnic Shelter 4. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia’s last surviving rice plantation. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a tour of the plantation house. $20. 912-264-7333.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Follow a naturalist on an easy walk and get acquainted with some of Seminoles winged visitors and year round guests. Meet main office and purchase a water or coke to take on our walk. $5 parking. $5 parking. 229-861-3137.
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Weather permitting, we will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. Free plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Join us for a hay ride and s'mores on a relaxing evening. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Pictures must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Names of completed sheets will be entered
into a drawing. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Start anytime. Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office. Checklists must be brought to office with checklist by 4PM. Winners notified by phone to pick up prize. Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Create your very own pinecone owl, bat, spider or other woodland critter out of things found in nature under the guidance of a ranger! Or create something entirely new; let your imagination run wild! Held at boathouse by fishing dock. Cancelled if rain $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-8906.
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Drop by our tables with skulls, bones and skeletal info. Test your skull IQ. Walkups welcome anytime. Meet at boathouse next to Lake Deleanor in the campground. Free $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Learn how to avoid the zombie horde and navigate to your safe zone using a compass. Geared towards ages 8 to adult. Preregistration recommended. Meet outside park office. $4 per person. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Archery target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction, equipment, and prizes. Beginners welcome. Limited attendance of 12 per time slot. Groups can contact us for a special time. Preregistration required. Meet at archery field below dam. $15 per person. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The doctor is in! Join us at the fort as we discuss colonial medicine & practices performed during the 18th century. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join a ranger for a close-up look at these amazing inhabitants of the wiregrass region. Learn about their importance in nature and how to identify different species. Live animals will be used $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come sit with us at the beach, while we see osprey hunt and catch their food. $5 parking. 229-768-2571.
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Fall Carnival at Hamburg State Park. We will offer wagon rides through the campground that will stop along the way for trick and treats! We will also be playing a fall themed movie. There will be games and a costume contest for our guests! For those camping with us, we will host a site decoration contest! and concessions will be available. $2-$8 plus $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites, including an appearance by that hockey mask wearing man from the movies. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. Tickets available using the link below. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come and enjoy our spooky miniature golf course, once again, in a different light — meaning at night. The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories; the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press, biscuits cooked on our wood-fired antique stove and much more. $8. 706-878-1077.
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Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on display vying for the championship in Hofwyl-Broadfield’s annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. $5 - $8. 912-264-7333.
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Come join the Naturalist at Jack Hill State Park in painting your very own pumpkin! The supplies will be provided, and we will meet at Picnic Shelter 1!
*You must PRE-REGISTER for this event by 10/20/2023 by 5pm $5 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. $15 (tickets at the event link). 478-986-5172.
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Join us in the day use area to play games, enjoy the concession stand, then take a walk down our "haunted" trail. Campers will pass out candy. FREE face painting will be available. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Explore the grounds of what was once the largest prison in the world! Admission to the History Center is included. Gather at Camp Lawton History Center front porch. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us as we work together to build a survival shelter.
Ages 7 and up $5 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us at Mistletoe State Park for a program filled with fall fun and laughter. Participants will go on a animal adventure,create animal masks, try their luck at candy bobbing, participate in stuff the scarecrow and build a jack-o-lantern and finish with a treasure hunt. All participants will receive a treasure once they have collected all items. $10 per child $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for an introductory course that will help you to understand proper compass usage, how to take your pace, and how to use maps to find your way through the wilderness. Ages 8+. Register in advance. Meet at the Alexander Lake Area. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Join us "on rope" for an adventure exploring the canopy above. This is an introductory program to recreational tree climbing. Participants will use rope and harness to climb, swing, and scramble. Climbs start at 1 PM and 3 PM. Call Nature Center to register, space is limited to 12 climbers. Ages 8 and up. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Take time out of your hectic schedule to join us for a relaxing sunset mountain hike of Panola Mountain. There's nothing quite like watching the sun set from the top of Panola. Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10+. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. $15 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Ah! The Fall arrives with changing leaves and October harvest. Come enjoy life in a less complex lifestyle with excitement filling the air. We will be demonstrating period tasks, games, and preparation for the coming of Winter. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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In President Roosevelt's first inaugural speech he mentioned the word fear. FDR calmed the fears of millions of American during the great depression and World War II. Visitors will have the opportunity to come and see our reenactor James Fowler as he tells the audience of FDR's fears. Presentations at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm $9.50-$15 706-655-5870.
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Life would be impossible without the planet we live on. Join us for a day focused on ways we can protect our environment, whether it be as individuals or groups working together. We will have tables set up by organizations dedicated to environmental protection and vendors offering eco-conscious products. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come learn to shoot a bow for the first time or hone your skills. People of all ages are welcome as long as they are strong enough to pull a 30-pound bow. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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The past comes to life as historians share the skills and daily life of the early settlers. Experience spinning, weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, woodcarving, black powder demos, candle dipping and more! We'll also have lively appalachian music and old-time cooking to sample. Inn Tours available from 9 AM - 5 PM with normal admission charge. 706-356-4362.
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Do you enjoy the fall leaf color? Well then come out and enjoy a fall hayride through the park. Beginning at the park office, we will explore the park and enjoy fall's beautiful colors. Along the hayride the lighting will be the best for fall pictures and we will stop to let you get some great shots. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come help us find Noble Jones, he has lost all of his Noble Bones!
Every Saturday in October Wormsloe State Historic Site will be holding a spooky scavenger hunt. It gives families a perfect way to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful natural and cultural resources here at Wormsloe while having some fun! $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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These 2 - 2.5 hour long Ranger-led programs will take you crawling in the mud, scrambling over rocks, encountering strange creatures and (possibly) wading through a subterranean stream as you explore the fascinating world underground. $45 per person $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Nightmare on 190 has now grown to not one, not two, but three great haunted experiences in one. Make your plans to come enjoy one of the best haunted houses you'll ever walk through! Recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are non-refundable. The haunted house will operate rain or shine. $30 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Follow a British Naval Scout as we learn about the British fort and the garrison's struggle to survive in the southern frontier. From bluff to barracks, sailing the Altamaha, and the final years of Fort King George. Guided tour available most Sundays, from 2pm to 3pm, at an additional cost of $2 per person. $2. 912-437-4770.
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Try your hand at spooky archery with themed targets. We will have a variety of monster targets to pick from, with some being easier for beginner archers and some being more advanced. All skill levels welcome. Participants age 10 and up. Space limited to 10 participants.Call the park office to register by paying in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "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, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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