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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 28th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Come learn which animals have to use survival strategies during the winter. We will dive into the diverse adaptations employed by various mammals to endure freezing temperatures, examining their remarkable physical and behavioral mechanisms for keeping warm and winter safety. $3 plus parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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This peculiar looking creature has spread through two continents and is now found in nearly two dozen US states. Get the low-down on this interesting and unusual animal and learn why they are so bad at crossing roads. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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North? Weast? Wait...where are we going? Have these questions trouble you no longer as we learn how to read a map and compass with a ranger. This class will teach you the basics and we'll put our skills to the test afterwards with a short hike. $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Enjoy a fun afternoon of building your own mini terrarium while learning about the environmental cycles that will take place within it. $10.00 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Get into the Holiday spirit by testing your Christmas music knowledge! For $2 a person, you can compete against other teams for the grand prize while sipping on campfire hot cocoa. Pre-registration required; enter your team by calling the visitor center. See you at picnic shelter 2! $2 plus parking fee required. 678-450-7726.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Join us for an opportunity to enter the CCC fire tower. This is a self-guided tour, but a ranger will be present to answer your questions. Bring a flashlight! The tower will be open from 12:00-2:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Join us every Friday night at the Visitor Center fire ring as we welcome our weekend campers and park visitors with an enchanting family-friendly campfire program! This program will include a campfire construction demonstration, a group activity element (sing-along or interactive story), and either hot chocolate or s'mores. FREE! Parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 to enjoy some Friday Fun with a variety of different activities available each week. Activities include 2-4 player games, crafts, and trivia with a Ranger. The Ranger will also answer any nature, history, or park questions you may have. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Come down to Picnic Shelter 4 for a warm campfire and hot cocoa. A ranger will be present talking about park history, ghost stories, and fun facts about nature. Feel free to bring any nature or history questions you have to ask the ranger. Parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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This time of year can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming! Join us for a re-set with low-impact yoga and guided meditation indoors. All ages welcome. Must register in advance. Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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A guided tour of Kolomoki Mounds, as we climb Mound A and learn a little about the rich history of these sacred grounds created nearly 2000 years ago and many of the natural resources still present today.
Hike covers about .75 miles and will last about 1 hour. Closed toe shoes, water and cameras are encouraged. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Along the way, we will discover more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Have you wanted to learn how to read and download topographical maps for your area? Do you know about all of the factors that go into being able to read a map? Are you aware that "north" isn't always north. What about the science behind it and why? If you would like to know these things and lots more, meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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From salting and canning, to fermenting and smoking. Depending on what you have too much of, one of these methods can help you to increase the lifespan of your food and ensure that you have food put up for the future! Visitors will be making fermented sauerkraut to take home. Come see how just cabbage, salt, and time, produces this iconic condiment $8 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a sunset hike on the iconic Iron Hill Trail. We will see beautiful views of the lake as the sun sets over the park. Meet at the Iron Hill Parking Lot, then hike a 1.5 mile section of Iron Hill. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-975-4226.
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A wide variety of mushrooms pop up on the trails at Skidaway Island State Park. Let’s see what mushrooms we can find and identify. Make sure to bring your smartphone or camera! Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike. Parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Enjoy the beauty of the Okefenokee swamp at sunset.
Take a relaxing and immersive evening tour into the swamp. Watch as the suns colors put on a show over our dark waters. $25-35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Explore Unicoi in a different light, that light being the light of the moon. Join our staff for a fun unique night hike through our park. Flashlights provided. Weather Dependent. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Join us to learn some of the fascinating history of Watson Mill Bridge, built in 1885 by well known African American bridge builder Washington W. King. $0 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 28th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Join us this spring as we begin our illustrative walk through the seasons and nature! In this program, we will be highlighting your individual interpretation of the surrounding environment while also strengthening your passion to discover, observe, be mindful, and be creative! We supply the journals, you bring the imagination! Find us in Shelter 2 Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Come explore the biodiversity of Amicalola Falls with an introduction to the iNaturalist Nature Identification app then a walk around our lodge loop trail to identify surrounding flora/fauna. Meet us in the Lodge Lobby! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Join volunteer naturalists to learn how to use a tree ID guide book and scientific sketches to identify amazing trees at Amicalola Falls. This walk will take place at the Lodge Loop Trail, which overlooks the mountain range that surrounds the Lodge. Meet us in the lodge lobby! Parking fee required. 706-344-1515.
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Want to make some super cute Christmas decorations? Let's get crafty and whip up some adorable red and white beaded candy canes and icicle ornaments while enjoying some holiday music. Think festive, sparkling, and totally handmade! $3 a kid parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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Get ready for some serious holiday fun! We're going on a festive hike! Bundle up in your ugly Christmas sweater, light up necklaces, and glow sticks! It's going to be a blast hiking on the riverside trail lit up for the holidays. $8 adult / $5 a kid parking fee required. 770-254-7271.
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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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This program will introduce you to some of the most common and not so common fossils that may be found in the different rock strata of the Cumberland Plateau. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Explore the geologic forces that formed the canyon and the surrounding area. This moderately strenuous hike (just under 2 miles) begins at the Main Overlook and proceeds down to Cherokee Falls. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Decorate a wooden medallion Christmas ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials are provided and there is a $5.00 fee for this program. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $10.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come meet and learn about the various reptiles and amphibians that call our Nature Center home. Then afterwards, participate in a fun craft to take home your very own (wooden) reptile! $5.00 per person parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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Come to the Dahlonega Gold Museum to enjoy some holiday cheer! Sip hot chocolate while you paint salt-dough Christmas ornaments and have a wonderful memory to take home with you! Museum admission required. 706-864-2257.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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nter your favorite, homemade cookies in our contest for a
chance to win a fun holiday prize. Bring 1 dozen cookies on a
paper plate in a closable, plastic bag with a cookie name,
contact info, and an ingredients list to the park office Saturday
Dec 13th before 1:00 PM. Must include any possible allergens in
ingredients list (peanuts, etc.). $3 plus parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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Celebrate monumental moments with us as we honor this year’s Georgia State Parks theme, Monumental Moments: America’s 250th! Take part in our on-site scavenger hunt and explore the park in a whole new way! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Experience the dramatic reenactment of Georgia’s final Civil War battle, marking the end of Sherman’s March to the Sea. The battle begins Saturday, December 13, at 4:40 PM (arrive by 4:00). On Friday, December 12, explore soldiers’ encampments and glimpse camp life leading up to the fight. $15. 912-727-2339.
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Come make a one-of-a-kind ornament and sip hot cocoa with a ranger! We will be painting wildlife themed salt dough ornaments next to a roaring outdoor fireplace. $2 per person, 1 ornament per person, preregistration at least 1 day in advance required. All ages welcome! Begins at Shelter 7 at 1:00 PM. $2 plus parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Learn fire safety from our ranger-led campfire construction demonstration and enjoy some smores next to our outdoor fireplace! Begins at Shelter 7 at 4:00 PM. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Open skies and low interference from city lights makes our lake the perfect place to watch as up to 120 meteors an hour shoot across the night sky! Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair and watch the Geminid Meteor Shower from our Beach area! 6:30-9:00 PM. $5 parking. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Come join us every Saturday for a long, leisurely stroll on our inner-loop (yellow trail). Bring provisions, as we typically take 3-4 hours to complete this 7-mile loop hike. Pet-friendly! This hike starts & ends at the Visitor Center parking lot. Please pre-register & pay at the Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Come see the farm all lit up in its holiday finery. Enjoy some good music and traditional holiday storytelling'! Get some tasty treats while you're here! $2 admission parking fee required. 912-384-7082.
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Step back in time to Christmas of 1877--Come see the Mansion at West End decked in gorgeous period holiday decor, and learn about Victorian Christmas traditions from reenactors in period dress. This open house on Friday and Saturday nights in December is highlighted by twinkling candle lights, live music, smores around the campfire and more! 706-878-1077.
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When the trees are bare we tend to notice this unassuming greenery a bit more. Let's see how many are still around and if we can identify them. Meet at the Tranquility Trailhead parking area (moderately rated). Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Bingo Hike
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
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Park Plein Air
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 to Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
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This program will teach you how to make your very own Christmas ornament! Use materials found in the park or use our craft supplies to make a brand new ornament for your Christmas tree! $5 plus parking fee required. 912-557-7744.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Try your hand at using a pump drill or grinding corn just like the Indigenous People of Kolomoki did nearly 2000 years ago, as we explore the history, daily life, skills and tools utilized by them, as well as the natural resources still present today that helped to create this thriving community. Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Meet our Naturalist at the Boat Ramp Picnic Table to paint your own Kolomoki Keepsake.
All supplies provided, outside of a painting smock. Pre-Registration advised, as supplies are limited.
Program Fee can be made with exact cash at event or prepaid with credit card or cash at Visitor Center. $5 plus parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Visit Santa, Frosty, and the Grinch while viewing numerous light displays around the park. Drink some hot chocolate or roast marshmallows over an open fire. Games and crafts are available as well. Donations are accepted for Friends of Kolomoki Parking fee required. 229-724-2150.
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Join us at the Interpretive Center to create your personalized hiking stick! We have several woods to choose from and we will cut the stick to your height. We will also provide sandpaper and a sealer to protect your hiking stick. Bring your own pocket knife. Paracord will be provided for a nice hand grip! Pre-register at the Visitor Center. $7 plus parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Join us on a guided hike down our Lake Trail! This is about a 1 1/2 hour hike so bring a bottle of water. We will meet at the Interpretive Center to hit the trail to check out all the plants and animals that call our park home! See you there! Parking fee required. 912-287-4900.
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Gather at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to Camp Lawton's earthworks and breastworks along the Camp Lawton Trail. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under are free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. Take on your Grinch name and see how many Christmas balloons you can pop. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Let's gather together and share the joy of the season! We'll be decorating cookies, sipping hot chocolate, and listening to the music of the holidays. Feel free to sing along. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Come make your own Rudolph or Dasher out of wooden clothespins! We'll have hot chocolate to sip and holiday music playing in the background to get you in the holiday spirit. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Santa Claus is coming to town! Come get your picture with Santa. Tell him your greatest wish for Christmas and get a sweet treat. Drink some hot chocolate. Sing along with the holiday music and jumpstart your holiday spirit!
This is a free event. Parking fee required. 706-541-0321.
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Take a guided hike with a trained "Friends of Panola" volunteer, through the restricted Conservation Area and up to the summit of Panola Mountain. This is a 6-mile, semi-off trail, strenuous hike that offers a variety of beautiful views and unique perspectives on the park. Must call to register in advance, space is limited. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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For the archer wanting something a little more than our basic archery class offers. All equipment is provided. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us for some 1860s holiday spirit and more. There will be crafts, games, and decorating activities for all to enjoy. Santa will be here! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Archery classes are not available at Red Top. Learn proper form and technique. Improve your skills in a safe environment with other novice archers. We have the equipment and know-how to get your shots in the center ring! Meet at the Green Gazebo behind the Visitors Center. Ages 8+ only. Pre-registration is required in order to reserve your spot. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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If you ask around, you will find that most people know that on a cold and windy fall day, there are few things better than sitting in front of a roaring fire with a steaming bowl of chili! Saturdays in December, we will doing just that! We will cook our Red Top chili recipe in pairs over an open fire. Meet at the Patio behind the Visitors Center. $12 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Make a rustic tabletop pinecone tree craft (approx. 15” tall) that could serve as an adorable holiday
decoration or even the centerpiece for special meal! Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Archery
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 2 PM to 4 PM
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Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. Program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Please call the Visitor Center to reserve your hour in advance. $10 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Join a Ranger for a guided paddle on the Okefenokee at sunset. Watch as the sky bursts with color and birds fly overhead to roost. Experience the silence and stillness of the swamp as night begins. $35 plus parking fee required. 912-637-5274.
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Hi Yall! We're hosting our first ever craft fair. We'll be located inside our visitor center. Come visit our array of talented vendors any point between 11am to 4pm. If you're a talented vendor interested in having a table at this event please email adrian.fox@dnr.ga.gov.
All ages, stroller friendly, No pets permitted inside the museum. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us at sunset to hunt candy canes, afterwards enjoy a holiday movie, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Please call the office to sign up. Meet at the picnic shelter in the Day Use Area. Parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Friends of Traveler's Rest wants to welcome you to enjoy lively and festive dulcimer music and hot apple cider with teacakes made with a traditional Jarrett family recipe. This remarkable early 19th-century stagecoach inn will be decorated with handmade ornaments and greenery just as it would have been in the 1800’s. 706-356-4362.
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Join us at the Visitor Center for a fun hour filled with facts and hands on learning about variety of wildlife in Unicoi State Park. Get the opportunity to meet a few critters up close and personal. This is offered year-round and takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Free to the public. Parking fee required. 706-878-2201.
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Come out for a morning hike enjoying the views of nature! A walk in nature walks the soul back home! Meet @ Park Office. Moderate hike, approximately a mile. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join Us in making gingerbread houses out of pots and the pinecone is the tree! Bring in your artsy creativity! Meet @ Campground Pavilion. $10 plus parking fee required. 706-245-6270.
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Join us for a peaceful paddle on the river. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Night sky conditions are just right for viewing the Geminids Meteor Shower at its peak this year- we may see up to 120 meteors in an hour!
Bring a blanket or comfortable chair for looking skywards and remember to dress warm! Parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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Join us for the Wormsloe Winter Seed Exchange on Saturday, December 13, 2025. FREE seeds from Wormsloe’s Heritage Garden will be given to all! Bring seeds to share and swap if you have them. But no need to bring any seeds if you don’t. Talk with a ranger between 10 AM and 4 PM in the Heritage Garden!
Standard admission is required. $3 - $12. 912-353-3023.
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Come out to see our Christmas light displays every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting November 28th and ending December 24th. Tour our 10 acre event field and see displays set up by site partners, volunteers, and area businesses. There will be refreshments, a movie, and a campfire! On December 25th, it will be lights only. Parking fee required. 706-456-2602.
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Hike with a park naturalist through the canyon bottom to the base of Hemlock Falls. This is a four mile round trip and requires going up and down seventy-five stairs to see the falls. Meet at the Interpretive Center. Parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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Decorate a wooden medallion Christmas ornament during this one hour craft session. All materials are provided and there is a $5.00 fee for this program. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-657-4050.
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*!Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time!*
Grab your pencils and join our Interpretive Ranger on an artistic journey on one of our walking trails! Take the opportunity to let your creativity flow and sketch the environment around you. $2 plus parking fee required. 912-882-5256.
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As part of Dahlonega’s Old Fashioned Christmas, join Park Staff and Volunteers as we say Thank You to the community by offering free admission to the public. Join us for a sweet treat and the exhibits in the Dahlonega Gold Museum! 706-864-2257.
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Bank robberies! Gun fights! Moonshine! Jail breaks! Hog Thieves! Murders! An urban hike offered at the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site introduces visitors to these cases and even more from the annals of Lumpkin County court records. $5. 706-864-2257.
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Interested in expanding your knowledge of the people who lived at Etowah? The winter lecture series will feature four different lectures over the course of winter 2025-2026. We will feature different subjects in the fields of Archeology & Anthropology. You can expand your knowledge by listening to lectures given by experts in these fields. $12-$16. 770-387-3747.
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Bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate by writing cards for the local retirement homes. Stop by the card table in the park office anytime during office hours. Cards, stamp pads, and writing utensils provided. Cards will be collected and given to a local retirement home by Dec 20th. Pet pawprints welcome too! Parking fee required. 706-663-4858.
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The Fort has been commandeered by bands of marauders, buccaneers, sailors, scouts, and pirates! This three day festival will showcase the true history of those free-spirits living during the Golden Age of Sail. Reenactors will display blackpowder arms and ammunitions, cooking and medicine, historical crafts, and more! $4.75-$8.25 912-437-4770.
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Open skies and low interference from city lights makes our lake the perfect place to watch as up to 120 meteors an hour shoot across the night sky! Bring a blanket or a comfortable chair and watch the Geminid Meteor Shower from our Beach area! 6:30-9:00 PM. $5 parking. Parking fee required. 706-422-1932.
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Led by our park naturalist, this 2-hour guided hike takes us out from the Visitor Center, counting species & learning about their specific characteristics. We'll begin on the paved Wilkins Greenway Trail, with optional intersecting trails along a 2-3 mile loop hike. Please pre-register at the Visitor Center. $10 plus parking fee required. 770-867-3489.
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Join Friends of Hard Labor Creek at the original CCC camp for an authentic CCC dinner. Retired DNR Chief Historian Judd Smith will share stories of the Civilian Conservation Corps, its impact on Hard Labor Creek, and the lives of the Camp SP-8 CCC boys. Proceeds aid restoration of Georgia’s last standing CCC camp. Pre-registration required. $50 plus parking fee required. 706-557-3001.
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Bring your phone/Camera and pick up your assignment in the Park Office anytime after 9am. Return with your pics anytime before 4pm and collect a prize! Parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Make memories and a Christmas ornament at the same time! We'll even have some cocoa. Supplies are limited. Must register in advance. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-993-3053.
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Take a guided tour of the two historic farm houses decorated for the season and learn about the history of Christmas traditions, from tree decorating and celebrations to cards, gifts and carols, and see how they changed between the 1800s and early 1900s. $1-$8. 478-986-5172.
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Camp Lawton held over 10,000 Civil War prisoners of war in late 1864. Join us at Camp Lawton History Center for a ranger led hike to the spring that provided essential clean drinking water. Along the way, we will discover more about these prisoners’ struggle for survival. Admission to the History Center is included. Ages 3 and under free. $5 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Learn archery from a certified instructor with all equipment provided. Take on your Grinch name and see how many Christmas balloons you can pop. Meet at the archery range.
Ages 8 and up $10 plus parking fee required. 478-982-1660.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 and older. Contact Park Office to register in advance. Click event for more details. $20 plus parking fee required. 770-389-7801.
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Join us this holiday season for a festive celebration of Christmas crafts! We'll be creating delightful projects, including popsicle stick ornaments, orange pomanders, and other seasonal decorations. Come enjoy the merriment and unleash your artistic skills. Call today to reserve your spot! $8.00 plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a meditation session led by the monks of the Atlanta Meditation Center, designed to help clear our minds for the holiday season. This free event will take place in the event room located inside the Visitor Center. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Join us for a magical evening as we gaze at the night sky and witness the awe-inspiring Geminid Meteor Shower. We will meet at the Iron Hill Trail parking lot to observe the sky and enjoy this annual spectacle unfolding right before our eyes. Free plus parking fee required. 770-975-0055.
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Create a keepsake ornament to hang on your tree or give as a gift this season. Materials provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance. Meet at the Interpretive Center. $4 plus parking fee required. 912-598-2300.
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Go inside the New Manchester mill ruins on this easy 1 mile hike and learn the heroing tale of the mill workers. While all ages are welcome, this trail is not stroller friendly. Please wear close toed shoes and dress for the weather. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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This info session will discuss Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a serious disease in animals such as deer. This disease is always fatal. CWD has been reported in animals in at least 33 U.S. states, including Georgia. Come learn about what CWD is, and the steps that you can take to mitigate spread. Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join Sweetwater Creek Eco-Stewards and help free our park from invasive species that threaten native trees, plants, wildlife & rare habitats, & learn more about our native forest with EcoAddendum. All experience levels welcome. We’ll walk approximately 1-1.5 miles on natural trails. Please wear close-toed shoes, dress for the weather & bring water Parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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All materials provided!
Learn how to start seeds in the winter so our seedlings are ready for spring planting. Participants will receive milk weed seeds in addition to other assorted seeds with care instructions.
All ages. All minors must have a guardian present. This program is indoors. $5 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Curious about entomology? Love oddities and curiosities? This beginners insect pinning class is the perfect fit for you. We'll be pinning Christmas Beetles, all materials provided. Suitable for ages 10+ all minors must have a guardian present. $30 plus parking fee required. 770-732-2613.
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Join us for a ranger led hike to Inspiration Point! We will be discussing the various pine species that call Tallulah Gorge home! The hike is roughly one mile and will take you to the highest point in the park. $5 plus parking fee required. 706-754-7981.
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Learn to shoot a bow and about archery safety. Located behind the main office. Ages 8 and up. Must wear closed toe shoes. Spaces are limited advanced registration required by calling our office at 706-356-4362. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-356-4362.
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Join us for a peaceful paddle on the river. Fun and easy, no experience necessary. Ranger led. Space is limited, Pre-registration required. Participants will need to sign a waiver. $15 plus parking fee required. 706-783-5349.
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