Events

Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Grandstand tickets are just $5 for adults and ages 5 and under are admitted free for each evening of fun and grass-roots racing on the paved quarter-mile track at AMS, the Thunder Ring. Drivers as young as 8-years-old come from all over the nation to battle each night in eight different classes for the right to […]

Join us on Thursday, July 4th from 12pm-10pm at Warren Holder Park in Locust Grove for the largest firework display and family festival in south Atlanta area featuring LIVE Music, Kids Zone, Water Zone & over 100 vendors! Music & Fireworks are free. Parking is $5 / $10 / $20! Live nearby? Walk-ins no fee. […]

Add'l date: Monday, Sep 2, 2019 (11 AM to 11:30 AM) All ages are welcome to this program, however, the CDC recommends that children under 4 years old should not touch the animals. Hand sanitizer will be provided by the park. Parking fee: $5 Event Phone: 770-389-7801

Drag racing action is open to any automobile and any driver possessing a valid driver's license. In addition to the on-track drag racing action, a Show-N-Shine car show also takes place each Friday night. All vehicles are welcome to enter and awards will be given for the top-three finishers in each class. Fans are reminded of the […]

Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 (9 AM to 12 PM) Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 (1 PM to 4 PM) Saturday, Aug 31, 2019 (9 AM to 12 PM) Join our Interpretive Ranger on a guided kayak paddle down the South River. We will travel roughly 4 miles down the South River as we discuss the area's […]

Join us for the 4th of July Weekend Real Deal Celebration where Fashion, Fun, Savings & MEMORIES are CREATED!    Salute our Heroes and celebrate the RED, WHITE & BLUE as you enjoy the best deals you can imagine. Bring your favorite people along to enjoy the BEST BRANDS and be entertained by face painting, music, family-friendly […]

Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. This is a moderately strenuous hike covering approximately 3 miles, with […]

Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Homeschoolers! Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly home school program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register. Space is limited. Here is a breakdown of the 2019 schedule & topics:  […]

Grandstand tickets are just $5 for adults and ages 5 and under are admitted free for each evening of fun and grass-roots racing on the paved quarter-mile track at AMS, the Thunder Ring. Drivers as young as 8-years-old come from all over the nation to battle each night in eight different classes for the right to […]

Grandstand tickets are just $5 for adults and ages 5 and under are admitted free for each evening of fun and grass-roots racing on the paved quarter-mile track at AMS, the Thunder Ring. Drivers as young as 8-years-old come from all over the nation to battle each night in eight different classes for the right to […]

Doin' Time Series Future dates: August 15 September12

Drag racing action is open to any automobile and any driver possessing a valid driver's license. In addition to the on-track drag racing action, a Show-N-Shine car show also takes place each Friday night. All vehicles are welcome to enter and awards will be given for the top-three finishers in each class. Fans are reminded of the […]

Saturday, Oct 19, 2019 (6 PM to 8 PM) Saturday, Dec 28, 2019 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) Join us for a ranger-led hike up Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta. The moonlight will guide us down to a lakeside campfire, where we'll enjoy s'mores! Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. […]

Join us for a ranger-led hike up Panola Mountain to enjoy the sunset over Atlanta. The moonlight will guide us down to a lakeside campfire, where we'll enjoy s'mores! Bring flashlights, bug spray, hiking boots and water. Ages 10 and up. Space is limited. Call the Nature Center to register. This is a moderately strenuous, […]

Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. This is a moderately strenuous hike covering approximately 3 miles, with […]

Yogahour is a 60 minute practice that aims to balance both flow & form. Specially curated playlists and a steady pace take care of the flow, while expertly taught alignment instructions take care of the form. Yogahour is suitable for all levels without major injuries. 10-11AM $15 / person. Price includes Yoga and 1 pint […]

Add'l dates: Sunday, Aug 11, 2019 (1 PM to 3 PM) Sunday, Sep 15, 2019 (1 PM to 3 PM) Sunday, Oct 13, 2019 (1 PM to 3 PM) Sunday, Nov 10, 2019 (1 PM to 3 PM) Sunday, Dec 15, 2019 (1 PM to 3 PM) Improve your archery skills in this class that […]

Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Grandstand tickets are just $5 for adults and ages 5 and under are admitted free for each evening of fun and grass-roots racing on the paved quarter-mile track at AMS, the Thunder Ring. Drivers as young as 8-years-old come from all over the nation to battle each night in eight different classes for the right to […]

You can drive a NASCAR race car or take a NASCAR Ride Along at NASCAR Racing Experience on the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Following the Driver’s Meeting with Crew Chief, training and instruction you’ll drive a NASCAR race car by yourself for timed racing sessions. There’s no lead car to follow, no instructor rides with you […]

Drag racing action is open to any automobile and any driver possessing a valid driver's license. In addition to the on-track drag racing action, a Show-N-Shine car show also takes place each Friday night. All vehicles are welcome to enter and awards will be given for the top-three finishers in each class. Fans are reminded of the […]

Join our Archery Instructor for this spectacular program! During our Cosmic Archery program you will get to fine tune your archery skills in the dark with the assistance of black lights, glow in the dark targets, and glow sticks. Cost is $25/person (ages 18+). Call 770-389-7801 to register. Space is limited. Admission: $25 Parking fee: $5 […]

You can drive a NASCAR race car or take a NASCAR Ride Along at NASCAR Racing Experience on the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Following the Driver’s Meeting with Crew Chief, training and instruction you’ll drive a NASCAR race car by yourself for timed racing sessions. There’s no lead car to follow, no instructor rides with you […]

Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. This is a moderately strenuous hike covering approximately 3 miles, with […]

Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Drag racing action is open to any automobile and any driver possessing a valid driver's license. In addition to the on-track drag racing action, a Show-N-Shine car show also takes place each Friday night. All vehicles are welcome to enter and awards will be given for the top-three finishers in each class. Fans are reminded of the […]

Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 (1 PM to 4 PM) Saturday, Aug 31, 2019 (9 AM to 12 PM) Join our Interpretive Ranger on a guided kayak paddle down the South River. We will travel roughly 4 miles down the South River as we discuss the area's rich history and look for local wildlife. The kayak […]

Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. This is a moderately strenuous hike covering approximately 3 miles, with […]

Have you ever wanted to release your inner archer? Maybe you're just looking for a place to hone your skills, no matter the weather. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Class meets at the Nature Center, not at the archery range. Call Nature Center to register. Classes are offered at […]

Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Homeschoolers! Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly home school program on the first Thursday and second Wednesday of each month. Designed for children ages 6-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register. Space is limited. Here is a breakdown of the 2019 schedule & topics:  […]

Drag racing action is open to any automobile and any driver possessing a valid driver's license. In addition to the on-track drag racing action, a Show-N-Shine car show also takes place each Friday night. All vehicles are welcome to enter and awards will be given for the top-three finishers in each class. Fans are reminded of the […]

Director: Joeann Compton The Henry County Recreation Department will sponsor a “Free Tennis Clinic” on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Richard Craig Park in McDonough. Registration will begin at 8:15 AM and the clinic will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. T-Shirts to the first 50 participants to sign-in on […]

Wonder why Panola Mountain is a restricted area? Come on a guided hike for a close look at our unique ecology and see how outcrop plants scrape out a living in this harsh environment. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Register in advance. This is a moderately strenuous hike covering approximately 3 miles, with […]

Saturday, Aug 31, 2019 (9 AM to 12 PM) Join our Interpretive Ranger on a guided kayak paddle down the South River. We will travel roughly 4 miles down the South River as we discuss the area's rich history and look for local wildlife. The kayak trip will take roughly 2.5 hours. All kayaks, paddles, […]