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Sunday, August 4, 2024

Georgia's First Fourth
Sunday, Aug 4, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
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. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Friday, August 30, 2024

Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Friday, Aug 30, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — at night! The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories. We will provide glow in the dark golf balls and the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please bring a flashlight, bug repellent and cash. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, August 31, 2024

Cool Pool End-of-Summer Splash
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 1 PM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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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Laborer's Day
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 11 AM to 3 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
This Labor Day we celebrate the history of colonial trades and crafts folk. Featured trades include: the sawyer with woodworking, the weaver with wool-spinning, as well as the potter with pottery throwing. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Labor Day Festivities
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
You deserve a break today! Come out to Fort McAllister for an educational and entertaining day for the whole family. Living historians will be firing muskets. We are planning a friendly game of wiffle ball, a water balloon fight, and even a watermelon eating contest. Come join the fun! $6 - $10. 912-727-2339.
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Labor Day Wagon Rides
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger for a wagon ride around the park. Learn fun facts about Hard Labor Creek and the history of the area while celebrating Labor Day! Wagon rides last approximately 20 minutes. First come, first serve basis. $3 per person $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — at night! The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories. We will provide glow in the dark golf balls and the course itself will have markers to assist players in navigating each hole. Please bring a flashlight, bug repellent and cash. $5 cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Ice Cream Social
Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 7 PM to 8 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Ice cream, ice cream we all scream for ice cream. Join us at the campground shelter for this social event. We will have cups of ice cream for $2. We will even provide sprinkles and syrup for your ice cream delight. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Sunday, September 1, 2024

Labor Day Wagon Rides
Sunday, Sep 1, 2024 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger for a wagon ride around the park. Learn fun facts about Hard Labor Creek and the history of the area while celebrating Labor Day! Wagon rides last approximately 20 minutes. First come, first serve basis. $3 per person $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Monday, September 2, 2024

Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour
Monday, Sep 2, 2024 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
If you've ever wanted to go inside the New Manchester Mill Ruins? This ranger led mil tour is your chance. Learn the story behind the site and why folks are only allowed in side when accompanied by a ranger. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Creek Kayak Paddle
Monday, Sep 2, 2024 2 PM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Kayak down the lazy section of Sweetwater Creek, on this relaxing kayak paddle. Spots are limited. For people who sign up with a buddy to share a kayak take $10 off your total. Please bring shoes that can get wet, water, sunglasses and a hat. Suitable for ages 10+. $40 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, September 15, 2024

Your State Parks Day- Volunteering at FDR
Sunday, Sep 15, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Your State Parks Day: Salamander Meander
Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 3 PM to 4 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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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Friday, October 11, 2024

Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Friday, Oct 11, 2024 6 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Whispers of Wormsloe
Friday, Oct 11, 2024 7 PM to 10:30 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
The past comes to life with this one night event! Come experience Wormsloe in a way that few get to, hear the stories of colonial life directly from the source, and keep their warnings close to heart. $25. 912-353-3023.
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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 12, 2024 6 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. Reservations required. $15 (tickets at the event link starting August 1, 2024). 478-986-5172.
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Friday, October 18, 2024

Echoes on the Altamaha - Candle Lantern Tour
Friday, Oct 18, 2024 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
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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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 6 PM to 9 PM
Hamburg State Park - Mitchell, GA
Fall Festival 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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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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 after September 17. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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 after September 17. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Campground Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 5 PM to 7 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Meet at picnic shelter 2 for games, face painting, and take a walk through the haunted trail. Campers will pass out candy and participants are encouraged to wear their costumes. $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Halloween Haunted Hike
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 5 PM to 7:30 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
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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A leaf change hayride through the park!
Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 10 AM to 11 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
We will meet at the park office and enjoy a relaxing ride around the park. You will get to see the amazing fall colors and you might even get to catch a falling leaf! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Friday, October 25, 2024

A Spooky Evening at Victoria Bryant
Friday, Oct 25, 2024 7 PM to 9 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire and more. Friday's program is for small kids that do not want to scared. The full spooky effect will be on Saturday night. $1 - $5 $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Halloween In The Park: Decorated and Carved Pumpkin Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5 PM to 6 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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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Halloween In The Park: Campsite Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5 PM to 9 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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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Halloween In The Park: Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5:30 PM to 6 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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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Campground Trick or Treating
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 6 PM to 8 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
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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Fright on the Farm: Witch's Revenge
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5 PM to 10 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
It's said that many years ago, a disgruntled witch cursed the land as revenge against the community for her exile. Join us when the full extent of the pumpkin curse takes effect, and the farm will be forced to endure the full wrath of the pumpkin patch! Food vendors on site. This walk-through is not geared towards children under 12. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 5 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Come & join the park staff and Friends of Victoria Bryant for a fun evening of haunted events. Activities include a haunted hayride, a movie, a campfire, campsite decorating contest, Trick or Treating and costume contest. Events kick off at 5pm. Judging for the campsite contests will be judged by you the public. $6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Tricks for Treats
Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 5 PM to 7 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Learn how to do some cool “tricks,” like tying a knot or using a compass, and get a treat each time you figure one out. Come in costume for maximum fun! $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Fall Festival at Magnolia Springs
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 10 AM to 2 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
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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Friday, November 29, 2024

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Nov 29, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
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). $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Christmas tree lighting at the park
Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Come out and join us as we light up the front pond and Christmas tree. There will be caroling, hot chocolate, cookies, and even an appearance by Santa Claus! Donations are welcome. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Friday, December 6, 2024

44th Annual Christmas Tour
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 6 PM to 8 PM
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
Visitors will walk along the candlelit path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors, musket and cannon firings, Santa Claus, carols, hot wassail and cookies will highlight the event. $5 - $10. 912-264-7333.
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Christmas Traditions Tour
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Holiday Jamboree on the Mountain
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 3 PM to 5 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Enjoy the holidays on top of Black Rock Mountain State Park with live music, holiday nature crafts, a visit from Santa, and hayrides. $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Selfies with Santa
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 6 PM to 8 PM
Hamburg State Park - Mitchell, GA
The friends of Hamburg will host an evening with Santa Claus at the Hamburg Mill! The evening will include a holiday craft, refreshments and pictures with Santa. This event is complimentary. A $5.00 fee per vehicle is required to park. $5 parking. 478-552-2393.
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44th Annual Christmas Tour
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 6 PM to 8 PM
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA
Visitors will walk along the candlelit path under centuries old oaks and will be treated to a guided tour of the antebellum home. Living history enactors, musket and cannon firings, Santa Claus, carols, hot wassail and cookies will highlight the event. $5 - $10. 912-264-7333.
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Christmas Traditions Tour
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Christmas comes to Victoria Bryant
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 6 PM to 9 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
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 Christmas light hayride around the park! We will meet at the Visitor's center. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site - Savannah, GA
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. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Sunday, December 8, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Sunday, Dec 8, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Friday, December 13, 2024

Candlelight Tours
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
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. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Christmas Traditions Tour
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Candlelight Tours
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
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. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Christmas Traditions Tour
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Happy Holiday Hike
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
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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A Christmas Hayride with Santa
Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Come out and enjoy a hayride with Santa! There will be caroling, a Christmas movie, concessions and campfire. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Christmas Traditions Tour
Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 1 PM to 4 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
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. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Holidays on the Home Front
Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
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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Saturday, December 28, 2024

Hogmanay 2024: A Scottish New Year
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 7 PM to 10:30 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
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 to book now! $40. 912-437-4770.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 10 AM to 1 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Events will begin with our 10:00 a.m. bicycle and golf cart parade around our RV campground. Old-time games will start in the field behind the office, at 11 a.m. include musical chairs, water relay, water balloon toss, and more. ( Family vs Family competition.) We may need to limit the number of participants. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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