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Don Carter State Park


Friday, October 9, 2026
Learn to Watercolor: Lake Life
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 5 PM to 6 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join our naturalist at Picnic Shelter 3 for a step-by-step watercolor painting tutorial. For this session, we will paint a rainbow trout and great blue heron! All materials provided, recommended for ages 13+. Pre-registration required. $5 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Haunts of Hall County
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 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. Pre- registration required by 5 PM day of. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Haunts of Hall County
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 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. Pre- registration required by 5 PM day of. $3 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
Paint The Park
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 5 PM to 6 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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Fall Movie Night: Double Feature!
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Join us in front of the visitor center for a Halloween Double Feature! The visitor center will open at 6:30 PM for you to buy snacks and start setting up chairs/blankets. The first movie (G-rated, fall themed) will begin at 7 PM. The second movie (PG-rated spooky themed) will start at 9 PM. Call the visitor center for movie details! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
3rd Annual Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 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 like the Hall County Library System, Elachee Nature Center, and Don Carter park rangers. Please park at the beach, a hayride will take you to the candy! Costumes encouraged. Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
Trick or Treat in the Campground!
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 6 PM to 7:30 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! Parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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