27+ Notable Events Happening at Georgia State Parks in September

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites protect our state's natural beauty and provide spaces for everyone to get outside and reconnect with nature. Additionally, they offer some great programs and events each month!

Their program theme for 2024 is "Tales of Scales" and their calendar is filled with activities teaching about reptiles. You'll also find tons of other awesome activities throughout the year, like sunset paddles, ranger walks, Family Fun Days, archery, and so much more.

Here are some of the special events happening at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites in the month of September.

Photo byGeorge L. Smith State Park courtesy of Kate Gelsthorpe

Some of the notable events happening in September 2024 at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites include...

• Guided Waterfall Hike (register in advance) - September 1 - 30, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville

• Labor Day Wagon Rides - September 1, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge

• Twilight Kayak Tour - September 1, 2, 7, and 21, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge

• Salamander Meander - September 1, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge

• Gnarly Neighbors - September 2, 9, 16 and 23, Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah

• Rock 'n Roll on Iron Hill - September 4, 11, 18, 21 and 25, Red Top Mountain State Park, Acworth

• Frogging (and Other Night Sounds) Paddle - September 6 and 28, Hard Labor Creek SP, Rutledge

• Bats of Georgia - September 7 and 28, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville

• Sitton's Cave Adventures (pre-registration required) - September 7, 8, 14, 22, 28 and 29, Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn

• 5 K and 1 Mile Red Fox Fun Run - September 7, F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain

• Doggy Pool Party - September 7, Victoria Bryant State Park, Royston

• Night Hike and Scorpion Hunt - September 8 and 22, Red Top Mountain SP, Acworth

• Fire and Shine Dinner - September 14, Hardman Farm Historic Site, Helen

• Afternoon Kayak Paddle - September 14, Watson Mill Bridge State Park, Comer

• Daisy Days: Guided Panola Mountain Hike - Sept. 15, 21, 25, 28, Panola Mountain SP, Stockbridge

• Full Moon Hike - September 17, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls

• Morning on the Water: Low Tide Paddle - September 18, Crooked River State Park, St. Marys

• Fall Hayrides - September 20 and 27, Magnolia Springs State Park, Millen

• Sunset and Swamp Sounds Paddle (pre-registration required) - September 20, Stephen C. Foster SP, Fargo

• Pumpkin Archery - September 21, Mistletoe State Park, Appling

• Explore the Park After Dark - September 21, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs

• First Day of Fall Hike - September 22, High Falls State Park, Jackson

• Putt-Putt Tournament - September 22, Tugaloo State Park, Lavonia

• Star Light, Star Bright - September 28, F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain

• Inside the Ruins: Morning Mill Tour - September 29, Sweetwater Creek SP, Lithia Springs

Find a full list of all the events happening at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites here. Please note that some of these activities require an extra fee, in addition to the $5 daily parking fee.

While you’re out exploring the Georgia State Parks, keep track of your memories and experiences with our awesome Georgia State Parks Travel Journal! It’s a great way to engage your kids, capture your memories, and record your adventures.

Looking for more Georgia State Parks fun? Besides the big-name parks, we love these 6 lesser-known Georgia State Parks too!

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