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Join us for a special Memorial Day program just for kids! Through hands-on crafts and activities, we’ll learn about the brave men and women who served for our country and take time to say “thank you” in our own creative ways. Be part of a Monumental Moment as we remember, honor, and create together. Find us in the Visitor Center's Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
 
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Remembering and honoring those who have served our country is a profound act of gratitude and respect. It is through their courage, sacrifice, and dedication that the freedoms we enjoy today have been preserved. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Activities designed specifically for our little ones and their adults. This program is designed to introduce children to the recreational, educational and natural benefits of spending time outside and at our state parks. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Pack a picnic and join us in Roosevelt’s Little White House picnic area for a free day of family friendly games and activities. 706-655-5870.
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May 25-29, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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Activities designed specifically for our little ones and their adults. This program is designed to introduce children to the recreational, educational and natural benefits of spending time outside and at our state parks.
Today, kids will be combining crafting with nature. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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This exhibition by The University of Georgia is not merely a display of art, but a sensory exploration of our region’s visual ecology. By weaving together research, exploration of natural processes, and traditional techniques, these artists challenge and redefine the multifaceted nature of southern identity. 912-353-3023.
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Join Madison Traviss of House of Fig for a morning of therapeutic relaxation guided by sensory invitations. Together, we will experience a mix of leisurely strolling, intentional observation, and intermittent reflection. Walk away with the ability to take this practice of presence into daily life.
Optional BYO picnic.
Registration is required Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Create your own Black Bear Watercolor masterpiece!
All supplies will be provided.
All skill levels welcome.
Meet at the Mellinger center at 2 PM Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Sweetwater Creek officially opened its gates to the public 50 years ago on May 29, 1976 at 10 a.m.
We have continued to proudly serve our visitors. Celebrate 50 years of Sweetwater in this 3 day long event.
Each day will feature guest talks and recreational activities.
Please Click Additional Event Details to see 3 day Schedule. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us for our monthly scrapbooking event!
In celebration of the arrival of spring, we will be making spring greeting cards!
Please meet us at The Mellinger Center at 2 PM.
$10 to attend. Kids 13 and under are FREE and will be making a more simple card. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Make your own pinecone bird feeder using natural
materials to help support local wildlife. Pre-registration is
required at least one day in advance, either at the Park
Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Explore the process of printmaking through botanical
prints. Take home a lasting impression of the ephemeral
beauty of nature. We will print a variety of plants found on
the park. Pre-registration is required at least one day in
advance, either at the Park Office or by calling
706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Join us at the Campground Activity Shelter at 1:00 PM for a fun, hands-on adventure! Kids will get to build their very own birdhouse and discover why these cozy homes are so important for our feathered friends $5 plus parking fee required. 229-276-1004.
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Shelter building, fire building, knot tying: Work by yourself or as a family team to create your own shelter using the forest around you (surrounding sticks, branches, vines). Then, learn helpful skills about fire building and tying knots. All supplies provided. Geared toward ages 8 years and older. Pre-registration required. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Lean how to turn invasive vines like kudzu and Japanese wisteria into cordage. Useful in wildcrafting, wreath making, and survival situations. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Join the rangers for a fun craft at the park! Make a nature journal and use it to document tree leaves found around the picnic shelter. Learn how to identify trees by their leaves and what foods they produce for wildlife. Meet the rangers at the office. $3 plus parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Come out and enjoy guest speakers, authors/book signings, special topic camp demonstrations, tactical demonstrations, and a finale reenactment of the Battle of Pickett's Mill. We will close with a special wreath-laying ceremony honoring Americans who have served throughout the 250 years of American History. A food vendor will be on-site. 770-443-7850.
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Sweetwater Creek officially opened its gates to the public 50 years ago on May 29, 1976 at 10 a.m.
We have continued to proudly serve our visitors. Celebrate 50 years of Sweetwater in this 3 day long event.
Each day will feature guest talks and recreational activities.
Please Click Additional Event Details to see 3 day Schedule. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Come to the Lake Trahlyta Pavilion and enjoy a cool mountain evening with music from different artists each week. Bring your own chair. Donations appreciated. Parking fee required. 706-745-2628.
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Day 2 of this event will feature more visitor interaction. There will be drilling demonstrations, music performances, battle scene scenarios, and cannon and musket firing. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Sweetwater Creek officially opened its gates to the public 50 years ago on May 29, 1976 at 10 a.m.
We have continued to proudly serve our visitors. Celebrate 50 years of Sweetwater in this 3 day long event.
Each day will feature guest talks and recreational activities.
Please Click Additional Event Details to see 3 day Schedule. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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June 1-5, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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Sweetwater Creek officially opened its gates to the public 50 years ago on May 29, 1976 at 10 a.m.
We have continued to proudly serve our visitors. Celebrate 50 years of Sweetwater in this 3 day long event.
Each day will feature guest talks and recreational activities.
Please Click Additional Event Details to see 3 day Schedule. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Craft day
Tuesdays 3 PM - 4 PM – Jun 2, 2026 until Jun 30, 2026
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Join us every Tuesday in June to create a fun craft at picnic shelter #2.
There are 12 spaces available for each craft so please call an register before arriving. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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One day camp for kids ages 7 - 12. Learn about Dairy Farming in the 1900's, make crafts, play games, make Homemade Ice Cream and more. Camp is limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required. $37.80 706-878-1077.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Composting is an essential practice. In this interactive session, we invite you to learn about composting in the most enjoyable way possible by creating a compost critter pudding cup. This hands-on activity not only makes the science of composting accessible but also highlights its vital role in nurturing a healthy home garden. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Junior Ranger Weekend! This 2 day camp will take children ages 6-12 through a wide variety of outdoor activities that will help them gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the great outdoors. This camp will last 5 hours per day. $25 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Kolomoki Crafts
Saturdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Jun 6, 2026 until Jun 27, 2026
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join our Naturalist as you decorate and learn to use your very own Audubon Bird Call! We will put them to use by bird watching around the Nature Center. Call Park Office to reserve your spot. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come by the Officer's Quarters anytime between 2pm and 4pm to craft your very own cornhusk doll, a toy commonly played with in the 18th century. Perfect for younger ages AND adults! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Junior Ranger Weekend! This 2 day camp will take children ages 6-12 through a wide variety of outdoor activities that will help them gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the great outdoors. This camp will last 5 hours per day. $25 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Pewter has been around for more than 3,000 years. First uses included coins, jewelry, decorative items and tableware. At the park, visitors will make their design in casting sand that will serve as a mold. We will then pour liquid metal into the mold, creating a cool custom souvenir to take home. Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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June 8-12, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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This camp is for ages 6-10.
Campers will participate in guided nature hikes, arts based learning activities, stem activities, games, meet our ambassador animals, an much more.
To register please call 770-732-2613
$200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day
Please back your child a lunch, water bottle and close toed shoes. $200 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a fun week of outdoor activities! This camp is for kids ages 5-8. Please send your child with lunch and a water bottle; snacks will be provided! Please RSVP, as space is limited! Cost $100 per a child siblings will be an additional $80 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Craft day
Tuesdays 3 PM - 4 PM – Jun 9, 2026 until Jun 30, 2026
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Join us every Tuesday in June to create a fun craft at picnic shelter #2.
There are 12 spaces available for each craft so please call an register before arriving. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Junior Ranger Mini Camp for youths 6-12 years of ages. The camp will be 5 hours for the day and participants will engage in various kinds of Junior Ranger outdoor learning activities, crafts and lectures. At the end of the camp each participant receives their Junior Badge. $30 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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This camp is for ages 6-10.
Campers will participate in guided nature hikes, arts based learning activities, stem activities, games, meet our ambassador animals, an much more.
To register please call 770-732-2613
$200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day
Please back your child a lunch, water bottle and close toed shoes. $200 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a fun week of outdoor activities! This camp is for kids ages 5-8. Please send your child with lunch and a water bottle; snacks will be provided! Please RSVP, as space is limited! Cost $100 per a child siblings will be an additional $80 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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This camp is for ages 6-10.
Campers will participate in guided nature hikes, arts based learning activities, stem activities, games, meet our ambassador animals, an much more.
To register please call 770-732-2613
$200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day
Please back your child a lunch, water bottle and close toed shoes. $200 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a fun week of outdoor activities! This camp is for kids ages 5-8. Please send your child with lunch and a water bottle; snacks will be provided! Please RSVP, as space is limited! Cost $100 per a child siblings will be an additional $80 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Dive into the tiny world of insects with a hands-on celebration of the park’s smallest wildlife. Create your own bug ID booklet, then head out on a guided bug hunt to discover some tiny friends. Next, we’ll explore the fascinating lives of bees & build your own Bee Hotel to support these essential species. Ages 5+. Call the Office to register. $6 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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This camp is for ages 6-10.
Campers will participate in guided nature hikes, arts based learning activities, stem activities, games, meet our ambassador animals, an much more.
To register please call 770-732-2613
$200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day
Please back your child a lunch, water bottle and close toed shoes. $200 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a fun week of outdoor activities! This camp is for kids ages 5-8. Please send your child with lunch and a water bottle; snacks will be provided! Please RSVP, as space is limited! Cost $100 per a child siblings will be an additional $80 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join Don Carter for Junior Ranger Family Camp! Adults can accompany their children for classic summer fun that is enjoyable for all ages. Learn about Georgia plants, animals, and history through hiking, games, and crafts, all while making unforgettable memories. $15 per child, $5 per adult. $15 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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A watercolor program for adults (16+) of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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This camp is for ages 6-10.
Campers will participate in guided nature hikes, arts based learning activities, stem activities, games, meet our ambassador animals, an much more.
To register please call 770-732-2613
$200 per child for the full week or $50 per child per day
Please back your child a lunch, water bottle and close toed shoes. $200 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center for a fun week of outdoor activities! This camp is for kids ages 5-8. Please send your child with lunch and a water bottle; snacks will be provided! Please RSVP, as space is limited! Cost $100 per a child siblings will be an additional $80 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Learn about the origin and history of cyanotyping, the process of making art with light-sensitive materials, and make your own piece to take home! Meet in front of the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Make your own pinecone bird feeder using natural materials to help support local wildlife. Pre-registration is required at least one day in advance, either at the Park Office or by calling 706-663-4858. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Kolomoki Crafts
Saturdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Jun 13, 2026 until Jun 27, 2026
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Come see us at the interpretive Center and join in on a fun craft for all ages! Colorful butterflies and realistic roses! We have plenty of colors to choose from. Take your creation home and enjoy it for years to come. Stop in at the Visitor Center prior to the craft to sign up. See you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Great fun for every member of the family! No one is too young nor too old to become a Junior Ranger. This will be a hands-on program featuring civilian skills of cooking, sewing, spinning, woodwork, gardening, and more. $5. 770-443-7850.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Students elementary - high school are encouraged to attend this free coding workshop. Learn about the intersection of conservation and technology. Bring a laptop or tablet to participate.
To register go to www.devoeddigitallearning.com 0 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join our Naturalist to paint a birdhouse! Each house comes pre-assembled and primed, ready for you to paint and personalize before taking it home. All materials included. Ages 16+. Limited to 6 participants--call the Park Office to reserve your spot! $20 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us at Liberty Hall in the garden to learn more about Stephen's favorite companion, Rio. Learn about Stephen's life with Rio and the history of poodles. Feel free to bring a picture of your own pet! Color a picture for the ranger. A small prize will be given out for the best picture and the 2nd best picture! All ages welcome. $5. 706-456-2602.
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Since the 1800s, cyanotype art has been used as a photography alternative. This indoor exercise will show you how to prep the materials as well as arrange foliage for decoration. Enjoy a spot of lemonade as the sun works its magic on your pictures! Walk-ins welcome, no need to sign up! $5. 912-437-4770.
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Great fun for every member of the family! No one is too young nor too old to become a Junior Ranger. This will be a hands-on program featuring civilian skills of cooking, sewing, spinning, woodwork, gardening, and more. $5. 770-443-7850.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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June 15-19, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Craft day
Tuesdays 3 PM - 4 PM – Jun 16, 2026 until Jun 30, 2026
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Join us every Tuesday in June to create a fun craft at picnic shelter #2.
There are 12 spaces available for each craft so please call an register before arriving. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join Don Carter for Junior Ranger Family Camp! Adults can accompany their children for classic summer fun that is enjoyable for all ages. Learn about Georgia plants, animals, and history through hiking, games, and crafts, all while making unforgettable memories. $15 per child, $5 per adult. Registration is required before June 18th. $15 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join a ranger outside the visitor center to make a fin-tastic Father's Day craft! We will make hand print fish that Dads will enjoy for years to come. $2 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Kolomoki Crafts
Saturdays 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Jun 20, 2026 until Jun 27, 2026
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us in creating a terrarium, a miniature ecosystem within a glass container. All materials will be provided, or you can bring your own jar and lid. $3 - $7. 770-443-7850.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Step into the world of watercolor with our Naturalist as you paint the vibrant native songbirds that fill our summer soundscape. You’ll explore beginner-friendly techniques and leave with your own nature-inspired artwork. All supplies provided. Ages 16+. Call to reserve your spot! $10 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join the park rangers for our 4-day junior ranger summer camp. Learn new skills dating back to the Civil War. We'll also include outdoor skills such as archery, fishing, leaving no trace, and more. Become an official Junior Ranger here at Fort McAllister! For ages 7-9. Registration Opens March 15th. Payment is due upon registration. $150. 912-727-2339.
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Join us for three fun filled days of adventures and outdoor skills! We will be offering shelter building, campfire making, fishing, archery and much more! Ages 8-12. Please call our Visitor Center to reserve your spot. Space is limited. $50 a day or $125 for all three! All participants will need their own bag lunches and beverage. $125 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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June 22-26, 2026. Kids ages 6-12 will love exploring the marsh and maritime forest, learning outdoor skills, and enjoying games and arts & crafts activities. Every day of Junior Ranger camp is an adventure! Only 16 spaces are available, so make your plans now. Registration opens January 30, 2026. $275. 912-598-2300.
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Craft day
Tuesdays 3 PM - 4 PM – Jun 23, 2026 until Jun 30, 2026
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Join us every Tuesday in June to create a fun craft at picnic shelter #2.
There are 12 spaces available for each craft so please call an register before arriving. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join us for three fun filled days of adventures and outdoor skills! We will be offering shelter building, campfire making, fishing, archery and much more! Ages 8-12. Please call our Visitor Center to reserve your spot. Space is limited. $50 a day or $125 for all three! All participants will need their own bag lunches and beverage. $125 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us for three fun filled days of adventures and outdoor skills! We will be offering shelter building, campfire making, fishing, archery and much more! Ages 8-12. Please call our Visitor Center to reserve your spot. Space is limited. $50 a day or $125 for all three! All participants will need their own bag lunches and beverage. $125 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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A watercolor program for adults (16+) of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Capture the magic of summer nights in this guided painting class inspired by the soft glow of fireflies. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, you’ll learn simple techniques to create a luminous, nature-themed masterpiece. All supplies are provided. Call Park to register. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us under the historic trees of Liberty Hall in the backyard lawn to make pinecone feeders. Learn about the importance of birds and nature in the 1800s as well as today! All ages welcome. Contact park office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Location: Visitor Center's Arch Room Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Learn about the origin and history of cyanotyping, the process of making art with light-sensitive materials, and make your own piece to take home! Meet in front of the visitor center. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join a ranger for a short nature hike where we’ll slow
down, explore the forest floor, and discover the tiny
details that often go unnoticed. Using your smartphone
camera, you’ll learn simple tips for capturing close-up
photos of these small wonders while we discuss how
the forest floor plays a big role in ecosystem health. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Our popular crafting class returns! Join us as we assemble our own terrariums to take home. Learn about environments and ecosystems, condensation and photosynthesis along the way! Space is limited please pre-register to guarantee a seat! Cost: $15 per person to cover container, plants, and materials. $15. 912-437-4770.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for our Art In The Park Event! We will provide a wide variety of crafty materials for you to explore. It will be a total creative free for all so come and make whatever your heart desires. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Join us at Jack Hill State Park for our side-chalk program. Bring your creative kids down to the park and let them leave their mark on our park! We will decorate our office walkway with unique chalk art for all of our visitors and social media followers to see! Parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist in the Day Use Area to paint/create your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited. See samples of this weeks project at the Visitors Center
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center for crafts for all ages! There are many crafts to choose from. Let your imagination run wild and create something truly original. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the craft. We will see you there! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We have several ways to personalize your stick including burning your name. Sandpaper and a sealer is provided. Paracord will be provided for a hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Get ready to explore like a true wildlife detective. We’ll kick things off by creating our very own animal track identification frames, then put them to the test on a track scavenger hunt around the Nature Center. Meet at the Park Office, and we'll go to the Nature Center together. Ages 5+. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Explore Sweetwater Creek's Native American history through the lens of art, pottery and story telling. During this indoor program make your own piece of pottery to take home with you. Spaces are limited to preregister please call 770-732-2613.
While geared at older audiences children as young as 5 may attend $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led still life drawing session featuring taxidermy and bones from native fauna. This two hour long session will cover basic sketching principles, as well. All skill levels and ages welcome! $15 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Immerse your little artist in this one-of-a-kind Junior Ranger Art Camp! Campers will learn about different mediums and art styles to make nature-themed crafts with our naturalist. Registration closes on Friday, June 26th. Bring your own lunch. $30 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us every Tuesday in June to create a fun craft at picnic shelter #2.
There are 12 spaces available for each craft so please call an register before arriving. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Immerse your little artist in this one-of-a-kind Junior Ranger Art Camp! Campers will learn about different mediums and art styles to make nature-themed crafts with our naturalist. Registration closes on Friday, June 26th. Bring your own lunch. $30 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join Don Carter for Junior Ranger Family Camp! Adults can accompany their children for classic summer fun that is enjoyable for all ages. Learn about Georgia plants, animals, and history through hiking, games, and crafts, all while making unforgettable memories. $15 per child, $5 per adult. $15 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Join us for a day filled with games, crafts, and Independence Day fun! Get your face painted, ride the hayride float, encounter live birds of prey, try your hand at one of the water relay games, or have a hotdog or two! This 4th of July, we are going all in for America's 250th birthday! See you then! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting. Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Celebrate the 4th of July at Fort Mountain with classic games like tug-of-war, sack races, watermelon eating contest, cornhole, and a sandcastle contest. We’ll close with readings of the Declaration of Independence, poetry and patriotic songs. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for the 250th anniversary of our country's independence for a 4th Of July Scavenger Hunt! Come pick up your clue sheet at the museum from 1-4pm and find all listed items for a prize! Parking fee required. 770-504-2277.
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Join Jack Hill State Park for a patriotic painting program! Our ranger will teach you how to paint and craft your very own flag to bring home and display! $10 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Create up to 3 patriotic kids crafts to celebrate America’s 250th just in time for our golf cart parade at 3pm. Join us at the picnic tables behind the Visitor Center while supplies last. $3 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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So you want to celebrate the 4th of July but you're in a National Wildlife Refuge and a State Park where fireworks are prohibited.
No problem! We will be designing our own eco-friendly party poppers safe for your patriotic celebrations this weekend. This craft is perfect for families coming to visit! $2 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Movie in the park is a wonderful summer activity for the whole family.
Join us every Tuesday at 8pm for a movie in the event field. concessions will be sold during the movie for $1.
Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy our family friendly movie.
$2 per person $2 plus parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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June-August, we will be spending every Tuesday morning at 10am diving into a book on local wildlife, folklore, plant-life, or maybe just fan favorites! Each book will be followed by a corresponding craft or activity!
This program is meant for k-5th, but all ages welcome! Bring your imagination and meet us in the Visitor Centers Arch Room! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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