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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Enjoy the holidays on top of Black Rock Mountain State Park with live music, holiday nature crafts, a visit from Santa, and hayrides. Activities will take place in the campground and Mellinger Center. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m., admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $7. 706-695-2598.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Enter your favorite, homemade cookies in our contest for a chance to win a fun holiday prize. Bring 1 dozen cookies on a paper plate in a closable, plastic bag with a cookie name, contact info, and an ingredients list to the park office between Fri. Dec 8th & 10 AM, Sat. Dec 9th. $2 each recipe. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Talk with Santa take a picture INSIDE THE FORT.Leave with a peppermint and a holiday memory. $5 program fee. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us each Friday and Saturday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday and Saturday until December 23rd. Admission is $10 per person. $10 per person $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Join us for a night with the woodland elves as they celebrate finishing their biggest candy order of the year. There will be story telling, marshmallow roasting, Christmas Villages, and Elfie Selfies with Santa, and Friends. Meet us at Picnic Shelter 2. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Join in the festivities as we celebrate Christmas through nature's bounty. Venture on a candy cane scavenger hunt hike, create holiday crafts from nature; such as pinecone Christmas trees, a gourd snowman, tree cookie ornaments and our favorite a sprig of mistletoe. Cap the day off playing Christmas gift bingo where everyone wins a gift. $3 per person $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Join the elves for a festive hike on the Watershed Trail (1.25 mi) to search for deer and evidence of deer. Hikes start at 1PM and 1:30PM. Stay after to roast a s'more and sip on some hot cocoa. Don't forget your reusable cup! Ages 6+. Call the park to register. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Santa will be at the Vaughan Log Cabin behind the visitor center from 10am to 4pm. Come visit and bring your camera, The cabin will be decorated for the Holidays. Enjoy cookies and Apple Cider while at the cabin. Make Christmas crafts in the Visitor Center between 11am and 3pm. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Adorn your home with a festive green and red wreath which also immortalizes tiny handprints. Young and old alike are welcome to join us for this free craft in the Visitor Center. Materials will be provided. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Join us at sunset to hunt candy canes, afterwards enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Please call the office to sign up. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. $1.50 - $5.50 706-356-4362.
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During the this beginners archery lesson, you will use your new found skills to create a unique snowflake. This is for ages 10 & up. You must call the park office to pre-register in advance. The program will be held at the archery range. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats and hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie and a caroling hayride around the park! We will meet at the Visitor's center. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Celebrate the holiday season at Wormsloe with traditional festive activities including period music and living history demonstrations. Help us find yule logs to be burned starting at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm. $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus are brining back their friends the Grinch and Frosty to the park. Ride through the campground as we light it up for a magical ride. Tell Santa what you'd like for Christmas and see some snow in southwest Georgia. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. $1.50 - $5.50 706-356-4362.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for a family-friendly game of winter jeopardy. Test your knowledge of the holidays and winter-related subjects. Campfire lit, weather permitting; guests are welcome to bring their own marshmallows and roasting sticks. Meet at Pavilion by Trading Post. Pre-registration required. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us each Friday and Saturday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday and Saturday until December 23rd. Admission is $10 per person. $10 per person $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Winter may set in, but Georgia keeps some green all year long. Come for a 30-minute presentation to discover some of our enduring signs of winter life. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come find out if you're on the nice list at Santa at Sweetwater. Santa is going to be stopping by the visitor center and staying until 4 pm to see all of our visitors and find out what they want for Christmas. Just drop in. $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Santa & Mrs. Claus will be popping by our park before making his trip all over the world. Stop by to say “Hi”, give Santa your Christmas wishlist, and take a picture or two! Santa will be outside the Trading Post for pictures 3-3:30 PM. Pets welcome too! Then, Mrs. Claus will have a cozy Christmas storytime in the nearby pavilion at 3:30pm. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Visit the Meeks Cabin down on the Heritage Farm to step back in time. Learn about holiday traditions in the Wiregrass Region of the Deep South during the nineteenth century. Docents in period dress will be on the farm interpreting life in those days. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us each Friday and Saturday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday and Saturday until December 23rd. Admission is $10 per person. $10 per person $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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Come join the Naturalist at Jack Hill State Park for some Christmas themed bingo. The cost of this program is $2 per person, and please make sure to sign-up ahead of time in the front office. There will be Christmas themed prizes for the winners! We hope to see you there! $2 per person $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $3.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for hayrides, caroling, a holiday craft, a campfire, s'mores, hot chocolate, Christmas sweets and visit with Santa. All ages are welcome to join in the fun, bring your camera to take photos with Santa. This event is free with a donation! Please register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM December 16, 2023. $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for some 1860s holiday spirit and more. There will be crafts, games, and decorating activities for all to enjoy. Of course, Santa will be here! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Join us for our first annual hot chocolate and letters to Santa event. We will be writing letters with Christmas wishes and making ornaments to take home. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Celebrate Christmas with a Roosevelt-family tradition by the fireside. During his lifetime, Franklin Roosevelt’s family liked to gather to listen as FDR read aloud "Twas the Night before Christmas. This will usher in a visit from Santa Claus bearing gifts and photo opportunities. The reading will start at 11am, 1:00pm, and 2:30p.m. $9.50-$15.00 706-655-5870.
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Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats and hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie and a caroling hayride around the park! We will meet at the Visitor's center. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come join us to create and decorate a lovely wooden Christmas tree snowman ornament to hang on your own tree and create a birdseed pinecone “ornament” to hang outside to feed the birds! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Share holiday cheer by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be given to a local retirement home by December 18th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for our first annual hot chocolate and letters to Santa event. We will be writing letters with Christmas wishes and making ornaments to take home. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Visit the Meeks Cabin down on the Heritage Farm to step back in time. Learn about holiday traditions in the Wiregrass Region of the Deep South during the nineteenth century. Docents in period dress will be on the farm interpreting life in those days. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Adorn your home with a festive green and red wreath which also immortalizes tiny handprints. Young and old alike are welcome to join us for this free craft in the Visitor Center. Materials will be provided. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Children grades 1st through 5th can join rangers on hikes, Jr Ranger activities, crafts and much more for holiday fun the week before Christmas. Please call to make a reservation for your child. $125 per a child for the 3 days. 706-754-7981.
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Children grades 1st through 5th can join rangers on hikes, Jr Ranger activities, crafts and much more for holiday fun the week before Christmas. Please call to make a reservation for your child. $125 per a child for the 3 days. 706-754-7981.
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Children grades 1st through 5th can join rangers on hikes, Jr Ranger activities, crafts and much more for holiday fun the week before Christmas. Please call to make a reservation for your child. $125 per a child for the 3 days. 706-754-7981.
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Winter may set in, but Georgia keeps some green all year long. Come for a 30-minute presentation to discover some of our enduring signs of winter life. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join us each Friday and Saturday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday and Saturday until December 23rd. Admission is $10 per person. $10 per person $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Make your own candy canes, and get a little recipe card to take home with you! For friends ages 6 and under an adult will need to be heavily involved in making the candy canes. $3 per person $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Come create a lasting Christmas Decoration at the campground pavilion. Kids of all ages welcome. Limited to 15 people. Call the park office to pre-register. 10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Make a Christmas present for our feathered friends at the campground pavilion! Limited to 15 people. Call the park office to pre-register. 5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join rangers on the front porch of the Relihan Museum & Nature Center to make a festive traditional wreath from cedar, grapevine, and other natural materials! These are a great to give as gifts or simply hang on your door for the holiday season. $15 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Join us each Friday and Saturday evening from 6PM - 9PM for our lighted walking trail. Event runs each Friday and Saturday until December 23rd. Admission is $10 per person. $10 per person $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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Enjoy a guided wagon ride around the campground and cottages with a special guest. Santa will ride with us! Before the ride, get warm by the campfire and indulge in some hot cocoa. Rides take place every 20 minutes from the mini-golf area. $3, kids 3 years old and under don't pay $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come out to see Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting November 24, 2023 and ending December 25, 2023. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays have been setup up by a host of site partners, volunteers and area businesses. There will also be refreshments, a movie, and weather permitting a campfire. $0 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Join the holiday festivites at Fort McAllister with a hayride with Santa and guest appearances from other holiday characters. At the end of the ride, you are welcome to join us in the Visitor Center for light refreshments and holiday music. $20 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Join our naturalist on a quest to find an elf lost in the swamp! Santa has left clues along the trail to help find the little lost elf. He needs your help to get him back to the north pole in time for Christmas! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Celebrate the season by making crafts that show off your festive spirit! $5 per person, 706-754-7981. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Celebrate the New Year with us, Scottish Style! Our annual winter after-hours event will be held in our 18th-century barracks. Enjoy warm bonfires, light food, hot cider, and a spectacular cannon firing.
Reservations are required! Please call at 912-437-4770 $40. 912-437-4770.
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Bring in the New Year with a 2-mile hike on the Riverside Trail. We will talk about the different turtles found on the Chattahoochee River, and don't forget to bring a snack to enjoy at the observation tower. Pre-register in advance by calling our office at 770-254-7271. Hikers will receive a special first day hike sticker. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Start the new year fresh with a rollicking hike along the West Rim Trail! Please wear comfortable shoes, warm clothes, and bring water. $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
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Join a park ranger on a 2 mile guided hike along the Dog Creek Trail to celebrate the new year! We will meet at the visitor center. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes. No pets please. This is an moderate natural surface trail. Call or stop by the visitor center for more information. Call the park in advance to book a spot. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Celebrate the first day of 2024 with a ranger-led 4.3 mile hike along our Dowdell’s Knob Loop (easy-moderate difficulty). Wander through the winter woods while gazing at the valleys below. Shuttle available at approximately the halfway point for those who wish to stop early (~2.5mi total). Bring water. Meet at Dowdell’s Knob trailhead. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for the first hike of the new year! We will be hiking the turtle cove trail. Meet at the restrooms in the boat ramp parking lot. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-6202.
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Brace yourselves for the frigid challenge of our 12th annual Black Bear Plunge! Presented by the Friends of Fort Mountain State Park. This year we will have a local coffee vendor on site selling refreshments, as well as hotdogs, chips, and other snacks available for purchase from our friends group. Annual event Tshirt is included with registration. $15 ($20 day of) $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Start the new year with adventure by joining a ranger for a night hike on the swamp trail (1 mile). Experience how the environment changes after the sun sets and keep your eyes peeled for the critters moving about on New Year's night. $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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This Ranger - Led hike will take visitors along the lake banks and gentle ridges. Start the New Year off right with this 2 mile, moderate to rigorous, scenic hike (11am and 2pm). Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hikes geared toward active adults and children over 8 years old. Limited to 30. Pre-registration required by 4 PM the day before. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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This Ranger - Led hike will take visitors along the lake banks and gentle ridges. Start the New Year off right with this 2 mile, moderate to rigorous, scenic hike (11am and 2pm). Bring a camera to record the scenery. Hikes geared toward active adults and children over 8 years old. Limited to 30. Pre-registration required by 4 PM the day before. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Walk from the clubhouse to the pitcher plant bog. This hike is a 1 mile Ranger led on a mostly paved cart path and stroller friendly. We will leave the cart path to view the bog which is optional. Dogs welcome on 4' leash. Please bring water, closed toed walking shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray. 5 Dollar daily Parkpass required for all vehicles. $5 parking. 912-557-7744.
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Join us on a guided 1st Day Hike through our woodlands. This is a easy meandering 1 1/2 hour walk in the pines and on our boardwalk. A bottle of water and comfortable shoes is recommended. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail! We hope to see you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Join us on a guided 1st Day Hike through our woodlands. This is a easy meandering 1 1/2 hour walk in the pines and on our boardwalk. A bottle of water and comfortable shoes is recommended. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the hike. We will meet at the Visitor Center to hit the trail! We hope to see you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Bring the kids and pets to join us in bringing in the New Years with a First Day Hike. Within our sandy Short loop trail, we will have ten "hikers" set up along the way that will introduce themselves, and they will give you a riddle to solve. Meet at the trail head located by the splash pad to begin the hunt for riddles. $5 parking. 229-868-7474.
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What better way to start out the New Year than a beautiful easy guided hike down our wooded trails through the park and Camp Lawton? Hikers will pass unique lime sinks and then along the lakeside before making the stroll back to the Visitor's Center. You can choose to complete the first 1.5 miles or hike the entire route for a rewarding 3 miles. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Start the New Year off right with a hike on one of Augusta's most beloved trails, the Cliatt-Creek Trail! $2 per person.
This 2.5 mile trail features a flowing creek with amazing scenery. The trail is moderate and features several hills. Our experienced naturalist will lead the way and answer any questions you may have while on the hike. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Pre-Registration is required for this event as space is very limited! Ring in the New Year with a hike up Panola Mountain, a registered National Natural Landmark. Trek to the top to symbolize all the great things you will accomplish in 2024! Call the Park Office at 770-389-7801 to register. Ages 10+. No pets permitted. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Pre-Registration is required for this event as space is very limited! Ring in the New Year with a hike up Panola Mountain, a registered National Natural Landmark. Trek to the top to symbolize all the great things you will accomplish in 2024! Call the Park Office at 770-389-7801 to register. Ages 10+. No pets permitted. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Come enjoy the new year with a morning hike at Providence Canyon. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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Join us at the Reed Bingham Trail Head for an hour long hike to ring in the new year! We will start at the beginning of the Bird Walk trail. Learn about some of the wildlife you can find here in the park, and maybe see a wild tortoise! Event starts at 9:00 AM sharp, prepare for a 2 mile hike. Wear hiking shoes. $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
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Come and join us on the first day of the new year! Meet at the Gopher Tortoise Trail Head at 9:30 AM. Runners are welcome! $5 parking. 229-861-3137.
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Start the New Year outdoors on a ranger-led hike through maritime forest and along the coastal salt marsh. We will discuss local flora, fauna, and history. All First Day Hikers will receive a free First Day Hike sticker. All ages are welcome. Walking shoes and water are recommended. Meet at the Big Ferry Trail for this 3-mile hike. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Start your New Year's resolution off right!
This hike will begin at the Visitor's Center, and we will make a pit stop approximately 1.3 miles away at our primitive cabin. There, by a toasty fire, you can warm yourself against the winter chill. If you are feeling adventurous, you can then continue an additional 1.2 miles to Duke's Creek Falls. $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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This hike is for all of our early risers who are excited to embrace the new year! This hike is not ADA accessible (please see our ADA hike). We'll be completing two miles with mild elevation changed. Children and pets are welcome. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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We're hosting an ADA-accessible excursion on a rather easy section of the White Trail. We'll be exploring unique ecology along the way. We'll be completing 1.5 miles with mild elevation change. If there are any concerns regarding accommodations please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Explore the ridgeline and river corridor on this guided ecology hike. This hike is not ADA accessible (please see our ADA hike). We'll be completing two miles with mild elevation changed. Children and pets are welcome. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Be the first group of the year to explore the park after dark. We'll be seeing the stars for the first time in 2024. This hike is not suitable for children or pets. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Join rangers for a 1.5 mile loop to the highest, and most inspiring, point on the Gorge to reflect on your year passed and greet the New Year. Watch the sun set over the gorge with hot cocoa, s'mores, and a toasty campfire. Pencil and paper will also be available to write down what burdened you in 2023 and toss in the fire. $7 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Kick off the New Year by joining us on the first hike of the year! We will start the hike at the Park Office and enjoy the sights and sounds of Rice Mill Creek. There you will learn about the history of the park and about the parks' wildlife. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Take a shot at the New Year by joining us for Archery 101 class. You will learn the basics of archery, as we shoot on both the static and 3d range. We will also enjoy some fun archery games! Please call to pre-register and the program will be held on the Victoria Bryant Archery Range. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for a morning hike as we take on the Bear Hair Gap trail. We will be making a stop at the overlook, which looks down over the park. It's a beautiful view that you will not want miss. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
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We invite families and pets to join us for a hike – what better way to start out the new year? Surround yourself with the natural beauty of nearly 400 southern live oaks as we make our way down Wormsloe’s incredibly beautiful and historic Live Oak Avenue (1.5 miles). $2.50 - $11.25, Program fee: $2.00 912-353-3023.
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Let's start off the new year with a long hike at Wormsloe! Join us as we hike the Battery Trail (Orange Trail – 2.3 miles). $2.50 - $11.25, Program fee: $2.00 912-353-3023.
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Join us as our naturalist educates folks about some of Georgia's wonderful reptiles. Live non-venomous snakes will be present. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous snake species of North Georgia. Please call the park office to register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday Jan. 13th Chili set-up 12 PM; Tasting 1-2 PM; Pepper Contest 1:45 PM. Sign-Up to enter this amateur cooking contest or be a taster or hot pepper eater. Cooks must pre-register & pre-pay by Jan 10. Must cook at least 5 quarts homemade chili, any style, and bring it in a crock pot. Cash prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. $10 Cook $5 Taste $5 Peeper Eater $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us as our naturalist educates folks about some of Georgia's wonderful reptiles. Live non-venomous snakes will be present. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous snake species of North Georgia. Please call the park office to register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us as our naturalist educates folks about some of Georgia's wonderful reptiles. Live non-venomous snakes will be present. Learn the difference between venomous and non-venomous snake species of North Georgia. Please call the park office to register in advance. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come to Smithgall for some Family-fun craft time! Children will be making a lovely bouquet of pinecones and paper flowers, and a woven-flower card just in time for Valentines! All crafting supplies will be provided. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Visitors will enjoy various living history demonstrations. Wool fiber spinning, colonial toys & games, and more. 912-884-5999.
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Admission is FREE all day for Super Museum Sunday!
-2:00 PM: Enslaved People of Hofwyl: History and Genealogy presentation
-3:00 PM: Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters performance 912-264-7333.
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Great fun for youth and adults begins with inflatable archery, yard games, craft, and Roosevelt Rabbit in costume. The pre-hunt Easter games start at 7:15 PM with egg toss, sack races, spoon relay, and more! $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Music, food, games, and activities for the whole family. Local DJ poolside from 1-3 PM. Regular Pool admission. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. Pool opens 11 AM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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How did the African community live during enslavement in Georgia up to the Civil War, and how did life change in the decades after June 19, 1865 when slavery ended in the United States? Join us on this walking tour to learn about the people who lived in middle Georgia before the war and stayed after to seek a new beginning. Reservations required. $5-$8. 478-986-5172.
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How did the African community live during enslavement in Georgia up to the Civil War, and how did life change in the decades after June 19, 1865 when slavery ended in the United States? Join us on this walking tour to learn about the people who lived in middle Georgia before the war and stayed after to seek a new beginning. Reservations required. $5-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Celebrate Fourth of July at Jarrell Plantation with live patriotic and bluegrass music, old time carnival games, relays, and races. See the farm come to life with farm skill demos and stay for a slice of watermelon and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Note: event admission pricing varies. $1.50-$9 478-986-5172.
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Enjoy music, food, games and activities for the whole family while you swim at Liberty Bell Pool! Ranger DJ poolside from 1-3 PM. Regular pool admission required. Liberty Bell Pool off Hwy 354. Canoe battleship, patriotic swimwear contest and more! Regular Pool Admission $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Did you know that the Declaration of Independence did not reach Savannah until August? Come hear the reading of the Declaration as it was read in 1776. Take part in the debate: would you remain loyal to the English King or join the Patriot cause? Programs will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Come play and swim with us before the pool season ends! Music, food, games, contests, and activities for the whole family from 1-3 PM. Regular pool admission. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354 $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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It’s Your State Parks Day, a day to show you care about GA State Parks! What better way to do that than by helping beautify the park. Possible projects include repainting kiosks, benches, and fences, and removing graffiti from our overlooks. Please help give our park a facelift! Supplies and water provided for volunteers. 706-663-4858.
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Join the ranger for an investigative stream lab to discover salamanders and other cold-stream inhabitants. We provide dip nets and catch pans. Wear shoes you can get wet. Adults and families welcome. Park at Pool. Meet to the right of pool playground. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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The moon is full, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. From the Spanish missions, to the British Fort, all the way up to the Civil War--this candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on Darien's legacy. $10. 912-437-4770.
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It's time to get your Spooky on!
Come to Smithgall Woods for our annual Haunted Hike!
Take a spooky hayride up to our Martins Mine trail, where we will go through the haunted history of North Georgia's Gold Rush. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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Set-up 5 PM- Judging 6 PM- Display until 8:30 PM. Bring your entry and a candle/light to pavilion by Trading Post. Limit 50 entries. Prizes for adults and youth. Bring your entry and a candle/light to pavilion by Trading Post. Limit 50 entries. Prizes for adults and youth. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Judging 5 PM Show us your G-rated, creative side at your
campsite. Make us believe you love Halloween and Fall. No gore. Leave no trace décor. Winners awarded at the site by 9 PM. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet next to Trading Post and show us your costumes. Adult, youth, group, and dog awards. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Trick or Treat around the campground! Start at Trading Post for scavenger hunt while you trick or treat to earn some extra goodies. Areas 1, 2, 3, & 5 are included in trick-or-treating. No cottages have treats. Campers who bring candy to give out can
add it to the stations when they register (optional). $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us for our annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating inside the Fort's walls. This family-friendly event offers you a chance to participate in fun Halloween activities! This year, our theme is REPTILES! $3-$5. 912-437-4770.
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Enjoy fall-themed crafts, games, hayrides, scarecrow hike, archery and so much more. This family-friendly event is sure to be fun for the whole family. $4 per person $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Gather your friends and family and come visit Wormsloe on Black Friday to participate in our annual Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt. To get started, check in at the museum for a trail map and clues. Run, walk, or trot the 3-mile Battery Trail. When you finish, return to the museum to claim your prize (while supplies last). $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Celebrate the holiday season at Wormsloe with traditional festive activities including period music and living history demonstrations. Help us find yule logs to be burned starting at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm. $2.50 - $11.25 912-353-3023.
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Join our Naturalist for a guided hike up to our covered bridge. Learn more about the park during the winter season, how native plants and animals cope, and some fun holiday lore along the way. After we get back to the visitor's center there will be hot cocoa and cookies to finish a wonderful morning! $5 parking. 706-878-4308 ext. 7.
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Join us for some 1860s holiday spirit and more. There will be crafts, games, and decorating activities for all to enjoy. Of course, Santa will be here! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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