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Friday, September 5, 2025

Cozy by the Campfire
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 8 PM to 9 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! $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Campground Fireside Fun!
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Snuggle up next to our campfire and unwind. A park ranger will have some campfire activities planned for the night. Then we'll wrap the evening up with everyone's favorite campfire treat! 912-727-2339.
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Night Sounds Hike by Lake Rutledge
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 9 PM to 10 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Critters, Crafts, and Coffee
Friday, Sep 5, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for Critters, Crafts and Coffee. This event is indoors. This month we'll be meeting the Juvenile Eastern Box Turtle, making scented wax melts in the shape of animal paws, and of course coffee and tea will be available. To register call 770-732-2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Beginners Archery
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us at Shelter 4 to learn the basics of Archery and practice on the blow up archery set. $3 per person. RSVP by 8-3-2025. Two one hour time windows available 10 am and 11 am, limit of 4 kids per time window. Must be over 7 years old. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Moon Pie Hike
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 7:30 PM to 9 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join us for an easy 1.2 mile hike around the lower lake and enjoy Moon Pies and hot cocoa as we watch the moonrise on the lower dam. Make sure to bring a flashlight, a blanket to sit on to watch the moonrise, and wear comfortable shoes. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Full Moon and Marshmallows
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
Join our Naturalist for roasted marshmallows via candlelight atop the Platform Mound under the rising "Corn Moon." Hike is about 3/4 a mile. Closed toe shoes and flashlights advised. $3 plus $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
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Campfire and S'mores
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us at the campground fire ring for s’mores and conversation! Bring a chair and your ghost stories! $2 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Full Moon Night Hike
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Full Moon Hike
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 8:15 PM to 9:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Mini Movie Marathon
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a mini movie night where we enjoy film shorts related to the parks natural resources. Popcorn and slushies are avaiable, all ages friendly and indoors. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, September 12, 2025

Moths of Georgia Campfire Program
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered if there were more moth species than butterflies, or what moths eat? Come find out at the Moths of Georgia Campfire Program! Listen to a campfire story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Critters, Crafts, and Coffee
Friday, Sep 12, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for Critters, Crafts and Coffee. This event is indoors. This month we'll be meeting the Juvenile Eastern Box Turtle, making scented wax melts in the shape of animal paws, and of course coffee and tea will be available. To register call 770-732-2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Become a Campfire Chef: Peach Cobbler
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Pre-registration is required, you can call ahead or register in the visitor center. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Candlelight Tours: A Soldier's Journey
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 6 PM to 10 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Join us for guided, candlelight hikes down trails of history. We begin with a soldier writing home about his experiences, then visit special scenes along the trail where his experiences are brought to life. Preregistration is required. More details will be provided on the Friends of Pickett's Mill website a month prior to the event. $10. 770-443-7850.
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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Nature Hikes
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Register your Girl Scout troop to join a Ranger for a nature hike around the three-mile Redbird Trail. Enjoy beautiful views of the Ogeechee River and maritime forest while learning about the flora and fauna of Georgia's coast. Pre-registration is required. Call 912-727-2339 to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mini Movie Marathon
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a mini movie night where we enjoy film shorts related to the parks natural resources. Popcorn and slushies are avaiable, all ages friendly and indoors. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, September 19, 2025

Creatures of the Night Hike
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
*!Pre-registration is required at least 1 hour before the scheduled time!* Scorpions, owls, and bats, oh my! Attend this evening hike to learn about the nocturnal animals of Crooked River State Park. $2 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Night Sounds Hike by Lake Rutledge
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 9 PM to 10 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Lake Rutledge is home to many night-time creatures that form a beautiful chorus after-hours. Join a ranger for a short 1-mile hike following the shore of the lake while listening for the sounds of night creatures such as frogs, birds, and insects. Pre-registration required. Ages 8+. $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Critters, Crafts, and Coffee
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for Critters, Crafts and Coffee. This event is indoors. This month we'll be meeting the Juvenile Eastern Box Turtle, making scented wax melts in the shape of animal paws, and of course coffee and tea will be available. To register call 770-732-2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025

New Moon Night Hike
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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New Moon Dark Skies Stargazing
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 8:45 PM to 9:45 PM
Stephen C. Foster State Park - Fargo, GA
Join us to enjoy the awe inspiring beauty of the night sky. We are a Gold Tier certified Dark Sky Park with some of the best night skies on the east coast. Summer is a great time for stargazing as clear nights can offer a lovely view of the Milky Way. $5 parking. 912-637-5274.
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Star Party
Sunday, Sep 21, 2025 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Enjoy the stars and planets while exploring the night sky. Meet at the upper Mega Ramp parking lot and bring binoculars if you have them. Telescope will be provided. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Mini Movie Marathon
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a mini movie night where we enjoy film shorts related to the parks natural resources. Popcorn and slushies are avaiable, all ages friendly and indoors. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, September 26, 2025

Bats of Georgia - with Leave No Trace & Friends of AFSP
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 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, GA master naturalists, and Leave No Trace to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Moths of Georgia Campfire Program
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Ever wondered if there were more moth species than butterflies, or what moths eat? Come find out at the Moths of Georgia Campfire Program! Listen to a campfire story and play educational games with our naturalist. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Campfire Comradery
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 8 PM to 9 PM
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! $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Critters, Crafts, and Coffee
Friday, Sep 26, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for Critters, Crafts and Coffee. This event is indoors. This month we'll be meeting the Juvenile Eastern Box Turtle, making scented wax melts in the shape of animal paws, and of course coffee and tea will be available. To register call 770-732-2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Saturday, September 27, 2025

Campfire Laughter
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join the Ranger for a fun filled evening of campfire stories, songs and smores! Please bring your own lawn chair and hot chocolate or coffee. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Twilight Paddle
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Watch wading birds and enjoy the setting sun in the peaceful, ranger-led kayak trip along the Tugaloo peninsula on Lake Hartwell meet at the kayaks behind the main office. space is limited. $15 per person, advance registration required $5 parking. 706-356-4363.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 3, 2025

Become a Campfire Chef: Elote!
Friday, Oct 3, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Pop in for this a-maize-ing campfire cooking program! Learn how to make elote, also known as Mexican street corn. This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Haunts of Hall County
Friday, Oct 3, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Recommended for people ages 17+. If you dare, join us at Picnic Shelter #3 to learn about Hall County's ghosts, local legends, and history from a Gainesville native. Registration required. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Stars Over Stephens
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Join us at A.H. Stephens State Park for a special Lunar Observation Night! Dan Llewellyn, a resident astronomer of the Deerlick Astronomy Village, will be lecturing about the scientific contributions and images that are produced in the village. After the lecture, we will go out into the field and do some lunar observation with telescopes. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Moon Pie Hike
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025 7:30 PM to 9 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join us for an easy 1.2 mile hike around the lower lake. Enjoy Moon Pies and hot cocoa by the moonlight on the lower dam. Meet at the park office by 7:30PM and make sure to bring a flashlight, a blanket to sit on to watch the moonrise, and wear comfortable shoes. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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

Full Moon Night Hike
Monday, Oct 6, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 10, 2025

Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Friday, Oct 10, 2025 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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Saturday, October 11, 2025

Bats of Georgia
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
If you don't already love Georgia's bats- you're about to! Join bat enthusiasts and Georgia master naturalists to learn what bats do for us, and what we can do for Georgia's bats. After the 30-minute presentation, take a walk using special bat-detecting gear to participate in citizen-science! Meet us in the campground picnic pavilion! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Creatures of the Night
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 7 PM to 8:30 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join us on a guided spooky night hike up the Marble Mine and learn about our nocturnal wildlife here at the park! Be sure to bring water, a flashlight, and wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the office by 7PM. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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Voices of the Past - Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site - Juliette, GA
Join us for a guided lantern tour during this special after dark opening. Your guide will share stories of history and mystery as you walk through the historic buildings lit with candlelight. You will also hear the voices of the past tell their own stories and discover spooky folk legends passed down through the generations. Reservations required. $15. 478-986-5172.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 17, 2025

Become a Campfire Chef: Hot Dogs!
Friday, Oct 17, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join our rangers in making this classic camping meal! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Sunset Stories
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
This series features professional storytellers as they work their magic at the campground firepit. Expect tales of Appalachian folklore, local history, and more. Bring a chair, flashlight and open imagination for this 1 hour program. $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Night Crawler Hike
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join the Ranger on a night hike alongside the Chattahoochee River to listen to the nocturnal animals and use blue lights to locate night crawlers that call the park home. $8 Adult/$5 Child $5 parking. 770-251-7271.
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Haunts of Hall County
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Recommended for people ages 17+. If you dare, join us at Picnic Shelter #3 to learn about Hall County's ghosts, local legends, and history from a Gainesville native. Registration required. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

New Moon Night Hike
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Movie Night at the Park: Double Feature!
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 6 PM to 9 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us outside the visitor center for a night filled with fall, family films. Snacks will be available inside starting at 6 pm, and the first movie (animated, G-rated) will begin at 6:30 pm. The second movie (live action, PG-rated) will begin at 7:30 pm. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Call the visitor center for more information! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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S'mores Under the Stars
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 7 PM to 9 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
Join us for a cozy evening at the campfire gathered around with friends and family for a night filled with campfire games, a story book, hot cocoa and delicious s'mores! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
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A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant Weekend #1
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
October 24th- 25th. 4:00- 10:00 PM both nights. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. This year we are expanding our Halloween event to 2 weekends! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Halloween Hayride
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 7 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Come join the friends of AH Stephens State park and staff for the annual haunted hayride! We promise thrills and chills with costume contest, movie on the lawn, campsite decorations, and treats for all!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Halloween Coloring Contest!
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 4 PM to 5 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Get ready for some spooky fall fun! Our coloring contest is here! The winner receives a prize and their artwork featured on our Facebook page. Let your creativity shine! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Get ready to unleash your inner artist! We're having a pumpkin decorating contest, and you're invited! Grab your pumpkin, small or big and bring it along! We will provide the carving tools and paints you need to create your masterpiece. The most creative pumpkin will be featured on our Facebook page and wins a prize! $2 plus $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Halloween Glow Hike!
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween adventure under the stars! Join us for a glow-in-the-dark hike through the magical Flat Rock area. Its a Ranger led, one-mile loop that's fun for the whole family. Wear your glow in the dark items, the more the better! Rangers will have additional glow sticks. $8 Adult / $5 Child $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 5 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A family friendly event for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Enjoy this Halloween themed event and receive candy from local organizations and Don Carter park rangers. Please park at the beach, a hayride will take you to the candy! Costumes encouraged. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Echoes on the Altamaha - Candle Lantern Tour
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 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 25, 2025 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. $10 cash at the door. $8 online (after 9/15). $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Haunted Village at Hard Labor Creek
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come visit our Spooky Haunted Village for a family-friendly, slight-fright event. Walk through Camp Daniel Morgan on a trail filled with scenes of your Halloween scary favorites. Event suitable to ages 6 and above. There will be wagon rides available (1:30pm - 4:30pm) for those who don't want to be spooked on the haunted village. $10 cash at the door. $8 online (after 9/15). $3 wagon ride cash $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Movie Night in the Museum
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Join us for a spooky movie in the museum and mask making. Popcorn will be available. Must preregister by 5 pm day of. Call 770 732 2613 $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-2613.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

Trail of Treats: Halloween Night at the Park
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 8 PM
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge - Dawsonville, GA
Step into a storybook adventure this Halloween at Amicalola Falls State Park! Join us for a magical Trick-or-Treat Trail where your favorite storybook characters come to life! Collect candy, stay for spooky campfire stories, and meet fairytale friends at every turn. Costumes encouraged; all ages welcome! Find us at the Lodge Loop trailhead! $5 parking. 706-344-1515.
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Trick or Treat in the Campground!
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
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! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Trick or Treat, RV Contest, And Wagon Rides
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 8:30 PM
Hard Labor Creek State Park - Rutledge, GA
Come camp with us on the spookiest of nights! Kids will collect candy from RV to RV. Campers are encouraged to decorate their sites and compete for the prize of most festive set up. Tour around the park on our decorated conestoga wagon. At night, play put putt on our glow in the dark mini golf. Wagon Rides $3 per person, Glow Mini Golf: $5 per person, cash only $5 parking. 706-557-3001.
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A Haunted Evening at Victoria Bryant Weekend #2
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 4 PM to 10 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
October 31st- November 1st. 4:00- 10:00 PM both dates. Come out and enjoy a spooky evening on the park! We will have a hayride, haunted trail, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, trick or treating, a Halloween movie, a campfire, and concessions. We have expanded our Halloween event to 2 weekends this year! $1-6 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, November 1, 2025

Halloween Jamboree - Campers Only
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 9 AM to 8 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Reserve your camping spot and come enjoy a fun filled day of Halloween festivities! Campground Halloween Decor Contest (9am-4pm) Trick or Treat & Costume Contest at Campground 1 (6pm - 8pm) Best campsite and costume wins prizes! $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Full Moon Night Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Full Moon Hike
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Friday, November 14, 2025

Become a Campfire Chef: Nachos!
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This is nacho average cooking program! This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

New Moon Night Hike
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Movie Night at the Park!
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us for an animated, G-rated movie! Meet outside the visitor center, with snacks inside, starting at 6 pm, and the movie starts at 6:30 pm. Bring your own chairs/blankets. This event will happen rain or shine, as we are under a roof. Call the park for more information! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Game Night With a Ranger!
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 5 PM to 6:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Take some time to get to know park staff and your fellow campers by playing games together! With a wide array of card and board games for all ages, there is something for everyone. For overnight guests in the pavilion in the RV campground. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Victoria Bryant Christmas Tree and Park Lighting
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 6 PM to 8 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us at the front pond for our annual tree lighting! Come see Santa, grab a hot chocolate, and celebrate the season with us! $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Campfire Laughter
Saturday, Nov 29, 2025 9 PM to 11 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Join the Ranger for a fun filled evening of campfire stories, songs and s'mores! Please bring your own lawn chairs and hot chocolate or coffee. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Full Moon Night Hike
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly Full Moon Night Hike to view its rise above our sightline on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail. This hike is fully accessible & pet-friendly. Meet at the Visitor Center fire ring. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center before 5pm day of event. Hike begins promptly at 8:30 PM. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Full Moon Hike
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Saturday, December 6, 2025

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

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

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

New Moon Night Hike
Friday, Dec 19, 2025 8 PM to 10 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Come join our monthly night hike to view the starry moonless night! Meetup on the bridge at the Visitor Center, then we'll head out for some stargazing and discussion of the cosmos. We'll hike from the bridge at dark and will vacate the park promptly by 10pm. Please pre-register & pay before 5pm day of event. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Movie Night at the Park: Double Feature!
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 5 PM to 10 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us for a night of winter movie magic at the group shelter. Doors open at 5 pm with the first movie (animated, holiday-themed, PG-rated) starting at 5:30 pm. The second movie (live-action, winter-themed, PG-rated) will begin at 7:30 pm. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Call the visitor center for more information! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, January 3, 2026

Movie Night at the Park!
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 5 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us at the group shelter to watch an animated, PG-rated movie to end Winter Break! Doors open at 5 pm, and the movie will begin at 5:30 pm. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Call the visitor center for more information! $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Full Moon Hike
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA
Hike 310 stairs to the suspension bridge to watch the moon rise above the gorge $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026

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