Events

Tiny Tots Storytime is held the last Tuesday of each month from 10:00am – 12pm.  It's Story Time for Tiny & Tots . Ages 0-5 We will read a story and paint a signature related pottery piece, canvas painting or mixed media. Pre-registration required. Story and Project is different each month.  Check out our Facebook […]

Wine Wednesday 1/2 price bottle of wine. Only exclusion is Silver oak.  Through December 26th.

Once again we bring you some of the most interactive fun you can tolerate on a Thursday night. Music Bingo returns and you're invited to join in. We provide everything you need but the ability to recognize the song. Winners go home with schwag from the commissary and sometimes we give away free beer.

Join Locust Grove Main Street for a night of music and an open house featuring our Downtown merchants!

Get your heart pumping with Panola's newest program, Sweaty Saturdays. Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a different fitness program that will encourage you to stay fit all throughout 2018. Call 770-389-7801 to register, space is limited. The fitness activity will vary from month to month, which can cause the program […]

Join us for an up-close and hands-on encounter with some of Georgia's native snakes and turtles. You will learn all about these fascinating critters and things to know when they are encountered in the wild. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Amphitheater behind the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801. All ages are welcome to […]

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 […]

Join us for an up-close and hands-on encounter with some of Georgia's native snakes and turtles. You will learn all about these fascinating critters and things to know when they are encountered in the wild. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Amphitheater behind the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801. All ages are welcome to […]

Join us for an up-close and hands-on encounter with some of Georgia's native snakes and turtles. You will learn all about these fascinating critters and things to know when they are encountered in the wild. All ages are welcome. Meet at the Amphitheater behind the Nature Center. $5 parking. 770-389-7801. All ages are welcome to […]

Wine Wednesday 1/2 price bottle of wine. Only exclusion is Silver oak.  Through December 26th.

The first of our Summer Friday event series kicks off with great food with delivery service, FREE sweet tea, LIVE music and prizes!  Relax in our NEWLY enhanced seating area located outside American Eagle and Tommy Hilfiger.  Sweet Southern Fried Fridays will be hosted the first Friday of each month through September, from 6 - 8 PM.  Save the […]

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, […]

Rutabaga's Market & Cafe Come join us at the Cherry Street Market. We are looking for Artisians, Crafters and Vendors to join us for a great summer farmers market! Every Saturday thru September! NO VENDOR FEE! This is completely free so call us today. 470-878-6000.  

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, and life jackets are included with the program fee. […]

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 […]

Learn about Panola's rich history through hands-on living history demonstrations that depict everyday family life during the 1820s and 1830s at the Parker House by Alexander Lakes. Visitors will get to participate in activities such as: candle making, butter churning, laundry, open fire cooking, making rag dolls, and other period games all from guides in […]

 Homeschoolers! Join our Interpretive Ranger for our monthly home school program on the second Wednesday of each month. Designed for children ages 7-12 to introduce them to a variety of nature-themed topics. Cost is $8/child. Call 770-389-7801 to register. Space is limited. Below is the schedule of our monthly themes: September - Animal Habitats October […]

Wine Wednesday 1/2 price bottle of wine. Only exclusion is Silver oak.  Through December 26th.

Rutabaga's Market & Cafe Come join us at the Cherry Street Market. We are looking for Artisians, Crafters and Vendors to join us for a great summer farmers market! Every Saturday thru September! NO VENDOR FEE! This is completely free so call us today. 470-878-6000.  

Wine Wednesday 1/2 price bottle of wine. Only exclusion is Silver oak.  Through December 26th.

Kidz Nite Out is a Drop off event for 3hrs. Parents drop off your kids for three hours of painting fun, food and new friends.m 7pm – 10pm for painting, making friends and Pizza! Kidz Nite out is the 3rd Friday of each month except where indicated and pre-registration is required.  Each month will be […]

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 […]

Huey & Cobra rides will be open to the public starting at 10:00 am. Reservations must be made. Please call 770-897-0444, 8 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, for pricing and details.

Rutabaga's Market & Cafe Come join us at the Cherry Street Market. We are looking for Artisians, Crafters and Vendors to join us for a great summer farmers market! Every Saturday thru September! NO VENDOR FEE! This is completely free so call us today. 470-878-6000.  

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 […]

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 […]

Wine Wednesday 1/2 price bottle of wine. Only exclusion is Silver oak.  Through December 26th.

This is a four-hour program that partners teens with professional driving instructors to teach the skills of defensive driving in a controlled, hands-on environment; parents are also offered a chance to get behind the wheel and experience some of the same courses as the teens. Classes are FREE after a $99 refundable deposit to reserve […]

Volunteers are being sought to assist with the clearing and re-opening of the Access Trail that will connect the day use area with the Watershed Trail. Please wear clothing that you can get dirty. Please bring tools like rakes, gloves, wheel-barrels, water, and sunscreen. Volunteers will receive free admission to the park. Call 770-389-7801 to […]

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, and life jackets are included with the program fee. […]

Join us for a family-fun evening in the park. We will be playing a family feature on our jumbo screen while your family relaxes in the park. Just bring your blanket or chairs. Concessions will be available for purchase from the Friends of Panola chapter. $5 Parking fee is required per vehicle. Parking fee: $5 Event […]

Similar to our fast-paced Monadnock Madness Triple Hike, you'll conquer the peaks of Stone, Arabia, and Panola Mountains in one unforgettable day. Along the way, expert guides will lead you to discover fields of beautiful daisies, endangered plants, mountaintop views, and local heritage. You'll even earn a special souvenir that you can wear as a […]