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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Astronomy Club Inaugural Meetup
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
The first-ever meetup of our No Moon Astronomy Club! We'll meet & greet at the Visitor Center firepit where we'll share a hot beverage before heading over the bridge to sight the night sky. To be followed by our monthly New Moon Night Hike. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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New Moon Hike
Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a guided hike under the New Moon. Enjoy a chat about moon and star lore and stroll with a Ranger. Meet at the Visitor Center at 6pm. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, January 31, 2025

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Explore the Park After Dark
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This night hike will showcase the park in a way you haven't seen before. Be sure you dress for the weather, wear close toed shoes, and a flash light. This unique experience will be an easy mile and a half long hike. 10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Weather permitting, We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Lunar New Year Astronomy (Telescopic Views)
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Gaze at the cosmos through our high powered telescope to inaugurate the Lunar New year. Learn about what makes the Lunar New Year and see the stars in their shining glory as the first new moon of the calendar begins. $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, February 7, 2025

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, Feb 7, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Sunset Hike
Friday, Feb 7, 2025 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Come experience one of the best sunsets in the state! 1 mile/moderate. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 5:15pm. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Allatoona Pass Night Hike
Friday, Feb 7, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us for an exciting night hike at Allatoona Pass Battlefield. We will explore the area, discuss its history, and examine the circumstances that led to the battle. Additionally, we will visit one of the old earthen forts and talk about what each side may have experienced. Don’t miss out on this incredible adventure. $7.00 770-975-4226.
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Explore the Park After Dark
Friday, Feb 7, 2025 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Come explore the park on this ranger led hike. Experience the park like never before during this after hours hike. Please wear close toed shoes, dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. This hike will be two miles. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. This event is by preregistration only call 770-732-5871. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Weather permitting, We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Full Moon Night Hike
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Join our ranger on a guided nighttime hike to see this month's full moon over the Crooked River! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us on our monthly night hike to view February's snowy groundhog moon in full. The days are getting longer; this one starts at 7pm. $1 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Full Moon Hike - Snow Moon
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Skidaway Island State Park - Savannah, GA
Full Moon Hike - Snow Moon Come view the Snow Moon in its full glory above your favorite state park. Join us for a hike as we experience the trails as you’ve likely never seen them before. Spaces are limited, call the Visitor Center at (912) 598-2300 to reserve yours today! Advance registration is required. $15 per person. Meet at the Visitor Center. $15 plus $5 parking. 912-598-2300.
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Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Thursday, February 13, 2025

Galentine's Day Celebration
Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Bring your gal pals and friendly spirit to Black Rock's paint-and-sip style Galentine's Day Celebration for an evening of females and fun! Enjoy mocktails and sweets by the fire, get some fun and festive pictures with friends at our photobooth, and paint your own work of art (with step by step instructions) that you can take home with you. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-746-2141.
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Friday, February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day Campfire Program
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
What are you doing tonight? Anything special? Join us for a romantic evening under the stars with your loved one. Be ready to have some fun. How well do you know your loved one? Learn some fun facts about Valentine's Day. Be ready for laughter. Come and enjoy the smores as well. Step out of the box and do something different. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Valentine’s Moonlight Hike
Friday, Feb 14, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Come enjoy the park... at night! Hike under the stars by moonlight and see the river in a whole new way. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-783-5349.
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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Savory Campfire S'mores
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
We're putting a fun twist on a classic favorite! Who says s'mores have to be a dessert? Meet outside of the visitor center for this charcuterie like treat. This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Weather permitting, We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, February 21, 2025

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Sunset Hike
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Come experience one of the best sunsets in the state! 1 mile/moderate. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 5:15pm. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Planet Parade Night Hike
Friday, Feb 21, 2025 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Mistletoe State Park - Appling, GA
Come join us as we view the night skies. Shortly after sunset a parade of planets will occur. This is the last week to see Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn aligned in the sky. A telescope will be set up to get a closer look. We will also roast marshmallows for those who want a sweet snack. Pre-registration is required $5 per person Pre-Registration is required $5 parking. 706-541-0321.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025

A Campfire Adventure
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join us for our monthly campfire program. Come and make smores with our supplies. Do you like to act? Do you like to sing? Do you like to laugh? Come and visit with us as we make lasting memories. Look through a telescope and view the heavens. (Weather permitting) $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Swamper's Guide to the Galaxy
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Weather permitting, We will meet in the main parking lot across from the Trading Post. We will talk briefly about light pollution then explore visible constellations and dark sky objects through the telescope. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Monday, February 24, 2025

Planet Parade Skygazing
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Meet our staff Naturalist at the fishing pier near the front of the park and experience the parade of planets over the Ogeechee River for a unique stargazing opportunity. Perfect for novice and expert astronomers alike! $5 parking. 912-271-6888.
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Friday, February 28, 2025

Sunset Hike
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
Come experience one of the best sunsets in the state! 1 mile/moderate. Begins at the Old Fort picnic area at 5:15pm. $5 parking. 706-422-1932.
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Starry, Starry Night
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Join us as we explore the night sky at Red Top Mountain. We will discuss celestial bodies and gaze upon them through a telescope. We will also look at the different constellations and explore their mythology. Don’t miss out on this splendid experience! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Full Moon Night Hike
Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Join our ranger on a guided nighttime hike to see this month's full moon over the Crooked River! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Friday, March 14, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Friday, Mar 14, 2025 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Making Campfire Popcorn
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Pop in for this one of a kind campfire cooking program! Meet us outside of the visitor center to make fresh popcorn and enjoy the hot batch with delicious toppings! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Campers and Friends have S'mores Fun
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Campfire programs aren't what they used to be unless you come to ours where skits, songs, and s'mores are the norms. Bring your own campfire chairs or blankets and create some family memories at the park. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, April 5, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Friday, April 11, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Friday, Apr 11, 2025 7:15 PM to 9:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, April 12, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Campfire Peach Cobbler
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! We are celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day outside the visitor center by making this classic southern treat. This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Paint The Park at Sunset
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A watercolor program for adults of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. $3 per person, call the visitor's center at 678-450-7726 to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 3, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, May 10, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Sunday, May 11, 2025 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 17, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, May 24, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 31, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025 9 PM to 10:30 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jul 5, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 9:25 PM to 10:55 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, July 26, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jul 26, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 2, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 9:15 PM to 10:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, August 16, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 23, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Echoes on the Altamaha - Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7 PM to 10 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
The moon is full, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. From the Spanish missions, to the British Fort, all the way up to the Civil War--this candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on Darien's legacy. $10. 912-437-4770.
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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Oct 5, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant Weekend #1
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
October 24th- 25th. 4:00- 10:00 PM both nights. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. This year we are expanding our Halloween event to 2 weekends! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Halloween Hayride
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Come join the friends of AH Stephens State park and staff for the annual haunted hayride! We promise thrills and chills with costume contest, movie on the lawn, campsite decorations, and treats for all!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets after 9/15 $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. Tickets after 9/15 $10 cash at the door. $8 through Eventbrite. $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Tricks, Treats, and Tricorns
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 5 PM to 7 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Join us for our annual Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating inside the Fort's walls. This family-friendly event offers you a chance to participate in fun Halloween activities! $4-$6. 912-437-4770.
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Trick or Treat, RV Contest, And Wagon Rides
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come camp with us on the spookiest of nights! Kids will collect candy from RV to RV. Campers are encouraged to decorate their sites and compete for the prize of most festive set up. Tour around the park on our decorated conestoga wagon. At night, play put putt on our glow in the dark mini golf. Wagon Rides $3 per person, Glow Mini Golf: $5 per person, cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant Weekend #2
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
October 31st- November 1st. 4:00- 10:00 PM both dates. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. We have expanded our Halloween event to 2 weekends this year! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, November 8, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Victoria Bryant Christmas Tree and Park Lighting
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us at the front pond for our annual tree lighting! Come see Santa, grab a hot chocolate, and celebrate the season with us! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Full Moon Hike
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

Christmas Comes to Victoria Bryant
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 5 PM to 8 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us for an evening full of Christmas cheer! Bring the little ones out to see Santa and have their picture taken, a fun Christmas craft, sweet treats, hot chocolate, Christmas lights, campsite decorating contest, campfire, a Christmas movie, and a Christmas light hayride around the park! $1-5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Friday, December 12, 2025

Candlelight Tours
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 5 PM to 9 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Candlelight Tours
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 5 PM to 9 PM
Chief Vann House Historic Site - Chatsworth, GA
Tour the Vann's historic Cherokee home decorated with freshly cut greenery and lit by hundreds of candles, akin to an early 19th-century Moravian Christmas. Live music, cider and cookies add to the festivities. Arrive by 8p.m. to best enjoy the event, admission is paid at the door. Candles will be extinguished at 9p.m. $8. 706-695-2598.
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Saturday, January 3, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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