Monumental Moments Events

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Kick it in the Park!
Tuesdays 5 PM - 6 PM – Apr 28, 2026 
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Join us every Tuesday in April at the Event Field for Kickball! Bring water and closed toe shoes. All ages welcome! Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Solar System Road Trip
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Scale down the Solar System and take a stroll from planet to planet with a ranger. Learn about our neighbor planets and gain a sense of just how large the Solar System actually is! At the end of this informative stroll, visitors will get a chance to take a closer look at the full moon through our telescope! Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, May 1, 2026

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 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 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Paint The Park
Friday, May 1, 2026 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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May Day Full Moon Night Hike
Friday, May 1, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join us this May Day for a sunset hike through the forest along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail ahead of the rising full moon. We'll hike ~1.5 miles through owl habitat, passing over the bridge that leads out to the rocky point at the fishing hole. We'll finish on the bridge with a spectacular view of the Flower Moon. Pet-friendly All ages $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Campfire and Stories
Friday, May 1, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
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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Night Hike with Black Lights
Friday, May 1, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail where we will hike to our boardwalk that crosses our black water lake! Bring a flashlight to check out all of the night critters! We will also explore using black lights to see what plants or animals glow in the dark. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM the day of the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 1, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
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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Summer S'more Smash
Friday, May 1, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Join us in the Terrora Campground fire ring for an evening of s'mores and campfire stories! Open to the general public! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Full Moon Hike
Friday, May 1, 2026 8:45 PM to 10:15 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Magnificent Moon
Friday, May 1, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Come and see the moon and other fun things in the night sky. Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from May 1, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 2, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Movie with Mom
Sunday, May 3, 2026 8 PM to 10 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Enjoy an outdoor movie with mom Parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Family Fun Night at the Campgrounds
Wednesdays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 6, 2026 until May 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Shells & Scales: Meet our Ambassador Animals
Thursday, May 7, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
The Interpretive Center is open for a rare opportunity to meet our ambassador animals! We'll also share our collection of local taxidermy, bones, furs & pelts from around the state. Meet our Naturalists & discuss park history, ecology & conservation. This program is fully accessible & appropriate for all ages. Pre-register at Visitor Center by 5pm. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Friday, May 8, 2026

Mother's Day Weekend Game Night
Friday, May 8, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Magnolia Springs State Park - Millen, GA
Join us for family fun and games as we celebrate Mother’s Day at our campground picnic shelter. Parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 8, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
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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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, May 9, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Family Fun Night at the Campgrounds
Wednesdays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 13, 2026 until May 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Dark Skies Stargazing
Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Friday, May 15, 2026

Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Family and Friends Movie Night
Friday, May 15, 2026 6 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Movie night is back at Fort McAllister and it is bigger than ever! Enjoy a mystery movie (rated PG, of course) and some snacks. We can't reveal the title here, but we guarantee it will be the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Call the Visitor Center for more information on the movie or event. Parking fee required. 912-727-2339.
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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, May 15, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 15, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
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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State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from May 15, 2026 until Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 16, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Stargazing New Moon Hike
Saturday, May 16, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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, May 17, 2026

Night Hike and Scorpion Hunt
Sunday, May 17, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
We are heading into the trails at night to hunt for scorpions and enjoy the sounds of the park after dark. Meet us at the Visitor Center with water and closed-toed shoes. Wear weather-appropriate walking clothes. We'll be walking approximately 1 mile of easy/moderate trail. We will provide black lights for the Hike. $6 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Family Fun Night at the Campgrounds
Wednesdays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 20, 2026 
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Attention campers! Join us at the campgrounds playground for yard games & giggles with a Ranger every Wednesday evening in May. Bring your own games & friends or come play with our friendly naturalists. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Shells & Scales: Meet our Ambassador Animals
Thursday, May 21, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
The Interpretive Center is open for a rare opportunity to meet our ambassador animals! We'll also share our collection of local taxidermy, bones, furs & pelts from around the state. Meet our Naturalists & discuss park history, ecology & conservation. This program is fully accessible & appropriate for all ages. Pre-register at Visitor Center by 5pm. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Solar System Road Trip
Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:15 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Scale down the Solar System and take a stroll from planet to planet with a ranger. Learn about our neighbor planets and gain a sense of just how large the Solar System actually is! At the end of this informative stroll, visitors will get a chance to take a closer look at the full moon through our telescope! Parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, May 22, 2026

Monumental Memorial Day - Welcome Campfire and Smores
Friday, May 22, 2026 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Black Rock Mountain State Park - Mountain City, GA
Kick off your Monumental Memorial Day weekend right. Join us next to The Trading Post at 7:30 for a campfire and s’mores! Parking fee required. 706-746-2141.
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Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, May 22, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Settle in for the night with some fun, games, and s'mores around a campfire with a ranger! Parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Paint The Park
Friday, May 22, 2026 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, May 22, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Night Hike with Black Lights
Friday, May 22, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike down our Lake Trail where we will hike to our boardwalk that crosses our black water lake! Bring a flashlight to check out all of the night critters! We will also explore using black lights to see what plants or animals glow in the dark. Pre-register at the Visitor Center by 5:00PM the day of the event. $5 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 22, 2026 until May 29, 2026 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
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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Memorial Day Campfire & S'mores
Friday, May 22, 2026 7 PM to 8 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Join us in the Terrora Campground for a campfire, s'mores, and stories to kick off Memorial Day weekend! Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, May 23, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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S'more and Games
Saturday, May 23, 2026 6:30 PM to 8 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at Shelter 4 to have a fire and make S'mores. Our Ranger will bring a few games to share but feel free to bring your favorite game to play and make some new friends. $3 per person. RSVP no later than 5/18/2026 for supplies to be purchased. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Sunset Glow Hike
Saturday, May 23, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Experience the glories of sunset at Victoria Bryant. Enjoy a guided glow hike with our Naturalist along the Inner Loop Trail (2 miles, moderate difficulty). Glow sticks and flashlights will be provided. Meet at the Park Office. Please wear closed toe shoes and bring water. Call Park Office to register. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Campfire Laughter
Sunday, May 24, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join us for an enchanting night filled with storytelling, smore's and celestial exploration. The highlight of the evening will be a guest appearance by renowned Astronomer Klaus Hodapp, who will bring his expertise and passion for the stars to the gathering. Parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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S'more and Games
Sunday, May 24, 2026 6:30 PM to 8 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at Shelter 4 to have a fire and make S'mores. Our Ranger will bring a few games to share but feel free to bring your favorite game to play and make some new friends. $3 per person. RSVP no later than 5/18/2026 for supplies to be purchased. Parking fee required. 478-763-2759.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Thursday, May 28, 2026 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join us for a relaxed hike in the moonlight through our off-road trails. We'll explore the sights and sounds of the swamp at night. Free plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Friday, May 29, 2026

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, May 29, 2026 7:30 PM to 8:30 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 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Nocturnal Night Hike
Friday, May 29, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Explore the world of nocturnal animals! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Overlook Trail; no flashlights are necessary. Pre-registration is required; call the visitor center to reserve your spot. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, May 29, 2026 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Campfire Comradery
Fridays 7 PM - 8 PM – May 29, 2026 
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
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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Full Moon Hike
Friday, May 29, 2026 7:45 PM to 9:15 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, May 30, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Night Life Sounds Glow Hike
Saturday, May 30, 2026 8 PM to 10 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join us for an enchanting night hike along the Flat Rock Trail, where the forest awakens in a mysterious symphony of nocturnal life. This unique adventure invites nature enthusiasts and curious explorers alike to immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the wilderness after dark, guided only by the soft glow of glow sticks and LED lights. $6 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026

Blue Moon Full Moon Hike
Sunday, May 31, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Once in a blue moon, on nights like these, we gather on the bridge to watch the rising full moon's reflection off the lake. We'll meet at the Visitor Center, taking a long, slow stroll through owl habitat in the twilight hour ~1.5 miles along the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, finishing on the bridge with a spectacular view. Fully accessible! $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Full Moon Hike
Sunday, May 31, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
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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Friday, June 5, 2026

Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, Jun 5, 2026 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jun 5, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Shells & Scales: Meet our Ambassador Animals
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 6 PM to 7 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
The Interpretive Center is open for a rare opportunity to meet our ambassador animals! We'll also share our collection of local taxidermy, bones, furs & pelts from around the state. Meet our Naturalists & discuss park history, ecology & conservation. This program is fully accessible & appropriate for all ages. Pre-register at Visitor Center by 5pm. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, June 12, 2026

Let's Glow For A Hike: A Firefly Walk
Friday, Jun 12, 2026 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Wander through the woods as tiny lights twinkle around you, guiding your way under the starry sky. Join a Ranger, as we walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for firefly species and other night creatures. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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, June 14, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, June 19, 2026

State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jun 19, 2026 until Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Summer Night Glow Hike
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 8 PM to 10 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join us for a night glow hike along the Flat Rock Trail! Please come decked out in your favorite glow items and LED lights. During the hike, we will be stargazing, observing animal tracks, and searching for bioluminescent lichen. Reservation is required, please contact the Visitor Center to reserve your spot. $6 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 7:45 PM to 9:15 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, July 3, 2026

State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jul 3, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Saturday, July 11, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Friday, July 17, 2026

State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Jul 17, 2026 until Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, July 18, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Jul 18, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Saturday, July 25, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Jul 25, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 8:45 PM to 10:15 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Full Buck Moon Hike
Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026 8 PM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a night you'll fawn over. You will hear moon lore, see some antlers and learn why this month is called the Buck Moon. This 2.5-mile guided hike is perfect for a first-time hiker. We'll take a northerly course with the rising moon in our sightlines. The trail is paved and the hike takes about an hour. Closed toe shoes are recommended. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, August 1, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Friday, August 7, 2026

State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Aug 7, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, August 8, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Astronomy Night
Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Join us for Astronomy Night hosted by the Coca Cola Space and Science Center from Columbus. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to view space from telescopes. Please bring a blanket or chair. Parking fee required. 229-838-6202.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Paddle Under the Perseids
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 10 PM to 11 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger on this kayak tour as we watch what is considered to be the year's best meteor shower because the meteors are often bright and leave long trails. Bring a change of clothes, flashlight, bug repellent, and water. Limited spaces, 8 years and older. Registration opens on July 19. $30 if you use your boat or $35 if you use ours. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Paddle Under the Perseids
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 10 PM to 11 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Join a park ranger on this kayak tour as we watch what is considered to be the year's best meteor shower because the meteors are often bright and leave long trails. Bring a change of clothes, flashlight, bug repellent, and water. Limited spaces, 8 years and older. Registration opens on July 19. $30 if you use your boat or $35 if you use ours. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Perseids Meteor Shower
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 5:15 AM to 6:30 AM
Watson Mill Bridge State Park - Comer, GA
Night sky conditions are just right for viewing the Perseids Meteor Shower at its peak this year- we may see up to 150 meteors in an hour! Bring a blanket or comfortable chair for looking skywards. If there are cloudy skies or rain, meteors won't be visible. Please call the office the day by August 12th to sign up. Parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Saturday, August 15, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Friday, August 21, 2026

State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Aug 21, 2026 until Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Friday, August 28, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Friday, Aug 28, 2026 8:40 PM to 10:10 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 8 PM to 8:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Friday, September 4, 2026

State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Sep 4, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 5, 2026 7 PM to 7:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Stargazing New Moon Hike
Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Friday, September 11, 2026

Dark Skies Stargazing
Friday, Sep 11, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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, September 12, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 7 PM to 8 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Friday, September 18, 2026

State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Sep 18, 2026 until Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026 7 PM to 7:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Sunday, September 20, 2026

Sunset Stories
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 7 PM to 7:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 7:30 PM to 9 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, October 2, 2026

State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Oct 2, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 7 PM to 7:45 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Astronomy Night
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 7:30 PM to 10 PM
Providence Canyon State Park - Lumpkin, GA
Join us for Astronomy Night hosted by the Coca Cola Space and Science Center from Columbus. There will be a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to view space from telescopes. Please bring a blanket or chair. Parking fee required. 229-838-6202.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 7 PM to 8 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! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Stargazing New Moon Hike
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 9 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for a galactic guided night hike perfect for those who love to do some stargazing. We'll take the yellow trail out to the rocky point near the fishing area. Once there, we'll take advantage of the darkness of the new moon to observe and reflect on all the cosmos has to offer that night. Great for a first-time stargazer. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Dark Skies Stargazing
Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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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Friday, October 16, 2026

State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Oct 16, 2026 until Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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Fort McAllister Haunted Trail
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 7:30 PM to 11:45 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Fort McAllister's Annual Haunted Trail. If you're a braver soul, save the date! This year's theme is soon to come! Price: TBD 912-727-2339.
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Friday, October 23, 2026

A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant 2026 Weekend #1
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
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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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Echoes on the Altamaha: Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Fort King George Historic Site - Darien, GA
Echoes on the Altamaha: Candle Lantern Tour 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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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 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. 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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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 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. 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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A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant 2026 Weekend #1
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
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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Monday, October 26, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Monday, Oct 26, 2026 7:15 PM to 8:45 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, October 30, 2026

A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant 2026 Weekend #2
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
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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Saturday, October 31, 2026

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
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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A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant 2026 Weekend #2
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
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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Friday, November 6, 2026

Dark Skies Stargazing
Friday, Nov 6, 2026 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
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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State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Nov 6, 2026 until Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Family Adventure Camp
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 9 AM to 8 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
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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Friday, November 20, 2026

State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Nov 20, 2026 until Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026 6:35 PM to 9 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, December 4, 2026

State Park After Dark
1st Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Dec 4, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Saturday, December 5, 2026

Christmas Comes to Victoria Bryant
Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 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 parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Friday, December 11, 2026

Candlelight Tours
Friday, Dec 11, 2026 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 12, 2026

Candlelight Tours
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 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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Friday, December 18, 2026

State Park After Dark
3rd Friday of Month 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM from Dec 18, 2026 
Unicoi State Park and Lodge - Helen, GA
Unicoi State Park and Lodge 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. Start time depends on sunset. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026 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 parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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