86 events at 23 parks match your filters
Wednesday,
October
21, 2026
Bats, which make up roughly 20% of all mammalian species, are the only mammal capable of flight. There are 16 species in Georgia, 11 of which can be found here on the coast. Join us as we catch bats with the Wormsloe Institute for Environmental History as part of their long-term bat research and monitoring program. $25. 912-353-3023.
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Friday,
October
23, 2026
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. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - 7 plus
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us at the campground on Friday nights in October. Ring in the season and the weekend with our relaxing fall festivities. We will have a hayride, s'mores, and campfire stories! Campers and day visitors are both welcome! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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A watercolor program for adults (16+) of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required, call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus
parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earth-friendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize. Visitors not registered as campers are welcome to tour the campgrounds during this time.
Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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As fall arrives, Black Bears enter hyperphagia, spending their days searching for food to prepare for winter. Join us in this 50min program to learn how hikers, campers, and visitors can safely share the outdoors with bears through proper food storage, litter management, and Leave No Trace practices. Find us at the campground picnic pavilion!
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us in front of the visitor center for a Halloween Double Feature! The visitor center will open at 6:30 PM for you to buy snacks and start setting up chairs/blankets. The first movie (G-rated, fall themed) will begin at 7 PM. The second movie (PG-rated spooky themed) will start at 9 PM. Call the visitor center for movie details!
Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Use blacklights to look for bugs and receive a free glowstick on this easy,0.5 hike along a stretch of the lake trail! You are encouraged to wear bright clothes, light up shoes, and other glow-in-the-dark gear. Limited blacklights available, please bring your own if possible. Begins at the Beach area at 7:00 PM.
Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join us for an evening of s'mores and stories around the campfire. This event will be held at the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket!
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Saturday,
October
24, 2026
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. 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 will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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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. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - 7 plus
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Enjoy the magic of the park at dark while enjoying fun activities and collecting tasty treats. Meet at Picnic
Shelters 1-3 for Treats. The Trek activity will begin at 6 PM departing from Picnic Shelter 1.
Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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A family friendly event for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Enjoy this Halloween themed event and receive candy from local organizations like the Hall County Library System, Elachee Nature Center, and Don Carter park rangers. Please park at the beach, a hayride will take you to the candy! Costumes encouraged.
Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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The moon is out, the lanterns are lit! For one night only, the past comes alive to tell you their tales. This year we focus on the history surrounding the 250th anniversary of the USA. Our candle lantern tour gives you the chance to speak with those daring folk who left their mark on the Georgia colony. $10. 912-437-4770.
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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. 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 will be available Sept 23. $10 cash at the door. $10 online. $3 wagon ride cash
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join us for an evening hike along the North Rim Trail and hear several spooky Appalachian tales straight from the source: author Kat Von Hacke! These stories are suitable for all ages! Headlamps and flashlights are recommended!
Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Come on a moonlit journey by the Little River and learn about the creepy creatures that roam the forest. We will park and meet by the Little River Trailhead. Close toed shoes, water, and weather-appropriate clothes are recommended.
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Wanna know about creepy, odd, or unusual wildlife? Perfect! Join Park Rangers on a guided hike to the Mable Mine, and learn about the unknowns in our environment. Bring a flashlight, water, and wear comfortable shoes. Meet Park Rangers at Marble Mine Trail Head (near Picnic Shelter 2). Let us know your coming! Registration Preferred $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Whooooos there? Why its everyone's favorite nocturnal bird, the elegant and humble owl! Strap on your hiking shoes, and prepare to embark on a ranger guided adventure! Where you'll have a chance to see these majestic predators in their natural habitat.
Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Join us for a relaxed hike in the moonlight through our off-road trails. This evening we'll explore the boardwalk trail under the stars. Come discover the sights and sounds of the swamp at night. Free plus
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunday,
October
25, 2026
Experience the park after dark and witness a spectacular celestial display. This month, we are gathering to watch the stunning Hunter’s Moon lift above the horizon. Our guided path will take us on an easy ~2.5-mile stroll for night hikers of all ages and skills starting at the Visitor Center. For pre-registration, call or visit the Visitor Center. $10 plus
parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Monday,
October
26, 2026
Put on your Halloween Costume and join Rangers for an easy hike around the lower lake. Enjoy Moon Pies and hot cocoa while watching the moonrise on the lower dam. Meet at the Park Office by 7:00 PM. Make sure to bring a flashlight, a blanket to sit on, and wear comfortable shoes. $3 plus
parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join us for a rare opportunity to hit the trails after dark to enjoy views of this full blue moon. Space is limited, must register in advance. $5 plus
parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Tuesday,
October
27, 2026
Join us -if you dare- for a night hike into the mysterious world of the park after dark! We’ll explore the hidden lives of our local nocturnal wildlife. As the sun sets and the shadows grow, park rangers will guide you along the trail, sharing fascinating facts about the creatures that thrive while we sleep. $2 plus
parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Wednesday,
October
28, 2026
When summer ends and fall begins, where do the lightning bugs go? Meet us at Picnic Shelter 4 to learn about the life cycles of lightning bugs, what they do in winter, and when we might see them again. We will also be making a lightning bug lanterns using glow in the dark paint to mimic their soft enchanting, glow. $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Thursday,
October
29, 2026
Join the rangers on a night hike to the marble mine to learn about our local night creatures; bats! Discover what they eat and how they adapt to the night life.
Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes
Meet in front of the park office by 7:00 PM. $2 plus
parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Friday,
October
30, 2026
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. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - $7
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come over to the Amphitheater between 4-6 to warm up and meet fellow campers. Feel free to bring your own supper supplies to cook over the fire.
Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Campers are invited to adorn their campsites with family-friendly, earth-friendly decor. Judging begins at 5 pm and ends by 7 pm. Winners will receive a prize. Visitors not registered as campers are welcome to tour the campgrounds during this time.
Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join us at the campground on Friday nights in October. Ring in the season and the weekend with our relaxing fall festivities. We will have a hayride, s'mores, and campfire stories! Campers and day visitors are both welcome! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for a bat walk & talk as the sun lowers in the sky and the bats begin to fly. Meet at the firepit
directly behind the Visitor Center. The walk is approximately a half mile on the Sandpiper Trail and back.
Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Enjoy the sunset and share stories around a campfire. Bring stories about your favorite hikes, wildlife sightings, camping trips, and more. A park ranger will talk about Hard Labor Creek history, wildlife, and even tell ghost stories.
Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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We invite you to join us at our wonderful park! We will engage in a casual conversation about the park and its available activities. We will also discuss the local wildlife and answer any questions you may have. So, come on by, have a seat, and enjoy the company of a ranger while indulging in a free S'more! Free plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Use blacklights to look for bugs and receive a free glowstick on this easy,0.5 hike along a stretch of the lake trail! You are encouraged to wear bright clothes, light up shoes, and other glow-in-the-dark gear. Limited blacklights available, please bring your own if possible. Begins at the Beach area at 7:00 PM.
Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Settle in for the night with some spooooky stories and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! Campers and day visitors welcome!
We will be meeting at the fire ring behind campsite 11. BYOC (bring your own chair!)
Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Join us for an evening of s'mores and stories around the campfire. This event will be held at the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket!
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Saturday,
October
31, 2026
Join us at the picnic tables near the park office to make an Animal Track Viewer and then take a hike through the Mill House to see how many tracks we can identify. $2.00 per person. RSVP by 10/28/2026
Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Join us for Halloween at the park
costume contest 1pm in front of the office and Trick or Treating 3pm in the camp ground (free)
Haunted hayride ($5 per person) 7pm meet at the office
A Christmas movie will be playing while you wait for you hayride.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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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. Friday night will be a non-spooky hayride for the little kids and Saturday will be the spooky night on the hayride. $1 - $7
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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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
parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Join the Ranger for a sunset hike on Iron Hill Trail at Red Top Mountain! Please wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water. We will meet in the Iron Hill parking lot and set off from there. Don’t forget your cameras! $5 plus
parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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For overnight guests looking to have a sweet Halloween, you are invited to participate in Trick or Treating in the RV Campground and Cottage loops. Set up outside of your campsite/cabin to hand out prepackaged candy/goods; children must be accompanied by an adult. Happy Halloween!
Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Put on your best costume and join Rangers for a Spooky Sunset Paddle and Costume Contest. Prizes will be available for adults and kids. $20 per person with Rental and $10 per person with own kayak. **Pre- Registration is required** Meet at Park Office by 6pm.
Parking fee required. 706-857-0826.
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Join our Ranger at Shelter 4 to have a campfire, S'mores and games. We will have cornhole set up along with some other games. $2 per person plus parking. RSVP by 10/29/2026
Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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No ghosts, no goblins just a fun time. Join us on a short hike along the shoreline watching the sunset. After the hike we will glow into the spirit of Halloween. Participants will play glow in the dark bingo. All prizes will glow in the dark. Candy will be given to any child participating. It's sure to be a glowing good time. $10 plus
parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Step on up for a game night like no other, join a ranger host as we play Camden's new favorite game, "What's that Snake?"!
This program is in a classic Jeopardy style gameshow, with snake themed questions. Winners will get prizes!
Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Discover the largest intact swamp this side of the Mississippi on the spookiest night of the year. What strange sounds will you hear? What glowing eyes will you see peering back from the murky waters below? Join a ranger as we set out under the stars and into the mysterious, legendary Okefenokee Swamp. $35 for adults
$25 for ages 14 and under
parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Friday,
November
6, 2026
Join us for a mile long hike along the North Rim Trail and learn more about the local legends, myths, and creatures that call Tallulah Gorge home! Bring plenty of water! $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for an evening of s'mores and stories around the campfire. This event will be held at the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket!
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies in the south east.
Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.
Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Saturday,
November
7, 2026
A event for family's to spend time together by hiking, campfire building, hayride, archery, and more. You can stay overnight in pioneer camping or come for the day. Please Call Park Office for more information. Registration limited to 40 people. $18 plus
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come create your own constellation
and constellation wheel with a park Ranger then look through the telescope to match it to the night sky.
meet at the group shelter then we will go into the field. $5 $5 plus
parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Friday,
November
13, 2026
Tallulah Gorge State Park cordially invites you to tea! Join us for a walk along the North Rim Trail as you learn more about Victorian history. Unwind at our candlelit tea party as the sun sets to mark this moment in your history. Must RSVP! $15 plus
parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for an evening of s'mores and stories around the campfire. This event will be held at the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket!
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Friday,
November
20, 2026
Meet us at the picnic shelter for a fun movie night! We will have free popcorn available, as well as candy for sale! Check our Facebook page regularly for the movie announcement!
Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Join us for an evening of s'mores and stories around the campfire. This event will be held at the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket!
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Saturday,
November
21, 2026
Gather around the campground firepit for an evening of stories under the stars! Professional storytellers will share captivating tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and timeless traditions. Bring a chair, a flashlight, and your imagination for this one-hour program filled with laughter and mountain magic. Program is weather permitting.
Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Wednesday,
November
25, 2026
Friday,
November
27, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us for an evening of s'mores and stories around the campfire. This event will be held at the campground entrance. Feel free to get comfy with your own chair or blanket!
Parking fee required. 229-896-3551.
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Saturday,
November
28, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Sunday,
November
29, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Friday,
December
4, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Saturday,
December
5, 2026
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
parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the stars. We are a certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies in the south east.
Enjoy the majesty of the stars with the naked eye or take a gander through our telescope for a closer look.
Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Sunday,
December
6, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Friday,
December
11, 2026
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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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Saturday,
December
12, 2026
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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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Sunday,
December
13, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Friday,
December
18, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Saturday,
December
19, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Sunday,
December
20, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Wednesday,
December
23, 2026
Friday,
December
25, 2026
Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 27th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only.
Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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