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Don Carter State Park


Saturday, April 12, 2025

Become a Campfire Chef: Peach Cobbler
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
This campfire cooking program is peachy keen and ripe for fun! We are celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day outside the visitor center by making this classic southern treat. This is part of our 2025 campfire cooking series. You will get a personalized sticker and new cooking skills for each program you come to! Please call ahead to register. $5 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Earth Day Campfire Program
Friday, Apr 25, 2025 6 PM to 7 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Come learn from our naturalist the ways we can be better stewards for the environment in honor of Earth Day! Will include fun educational games like a recycle relay race. This program is for overnight guests and will meet at the pavilion in the RV campgrounds. $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Paint The Park at Sunset
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
A watercolor program for adults of all artistic experience. We will be painting the scenic view from Picnic Shelter #3 that overlooks the lake. $3 per person, call the visitor's center at 678-450-7726 to register. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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Friday, May 2, 2025

Nocturnal Night Hike
Friday, May 2, 2025 7 PM to 8 PM
Don Carter State Park - Gainesville, GA
Explore the world of nocturnal animals with our Nocturnal Night Hike! As the sun sets, we will test all 5 of our senses and see how they change in the dark. Meet at the Huckleberry Trail, no flashlights are necessary. $3 plus $5 parking. 678-450-7726.
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