Easter is right around the corner and several of our Friends chapter volunteers are organizing special programs and events for you and your family. Come on out for a great time for the whole family and feel good about supporting your local charity in the process! Your local Friends chapter works hard to preserve and protect Georgia's natural and cultural resources and your support makes a great difference!
Don't forget, your Friends membership includes an annual ParkPass so that you don't have to pay the park's parking fee for any of these events!
Easter Eggstravaganza
Friday, Mar 25, 2016 8:30 PM to 9 PM
Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge - Helena, GA
On Friday there will be a flashlight egg hunt along the trail. It is for ages 1-10. Bring your own basket. On Saturday, start the Easter weekend with a rousing game of Easter bingo, followed by Easter crafts and live cute baby animals you can touch. Pick up a schedule at the Lodge for times and locations. $1-$5 plus $5 parking. 229-868-7474 ext. 6052.
A.H. Stephens Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 10 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs, and they are waiting for you. Children bring your own basket, join the fun and search for a few. Little hunters will have their own small patch and if we are lucky, there may be a surprise visit by the Easter Bunny. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
Easter Eggcitement at the Bend
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 1 PM to 3:30 PM
Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Newnan, GA
Bring your baskets and camera; 1000 candy and prize filled eggs and the Easter bunny will be here. Age groups 0-4, 5-8, 9-12. After the hunt get drawing in the sidewalk chalk art contest. Chalk is provided. Ages groups 4-8 and 9-13, prizes for each age group announced at 3:30. Free finger painting for all ages. $3 for egg hunt, $3 for chalk contest. $5 parking. 770-254-7271.
Old Fashioned Easter
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 1 PM to 4 PM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Participants will dye eggs from natural dyes made here at the park. We will have old timey games like egg toss and egg rolls, with prizes. Create a burlap Easter bunny. Bring your camera to take pictures of your family with our live bunnies. End the day with a guided, moonlit canoe paddle 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Call for reservations. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 2 PM to 3 PM
Fort McAllister State Park - Richmond Hill, GA
Come joins us in the park for an old-fashioned Easter Egg hunt in historic Fort McAllister. Bring your basket and come celebrate Easter with us. For children ages 2-12. $1 for children 2-4 and $2 for children 5-12 $5 parking. 912-727-2339.
Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 7 PM to 8 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Join us for our first ever night Easter egg hunt. Enjoy refreshments and a campfire while the kids search for hidden Easter eggs around the Turtle Creek Bike Trail. Pre-registration recommended. Meet at the Tennis Courts. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
26th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 10 AM to 11 AM
Georgia Veterans State Park - Cordele, GA
Over 3,000 candy-filled eggs will be provided and the Easter Bunny will be there. Bring your Easter basket and your picnic basket for an enjoyable day at the park. $5 parking. 229-276-2371.
3rd Annual Glow-N-Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 7 PM to 8:30 PM
High Falls State Park - Jackson, GA
Egg hunts are no long for the day. Join us for our third annual Glow-n-Dark egg hunt. Over 4,000 glowing eggs will fill the day use area. Join in before the hunt for carnival-style games and s'mores. Registration is required and space is limited. $5 plus $5 parking. 478-993-3053.
Spring EGG-Stravaganza
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 1 PM to 4 PM
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park - Summerville, GA
What is plastic and likes to hide? Easter Eggs! Join park staff and the Friends of Sloppy Floyd for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will be going at Pavilion 1 and the egg hunt will start at 2:00 PM. We will divide visitors into age groups, so it will be fun for the whole family. $5 parking. 706-857-0826.
Easter Egg Hunt at Kolomoki
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 3 PM
Kolomoki Mounds State Park - Blakely, GA
All ages are welcome to join us at the Visitor Center to hunt Easter eggs and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Ages will be divided up 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11 and 12+. Be on the look out for the golden egg which holds the grand prize! Call the park office for more details. $2 per participant $5 parking. 229-724-2150.
Twilight Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 7:30 PM to 9 PM
Laura S. Walker State Park - Waycross, GA
Bring your flashlight and join us for a fun egg hunt in the dark. We will have two egg hunts, one at 7:30 PM for children ages 0-5. The second hunt will be at 8:30 PM and is open to all ages. $3 plus $5 parking. 912-287-4900.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 11 AM to 7 PM
Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge - Helena, GA
On Friday there will be a flashlight egg hunt along the trail. It is for ages 1-10. Bring your own basket. On Saturday, start the Easter weekend with a rousing game of Easter bingo, followed by Easter crafts and live cute baby animals you can touch. Pick up a schedule at the Lodge for times and locations. $1-$5 plus $5 parking. 229-868-7474 ext. 6052.
Eggciting Hike Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 10 AM to 11 AM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Peter Cottontail is leaving lots of eggs hidden on our nature trails. Can you help us find them all? Bring your basket and be ready for the hunt! Ages 2 and less, 3-6, and 7-12 will have their own trails to search for eggs and prizes. We will start the egg hunt at 10 AM, leaving plenty of time for story-time and crafts before lunch. $2 plus $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Mar 26, 2016 1 PM to 1:30 PM
Reed Bingham State Park - Adel, GA
We will be conducting the hunt during our Second Annual Little River Festival which will have bounce houses, music, and fun activities for kids. Raffles and prizes will be available. The age specific egg hunts will be open to all children up to age 12. $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
5th Annual Easter Egg Roll and Egg Hunt
Sunday, Mar 27, 2016 1 PM to 3 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Bring your Easter basket and camera for a fun day set in the Little White House grounds. The 3-5 year old group will begin at 1:00 p.m. The 6-8 year old group will begin at 1:30 p.m. The 9-11 year old group will begin at 2:00 p.m. $9 - $14. 706-655-5870.
