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Let's get festive! Join us for some warm hot coco and cheery holiday music while you jot down you Christmas wish list for Santa. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! $5 a kid $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Get ready for some serious holiday cheer! Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Chattahoochee Bend, and they are bringing all the festive fun with them! Come on down and enjoy some awesome holiday music, warm up with some hot coco, and snap some super cute family photos with the jolly couple. It's going to be a blast! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Meet at the Overlook trail for a short hike and craft that will explore our local evergreen trees. Pre-registration required, reserve your spot by calling the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 3 to make a pinecone bird feeder for your yard and learn about the non-migratory birds it could attract! Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Learn about the plants the colonists would have used to decorate their homes during the holiday season. Together with a Ranger, craft a wreath in the style of the 18th century to brighten your home with. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Learn about the plants the colonists would have used to decorate their homes during the holiday season. Together with a Ranger, craft a wreath in the style of the 18th century to brighten your home with. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join a ranger for a Saturday afternoon painting in the park. We have plenty of beautiful green spaces and wildlife to use for your inspiration! Supplies will be provided with the program fee. $6 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Come join us at the campground activity shelter. We’ll be decorating keepsake Christmas ornaments! Only $5 per ornament $5 parking. 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 $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 our naturalist at the Museum for a fun craft to make your very own unique snowflake decoration! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Park for a holiday craft, s'mores, hot chocolate, popcorn, 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! Park pass is required upon entering the Park. Merry Christmas! We will see you there! $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Candles are part of the Christmas tradition and has been for centuries. Join us as we step back in time to create candles the old fashion way, by dipping candles like our ancestors did. We will add some Christmas charm by mixing in a little red along with the white. It's sure to be a jolly good time. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Come Join Us for a unique ornament creation using a stick and ribbon! Meet @ Campground Pavilion. $5 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 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 pm starting in our Colonial Life Area! $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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Join the naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn all about how snowflakes are formed while you make a one-of-a-kind snowflake keepsake to take home. $2 per person. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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All materials provided!
Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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explore the hut and see all the taxidermy and enjoy some hot coco with a ranger. hot coco $1 per cup. $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Create a keepsake ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift this season. Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Get into the Holiday spirit by testing your Christmas music knowledge! For $2 a person, you can compete against other teams for the grand prize while sipping on campfire hot cocoa. Pre-registration required; enter your team by calling the visitor center. See you at picnic shelter 2! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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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 in making Pipe Cleaner Wreaths Ornaments! A cute wreath to add to your tree! Meet @ Campground Pavilion. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us to learn basic firestarting skills. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join us this spring 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, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Want to make some super cute Christmas decorations? Let's get crafty and whip up some adorable red and white beaded candy canes and icicle ornaments while enjoying some holiday music. Think festive, sparkling, and totally handmade! $3 a kid $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come make a one-of-a-kind ornament and sip hot cocoa with a ranger! We will be painting wildlife themed salt dough ornaments next to a roaring outdoor fireplace. $2 per person, 1 ornament per person, preregistration at least 1 day in advance required. All ages welcome! Begins at Shelter 7 at 1:00 PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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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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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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Who doesn't love a handmade gift? Come to our workshop and make something for everyone on your list! All ages welcome. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 to Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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Join us for an artistic event! A fun get together for outdoors art. Please bring whatever medium you like! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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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 will also provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your hiking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Paracord will be provided for a nice hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $7 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Happy Holidays! Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your own holiday wreath! This is a fun craft with plenty of options to make your wreath an original creation you can enjoy for years. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. Come join in on the fun! See you there! $10 plus $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. Santa will be here! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Make a rustic tabletop pinecone tree craft (approx. 15” tall) that could serve as an adorable holiday
decoration or even the centerpiece for special meal! Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Hi Yall! We're hosting our first ever craft fair. We'll be located inside our visitor center. Come visit our array of talented vendors any point between 11am to 4pm. If you're a talented vendor interested in having a table at this event please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov.
All ages, stroller friendly, No pets permitted inside the museum. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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. 706-356-4362.
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Join Us in making gingerbread houses out of pots and the pinecone is the tree! Bring in your artsy creativity! Meet @ Campground Pavilion. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us to craft your own holiday ornament! All ages welcome. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Make memories and a Christmas ornament at the same time! We'll even have some cocoa. Supplies are limited. Must register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join our naturalist at the Program Hut for a class on fire starting, fire safety and smores! $2 per person.* $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Create a keepsake ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift this season. Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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All materials provided!
Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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enjoy Christmas stories and smores with a ranger at the Nature Hut $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us to learn basic firestarting skills. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours before the scheduled time!*
Each month we will focus, discover, and enjoy a different nature related topic with hands-on activities. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Ever wonder why standing under a sprig of mistletoe means you are suppose to kiss someone? Why do we put up Christmas trees and decorate them with ornaments? Where did Santa Claus come from. Learn this and more as we explore the traditions of Christmas. Students will create an ornament to place on there own Christmas tree. $6 plus $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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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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Make memories and a Christmas ornament at the same time! We'll even have some cocoa. Supplies are limited. Must register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join Amicalola Falls State Park this holiday season for our annual Christmas Open House event! Find Santa Alec in The Visitor Center's Arch Room and share your Christmas wishes! Then, hop over to Shelter 2 to hear some holiday tales, encounter Birds of Prey and enjoy crafts, festive treats, a Gingerbread House Competition, and much more! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Join us this Christmas season for our Christmas Open House Story Hour! Bring your friends, family, and imagination to listen to professional storytellers work their magic! Find holiday tales and festive songs this Christmas in our Group Shelter 2!
All ages welcome! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Get ready for some festive fun! Join us for bingo with a special guest appearance by the one and only GRINCH! It's going to be a hilarious and exciting afternoon filled with Bingo, prizes and photos. $2 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Why are camouflage jokes so funny? You never see them coming! A program about how our local animals camouflage themselves in the winter, with an activity where you will get to practice your new skills! Meet at Picnic Shelter 2, call the front office to pre-register, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Ho-Ho-Who's ready to join us in the group shelter for a cozy Christmas craft? Create your own nail and string pattern on a tree cookie for an adorable, rustic holiday craft. Pre-registration is required as space is limited, and you will need a gate code. Call the visitor center to reserve your spot! Ages 16+. $20 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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et into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive Pinecone
Star Ornament craft! Participants will create their own
nature-inspired ornaments using pinecones and natural
materials found in the park. During the crafting, the
Interpretive Ranger $10 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Experience the magic of the Christmas season at the fort. Enjoy a visit with Santa, sip on hot chocolate, and create keepsakes with ornament-making and crafts. Local businesses and organizations will host fun games and activities for all ages. Let’s make the season magical together! $6-$10. 912-727-2339.
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Come make a one-of-a-kind ornament and sip hot cocoa with a ranger! We will be painting wildlife themed salt dough ornaments next to a roaring outdoor fireplace. $2 per person, 1 ornament per person, preregistration at least 1 day in advance required. All ages welcome! Begins at Shelter 7 at 1:00 PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Come to the campground activity shelter at 2PM to learn all about Santa’s reindeer and what makes them so magical! $5 parking. 229-276-1004.
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At Hard Labor Creek, we have a fully functional blacksmith shop that the CCC used in the 1930's to make hinges, nails, door handles, brackets, and much more. Join the park staff to enjoy a brief history of the park, and a demonstration on how the tools in the shop worked. $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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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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It’s time to gather at the campground picnic shelter to decorate your 2025 Magnolia Springs Christmas “Tree Cookie” ornament. $4 plus $5 parking. 478-982-1660.
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Join the naturalist in the Interpretive Center to learn all about how snowflakes are formed while you make a one-of-a-kind snowflake keepsake to take home. $2 per person. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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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. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a movie at the day use parking lot. Bring a camp chair or blanket for extra comfort. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks! $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Interested in making your own Christmas theme Painting? Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider, and Cookies. Limited to 12 people. Meet @ Park Office. $25 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join us to learn basic firestarting skills. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Join our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 3 to make a pinecone bird feeder for your yard and learn about the non-migratory birds it could attract! Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Did you wait too late to do your shopping? Come to our workshop and leave with handmade gifts anyone would love! All ages welcome. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Meet our naturalist at the Museum for a fun Christmas themed craft to ramp up for the coming holiday! Ages 3 and up. $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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come make some fun Christmas ornaments at the nature hut $4 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Join us to craft your own holiday ornament! All ages welcome. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Campsite Decorating & Ugly Sweater Contest - All Day
Let's decorate campground 1 in festive lights! Don't forget to wear that ugly Christmas sweater to get into the holiday spirit. A ranger will be coming around to judge and hand out prizes in the evening for the best decorated and ugliest sweater in the campground! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Why are camouflage jokes so funny? You never see them coming! A program about how our local animals camouflage themselves in the winter, with an activity where you will get to practice your new skills! Meet at Picnic Shelter 2, call the front office to pre-register, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Get into the Holiday spirit by testing your Christmas music knowledge! For $2 a person, you can compete against other teams for the grand prize while sipping on campfire hot cocoa. Pre-registration required; enter your team by calling the visitor center. See you at picnic shelter 2! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Make a rustic tabletop pinecone tree craft (approx. 15” tall) that could serve as an adorable holiday
decoration or even the centerpiece for special meal! Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This winter drop off camp is for ages 6+ enjoy activities like cocoa making, campfire in jar, apple butter making, hiking and winter gift making activities, and a snowstorm in a jar. Please pack your child with a lunch, water bottle and appropriate clothes for the weather.
$100 per child for all 3 days or $45 per child per day $100-$45 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Want to show off your Christmas knowledge and have some laughs? Join us for some super fun afternoon of Christmas trivia! It'll be a great way to get into the holiday spirit and see how much you truly know about Christmas. $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Come out and enjoy a nice cool hike hunting for the gingerbread man. Afterwards warm up with a cup of hot coco and gingerbread cookie at the visitor center. $1 per person $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Create a keepsake ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift this season. Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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This winter drop off camp is for ages 6+ enjoy activities like cocoa making, campfire in jar, apple butter making, hiking and winter gift making activities, and a snowstorm in a jar. Please pack your child with a lunch, water bottle and appropriate clothes for the weather.
$100 per child for all 3 days or $45 per child per day $100-$45 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Join our rangers in caroling Christmas classics in the campgrounds. We will meet at the pavilion in the RV campground at 2pm and begin caroling at 2:15pm. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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This winter drop off camp is for ages 6+ enjoy activities like cocoa making, campfire in jar, apple butter making, hiking and winter gift making activities, and a snowstorm in a jar. Please pack your child with a lunch, water bottle and appropriate clothes for the weather.
$100 per child for all 3 days or $45 per child per day $100-$45 $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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It's time to get fired up! Join our rangers as we show off both the fun and the challenges of blacksmithing. Watch as we present the tools of the trade from the Civil War and the work it takes to make something beautiful! Nails, railroad ties, and more, our smithies can do it all with a little skill and a lot of love for metalworking. $5.50-$9.75 912-727-2339.
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Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Owl Craft
Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
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This is a fun craft for all ages! Join us at the Interpretive Center and create awesome owls from pinecones! Let your imagination go and decorate them to your liking. Pre-register at the Visitor Center prior to the event. We hope to see you there!! $5 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
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Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Learn how to make your own hanging birdfeeder. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. Materials provided. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Do you like Owls? Now is the time to make an Owl out of a Pinecone, Cotton Balls, Felt, and Googly eyes! Meet @ Campground Pavilion. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Make your own biodegradable confetti mix and upcycled launcher to take your New Year's party to the next level! $2 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
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Join us at the museum for a fun craft involving feathers and to learn more about local bird species! $5 parking. 770-504-2277.
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Actually, it's three days after Christmas Day. Come out for another installment of Pickett's Meals and learn how to recycle your leftover Christmas ham into a new meal. We will be demonstrating Ham and Dumplings. Samples allowed for attendees. $3.50 - $ 6.50 770-443-7850.
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Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Learn how to make your own hanging birdfeeder. Meet behind the Visitor Center at the picnic tables. Materials provided. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Why are camouflage jokes so funny? You never see them coming! A program about how our local animals camouflage themselves in the winter, with an activity where you will get to practice your new skills! Meet at Picnic Shelter 2, call the front office to pre-register, or bring cash to the event. $1 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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At Hard Labor Creek, we have a fully functional blacksmith shop that the CCC used in the 1930's to make hinges, nails, door handles, brackets, and much more. Join the park staff to enjoy a brief history of the park, and a demonstration on how the tools in the shop worked. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Join us at the Highlander House as we make candles in the style of the 18th century. Learn about the life of a chandler (ye ol' candle-maker) around the fire! Take a look at this interesting process, from hand-dipping to mold pouring. $4.75 - $8.25 912-437-4770.
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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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Let's get creative and light up the New Year with homemade scented candles! $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Come out to the park to make your own spiderweb suncatcher while learning cool facts about them! Hang yours in a tree at home or on the porch to let the sun catch and enjoy the lights reflecting off the beads in the web. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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At Hard Labor Creek, we have a fully functional blacksmith shop that the CCC used in the 1930's to make hinges, nails, door handles, brackets, and much more. Join the park staff to enjoy a brief history of the park, and a demonstration on how the tools in the shop worked. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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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 $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Are your little ones curious about the natural world? Come discover the wild world of Hard Labor Creek. Join our naturalist for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Call the park office to register. Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 toddlers, 5 years old maximum. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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As part of an initiative to expand our STEM programming, HLC has acquired two new InvenTables. These tables are kid-safe engineering tables approved for ages 3+. Participants will be given templates for a craft and will use the InvenTables to complete projects and practice great STEM skills. Most materials used are recycled and repurposed. Ages 6+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Looking to learn more about the early days of Georgia's history? Looking to do so with a bang? Come by and check us out this weekend for for demonstrations in our military camp, our early Georgia camp, our colonial life area, and our heritage garden! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Looking to learn more about the early days of Georgia's history? Looking to do so with a bang? Come by and check us out this weekend for for demonstrations in our military camp, our early Georgia camp, our colonial life area, and our heritage garden! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Looking to learn more about the early days of Georgia's history? Looking to do so with a bang? Come by and check us out this weekend for for demonstrations in our military camp, our early Georgia camp, our colonial life area, and our heritage garden! $3.25 - $12 912-353-3023.
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Pack you a picnic lunch and come celebrate your love of nature at the state park and have fun creating Valentines Day Cards for those you care about. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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A colony on the eve of Revolution has sprung up around Fort King George. The Winter Village will have 18th century civilian lives on display: tinkers, crafters, artisans, merchants, and more! The Blockhouse will put on court dramas for crowds to enjoy, while merchants sell their wares on Sutler's Street. $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Come learn about different species of frogs and frog migration while creating your very own jumping frog. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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It is important to always be prepared when hiking with or without family. Kids will learn the essential backpack items needed when hitting the trails and create their very own first aid kit. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Join our Naturalist for a fun dissection of owl pellets and learn about different owl species in Georgia, their habitats, diet and conservation efforts. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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The Scots are back in town, setting up inside the Fort on the eve of Revolution! Meet war hero Lachlan McIntosh as he assembles brave recruits to fight against the British in Savannah. Friday: book special guided stations--great for schools! Saturday: BATTLE REENACTMENT AT 3PM! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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The Scots are back in town, setting up inside the Fort on the eve of Revolution! Meet war hero Lachlan McIntosh as he assembles brave recruits to fight against the British in Savannah. Friday: book special guided stations--great for schools! Saturday: BATTLE REENACTMENT AT 3PM! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Learn how to Nature Journal! Bring your own personal journal and hike with a ranger to observe and identify native and non-native plants using the iNaturalist App, along with identifying birds through the Merlin App. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Celebrate the lives and skills of women in early Georgia. Discover the important, frequently overlooked, contributions that women made to Georgia’s success as a colony. Interpreters and reenactors will demonstrate 18th century skills needed to survive and thrive in the Georgia wilderness. $3.25-$12.00 912-353-3023.
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March 30 - April 3, 2026.
Camp season starts early this year! Kids ages 6-12 will spring into action as they explore the coast, try new outdoor skills, and dive into hands-on activities that are sure to make Spring Break an unforgettable adventure!
Space is very limited - only 16 spots...
Call (912) 598-2300 to register today. $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Come join us for a half day camp at Stephen C Foster State Park in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp! Delve into the world of alligators, carnivorous plants, migratory birds, and more! Prepare for a fun day of learning and memories that will last a lifetime.
in advance, registration is due 1 week before camp. $20 plus $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Come out to our 3rd Annual Spring Car Show. The Friends of Victoria Bryant will be selling concessions, there will be a raffle drawing, door prizes, 60's and 70's music playing and a parade of cars through the campground at the end. Registration starts at 8:30am at Picnic Shelter #5. We will announce the car show winners at 12:15 PM. $2-$20 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Join our fellow watercolorists of all ages and skill levels, as we learn to paint some of the beautiful landscapes found in Smithgall Woods. This class will focus on painting water and stones. $15 plus $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
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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 call to register your Junior Ranger today! $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Its the park's 50th Birthday! We opened our doors and heart to the public May 29, 1976 at 10 am. We've taken pride in caring for our natural and historic resources, and each other. Join us as we cut the birthday cake at 10 am. We encourage visitors to write and share their favorite memories at Sweetwater Creek or to bring photos from the park. $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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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 call to register your Junior Ranger today! $275 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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