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Don Carter State Park


Saturday, October 4, 2025

Fun Fall Storytime
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Your pre-k/younger elementary schooler will have an unbe-leaf-ably good time at this fall-themed story time! Listen to a story, sing a silly song, and do a craft all outside of the visitor center! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fun Fall Storytime
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Your pre-k/younger elementary schooler will have an unbe-leaf-ably good time at this fall-themed story time! Listen to a story, sing a silly song, and do a craft all outside of the visitor center! $2 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Colors of the Canopy Hike
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 12 PM to 1:15 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Colors of the Canopy Hike
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 2 PM to 3:15 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Colors of the Canopy Hike
Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 12 PM to 1:15 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come look at the unbe-leaf-ably beautiful changing leaves! Meet at the Overlook Trail for a short hike to learn about why trees shed their leaves, as well as some tree ID. Then, you will participate in a leaf tracing activity to create a lovely fall memory to keep, before hiking back. Friendly for all ages, register at the visitor center. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

A Thankful Storytime
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 2 PM to 2:45 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join our naturalist outside the visitor center to listen to a story about being thankful, sing a silly song, and do a craft! $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

S'mores With Santa
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come see Santa and share a sweet treat with him around the campfire! We'll also have crafts set up for those waiting for their special turn with the big man in red. Stick around after for a stop motion Christmas classic starting at 3:30! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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