Wild Georgia Events

George L. Smith State Park


Friday, October 24, 2025

Paddle with a Ranger
Friday, Oct 24, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us for a 2 hour paddle on the lake. We anticipate the color of the cypress trees to start changing soon. Must be over 15 and able to swim. $40 per person plus tax and parking fee. RSVP by 10/20/25 $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Meet Watson & "Gopher" a hike
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us to meet our resident gopher tortoise and then take a short walk to see their burrows and learn more about Georgia's state reptile. This is a Wild Georgia event so bring your card to be stamped, if you do not have one we will give you one. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Beginners Archery
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Come learn the basics of archery and then practice on our blow up archery set. Minimum age is 7 years old. We will have 4 spaces open at 1pm and 4 spaces at 2 pm. $3 per person, RSVP by 10/22/2025. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Ornaments by kids for the Park Tree
Sunday, Nov 2, 2025 2 PM to 6 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Bring your kid(s) and let them be creative in making Christmas ornaments for one of our trees at the park for the tree lighting event on 11/28. We can gather items from nature to decorate and will have some supplies such as popsicle sticks, paint, glue, small plates, paper, pipe cleaners, etc Please email glsstatepark@gmail.com if you plan to come. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Monday, November 3, 2025

Fall Morning Paddle
Monday, Nov 3, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us for a morning paddle to see the cypress trees in the fall. $40 per person (plus applicable tax). All equipment provided. Must be able to swim and meet guidelines on waiver. Limited spots, RSVP by 10/29/2025. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Fall Foliage and Full Moon Paddle
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 4 PM to 6 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Join us for an afternoon paddle to see the cypress trees in the fall and during full moon. $40 per person (plus applicable tax). All equipment provided. Must be able to swim and meet guidelines on waiver. Limited spots, RSVP by 10/31/2025. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Sugar Cane Festival
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 9 AM to 2 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
We will be making cane syrup from cane harvested at our Park. Syrup will be made and sold at the Syrup Shed across from the campground. Food vendors and Arts and Crafts vendors will be set up in nearby area. If you wish to be a vendor, call the Park office at 4787632759 for an application. $5 parking plus $2 per person, no charge for kids 5 and under. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Monday, November 24, 2025

Craft an ornament for the Park Tree
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 10 AM to 12 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Bring your kid(s) to make a Christmas ornaments for one of our trees at the park for the tree lighting event on 11/28. We can gather items from nature to decorate and will have some supplies such as popsicle sticks, paint, glue, small plates, paper, pipe cleaners, etc Please email glsstatepark@gmail.com if you plan to come.$5 parking. 478-763-2759. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Craft an ornament for the Park Tree
Monday, Nov 24, 2025 1 PM to 3 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Bring your kid(s) to make a Christmas ornaments for one of our trees at the park for the tree lighting event on 11/28. We can gather items from nature to decorate and will have some supplies such as popsicle sticks, paint, glue, small plates, paper, pipe cleaners, etc Please email glsstatepark@gmail.com if you plan to come.$5 parking. 478-763-2759. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Christmas in the Park
Friday, Nov 28, 2025 5 PM to 9 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Mark your calendar to join us in lighting the Christmas tree at the Mill House, enjoy some hot cocoa, get the kids picture made with Santa and shop booths with homemade items. If you are interested in a booth call the park, limit of 16 spots available, $30 per spot. Photos will be taken by photographer and emailed after event for a fee. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

1st Day Hike
Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 10 AM to 12 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
First Day Hike on the first day of 2026! We will hike the 3 mile trail through the Mill House. For those who want a shorter hike the squirrel run trail is available also. Make plans to come join us, pets welcome but must be on a leash. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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