With 655 to choose from, Tennessee State Parks programs and events offer exploration and learning opportunities so you can get out and enjoy more of your Tennessee State Parks.

OCTOBER 2026 - All Parks

Oct 8

Division of Natural Areas

Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 10/8
FREE
Only 9 Left!

Oct 8

Henry Horton

Homeschool Thursdays (10/8): History Day Session A

Explore the people and cultures that used to live in and around Henry Horton State Park.

Registration Closes: 10/8
Student - $5.00
Student + $5 Donation - $10.00
Student + $10 Donation - $15.00
Student + $15 Donation - $20.00
Student + $20 Donation - $25.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 8

Henry Horton

Homeschool Thursdays (10/8): History Day Session B

Explore the people and cultures that used to live in and around Henry Horton State Park.

Registration Closes: 10/8
Student - $5.00
Student + $5 Donation - $10.00
Student + $10 Donation - $15.00
Student + $15 Donation - $20.00
Student + $20 Donation - $25.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 8

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/8
FREE
SOLD OUT

Oct 8

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays: All 7 demonstrations

We're bringing back our cast iron cooking series...Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $60.00
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Oct 8

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays October 8th: Dutch oven enchiladas

Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $10.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 8

Seven Islands

Kid’s River Exploration

Put on your water shoes and get ready to explore the wonders of the French Broad River!

Registration Closes: 10/8
Price: $5.00
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Oct 8

Sgt Alvin C York

This day in 1918

Join us as we delve into October 8, 1918. The day that garnered Alvin York fame for his heroic actions during the First World War.

Registration Closes: 10/8
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - Free
Attendee + $10 Donation - Free
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Oct 8

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Ghostly Wood Cookie

Join us for a hauntingly fun craft session!

Registration Closes: 10/8
Attendee - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 8

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Spook-tacular Yarn Dolls

Come make your own spooky yarn doll!

Registration Closes: 10/8
Attendee - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 8

Chickasaw

Insect Origami

Meet seasonal Meike outside the Nature Center to learn how to make your own origami insect!

Registration Closed
FREE

Oct 8

Chickasaw

What's for Dinner?

Join SIR Meike outside the Nature Center to look at the skulls of different animals that can be found in Tennessee!

Registration Closed
FREE

Oct 8

Chickasaw

Meet the Raptors

Meet seasonal Meike at the aviary to meet our birds of prey! Learn about each species, what makes them unique, and why they are unable to be released.

Registration Closed
FREE

Oct 8

Chickasaw

Fall Color Suncatchers

Join SIR Meike at the Nature Center to make a suncatcher using red, orange, and yellow tissue paper!

Registration Closed
Price: $4.00

Oct 8

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Reptiles at the Library

Reptiles at the Library

Registration Closed
FREE

Oct 9

Tims Ford

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Make your own pinecone bird feeder to take home!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $1.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 9

Port Royal

Dear Sir or Madam: Historic Letter Writing

Learn how to organize, fold, and seal a letter, and the history of written correspondence and the tools used.

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $4.00
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Oct 9

Henry Horton

Beginner NASP Archery Class

Learn NASP style archery so that you can take your archery skills to competition.

Registration Closes: 10/9
Attendee - $12.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $17.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $22.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $27.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $32.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 9

Bledsoe Creek

Field Trip Fridays: Spooky Species

Diversify your homeschool curriculum with our Spooky Species program on nocturnal animals!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $3.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 9

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Afternoon Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $20.00
Only 2 Left!

Oct 9

Big Ridge

Ranger Led Ghost House Hike

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 9

Seven Islands

Spider Eyes Night Hike

Hike the trails with Ranger Stephanie after dark to see what creepy critters are at Seven Islands!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $10.00
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Oct 9

Fort Southwest Point

Turtle Time

Turtle Time

Registration Closes: 10/9
FREE
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Oct 9

Big Ridge

Campfire Cobbler

Come try a Dutch oven campfire cobbler done the old fashioned way!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee+$2 donation - $5.00
Attendee+$5 donation - $8.00
Attendee+$10 - $13.00
Attendee+$15 donation - $18.00
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Oct 9

Harrison Bay

Appalachian Stitches: Community Blanket Making

Learn to make your own granny square with seasonal interpretive ranger Cameron!

Registration Closes: 10/9
FREE
Only 4 Left!

Oct 9

Harrison Bay

Guided Bird Migration Hike

Join interpretive rangers to learn about fall bird migration!

Registration Closes: 10/9
FREE
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Oct 9

Chickasaw

Owl Pellet Dissection

Meet seasonal Meike at the Nature Center to dissect a pellet from our barred owl, Jack!

Registration Closes: 10/9
FREE
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Oct 9

Chickasaw

Pinecone Birdfeeders

Join seasonal Meike at the Nature Center for a fun craft! We will make our own birdfeeders using pinecones and learn about different bird species.

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $3.00
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Oct 9

Chickasaw

Raptor Dinner!

Meet seasonal Meike at the aviary to watch our birds of prey eat their dinner!

Registration Closes: 10/9
FREE
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Oct 9

Chickasaw

The Ancient Atlatl

Join SIR Meike at the archery field to learn about the ancient atlatl. We will talk about the history of the tool, how it works, and how to use it.

Registration Closes: 10/9
FREE
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Oct 9

David Crockett

Aviary Tour and Feeding

Stop by the aviary to learn more about our resident raptors!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Oct 9

Cummins Falls

Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet the Snakes of Cummins Falls!

Registration Closes: 10/9
1 Attendee + No Donation - Free
1 Attendee + Donation - $5.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 9

Big Ridge

Fall Foliage Kayak Float

Come see the leaves changing on Big Ridge Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 9

Cumberland Mountain

Birds of Prey

Join SIR Abby at the aviary behind the Visitor Center to learn all about our feathery friends who call the skies their home!

Registration Closes: 10/9
FREE

Oct 9

Cumberland Mountain

CCC Museum Tour

Come learn about the CCC and how they built the park!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Free event - Free
Free event+donation - $5.00
Free event+donation - $10.00
Free event+donation - $20.00
Free event+donation - $30.00
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Oct 9

Cumberland Mountain

Pinecone Firestarters

Join SIR Abby at the CCC Museum Patio to learn how to make pinecone fire starters!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $5.00
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Oct 9

Sycamore Shoals

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closed
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00

Oct 10

Warriors Path

Fall Foliage Float

Come join ranger Ethan Sane as he leads a guided kayaking trip on Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir as we enjoy the beauty of the changing colors.

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $15.00
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Oct 10

Old Stone Fort

New Moon Kayak Float

Enjoy the Duck River by the gentle glow(stick) light!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee (age 10+) - $25.00
Attendee+ $5 donation (age 10+) - $30.00
Attendee+$10 donation (age 10+) - $35.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 10

Montgomery Bell

Golf Cart Safari 10-10-26

Join Ranger Eric on a golf course Safari in Golf Carts

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $10.00
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Oct 10

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Boar Head Gap Hike

Join Ranger Codi on a 2.5 mile hike to Boar Head Gap Overlook!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
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Oct 10

Port Royal

Dear Sir or Madam: Historic Letter Writing

Learn how to organize, fold, and seal a letter, and the history of written correspondence and the tools used.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $4.00
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Oct 10

Fall Creek Falls

Pelts and Skulls

Meet SIR Willard at the Nature Center for a presentation featuring mammals Native to Fall Creek Falls. Native animal pelts and skulls will be up for discussion.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Free (Participant) - Free
Donation - $3.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
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Oct 10

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Beginner's Needle Felting

Join us for a beginner’s needle felting class!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 10

Reelfoot Lake

[9:00] Shoreline Kayak Trash Pick-Up with TDA

Join Reelfoot Lake State Park Staff and members of the Tennessee Delta Alliance (TDA) to pick up floating and shoreline litter on Reelfoot Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE

Oct 10

Cedars of Lebanon

Astronomy night under the Stars [6:30 PM]

Join us for an astronomy night under the stars event with a special guest speaker. We're going to stay up viewing the night sky and enjoy the stars.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Oct 10

Port Royal

It's Only Superstition: The Mysterious World of Port Royal

Black cats and broken mirrors--it's all just superstition...or is it? Journey by lantern through Port Royal and decide for yourself...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Adult (18 & up) - $15.00
Child (8-17) - $10.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 10

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
SOLD OUT

Oct 10

Harrison Bay

Signs in the Stars Guided Night Hike

Learn how ancient astronomers shaped our understanding of the universe and ourselves during a guided New Moon hike!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
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Oct 10

Bledsoe Creek

Art in the Park: Watercolor

Capture the beauty of Bledsoe Creek State Park with watercolor!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 10

Harrison Bay

Historic Cemetery Tour

Take a guided tour of historic Maddux Cemetery and explore stories from 19th century Harrison...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
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Oct 10

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Only 9 Left!

Oct 10

Harrison Bay

Cryptic Critters

Learn about East Tennessee's cryptids around a cozy fire with Park Rangers!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
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Oct 10

Tims Ford

Beaded Frogs

Meet SIR's Ellie and Shelby in the Nature Center to make your very own beaded frog keychains!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $4.00
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Oct 10

Roan Mountain

Fall-o-dendron Festival

Fall-O-Dendron: A Mountain Tradition in Full Color! Come for the colors, stay for the celebration!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE

Oct 10

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Beginners Cross Stitch- Halloween Edition

Learn to cross stitch!

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $20.00
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Oct 10

Tims Ford

Mushroom Hunt

Join Shelby on a guided hike along the Travis Hollow Trail as we hunt for mushrooms!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
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Oct 10

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $20.00
Only 3 Left!

Oct 10

Pickwick Landing

Fall Foliage Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 10

Norris Dam

Bewitched Hills: The Lore of Appalachian Superstitions

Ring in spooky-season with a look into Appalachian Folklore!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
Attendee + $50 Donation - $50.00
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Oct 10

Rocky Fork

Hike to the High Point 2026

Join us on a guided hike up to the park high point on top of Birchfield Camp, 4,310 feet.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $10.00
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Oct 10

Seven Islands

World Migratory Bird Day Walk!

Join us to celebrate Migratory Bird Day!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $6.00
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Oct 10

Seven Islands

Edible and Medicinal Hike and Acorn Flour Demonstration

Join Ranger Clare to learn about persimmons, acorns, and other edible and medicinal plants of fall.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $12.00
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Oct 10

Seven Islands

Dark Skies Hike

Celebrate the night with a special Dark Skies Hike under the new moon!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $12.00
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Oct 10

Henry Horton

Sunrise Photography

Bring your camera to capture the morning beauty of Henry Horton

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
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Oct 10

Cumberland Mountain

American Chestnut Festival

Join us on October 10th from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Recreation Lodge for a day of learning, conservation, and community!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE

Oct 10

Harpeth River

Astronomy Night - Mound Bottom

Harpeth River Astronomy Night: Mound Bottom Archaeological Site.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + Donation - $25.00
Attendance + Donation - $30.00
Attendance + Donation - $35.00
Attendance + Donation - $40.00
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Oct 10

Burgess Falls

Fall BARK Ranger Hike

Does your dog want to become a BARK Ranger?

Registration Closes: 10/9
Price: $10.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 10

Edgar Evins

Paint Your Own Tri Star Craft

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we paint our own Tri Star wood craft.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 10

Edgar Evins

Barn Owl Wood Round

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to learn about two of our animal ambassadors and then make a craft that looks like them.

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
Only 8 Left!

Oct 10

Edgar Evins

New Moon Night Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for a new moon night hike to learn about some nocturnal critters we have at the park.

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
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Oct 10

Clinch River Valley

Beginner Birding on the Clinch River

Join Ranger Roberts for a fall float down the charming Clinch River.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Participant (using park kayaks) - $30.00
Participant (bringing own kayak/canoe) - $25.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 10

Indian Mountain

Native Hunting

Join us at Indian Mountain State Park & learn about how natives hunted throughout different culture periods!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Person - Free
Person + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Person + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Person + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Person + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Oct 10

Warriors Path

Woodland Ridge Trail Construction

YOU can make a difference for the future of the trail system here at YOUR State Park!Help us build a BRAND NEW hiking trail at Warriors’ Path.

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
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Oct 10

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE

Oct 10

Pinson Mounds

Historical Hayride (3:00 PM)

Hayride with the Rangers of Pinson

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 10

Pinson Mounds

Buggin' Out

Join us for a fun nighttime adventure as we explore the fascinating world of insects!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Participant - $10.00
Participant +$5 Donation - $15.00
Participant +$10 Donation - $20.00
Participant + $20 Donation - $30.00
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Oct 10

Cherokee Trail of Tears

History Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Aubrey for a guided hike from the Cherokee Trail of Tears Visitor Center down to Historic Blythe’s Ferry.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $20.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 10

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Noticing Nature - Nature Journaling

Join SIR Aubrey for a hike to the park overlook for some nature journaling!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $13.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $18.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $23.00
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Oct 10

Dunbar Cave

Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom at Dunbar Cave

Join Ranger Adam for a walking tour of Affricanna Town, the now vanished free village of the formerly enslaved near Dunbar Cave.

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE

Oct 10

Natchez Trace

Volunteer Event

Volunteer with Ranger Colton to Work on the New Visitor Center Interpretive Wildflower Garden!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Volunteer - Free
Volunteer + Donation - $5.00
Volunteer + Donation - $10.00
Volunteer + Donation - $15.00
Volunteer + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 10

Cedars of Lebanon

Sadie Ford Farm Trail Hike [2 PM]

Join the Farm Staff for a hike along a trail over at the Sadie Ford Farm.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Atendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Oct 10

Cedars of Lebanon

Sellars Farm Hike [10 AM]

Join Pat for tours of Sellars Farm.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Oct 10

Chickasaw

Fall Morning Hike

Meet SIR Meike at the bridge for a relaxing morning hike along half of the Lakeshore trail. We will enjoy the cooler weather and leaves falling!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
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Oct 10

Chickasaw

Pelts of TN

Join seasonal Meike outside the Nature Center to look at (and touch!) the pelts of different animals that can be found in Tennessee!

Registration Closes: 10/10
FREE
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Oct 10

Chickasaw

Pipe Cleaner Snakes

Meet seasonal Meike at the Nature Center to learn more about the snake species of TN and make a fun craft!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $4.00
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Oct 10

David Crockett

Aviary Tour and Feeding

Stop by the aviary to learn more about our resident raptors!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+Donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+Donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+Donation($20) - $20.00
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Oct 10

Chickasaw

Hatchett Throwing

Learn the history of and throwing techniques of a tomahawk.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
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Oct 10

Mousetail Landing

Birds of Prey

Meet our Bird of Prey ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Oct 10

Chickasaw

Black Walnut Tie Dye

Join SIR Meike at Shelter 7 to tie dye your own bandana using black walnut!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
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Oct 10

Rock Island

Ruck With a Ranger

Join Ranger Hannah for a ruck along the scenic Bluff Trail at Rock Island State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Participant - Free
Participant + Donation - $2.00
Participant + Donation - $5.00
Participant + Donation - $10.00
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Oct 10

Paris Landing

Bird of Prey Feeding Time

Bird of Prey Feeding

Registration Closes: 10/10
Free Event - Free
Attendee + supporting donation - $5.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $10.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $15.00
Attendee + supporting donation - $20.00
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Oct 10

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Canning Demonstration: Pumpkin Butter

With Fall in the air, come join us for a demonstration of a Fall recipe favorite, Pumpkin Butter!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation $1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + Donation $5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + Donation $10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + Donation $20.00 - $20.00
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Oct 10

Sycamore Shoals

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Oct 10

Paris Landing

Creepy Spiders in Nature- Children's Craft

Spiders

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $1.00
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Oct 10

Fall Creek Falls

Pontoon Tour (10:00 am)

Meet SIR Willard at the Boat Dock at 10:00 am for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Adult - $15.00
Children - $10.00
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Oct 11

Port Royal

Dear Sir or Madam: Historic Letter Writing

Learn how to organize, fold, and seal a letter, and the history of written correspondence and the tools used.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $4.00
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Oct 11

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
SOLD OUT

Oct 11

Burgess Falls

Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades

Start your morning with a peaceful retreat into nature at Burgess Falls State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $5.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 11

Tims Ford

Pontoon Tour 2pm

Get ready to kick back and do some sightseeing! Join park staff on a guided tour of Tims Ford Lake.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Adult - $25.00
15 and under - $20.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 11

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Afternoon Cruise to the Waterfall

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Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $45.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 11

Tims Ford

Tree ID Hike

Join SIR Shelby for a hike along the Travis Hollow Trail as we learn how to identify some of Tennessee’s native trees!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
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Oct 11

Tims Ford

Rock Painting

Join Shelby in the Nature Center to paint your own rock to add to our rock snake in the native plant garden!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
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Oct 11

Fiery Gizzard

Intro to Rock Climbing

Join park staff for an introduction to the exciting sport of outdoor climbing at Foster Falls.

Registration Closes: 10/10
Price: $50.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 11

Harpeth River

Indigenous Peoples' Day Hiking Series

Join us for an immersive guided hike to the Mound Bottom Archaeological Site, a hidden gem nestled along the Harpeth River in Cheatham County, Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendance - Free
Attendance+$5 Donation - $5.00
Attendance+$10 Donation - $10.00
Attendance+$15 Donation - $15.00
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Oct 11

Harpeth River

Indigenous Peoples' Day Hiking Series - Archaeologist Led

Join us for an immersive guided hike to the Mound Bottom Archaeological Site, a hidden gem nestled along the Harpeth River in Cheatham County, Tennessee.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendance - Free
Attendance+$5 Donation - $5.00
Attendance+$10 Donation - $10.00
Attendance+$15 Donation - $15.00
Only 9 Left!

Oct 11

Cedars of Lebanon

Sadie Ford Farmhouse Tour [11 AM]

Join us at the farm to hear what we're all about!

Registration Closes: 10/11
attendee - Free
attendeeplus$1donation - $1.00
attendeeplus$5donation - $5.00
attendeeplus$10donation - $10.00
attendeeplus$20donation - $20.00
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Oct 11

Seven Islands

Monarchs and other Butterflies of Seven Islands

Join us to learn how to identify butterflies and search for the iconic monarch butterflies!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $8.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 11

Seven Islands

Fall Migration Banding at Seven Islands

Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience and see bird research in action!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Adult - $12.00
Kids under 12 - $6.00
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Oct 11

Burgess Falls

October Big Day

Join us at Window Cliffs for an October Big Day birding event!

Registration Closes: 10/10
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 11

Edgar Evins

Animals of Edgar Evins

Let’s learn about the local wildlife with Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
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Oct 11

Edgar Evins

Fall Color Pontoon Tour

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph around a lovely afternoon around Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 11

Bledsoe Creek

Ranger Hike

Hike through Bledsoe Creek with a Ranger - learn about hiking, the outdoors, State Parks, and have good conversation in a small to medium-sized group.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $5.00
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Oct 11

Big Ridge

Cantab Fishing Lures

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, REPURPOSE! Come get creative with a way to reuse soda can tabs to have a new function!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendee - $2.00
Attendee+$2 donation - $4.00
Attendee+$5 donation - $7.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $12.00
Attendee+$15 donation - $17.00
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Oct 11

Big Ridge

S'mores & Stories

Join us for local stories and lore with a classic campfire treat!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee+$2 donation - $5.00
Attendee+$5 donation - $8.00
Attendee+$10 donation - $13.00
Attendee+$15 donation - $18.00
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Oct 11

Dunbar Cave

Missing Houses and Forgotten Graves

How do you lose a house? To the point that no one remembers it even existing? People's graves too? Join us for a Dunbar Cave Mystery...

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE

Oct 11

Harrison Bay

Appalachian Stitches: Community Blanket Making

Learn to make your own granny square with seasonal interpretive ranger Cameron!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
Only 4 Left!

Oct 11

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Railroad Kayak Exploration

Railroad Kayak Exploration

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 11

Indian Mountain

Hike and Learn: Airplane Pond Trail

Join us as we hike the Airplane Pond Trail and learn about the history of this area of the park.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Person - Free
Person+Donation($1) - $1.00
Person+Donation($5) - $5.00
Person+Donation($10) - $10.00
Person+Donation($15) - $15.00
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Oct 11

Fall Creek Falls

Pontoon Tour (1:00 pm)

Meet SIR Jaynie at the Boat Dock at 1:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitors center at (423)-881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Adult - $15.00
Child - $10.00
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Oct 11

Big Ridge

Meet Orville DUPLICATE

Come meet the park snake Orville!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE

Oct 11

Big Ridge

Natures Confetti

Lets turn fallen leaves into the contents of a hand crafted cannon!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
Only 6 Left!

Oct 11

Mousetail Landing

Snakes in TN

Learn about the snakes that we have in TN!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
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Oct 11

Fall Creek Falls

Fall Colors Pontoon Tour

Enjoy the Fall colors on Fall Creek Falls Lake

Registration Closes: 10/11
Adult - $15.00
Child (16 & Under) - $10.00
Only 9 Left!

Oct 11

Cumberland Mountain

A Thread in Time- Easy Embroidery Craft

Join SIR Abby at the Homestead Tower to make a historical craft that’ll have you in stitches--literally!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $3.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 11

Cumberland Mountain

Can-do Fishing

Meet SIR Abby at the CCC Museum Patio as we walk down to the amphitheater for a crash course on fishing like you’ve never seen before!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $5.00
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Oct 11

Cumberland Mountain

Birds of Prey

Join SIR Abby at the aviary behind the Visitor Center to learn all about our feathery friends who call the skies their home!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE

Oct 11

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Canning Demonstration: Pumpkin Butter

With Fall in the air, come join us for a demonstration of a Fall recipe favorite, Pumpkin Butter!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation $1.00 - $1.00
Attendee + Donation $5.00 - $5.00
Attendee + Donation $10.00 - $10.00
Attendee + Donation $20.00 - $20.00
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Oct 11

Sycamore Shoals

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Oct 11

Paris Landing

Fall Color Scavenger Hunt Hike!

Scavenger Hunt Fall color hike

Registration Closes: 10/11
Free Event - Free
Attendee + Donation - $2.00
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 12

David Crockett

Trail of Tears Hike

Walk in the footsteps of the Native Americans who traveled through Lawrenceburg and through our park

Registration Closes: 10/11
Student (K-12) - Free
Attendee+Donation - $3.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Family/Group+Donation - $20.00

Oct 12

Tims Ford

Watercolor Trout

Join park staff as you paint a beautiful picture of a trout.

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
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Oct 12

Tims Ford

Fall Tree Painting

Come and join us at the park as you make a beautiful piece of art perfect for Fall!

Registration Closes: 10/11
FREE
SOLD OUT

Oct 12

Harrison Bay

Atlatl History

Join a Ranger for the history of the atlatl and some target practice!

Registration Closes: 10/12
FREE
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Oct 12

Edgar Evins

Fall Color and Waterfowl Cruise

Come explore the lake to see fall colors and migrating waterfowl at Edgar Evins State Park and Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 10/12
Price: $20.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 12

Fall Creek Falls

Fall Colors Pontoon Tour

Enjoy the Fall colors on Fall Creek Falls Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/12
Adult - $15.00
Child (16 & Under) - $10.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 12

Fall Creek Falls

Fall Colors Pontoon Tour

Enjoy the Fall colors on Fall Creek Falls Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/12
Adult - $15.00
Child (16 & Under) - $10.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 12

Fort Pillow

Weekend Program Schedule October 10 & 11 FPSHP 2026

October 10 & 11 Weekend Program Schedule

Registration Closes: 10/12
Attendee - Free
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
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Oct 12

Fort Pillow

Hike to Arkansas

Hike to The Chute oxbow lake

Registration Closes: 10/12
Price: $5.00
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Oct 13

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Junior Outdoor Explorers: Owls

New outdoor series for Junior Outdoor Explorers! This month we’ll discuss endangered species and why some species survive better than others!

Registration Closes: 10/12
FREE

Oct 13

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Women in the Wilderness - Sunset Hike

Ladies, come join our Women in the Wilderness October activity! We will be hiking the Hardie Trail to catch the sunset at the overlook!

Registration Closes: 10/13
Price: $5.00
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Oct 13

Tims Ford

Nature Frames

Join park staff on a scavenger hunt to see all of the awesome things nature has to offer.

Registration Closes: 10/12
FREE
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Oct 13

Savage Gulf

Trail Run

Meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a trail run on the Savage Day Loop.

Registration Closes: 10/12
Price: $2.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 14

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Afternoon Cruise to the Waterfall

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Registration Closes: 10/14
Price: $45.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 14

Pickwick Landing

Raptor Feeding

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Registration Closes: 10/14
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 14

Pickwick Landing

Early Morning Walk in the Park

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Registration Closed
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00

Oct 14

Henry Horton

Animal Ambassador Encounter

Come meet an animal ambassador!

Registration Closes: 10/14
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + $1 Donation - $1.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
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Oct 14

Warriors Path

Archery in the Park

We will meet at the horse stables parking lot from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Please plan to arrive on time and meet at the designated parking area.

Registration Closes: 10/13
Price: $10.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 14

Savage Gulf

Trail Run

Meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a trail run on the Savage Day Loop.

Registration Closes: 10/13
Price: $2.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 15

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/15
FREE
Only 1 Left!

Oct 15

Harrison Bay

Homeschool Day- Wild Tennessee

Interactive wildlife day for homeschool students.

Registration Closes: 10/15
Price: $5.00
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Oct 15

Harrison Bay

Homeschool Day: Early Life in Tennessee

Learn about Indigenous and early settler life in Tennessee

Registration Closes: 10/15
Price: $5.00
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Oct 15

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays October 15th: Apple fritters

Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 10/15
Price: $10.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 15

Warriors Path

Archery in the Park

We will meet at the horse stables parking lot from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Please plan to arrive on time and meet at the designated parking area.

Registration Closes: 10/13
Price: $10.00
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Oct 15

Edgar Evins

Fall Color and Waterfowl Cruise

Come explore Center Hill Lake in search of fall colors and migrating waterfowl.

Registration Closes: 10/15
Price: $20.00
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Oct 15

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our Fall Color Cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/15
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 15

Hiwassee River

Dutch Oven cooking demonstration

This will be a demonstration of Dutch Oven cooking.

Registration Closes: 10/14
FREE
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Oct 16

Montgomery Bell

Star Viewing 10-16-26

Join us as we look at the beauty of the night sky.

Registration Closes: 10/14
FREE

Oct 16-Oct 18

Chickasaw

Frontier Days Arts & Crafts Festival Sign Up 2026

Getting geared up for our annual Frontier Days!!!

Registration Closes: 10/13
Booth - $25.00
Food Truck Vendors - $25.00
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Oct 16

Chickasaw

Lantern Tours

6:00-6:30pm Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the forest to hear tales of Chickasaw's past!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Person - $5.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Oct 16

Chickasaw

Lantern Tours

6:30-7:00pm Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the forest to hear tales of Chickasaw's past!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Person - $5.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Oct 16

Chickasaw

Lantern Tours

Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the forest to hear tales of Chickasaw's past!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Person - $5.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Oct 16

Chickasaw

Lantern Tours

Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the forest to hear tales of Chickasaw's past!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Person - $5.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Oct 16

Chickasaw

Lantern Tours

Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the forest to hear tales of Chickasaw's past!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Person - $5.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Oct 16

Chickasaw

Lantern Tours

Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the forest to hear tales of Chickasaw's past!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Person - $5.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Oct 16

Henry Horton

Archery Games and Open Practice

Play various archery games and test your skills as an archer.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Attendee - $12.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $17.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $22.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $27.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $32.00
Only 9 Left!

Oct 16

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 6:00 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 16

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 6:30 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $14.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 16

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 7:00 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 16

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 7:30 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 16

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 8:00 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 16

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 8:30 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $14.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 16-Oct 17

Burgess Falls

Camping at Burgess Falls

Join us for a night of camping under the stars and hear the roar of the falls!

Registration Closes: 10/11
Adult - $50.00
Child (under 18) - $20.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 16

Big Ridge

Ranger Led Ghost House Hike

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity

Oct 16

Pickwick Landing

Hike Along the Island Loop Trail

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Registration Closes: 10/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 16

Seven Islands

Spider Eyes Night Hike

Hike the trails with Ranger Stephanie after dark to see what creepy critters we can find!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $10.00
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Oct 16

Pickwick Landing

Fall Foliage Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 16

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 16

Pickwick Landing

Raptor Feeding

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Registration Closes: 10/16
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity

Oct 16-Oct 18

Paris Landing

The Lodge Harvest Halloween Weekend Room Package

Harvest Halloweekend at Paris Landing! Stay Oct. 16–17 and unlock special pricing on the Harvest Bash, Brunch & Wine Tasting.

Registration Closes: 10/11
Price: $500.00
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Oct 16

Seven Islands

Homeschool Reptiles & Amphibians Program

Bring your eager students to Seven Islands to learn all about some of the more elusive creatures in Tennessee - our native Reptiles and Amphibians!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $5.00
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Oct 16

Ocoee River

Rhododendron Trail Hike

Join Park Ranger James Horne for 3-mile hike on the Rhododendron Trail.

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE + $1 Donation - $1.00
FREE + $5 Donation - $5.00
FREE + $10 Donation - $10.00
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Oct 16-Oct 18

Paris Landing

The Lodge Harvest Halloween Weekend EVENT ONLY TICKETS

Harvest Halloweekend at Paris Landing! Oct. 16–17

Registration Closes: 10/16
Harvest Bash-Friday starting at 6PM - $35.00
Harvest Brunch-Saturday Morning - $25.00
Magic Show-Saturday 1PM - $60.00
Harvest Wine Tasting Starting at 4PM - $75.00
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Oct 16

Harrison Bay

Birding by the Shore

Join seasonal interpretive ranger Cameron to find birds along the shores of Harrison Bay!

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE
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Oct 16

Pickwick Landing

Disc Golf Glow Party!

Enjoy a unique game of glow-in-the-dark disc golf!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $10.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 16

Standing Stone

Ringer Marbles 101

Join Ranger Jackson at the Rec Hall as we learn how to play the classic marble game Ringer.

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE
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Oct 16

Fall Creek Falls

Lantern Hike

Experience fall-time at the park like never before!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $10.00
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Oct 17

Fall Creek Falls

Spooktacular

Trick or Treat, hayrides, spooky campsites,

Registration Closes: 10/17
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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Oct 17

Division of Natural Areas

Ghost River Bring Your Own Canoe / Kayak Excursion

A nine-mile paddle along the Wolf River through the Ghost River State Natural Area.

Registration Closes: 10/13
FREE
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

Chickasaw

Brewers Cabin Tour

Want to see what life was like in the 1800s?

Registration Closes: 10/13
FREE

Oct 17

Chickasaw

Frontier Flintlocks

Have you ever wondered how guns worked on the frontier?

Registration Closes: 10/13
FREE

Oct 17

Chickasaw

Birds of Prey

Join Ranger Parrilla at the Brewer's Cabin to meet a feathered friend and our wonderful kingsnake, Hashi.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
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Oct 17

Chickasaw

Pelts of West Tennessee

Come see what animals are in our area!

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Chickasaw

Atlatl Throwing

Learn the history of and the basic techniques of throwing the atlatl.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Chickasaw

Lumberjack Games

Want to test your endurance and have a fun at the same time?

Registration Closes: 10/17
Donation - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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Oct 17

Chickasaw

Meet a Barred Owl

Want to meet a Barred Owl?

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Frozen Head

Fall Bird Hike

Join Ranger Blayne at the visitor center to look and listen for birds.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Port Royal

It's Only Superstition: The Mysterious World of Port Royal

Black cats and broken mirrors--it's all just superstition...or is it? Journey by lantern through Port Royal and decide for yourself...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Adult (18 & up) - $15.00
Child (8-17) - $10.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
Only 1 Left!

Oct 17

Chickasaw

Frybread Cooking

People on the frontier cooked a variety of European and Native American dishes with frybread being a common one.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Person - $3.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
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Oct 17

Cummins Falls

Axe Throwing

Tomahawk throwing at Cummins Falls!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $5.00
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Oct 17

Harrison Bay

Historic Cemetery Tour

Take a guided tour of historic Maddux Cemetery and explore stories from 19th century Harrison...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 17

David Crockett Birthplace

Fly Fishing on the Frontier

We invite you to not only learn the art of fly fishing, but also to appreciate the history and deep connection this sport has to our land and culture.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Participant - $20.00
Participant + $1.00 Donation - $21.00
Participant + $5.00 Donation - $25.00
Participant + $10.00 Donation - $30.00
Only 2 Left!

Oct 17

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 17

Harrison Bay

BOO at the Bay

Campfires, crafts, and critters, OH MY! Learn about East Tennessee's spookiest wildlife and make fall-themed crafts!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
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Oct 17

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 6:00 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $14.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 17

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 6:30 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 7:00 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 7:30 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $14.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 17

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 8:00 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

Sycamore Shoals

Death Comes to Sabine Hill 8:30 PM

Tour the historic Taylor home after dark and experience early American funeral customs, superstitions, and mourning practices.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $14.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

Cordell Hull Birthplace

Basket weaving- Phyllis's Tote

Have you ever wanted to make a basket?

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $60.00
Only 3 Left!

Oct 17

Tims Ford

Pumpkin Carving

Join park staff in the Nature Center to carve your very own pumpkin!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $3.00
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Oct 17

Seven Islands

Bird and Plant ID Hike

Learn about the birds and plants at Seven Islands from Ranger Stephanie!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $6.00
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Oct 17

Pickwick Landing

Fall Foliage Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 17

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $20.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 17

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Historic Hayride

Historic Hayride through Dog Cove

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
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Oct 17

T O Fuller

Black Light Night Hike TOF

It's Night Hike Time! Join a Ranger-led hike to discover organisms that glow in blacklight!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
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Oct 17

Seven Islands

Hiking Pack Essentials

Come learn about the Ten Essentials when it comes to hiking!

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
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Oct 17

Chickasaw

Snakes of Tennessee

Want to learn about snakes in our area?

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Norris Dam

Basket Weaving with Kudzu

Discover the art of basket weaving using one of the park's most persistent invasive plants!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

David Crockett Birthplace

A Hike Through the Birthplace

Join us for a guided hike through the Birthplace as we traverse the trails and discuss the history and future of the park.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Participant - $1.00
Participant + $1 Donation - $2.00
Participant + $5 Donation - $6.00
Participant + $10 Donation - $11.00
Participant + $20 Donation - $21.00
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Oct 17

Edgar Evins

Paint A Moth

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph as we learn about moths and their life cycles.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
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Oct 17

Edgar Evins

Constellation Wall Hang

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger to learn about constellations and then make a beaded Big Dipper wall hang.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
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Oct 17

Edgar Evins

Toilet Paper Roll Bat

Come join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph to learn about bats and then make your own after out of recycled materials.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
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Oct 17

Bledsoe Creek

Intro to Fishing

Join Ranger Jack in this basic overview of fishing, where you will learn the basics of fishing - how to tie a fisherman's knot, bait a hook, and cast a rod!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 17

Pickwick Landing

Hungry Hunters: Snakes and Raptors of Pickwick

Saturday at Noon: Meet at the reptile room in our visitor's center to learn about our snakes and our raptors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 17

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Pickwick Landing

Ranger Book Club

Saturday at 2:00PM - Join us for Ranger Book Club at Pickwick!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 17

Pinson Mounds

Historical Hayride (10:00 AM)

Hayride with the Rangers of Pinson

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
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Oct 17

Pinson Mounds

Historical Hayride (3:00 PM)

Hayride with the Rangers of Pinson

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
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Oct 17

Booker T Washington

Nature's Palette

Where did artists get their colors before the art supply store? Join a ranger to explore how pigments and art materials can be created from nature.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Cumberland Trail

Devilstep Hollow Cave Informative Talk

Come and see the Devilstep Hollow Cave, and learn about the Mississippian peoples that frequented it.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
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Oct 17

Roan Mountain

Evening Salamander Meander

Join our final salamander night hike of the 2026 season at Roan Mountain State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
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Oct 17

Standing Stone

‘Ol Camp Widjiwagan Lantern Guided Hike with a Ranger

Join Ranger Williams for a lantern guided hike through the old Group Camp Widjiwagan Loop.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
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Oct 17

Dunbar Cave

Idaho Springs Resort: A Dunbar Cave Mystery

Few people today remember the Idaho Springs resort. It's history is is shrouded in contradictions. Join us for a Dunbar Cave Mystery as we unravel the truth.

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE

Oct 17

Natchez Trace

Visitor Center Hike

Join Ranger Jeremy as we talk about the park along our all inclusive hiking trail!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $7.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
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Oct 17

Cummins Falls

Tour the Top of the falls

A different view of Cummins

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
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Oct 17

Rocky Fork

Haunted Halloween Storytelling and Scavenger Hunt

Haunted Halloween - Storytelling - Scavenger Hunt

Registration Closes: 10/17
FREE
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Oct 17

Henry Horton

Fall leaf ID Hike: 1 Mile

Join us for a hike along the campground loop as the leaves began to change.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Oct 17

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 5PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 17

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 6PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 3 Left!

Oct 17

Cummins Falls

Wild Edible Plants Hike

Grab a taste of the wild!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Free - Free
1Attendee+Donation - $1.00
1Attendee+Donation - $5.00
1Attendee+Donation - $10.00
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Oct 17

Fall Creek Falls

Fall Colors Hike at the Wheeler Farm Trail

Meet Aaliyah at the Nature Center at 9:00am to caravan to the Wheel Farm Trailhead to celebrate our fall colors!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
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Oct 17

Fall Creek Falls

Fall Colors Spooky Van Tour

Meet Zach at 1pm at the Nature Center for a spooky van tour of our beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $10.00
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Oct 17

Fall Creek Falls

Fall Colors Pontoon Tour

Meet Zach at the Boat Dock at 10am for a Fall colors pontoon tour around the lake!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Adult - $15.00
Child - $10.00
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Oct 17

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color boat tours!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 17

Pickwick Landing

Dunbar Poetry Hike

Celebrate Black Poetry Day with a special hike commemorating the works of African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 17

Frozen Head

Cryptids and Campfires

Join Ranger Aubrey to get into the spooky season spirit by learning about cryptids and the darker history of Frozen Head!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $2.00
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Oct 17

Rocky Fork

Hikers Jamboree 2026

Celebrating the trails, wildlife and rugged beauty of Rocky Fork State Park.

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE

Oct 18

Chickasaw

Brewer Cabin Tour

Want to see what life was like in the 1800s?

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE

Oct 18

Chickasaw

Birds of Prey

Come meet our birds of prey!

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE

Oct 18

Chickasaw

Pelts of West Tennessee

Come see what animals are in our area!

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE

Oct 18

Chickasaw

Museum Tour

Come enjoy a cool piece of West Tennessee History!

Registration Closes: 10/16
FREE

Oct 18

Chickasaw

Tomahawk Throwing

Learn about the history and the proper technique of throwing tomahawks.

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $5.00

Oct 18

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/12
FREE
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Oct 18

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color boat tours!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 18

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our Fall Color Cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 2 Left!

Oct 18

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Afternoon Cruise to the Waterfall

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Registration Closes: 10/18
Price: $45.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 18

David Crockett Birthplace

Trail Ride

Come explore the park from the back of your horse!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Participant - $20.00
Participant + Sticker - $24.00
Participant + Patch - $26.00
Participant + Sticker + Patch - $30.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 18

Edgar Evins

Missssunderstood Reptiles

Join seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph for an exciting showing of a certain slithery reptile that is sweeter than you might think.

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
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Oct 18

Edgar Evins

Fall Color Pontoon Tour

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Joseph around a lovely afternoon around Center Hill Lake.

Registration Closes: 10/18
Adult - $15.00
Children 12 and under - $5.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 18

Burgess Falls

Birding for Beginners at Window Cliffs

Join SIR Taylor for a beginners lesson in birding!

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $5.00
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Oct 18

Bledsoe Creek

Night Hike - Nocturnal Nature

Join Ranger Jack in a nighttime hike through Bledsoe Creek State Park, seeing and learning about nature at night!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Attending - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Donation (not attending) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (not attending) - $10.00
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Oct 18

Savage Gulf

Coffee With a Ranger

Have Coffee with a Ranger at the Laurel Gulf Overlook.

Registration Closes: 10/17
Price: $8.00
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Oct 18

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Watercolor Wonder

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Michaels to explore Cherokee Trail of Tears through art! This program is $3.00 per participant.

Registration Closes: 10/18
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $13.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $18.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $23.00
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Oct 18

Cumberland Trail

Native Grassland Fields Tour

Come and explore our native grassland pollinator fields!

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
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Oct 18

Dunbar Cave

The Willipus Wallapus: A Tennessee Cryptid

Do you believe in monsters? That a mysterious creature terrorized Middle TN in the late nineteenth century and was even spotted near Dunbar Cave?

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE

Oct 18

Harrison Bay

Appalachian Stitches: Community Blanket Making

Learn to make your own granny square with seasonal interpretive ranger Cameron!

Registration Closes: 10/18
FREE
Only 4 Left!

Oct 18

Pickett

Crystal Falls Lantern Hike 10/18/26

Join Ranger Ashlyn on an adventurous night hike to Crystal Falls

Registration Closes: 10/18
Adult (10+) - $10.00
Children (10 & under) - $5.00
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Oct 18

Cummins Falls

Autumn Evening Hike

Join park staff for a relaxing autumn hike to the top of Cummins Falls!

Registration Closes: 10/18
1 Attendee + No Donation - $5.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $15.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 18

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 5PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 18

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 6PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 18

Indian Mountain

River Gem Wetland Trail Hike

Experience the new River Gem Wetland Trail during a Ranger-led hike through the area.

Registration Closes: 10/18
Person - Free
Person+Donation($1) - $1.00
Person+Donation($5) - $5.00
Person+Donation($10) - $10.00
Person+Donation($15) - $15.00
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Oct 18

Fall Creek Falls

Nocturnal Beaded Critters

Meet SIR Jaynie at shelter #5 for a fun and interactive pony bead craft highlighting the park's nocturnal animals.

Registration Closes: 10/18
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 18

Cove Lake

Wildflower Hike 10/18

Join Ranger Rooker to identify some common wildflowers growing at Cove Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/18
Price: $3.00
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Oct 19

Harrison Bay

Survival Bracelet Making

Join us to learn how to make your own survival bracelet!

Registration Closes: 10/19
Price: $5.00
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Oct 20

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our Fall Color Cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/20
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 20

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color boat cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/20
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 20

Pickwick Landing

Wigs, Wine, 'n' Wits

Tuesday at 6:00pm - Throw on your most fabulous wig, and come on out for a fun night of puzzles and laughs. Bring the whole crew!

Registration Closes: 10/20
FREE
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Oct 20

Pickwick Landing

Sprout Society

Tuesday 8:00am: Join us for our third meeting of Sprout Society!

Registration Closes: 10/20
FREE

Oct 21

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/21
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 21

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/21
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 21

Pickwick Landing

Raptor Feeding

Wednesday at 1:00pm: Meet at the aviaries to learn about our resident raptor ambassadors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 10/21
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 21

Bicentennial Mall

Reading with a Ranger: Urban Owls

Come visit Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park Staff at the Millersville Public Library to enjoy the story of The Urban Owls by Christian Cooper!

Registration Closes: 10/21
FREE

Oct 22

Red Clay

Homeschool Day: Ages 5-12 Nature Journaling

Children of all ages need nature. Let your child explore nature through the interdisciplinary activity of nature journaling in this Homeschool Day!

Registration Closes: 10/22
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 22

Cedars of Lebanon

Homeschool Thursdays- Eco Tower [11 AM]

Join us for our Homeschool Thursdays in the Nature Center!

Registration Closes: 10/22
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 22

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/22
FREE
Only 3 Left!

Oct 22

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/22
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 22

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/22
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 22

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays October 22nd: Shish kabobs

Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 10/22
Price: $10.00
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Oct 23-Oct 25

Cummins Falls

Fall Rock Climbing Workshop at Fall Creek Falls

Great for beginners or experienced climbers wanting to learn new skills!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $75.00
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Oct 23

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 23

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 23-Oct 24

Tims Ford

Volunteer for Haunted Island!

Dare to volunteer....?

Registration Closes: 10/23
FREE
Only 7 Left!

Oct 23

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 7:30pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 23

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 8pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 23

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 9pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Oct 23

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 8:30pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Oct 23

Pickett

Arch Lake Evening Kayak Float 10/23/26

Join Ranger Hatton for an evening of paddling on the beautiful Arch Lake at Pickett State Park.

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $10.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 23

Pickwick Landing

Fall Foliage Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/16
Price: $20.00
Only 3 Left!

Oct 23

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Sunset Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $20.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 6:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 6:10pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 6:20pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 6:30pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 6:40pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 6:50pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 7:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 7:10pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 7:20pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 7:30pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 7:40pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 7:50pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 8:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 8:10pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 8:20pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 8:30pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 8:40pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 8:50pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Friday 9:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 23

Seven Islands

Seven Islands Dinosaur Park!

Join Ranger Casey to discover the closest dinosaur relatives and the "living fossils" that call Seven Islands home!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $5.00
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Oct 23

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Fall Colors Walk

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Michaels to explore the fall foliage on a short meander.

Registration Closes: 10/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $20.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 23

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Fall Colors Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Michaels for a hike to the park overlook! We will discuss the importance of the fall season while we admire the fall colors!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $20.00
Select Quantity

Oct 23

Meeman-Shelby

Foraging 101: Beefsteak Plant at 10:00am 10/23/26

Learn of Native and Non-Native Plants that you can use in your culinary adventures!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Forager - Free
Forager + Donation - $5.00
Forager + Donation - $10.00
Forager + Donation - $15.00
Forager + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 23

Meeman-Shelby

Blacklight Night Hike #2

Come out at night and hike with a Ranger! Let's see what we can find that GLOWS!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $15.00
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Oct 23-Oct 25

Reelfoot Lake

Pelican Fest Vendors 2026

Pelican Fest Vendors SIGN UP HERE

Registration Closes: 10/23
Per Day 10/23 - $15.00
Per Day 10/24 - $15.00
Per Day 10/25 - $15.00
Display 0nly-NO RESALE - Free
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Oct 23-Oct 24

Reelfoot Lake

Pelican Art & Photo Contest 2026

SHOW OFF YOUR ART & PHOTOGRAPHY!! PEOPLE CHOICE!!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Art/Photo: SCENIC - $10.00
Art/Photo: Wildlife - $10.00
Art/Photo: Festival Themed - $10.00
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Oct 23-Oct 24

Reelfoot Lake

REELFOOT LAKE STATE PARK SILENT AUCTION 2026

ALL PROCEEDS TO GO THE PARK

Registration Closes: 10/23
FREE

Oct 23

Reelfoot Lake

10:00 AM Pelican Van Tour

Witness the fall migration of white pelicans at Reelfoot Lake on our 1-hour Pelican Van Tour!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $15.00
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Oct 23

Reelfoot Lake

2:00 PM Pelican Van Tour

Witness the fall migration of white pelicans at Reelfoot Lake on our 1-hour Pelican Van Tour!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $15.00
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Oct 23

Harrison Bay

Appalachian Stitches: Community Blanket Making

Learn to make your own granny square with seasonal interpretive ranger Cameron!

Registration Closes: 10/23
FREE
Only 4 Left!

Oct 23

Rock Island

Campfire Banana Splits

Gather around the campfire and make a delicious banana split with bananas, chocolate, marshmallows, and sweet toppings!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Price: $5.00
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Oct 23

Frozen Head

Stonecipher Kelly Homeplace Tour

Join Ranger Aubrey for a tour of the Stonecipher Kelly Homeplace!

Registration Closes: 10/22
FREE
Only 5 Left!

Oct 23

Sycamore Shoals

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Oct 23

Clinch River Valley

Clinch River Chess and Checkers Club

Join Ranger Ritsema in revitalizing a tradition at the old general store by playing chess and checkers!

Registration Closes: 10/23
FREE
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Oct 24

Division of Natural Areas

Montgomery Bell 10.4 Mile Trail Hike

Hike the Overnight Trail at Montgomery Bell State Park through forested ridges, streams, and scenic overlooks.

Registration Closes: 10/21
Price: $5.00
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Oct 24

Bledsoe Creek

Harvests and Haunts - Reserved Campsites Only

Come camp at Bledsoe Creek State Park and participate in our eighth annual decorating contest! This event is for those camping in the park.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Donation + Participating - $5.00
Donation (not participating) - $5.00
Donation + Participating - $20.00
Donation (not participating) - $20.00
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Oct 24

Pickwick Landing

Scarybook Trail 2026

Saturday 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Board our wagon shuttles to our Scarybook Trail Halloween hike with candy, s'mores, and spooky animal mysteries.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $50.00
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Oct 24-Oct 25

Rocky Fork

NOLI - Wilderness Navigation with Map & Compass - 2 Day Course

Join Scott Fisher and the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute to develop lasting proficiencies in wilderness navigation.

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE

Oct 24

Rocky Fork

NOLI- Dutch oven cooking

Join Noli Instructor Deb Briscoe to learn the secrets to creating great camp meals in a dutch oven

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE

Oct 24

Port Royal

It's Only Superstition: The Mysterious World of Port Royal

Black cats and broken mirrors--it's all just superstition...or is it? Journey by lantern through Port Royal and decide for yourself...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult (18 & up) - $15.00
Child (8-17) - $10.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 24

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
Only 8 Left!

Oct 24-Oct 25

Fiery Gizzard

Overnight on the Fiery Gizzard

Join Ranger Hannah for an exciting overnight adventure on the Fiery Gizzard!

Registration Closes: 10/13
No gear needed - $85.00
Gear needed - $100.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 24

Warriors Path

Hiking Adventure - Autumn on Firescald Knob

A STRENUOUS 6 mile rocky ridgetop hike in a remote corner of Greene County with clear views of the bright autumnal foliage.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $5.00
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Oct 24

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 24

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 24

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 11:00AM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 24

Pickwick Landing

Howloween Costume Contest and Parade

Saturday at 4:30 pm: Join us for some Halloween fun at the Paws Landing Dog Park!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Harrison Bay

Historic Cemetery Tour

Take a guided tour of historic Maddux Cemetery and explore stories from 19th century Harrison...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $5.00
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Oct 24

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
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Oct 24

Harrison Bay

Murder in the Mountains

Hear stories of murder and mayhem from 19th century Harrison...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
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Oct 24

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Historic Dog Cove Hayride

Join Ranger Codi on a hayride through the historic homestead in Dog Cove.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $5.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 6:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 6:10pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 6:20pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 6:30pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 6:40pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 6:50pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 7:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 7:10pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 7:20pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 7:30pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 3 Left!

Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 7:40pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 7:50pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 8:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 8:10pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 8:20pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 8:30pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
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Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 8:40pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 8:50pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 24

Tims Ford

Haunted Island Saturday 9:00pm

Join us for a short boat ride to Devil's Step Island where we will drop you off for a haunted hike around the island!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $20.00
Age 15 and under - $15.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 24

Rocky Fork

Fall Foliage Hike 2026

Join us for a fall colors hike at Rocky Fork!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Norris Dam

Basket Weaving with Kudzu

Discover the art of basket weaving using one of the park's most persistent invasive plants!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $20.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 24

Harpeth River

Full Moon At Mound Bottom

Join Harpeth River Park Staff for a night hike to view the full moon at Mound Bottom State Archaeological Site.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendance - $20.00
Attendance + $5 Donation - $25.00
Attendance + $10 Donation - $30.00
Attendance + $15 Donation - $35.00
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Oct 24

Clinch River Valley

Clinch River Quilting Bee

Come join in on Clinch River's first ever Quilting Bee!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $15.00
Only 9 Left!

Oct 24

Fort Southwest Point

Create a Corn Husk Doll!

Corn Husk Dolls Craft

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
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Oct 24

Fort Southwest Point

Pelts on the Frontier

Pelts on the Frontier

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
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Oct 24

Seven Islands

Birdability Week: Accessible Birding Tour

Join park rangers for a leisurely birding tour along our ADA accessible trail.

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
SOLD OUT

Oct 24

Seven Islands

Tennessee Mammals: Skulls, Scat & Tracks

Stop by the Bluebird Barn for a hands-on look at some of Tennessee’s fascinating wildlife.

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE

Oct 24

Henry Horton

Horton's Halloween Support

Sponsor Support for Horton's Halloween in the Campground 2026

Registration Closes: 10/24
Wolf Spider Sponsor-$1.00 - $1.00
American Crow Sponsor-$5.00 - $5.00
Little Brown Bat Sponsor-$10.00 - $10.00
Common Raven Sponsor-$25.00 - $25.00
Great Horned Owl Sponsor-$100.00 - $100.00
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Oct 24

Henry Horton

Horton's Halloween in the Campground

Join us for Halloween in the Campground!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + $1 Donation - $1.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
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Oct 24

Natchez Trace

2026 Fall Festival

Join us for the 2026 Fall Festival from 1-5PM at the Pin Oak RV Campground!

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
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Oct 24

Seven Islands

Spooky Nature Trivia and Sunset S'mores

Join us for an evening of spooky-nature themed trivia and s’mores at Seven Islands State Birding Park!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Team Leader - $12.00
Additional Team Members - Free
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Oct 24

Pickwick Landing

Raptor Feeding

Saturday at 1:00pm: Meet at the aviaries to learn about our resident raptor ambassadors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Seven Islands

Spooky Birds of Seven Islands: Owls, Vultures, and Crows!

Join us at the Bluebird Barn to separate fact from folklore as we explore the fascinating world of owls, vultures, and crows.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Participant + $5 donation - $5.00
Participant + $10 donation - $10.00
Participant + $20 donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE

Oct 24

Pinson Mounds

Historical Hayride (10:00 AM)

Hayride with the Rangers of Pinson

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $5.00
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Oct 24

David Crockett

Coonskin Cap Class

Make a real coonskin cap with Ranger Joseph just like what David Crocket wore!

Registration Closes: 10/22
Price: $75.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 24

North Chickamauga

Night Hike

Take a Night Hike with a Park Ranger and learn about some local legends.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $5.00
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Oct 24

Meeman-Shelby

Foraging 101: Beefsteak Plant at 10:00am 10/24/26

Learn of Native and Non-Native Plants that you can use in your culinary adventures!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Forager - Free
Forager + Donation - $5.00
Forager + Donation - $10.00
Forager + Donation - $15.00
Forager + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Meeman-Shelby

Lantern Led Night Hike #1 2026

Take a spooky hike and listen to some local spooky tales!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $15.00
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Oct 24

Booker T Washington

The Art of Fish Printing

Turn a fish into a work of art! Join a ranger to discover the traditional art of Gyotaku, or Japanese fish printing, a technique originally used by fishermen to

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE

Oct 24

Sycamore Shoals

Genealogy Open House: Trace Your Revolutionary War Heritage!

October is Family History Month, and we're proud to partner with the Jonesborough Genealogical Society to help you trace your heritage!

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
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Oct 24

Roan Mountain

Doe River Beginner's Fly-tying

Learn the art and science of fly-tying for beginners by the beautiful Doe River!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $15.00
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Oct 24

Standing Stone

‘Ol Camp Widjiwagan Lantern Guided Hike with a Ranger

Join Ranger Williams for a lantern guided hike through the old Group Camp Widjiwagan Loop.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $10.00
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Oct 24

Reelfoot Lake

10:00 AM Pelican Van Tour

Witness the fall migration of white pelicans at Reelfoot Lake on our 1-hour Pelican Van Tour!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $15.00
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Oct 24

Reelfoot Lake

7:30 AM Pelican Photography Van Tour

Witness the fall migration of white pelicans at Reelfoot Lake on our 2-hour Photography Pelican Van Tour!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $30.00
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Oct 24

Cumberland Mountain

Candy Fundraiser by Friends of CMSP

Fundraiser for the 2026 Trunk-or-Treat Event

Registration Closes: 10/24
Donation - $5.00
Bronze Donation - $10.00
Silver Donation - $20.00
Gold Donation - $50.00
Platinum Donation - $75.00
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Oct 24

Edgar Evins

11th Annual Halloween in the Campground

This year marks our 11th Annual celebration, and we’re bringing you an exciting lineup of activities in the heart of the campground near the playground.

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE

Oct 24-Oct 25

Cummins Falls

One night tent camping at Cummins Falls

BYOT - Bring your own tent

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $25.00
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Oct 24

Henry Horton

Pumpkin Candy Bucket Decorating

Come decorate your own pumpkin candy bucket before the Halloween in The Campground event that evening.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $20.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $25.00
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Oct 24

Rocky Fork

Sunrise White Oak Flats Hike

Start your Saturday morning with an unforgettable Rocky Fork sunrise!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Attendee - $5.00
attendee + donation $10 - $10.00
attendee + donation $15 - $15.00
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Oct 24

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Fall Migratory Bird Viewing / TVA River Community Event

Fall Migratory Bird Series / TVA River Community Event

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
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Oct 24

Frozen Head

Frozen Head Homesites

Join Ranger Blayne in the Emory Room at the visitor center to view a slideshow of homesites within the park, where we will be discussing the history of the area

Registration Closes: 10/23
FREE
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Oct 24

Cummins Falls

Corn Husk Dolls

Come learn the historic art of Corn Husk Doll making!

Registration Closes: 10/24
1 Attendee + No Donation - $5.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $15.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Cummins Falls

Dutch Oven Cooking

Good ol' campfire cast iron cooking!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Adult - $5.00
Child - $2.50
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Oct 24

Sgt Alvin C York

York Farm Field Day

Join us for our annual Farm Field Day at the historic York Farm!

Registration Closes: 10/23
FREE

Oct 24

Sgt Alvin C York

York Farm Field Day: Farm Tour 12 PM

Join our specially offered Farm Tours as part of our Annual Farm Field Day!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Sgt Alvin C York

York Farm Field Day: Farm Tour 2 PM

Join our specially offered Farm Tours as part of our Annual Farm Field Day!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Sgt Alvin C York

York Farm Field Day: Farm Tour 10AM

Join our specially offered Farm Tours as part of our Annual Farm Field Day!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee+Donation - $1.00
Attendee+Donation - $5.00
Attendee+Donation - $10.00
Attendee+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Fall Creek Falls

Pontoon Tour

Join SIR Jaynie at the Boat Dock at 3:00 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Gon online or call the visitors center at (423)-881-5298 to register!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adult - $15.00
Child - $10.00
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Oct 24

Norris Dam

Bewitched Hills: The Lore of Appalachian Superstitions

Last chance for 2026 to catch this program- you don't want to miss it!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $1 Donation - $1.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Oct 24

Cove Lake

Fall Color Kayak Tour 10/24

Join Ranger Rooker for a guided Fall Color Kayak tour of beautiful Cove Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $15.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 24

Big Hill Pond

Fall Hike

Join Ranger Dylan for a peaceful morning hike down Turkey Call Trail to view the colors of Fall from the Observation Tower.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee (No Donation) - Free
Attendee + $5Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10Donation - $10.00
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Oct 24

Sycamore Shoals

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 10/24
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Oct 24

Big Hill Pond

Harvest on the Hill

Join us for our annual fall celebration!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Attendee - Free
Attendee Donation - $5.00
Attendee Donation - $10.00
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Oct 25

David Crockett

Tails to Trails: volunteer shelter dog walking 10/25

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter.

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE
Only 5 Left!

Oct 25

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE
Only 2 Left!

Oct 25

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 25

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 25

Pickwick Landing

Autumn Afternoon Cruise to the Waterfall

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Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $45.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 25

Burgess Falls

Stories and S'mores

Snack on s'mores and listen to American Folk stories!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $5.00
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Oct 25

Bledsoe Creek

Woodburning Crafts

Learn and make your own wood-burned craft with Ranger Jack!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $5.00
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Oct 25

Big Ridge

Full Moon Float (Full Hunter Moon)

Come out and kayak under the night skies of the Beautiful Big Ridge State Park.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $25.00
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Oct 25

Indian Mountain

Dutch Oven Cobbler

Join us at Indian Mountain State Park for a Dutch Oven cooking program!

Registration Closes: 10/23
Person - $5.00
Person + Donation ($1) - $6.00
Person + Donation ($5) - $10.00
Person + Donation ($10) - $15.00
Person + Donation ($20) - $25.00
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Oct 25

Chickasaw

Full Moon Lantern Night Hike

Join Ranger Daulton as we hike through the night life on the park using nothing but oil lanterns.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Participant - $5.00
Participant + $5 Donation - $10.00
Participant + $10 Donation - $15.00
Participant + $15 Donation - $20.00
Participant + $20 Donation - $25.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 25

Roan Mountain

Fly Fishing for Beginners

Treat yourself this autumn to learning the art of fly-fishing at Roan Mountain State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $15.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 25

Dunbar Cave

Affricanna Town: A Landscape of Freedom at Dunbar Cave

Join Ranger Adam for a walking tour of Affricanna Town, the now vanished free village of the formerly enslaved near Dunbar Cave.

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE

Oct 25

Reelfoot Lake

9:30 AM Pelican Van Tour

Witness the fall migration of white pelicans at Reelfoot Lake on our 1-hour Pelican Van Tour!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $15.00
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Oct 25

Reelfoot Lake

1:00 PM Pelican Van Tour

Witness the fall migration of white pelicans at Reelfoot Lake on our 1-hour Pelican Van Tour!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $15.00
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Oct 25

Harrison Bay

Appalachian Stitches: Community Blanket Making

Learn to make your own granny square with seasonal interpretive ranger Cameron!

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE
SOLD OUT

Oct 25

Cummins Falls

Pumpkin Carving

Carve your very own Jack-O-Lantern!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Person - $5.00
1+Donation - $10.00
1+Donation - $15.00
1+Donation - $20.00
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Oct 25

Clinch River Valley

Ranger Led Kayak Float

Join Ranger Roberts and Ranger Ritsema for a fall float down the charming Clinch River.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Participant (using park kayaks) - $30.00
Participant (bringing own kayak/canoe) - $25.00
Only 5 Left!

Oct 25

Mousetail Landing

Historic Hike

Learn about the history of Mousetail!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Attendee - $5.00
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $6.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $15.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $20.00
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Oct 25

Cummins Falls

Slither Into Nature: Snakes at Cummins Falls!

Meet the Snakes of Cummins Falls!

Registration Closes: 10/25
1 Attendee + No Donation - Free
1 Attendee + Donation - $5.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 25

Standing Stone

Fall Colors Art Float

Fall is here! Come join us on Lake Kelly and paint the colors of Autumn from the water.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $15.00
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Oct 25

Fall Creek Falls

Sunset Pontoon Tour (5:30 pm)

Meet SIR Jaynie at the Boat Dock at 5:30 pm for a scenic tour of Fall Creek Falls Lake! Go online or call the visitor center at (423)-881-5298 to register!

Registration Closed
Adult - $15.00
Child - $10.00

Oct 25

Sycamore Shoals

Sabine Hill Guided Tour

Enjoy a tour of the historic Taylor home built ca. 1818.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Adults - $10.00
Seniors 65 & up - $8.00
Veterans & Active Military - $8.00
Ages 17 & under - $5.00
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Oct 25

Frozen Head

Volunteer Trail Day

Come help make your park better! We will be hiking up to 4 miles, and doing a variety of trail work including digging, moving debris, pruning/cutting overgrowth

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
Only 6 Left!

Oct 26

Standing Stone

Full Moon Kayak Float - Hunters Moon

Join Ranger Aaron as we paddle along Kelly Lake under the glow of the Hunters Moon.

Registration Closes: 10/26
Price: $15.00
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Oct 26

Warriors Path

Full Moon Float (Full Hunters Moon)

Come out and enjoy the night skies of Warriors Path State Park during spooky season as we kayak Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir.

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $20.00
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Oct 26

Montgomery Bell

Full Moon Tandem Kayak Float

Join us as we view the full moon with a peaceful, guided kayak float!

Registration Closes: 10/26
Price: $25.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 26

Fort Southwest Point

Spooky Yarn Dolls

Make Your Own Yarn Doll!

Registration Closes: 10/26
FREE
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Oct 26

Burgess Falls

Hunter Moon Night Hike at Window Cliffs State Natural Area

Join us for a night hike at Window Cliffs to see the full Hunter's Moon!

Registration Closes: 10/25
Price: $20.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 26

Edgar Evins

Fall Color and Waterfowl Cruise

Come explore Center Hill Lake to see fall colors and migrating waterfowl.

Registration Closes: 10/26
Price: $20.00
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Oct 27

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/27
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 27

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/27
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 2 Left!

Oct 27

Rocky Fork

October Hunters Full Moon Hike 2026

Join us for a moderate hike up to White Oak Flats to observe the Full Moon.

Registration Closes: 10/27
Price: $10.00
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Oct 27

Pickwick Landing

Halloween Cookie Decorating

Tuesday at 6:00 pm - Get into the Halloween spirit and come decorate cookies with us! All ages welcome.

Registration Closes: 10/27
FREE
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Oct 27

Ocoee River

Camping 101

Join me at Bradley County Public Library for a discussion of camping basics through the tenants of Leave No Trace.

Registration Closes: 10/24
FREE
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Oct 27

Pickwick Landing

Raptor Feeding

Tuesday at 1:00pm: Meet at the aviaries to learn about our resident raptor ambassadors as they are fed their meal.

Registration Closes: 10/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 28

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/28
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 28

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/28
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
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Oct 29

Sycamore Shoals

Scary Stories at Fort Watauga

Join local storytellers for an evening of spooky tales held inside the walls of Fort Watauga.

Registration Closes: 10/28
FREE

Oct 29

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/29
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 2 Left!

Oct 29

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/29
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 3 Left!

Oct 29

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays October 29th: Blackberry cobbler & ice cream

Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 10/29
Price: $10.00
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Oct 29

Tims Ford

Pumpkin Candle Making

Join park staff in the Nature Center to make your very own pumpkin candle!

Registration Closes: 10/29
Person - $6.00
Person + donation - $8.00
Only 8 Left!

Oct 29

Warriors Path

Fall Hike

Join Ranger Loveless for a guided “Summer to Fall Hike” celebrating the beauty of the season.

Registration Closes: 10/25
FREE
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Oct 29

Booker T Washington

Ghouls & Gourds Night Hike

Explore the park after dark on a guided Ghouls & Gourds Night Hike! Discover nocturnal wildlife and test your nighttime senses. Registration required.

Registration Closes: 10/28
FREE
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Oct 29

Cummins Falls

Butter Making!

Join us for a hands-on experience as we take you through the traditional process of butter making!

Registration Closes: 10/29
1 Attendee + No Donation - $5.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $10.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $15.00
1 Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 30-Nov 1

Pickwick Landing

Women's Camp 2026

Friday - Sunday: Learn and explore at PWLSP!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Camping Friday and Saturday Night - $100.00
Attending Without Camping - $60.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 30

Harrison Bay

Mourning at Maddux Cemetery

Follow your lantern guide into historic Maddux Cemetery to explore traditions of death and mourning from the 19th century...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $15.00
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Oct 30

Pickwick Landing

Sunset Birding Pontoon Cruise

Relax on an evening birding cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $40.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 30

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
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Oct 30

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 30

Pickwick Landing

Fall Foliage Pontoon Cruise

Relax on cruise around Pickwick Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $20.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 30

Harrison Bay

Mourning at Maddux Cemetery

Follow your lantern guide into historic Maddux Cemetery to explore traditions of death and mourning from the 19th century...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $15.00
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Oct 30

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 7:30pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Oct 30

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 8pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Oct 30

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 8:30pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Oct 30

Big Ridge

Ghost House Hike 9pm

Come hear the true ghost stories of Big Ridge State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Attendee - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $18.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Oct 30

David Crockett Birthplace

Halloween Hayride - 4:00pm

Join us as we hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon for a ride through the park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Participant - $7.50
Participant + $1 Donation - $8.50
Participant + $5 Donation - $12.50
Participant + $10 Donation - $17.50
Participant + $20 Donation - $27.50
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Oct 30

David Crockett Birthplace

Halloween Hayride - 4:45pm

Join us as we hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon for a ride through the park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Participant - $7.50
Participant + $1 Donation - $8.50
Participant + $5 Donation - $12.50
Participant + $10 Donation - $17.50
Participant +$20 Donation - $27.50
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Oct 30

David Crockett Birthplace

Halloween Hayride - 5:30pm

Join us as we hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon for a ride through the park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Participant - $7.50
Participant + $1 Donation - $8.50
Participant + $5 Donation - $12.50
Participant + $10 Donation - $17.50
Participant + $20 Donation - $27.50
SOLD OUT

Oct 30

David Crockett Birthplace

Halloween Hayride - 6:15pm

Join us as we hop aboard a tractor-pulled wagon for a ride through the park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Participant - $7.50
Participant + $1 Donation - $8.50
Participant + $5 Donation - $12.50
Participant + $10 Donation - $17.50
Participant + $20.00 Donation - $27.50
Only 6 Left!

Oct 30

Burgess Falls

Stories and S'mores

Have some s'mores and hear stories of American Folk Lore!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $5.00
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Oct 30

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Fall Colors Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Michaels for a hike to the park overlook! We will discuss the importance of fall while we admire the fall colors!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $20.00
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Oct 30

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Storytelling & S'mores

Join Tennessee State Park Rangers for an evening of storytelling at Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/28
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $13.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $18.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $23.00
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Oct 30

Pickett

Mesa Top Fall Colors

Come enjoy the crisp fall air, beautiful scenery, and changing colors of the Cumberland Plateau with Ranger Ashlyn!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Free Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
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Oct 30

Henry Horton

Food Web Fun

Come learn about food webs and how every animal involved plays an important role.

Registration Closes: 10/30
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Oct 30

Edgar Evins

Fall Color and Waterfowl Cruise

Come explore Center Hill Lake to view fall colors and migrating waterfowl.

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $20.00
Only 9 Left!

Oct 30

Cummins Falls

Pumpkin Painting

Let's paint the patch!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $25.00
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Oct 30

Indian Mountain

River Gem Wetland Trail Night Hike

Experience the new River Gem Wetland Trail for the first time at night!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Person - $1.00
Person+Donation($1) - $2.00
Person+Donation($5) - $6.00
Person+Donation($10) - $11.00
Person+Donation($15) - $16.00
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Oct 30

Johnsonville

Spooky Johnsonville Lantern Tour

Enjoy a lantern led tour of the darker stories of Johnsonville's past.

Registration Closes: 10/29
Adult - $10.00
Child 5-17 - $5.00
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Oct 30

Clinch River Valley

Haunted Halloween Float

Join Ranger Ritsema and Roberts on an evening float filled with spooky stories!

Registration Closed
Participant - Using Park Equipment (kaya - $20.00
Participant - Bringing Personal Equipmen - $15.00

Oct 30

Clinch River Valley

Haunted Halloween Float

Join Ranger Ritsema and Roberts on an evening float filled with spooky stories!

Registration Closed
Participant - Using Park Equipment (kaya - $20.00
Participant - Bringing Personal Equipmen - $15.00

Oct 31

Fall Creek Falls

Wild Foods Day

Field trips identifying edible wild plants and workshops on preparing wild meats and breads are just a few of the activities.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Free - Free
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $100.00
Select Quantity

Oct 31

Savage Gulf

Fall Foliage Hike to Three Forks Lake

Guided Hike to Three Forks Lake

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $5.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 31

Cedars of Lebanon

2026 Halloween in the Campgrounds additional tickets

Join us for our annual "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground at Cedars of Lebanon 2026. We plan to have a "ghostly" time!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $2.00
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Oct 31

Rocky Fork

NOLI - Introduction to Plant Identification with Botanist Steve Price

Join NOLI Instructor and Botanist Steven Price to embark on an exciting journey through the enchanting world of plant identification.

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE

Oct 31

Pickwick Landing

Animal Ambassador of the Month - October 2026

Our animal ambassadors provide education to thousands of people every year. Please consider donating to their care to them to show your support!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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Oct 31

Henry Horton

Spooky Shoot: Halloween Archery Games

Play some Halloween archery games and take-home spooky prizes.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee - $13.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $18.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $23.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $28.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $33.00
Only 4 Left!

Oct 31

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE
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Oct 31

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 12:30PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 7 Left!

Oct 31

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 11:00AM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 1 Left!

Oct 31

Norris Dam

Fall Color Cruise 2:00PM

Time for our fall color cruises!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Adult (10 +) - $18.00
Child (9 and Under) - $12.00
Only 3 Left!

Oct 31

Montgomery Bell

Werewolf Springs Lantern Hike

Discover the legend of Werewolf Springs by light of a lantern

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $15.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 31

Harrison Bay

Historic Cemetery Tour

Take a guided tour of historic Maddux Cemetery and explore stories from 19th century Harrison...if you dare!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $5.00
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Oct 31

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
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Oct 31

Burgess Falls

Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades

Start your morning with a peaceful retreat into nature at Burgess Falls State Park!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $5.00
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Oct 31

Tims Ford

Watercolor Leaves

Join Ellie in the Nature Center, find a leaf, trace it, cut it out, and then paint it!

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE
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Oct 31

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Dog Cove Historic Hayride

History Hayride through Dog Cove

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $5.00
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Oct 31

Cummins Falls

Trunk-R-Treat Event - Register here to help hand out candy

Help us hand out candy for all the treaters!

Registration Closes: 10/31
1 trunk + no donation - Free
1 trunk + donation - $5.00
1 trunk + donation - $10.00
1 trunk + donation - $15.00
1 trunk + donation - $20.00
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Oct 31

Cummins Falls

Trunk-R-Treat Event - Register here if you plan to attend the fun

Calling all Treaters!!!!!

Registration Closes: 10/31
1 participant + no donation - Free
1 participant + donation - $5.00
1 participant + donation - $10.00
1 participant + donation - $15.00
1 participant + donation - $20.00
Select Quantity

Oct 31

David Crockett Birthplace

True Horrors of the 18th Century - Lantern Hike

Traverse along the park's dark trails by lantern light as we discuss the true horrors of the 18th century.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Participant - $10.00
Participant + $1 Donation - $11.00
Participant + $5 Donation - $15.00
Participant + $10 Donation - $20.00
Participant + $20 Donation - $30.00
SOLD OUT

Oct 31

Ocoee River

Halloween Float on the Ocoee

Dress Up in your Halloween Costume and get on the River. We will paddle from Big Creek on the Ocoee to Greasy Creek. So bring your SUP, kayak, or Spud

Registration Closes: 10/30
Free+ 1$ Donation - $1.00
Free+ 5$ Donation - $5.00
Free+ 10$ Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity

Oct 31

T O Fuller

Pumpkin Stewardship

It's Fall Y'all! Participate in a Ranger-led program to learn about how to responsibly dispose of your pumpkins after Halloween. Then decorate your own cookie!

Registration Closes: 10/24
Price: $10.00
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Oct 31

Edgar Evins

Halloween at the Park - Jack-O-Lantern Wood Round

Celebrate Halloween at the park with some family friendly spooky activities!

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE
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Oct 31

Edgar Evins

Halloween at the Park - Dissect an Owl Pellet

Come Celebrate Halloween at the park with some family friendly spooky fun!

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE
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Oct 31

Edgar Evins

Halloween at the Park - Paper Plate Snake

Come enjoy Halloween at the park with some family friendly spooky fun!

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE
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Oct 31

Fort Pillow

Cold Creek Fall Foliage Float 10/31/26 FPSHP

Cold Creek Fall Foliage Float

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $11.00
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Oct 31

Rock Island

Bat Hike

Join the ranger to learn about the different bats at Rock Island State Park and go for a short night hike!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee - Free
Donation (Attendee) - $5.00
Donation (Attendee) - $20.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
Select Quantity

Oct 31

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE

Oct 31

Pinson Mounds

Historical Hayride (10:00 AM)

Hayride with the Rangers of Pinson

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $5.00
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Oct 31

Pinson Mounds

Historical Hayride (3:00 PM)

Hayride with the Rangers of Pinson

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $5.00
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Oct 31

Natchez Trace

Halloween Pontoon Tour

Join Ranger Jeremy for a Halloween pontoon ride on Pin Oak Lake at 10 AM.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee - $10.00
Attendee Child (10 and under) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 31

Bicentennial Mall

Death and Disease Park Tour

Come visit Bicentennial Capitol Mall Park staff on an evening park tour to talk about some of the darker sides of Tennessee's history!

Registration Closes: 10/30
FREE
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Oct 31

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Watercolor Wonder

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Michaels to explore Cherokee Trail of Tears through art!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee - $3.00
Attendee + $5 donation - $8.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $13.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $18.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $23.00
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Oct 31

Cherokee Trail of Tears

Fall Colors Hike

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Michaels for a hike to the park overlook! We will discuss the importance of the fall season while we admire the fall colors!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 donation - $20.00
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Oct 31

Booker T Washington

Spooky Crafts

Join a ranger for a spooky nature-inspired craft and create something fun to take home. All craft materials are provided.

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE

Oct 31

Booker T Washington

Plant Your Poison

Celebrate spooky season by discovering the fascinating ways plants and animals defend themselves from predators and other threats.

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE

Oct 31

Dunbar Cave

The Bell Witch: Exploring the Legend

The story of the Bell Witch has captured our imaginations for over 200 years. It is Tennessee's most famous ghost story.

Registration Closes: 10/31
FREE

Oct 31

Natchez Trace

Halloween Night Hike

Join Ranger Colton on a Halloween Night Hike of the 0.5-Mile Fern Loop Trail!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee - $4.00
Attendee + Donation - $8.00
Attendee + Donation - $12.00
Attendee + Donation - $16.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Oct 31

Henry Horton

Leaf Creatures Craft

Turn some fall leaves into Halloween creatures!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee (Free) - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
Select Quantity

Oct 31

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 3PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 31

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 4PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Oct 31

Chickasaw

Hatchett Throwing

Learn the history of and throwing techniques of the tomahawk.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $5.00
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Oct 31

Mousetail Landing

Leave No Trace Hike

Let's hike and learn why we should recycle and leave no trace on our trails.

Registration Closes: 10/31
Attendee - Free
Attendee + 1.00 donation - $1.00
Attendee + 5.00 donation - $5.00
Attendee + 10.00 donation - $10.00
Attendee + 15.00 donation - $15.00
Select Quantity

Oct 31

Cedars of Lebanon

2026 Halloween in the Campgrounds

Join us for our annual "Chills and Thrills" in the Campground at Cedars of Lebanon 2026. We plan to have a "ghostly" time!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Price: $2.00
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Oct 31

Frozen Head

Cryptids and Campfires

Join Ranger Aubrey to get into the spooky season spirit by learning about cryptids and the darker history of Frozen Head!

Registration Closes: 10/30
Price: $2.00
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Oct 31

Montgomery Bell

Hoots & Hisses

Come learn about Montgomery Bell's animal ambassadors!

Registration Closes: 10/31
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
Attendee - Free
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NOVEMBER 2026 - All Parks

Nov 1

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 11/1
FREE
SOLD OUT

Nov 1-Nov 30

Hiwassee River

2026 Full Moon Fitness- November

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 11/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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Nov 1

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 3PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 11/1
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 1 Left!

Nov 1

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 4PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 11/1
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Nov 1

Sycamore Shoals

Create Your Own Colonial Pocket

Learn to sew your own colonial pocket! Join us Nov. 1st, 1–4 p.m. Ages 12+, $5 per person. Hand sewing or machine sewing; supplies provided.

Registration Closes: 11/1
Price: $5.00
Only 8 Left!

Nov 3

Fort Loudoun

Homeschool Days

Explore Fort Loudoun through a homeschool - focused program featuring the museum, fort tour, soldier life, uniforms, and a musketry demonstration.

Registration Closes: 11/3
Price: $5.00
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Nov 5

Harrison Bay

Homeschool Day- Wild Tennessee

Interactive wildlife day for homeschool students.

Registration Closes: 11/5
Price: $5.00
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Nov 5

Harrison Bay

Homeschool Day: Early Life in Tennessee

Learn about Indigenous and early settler life in Tennessee

Registration Closes: 11/5
Price: $5.00
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Nov 5

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays November 5th: Dutch oven pizza

Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 11/5
Price: $10.00
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Nov 6

Henry Horton

Beginner NASP Archery Class

Learn NASP style archery so that you can take your archery skills to competition.

Registration Closes: 11/6
Attendee - $12.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $17.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $22.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $27.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $32.00
Only 9 Left!

Nov 7

Montgomery Bell

Donations For Raptor Program (Birds of Prey)

Help Montgomery Bell State Park State Park feed, house, and improve our educational birds of prey program.

Registration Closes: 11/7
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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Nov 7

Fort Loudoun

King's Birthday Garrison

Garrison Weekend is a free, family-friendly, living history event that features the daily lives of the men, women and children of Fort Loudoun.

Registration Closes: 11/7
FREE

Nov 7

Division of Natural Areas

Natural History and Archaeology of Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Ar

Six-mile hike to enjoy fall foliage and rock formations of the Cumberland Plateau.

Registration Closes: 11/3
FREE
Only 3 Left!

Nov 7

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 11/7
FREE
Only 7 Left!

Nov 7

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 11/7
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
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Nov 7-Nov 8

Fort Pillow

Campout With Rangers and Living History Presenters FPSHP 2026

Campout with Rangers and Living History Presenters

Registration Closes: 11/7
Camper - $25.00
Under 12 - $15.00
Saturday only no camping - $15.00
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Nov 7

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 11/7
FREE

Nov 7

Booker T Washington

Planting for Pollinators - Nov 7th

Get your hands dirty and help our pollinator garden grow! Join a ranger to discover why pollinators are so important and what they need to thrive!

Registration Closes: 11/7
FREE
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Nov 7-Nov 8

Norris Dam

Women's Fall Backpacking Workshop

Gear up for our fall backpacking workshop!

Registration Closes: 11/4
Participant (Gear NOT Needed) - $65.00
Participant (Gear NEEDED) - $80.00
Only 5 Left!

Nov 7

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 3PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 11/7
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Nov 7

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 4PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 11/7
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Nov 7

Bicentennial Mall

Carillon Concert

The Carillons are back up and chiming!

Registration Closes: 11/7
FREE
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Nov 8

Fort Loudoun

King's Birthday Garrison

Garrison Weekend is a free, family-friendly, living history event that features the daily lives of the men, women and children of Fort Loudoun.

Registration Closes: 11/7
FREE

Nov 8

Warriors Path

Sunset Float

Come join us for an evening of kayaking on Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir

Registration Closes: 11/7
Price: $15.00
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Nov 8

Harrison Bay

Guided Boat Tour of Chickamauga Lake

Explore the rich history of our region and its native wildlife through a Free boat tour on Chickamauga Lake!

Registration Closes: 11/8
FREE
Select Quantity

Nov 8

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 3PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 11/8
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Nov 8

Middle Fork Bottoms

Fall Hay Ride 4PM

Get cozy and see the park from a unique perspective!

Registration Closes: 11/8
Adult (12-64) - $10.00
Child (11 and younger) - $5.00
Senior (65+) - $5.00
Adult + $5 Donation - $15.00
Child/Senior + $5 Donation - $10.00
Only 6 Left!

Nov 10

Harrison Bay

Signs in the Stars Guided Night Hike

Learn how ancient astronomers shaped our understanding of the universe and ourselves during a guided New Moon hike!

Registration Closes: 11/10
FREE
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Nov 12

Division of Natural Areas

Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 11/11
FREE
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Nov 12

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays November 12th: Oreo cookie skillet

Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 11/12
Price: $10.00
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Nov 12

Bledsoe Creek

Medicinal Trees Hike

Learn about how our native trees were historically used!

Registration Closes: 11/12
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Nov 13-Nov 15

Henry Horton

NOLS Wilderness First Aid & CPR

3-Day Wilderness First Aid class presented by NOLS and Landmark Learning

Registration Closes: 11/13
Price: $375.00
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Nov 13

Red Clay

Homeschool Days: All About Red Clay

Join park staff for an educational tour of the Red Clay Council Grounds and a traditional Cherokee weapons demonstration!

Registration Closes: 11/13
Price: $2.00
Only 1 Left!

Nov 13

Cedars of Lebanon

Astronomy night under the Stars [5:00 PM]

Join us for an astronomy night under the stars event with a special guest speaker. We're going to stay up viewing the night sky and enjoy the stars.

Registration Closes: 11/13
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Nov 14

Pickwick Landing

Pickwick Dam Triathlon

Saturday at 8:00 am: Be part of the first annual Pickwick Dam Triathlon!

Registration Closes: 11/13
FREE

Nov 14

Sycamore Shoals

Colonial Harvest Celebration Day 1

Join the festivities at Fort Watauga as we gather to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

Registration Closes: 11/13
FREE

Nov 14

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 11/14
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
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Nov 14

Pickwick Landing

Volunteer at the Dam Tri

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Registration Closes: 11/14
FREE

Nov 14

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 11/14
FREE

Nov 14

Booker T Washington

Planting for Pollinators - Nov 14

Get your hands dirty and help our pollinator garden grow! Join a ranger to discover why pollinators are so important and what they need to thrive!

Registration Closes: 11/14
FREE
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Nov 14

Nathan Bedford Forrest

Fall Migratory Bird Viewing / TVA River Community Event

Winter Migratory Bird Series/ TVA RIver Community Event

Registration Closes: 11/14
FREE
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Nov 15

Sycamore Shoals

Colonial Harvest Celebration Day 2

Join the festivities at Fort Watauga as we gather to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

Registration Closes: 11/14
FREE

Nov 15

Bledsoe Creek

Bledsoe's Birds

Learn about the birds that call Bledsoe Creek State Park home!

Registration Closes: 11/15
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Nov 19

Red Clay

Homeschool Days: If Teeth Could Talk

Enjoy a hands-on exploration of native mammal skulls!

Registration Closes: 11/19
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT

Nov 19

Cedars of Lebanon

Homeschool Thursdays- Fall Colors: Why Leaves Change [11 AM]

Join us for our Homeschool Thursdays in the Nature Center!

Registration Closes: 11/19
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT

Nov 19

Henry Horton

Homeschool Thursdays (11/19): Art in Nature Session B

take an art lesson from nature and explore how artist draw inspiration from the world around them.

Registration Closes: 11/19
Student - $5.00
Student + $5 Donation - $10.00
Student + $10 Donation - $15.00
Student + $15 Donation - $20.00
Student + $20 Donation - $25.00
Only 4 Left!

Nov 19

Henry Horton

Homeschool Thursdays (11/19): Art in Nature Session A

take an art lesson from nature and explore how artist draw inspiration from the world around them.

Registration Closes: 11/19
Student - $5.00
Student + $5 Donation - $10.00
Student + $10 Donation - $15.00
Student + $15 Donation - $20.00
Student + $20 Donation - $25.00
SOLD OUT

Nov 19

Warriors Path

Intro to Map & Compass

Go "old school" with your land navigation skills! Learn to use these classic outdoor tools to find your way across the landscape.

Registration Closes: 11/19
Price: $5.00
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Nov 19

Harrison Bay

Homeschool Day- Wild Tennessee

Interactive wildlife day for homeschool students.

Registration Closes: 11/19
Price: $5.00
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Nov 19

Harrison Bay

Homeschool Day: Early Life in Tennessee

Learn about Indigenous and early settler life in Tennessee

Registration Closes: 11/19
Price: $5.00
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Nov 19

Tims Ford

Fireside Thursdays November 19th: Dutch Oven chicken and dumplings

Fireside Thursdays!

Registration Closes: 11/19
Price: $10.00
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Nov 20

Bledsoe Creek

Field Trip Fridays: Eco-Tower Challenge

Looking to add to your homeschool curriculum? Learn diverse topics from our Ranger-led programs!

Registration Closes: 11/20
Price: $3.00
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Nov 21

Henry Horton

Beginner Archery for All

Learn the basics of shooting archery from the very beginning and for all levels.

Registration Closes: 11/21
Attendee - $12.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $17.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $22.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $27.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $32.00
Select Quantity

Nov 21

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 11/21
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
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Nov 21

Radnor Lake

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday's)

Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center Open House (Saturday 10am-1pm)

Registration Closes: 11/21
FREE

Nov 21

Booker T Washington

Planting for Pollinators - Nov 21

Get your hands dirty and help our pollinator garden grow! Join a ranger to discover why pollinators are so important and what they need to thrive!

Registration Closes: 11/21
FREE
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Nov 22

David Crockett

Tails to Trails: volunteer shelter dog walking 11/22

Make a difference in a dog's life while enjoying the beauty of nature! Join us for a special event with Lawrence County - Lawrenceburg Animal Shelter.

Registration Closes: 11/22
FREE
Only 5 Left!

Nov 24

Cedars of Lebanon

Full Beaver Moon Hike [8 PM]

Where the night glows, adventure follows. Join us as we enjoy the night under moonlight.

Registration Closes: 11/24
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Nov 26

Fall Creek Falls

Thanksgiving at Fall Creek Falls

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast at the Lodge at Fall Creek Falls

Registration Closes: 11/24
FREE

Nov 27

Sgt Alvin C York

Day After Thanksgiving Hike

Homestead Loop Hike

Registration Closes: 11/27
Ticket 1 - Attendee - Free
Ticket 2 - Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Ticket 3 – Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
Ticket 4 - Donation + Not Attending ($10 - $10.00
Ticket 5 - Donation + Not Attending ($20 - $20.00
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Nov 27

Rock Island

Day After Thanksgiving Day Hike 2026

Hit the trail for our Day After Thanksgiving Hike at Rock Island State Park for a moderately strenuous 1.6-mile hike to work off those calories!

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Donation Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $5.00
Donation (Not Attending) - $10.00
SOLD OUT

Nov 27

Old Stone Fort

After Thanksgiving Day Hike

Come join us for our signature After Thanksgiving Day Hike!

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Nov 27

Standing Stone

Day After Thanksgiving Hike

Join Ranger Staff for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Hike. We will be hiking ~1.5 miles along Jordan and Cabin Spurs.

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Nov 27

Henry Horton

Archery Games and Open Practice

Play various archery games and test your skills as an archer.

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - $12.00
Attendee + $5 Donation - $17.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $22.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $27.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $32.00
Only 8 Left!

Nov 27

North Chickamauga

After Thanksgiving Day Hike

Join North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park for our Day After Thanksgiving hike!

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Nov 27

Bledsoe Creek

After Thanksgiving Hike

Celebrate Thanksgiving with our 2.5-mile Hike!

Registration Closes: 11/27
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $15.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Nov 28

Cedars of Lebanon

A very merry 1930s Christmas with Santa Claus at the Sadie Ford Farm

Santa, Sweets, and Seasonal Fun – 1930s Style! Come make Merry Memories at Sadie Ford Heritage Farm with Santa.

Registration Closes: 11/28
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee+donation($1) - $1.00
Attendee+donation($5) - $5.00
Attendee+donation($10) - $10.00
Attendee+donation($20) - $20.00
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Nov 28

Scotts Gulf Wilderness

Virgin Falls Shuttle

Want to plan a through hike of Virgin Falls but wondering how to get back to your vehicle? Try out our shuttle!

Registration Closes: 11/28
Dry Creek to Rylander - $5.00
Dry Creek to Virgin Falls - $10.00
Rylander to Virgin Falls - $10.00
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Nov 28

Booker T Washington

Planting for Pollinators - Nov 28

Get your hands dirty and help our pollinator garden grow! Join a ranger to discover why pollinators are so important and what they need to thrive!

Registration Closes: 11/28
FREE
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Nov 30

T O Fuller

Fall Hiking Challenge 2026

Enjoy the trails, fall colors, and a chance to win prizes starting October 1st through November 30th during our Annual Self-Guided Fall Hiking Challenge!

Registration Closes: 11/28
FREE

Nov 30

Pickwick Landing

Animal Ambassador of the Month - November 2026

Our animal ambassadors provide education to thousands of people every year. Please consider donating to their care to them to show your support!

Registration Closes: 11/30
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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DECEMBER 2026 - All Parks

Dec 1

Fort Loudoun

Homeschool Days

Explore Fort Loudoun through a homeschool-focused program featuring the museum, fort tour, soldier life, uniforms, and a musketry demonstration.

Registration Closes: 12/1
Price: $5.00
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Dec 1-Dec 31

Hiwassee River

2026 Full Moon Fitness-December

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 12/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
Select Quantity

Dec 3

Henry Horton

Homeschool Thursdays (12/3): People and The Environment Session A

Learn how humans' effect ecosystems and how we can minimize our impact on the natural world

Registration Closes: 12/3
Student - $5.00
Student + $5 Donation - $10.00
Student + $10 Donation - $15.00
Student + $15 Donation - $20.00
Student + $20 Donation - $25.00
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Dec 3

Henry Horton

Homeschool Thursdays (12/3): People and The Environment Session B

Learn how humans' effect ecosystems and how we can minimize our impact on the natural world

Registration Closes: 12/3
Student - $5.00
Student + $5 Donation - $10.00
Student + $10 Donation - $15.00
Student + $15 Donation - $20.00
Student + $20 Donation - $25.00
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Dec 4

Red Clay

Homeschool Days: TEEN Creative Connections

Art is a powerful tool for connecting us to the past. In this Homeschool Day, students will learn about traditional Cherokee art and make pieces to take home!

Registration Closes: 12/4
Price: $2.00
Only 4 Left!

Dec 4

Sycamore Shoals

Christmas At The Carter Mansion

Step back in time and learn about Christmas traditions of Colonial America as you visit the beautiful historic Carter Mansion, decorated for the holidays.

Registration Closes: 12/4
FREE

Dec 4-Dec 6

Long Hunter

Lottery-Management Hunt Dec. 4 thru Dec. 6

Sign up to be entered into the lottery for the Long Hunter State Park management hunt for December 4, 2026 thru December 6, 2026.

Registration Closes: 11/2
Sign up - Free
Donation Sign Up - $5.00
Donation Sign Up - $10.00
Donation Sign Up - $15.00
Donation Sign Up - $20.00
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Dec 5

Fort Loudoun

Christmas Garrison

Celebrate Christmas at Fort Loudoun with wassail, carols, greenery, and a candlelight tour.

Registration Closes: 11/2
FREE

Dec 5

Fall Creek Falls

Christmas on the Mountain Vendor Registration

Christmas on the Mountain Vendor Registration

Registration Closes: 12/1
Price: $30.00
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Dec 5

Sycamore Shoals

Christmas At The Carter Mansion

Step back in time and learn about Christmas traditions of Colonial America as you visit the beautiful historic Carter Mansion, decorated for the holidays.

Registration Closes: 12/1
FREE

Dec 5

Norris Dam

Christmas in the Park 2026

Join us for this year's Christmas in the Park!

Registration Closes: 12/5
Free Event + Donation - $5.00
Free Event + Donation - $10.00
Free Event + Donation - $20.00
Free Event + Donation - $50.00
Select Quantity

Dec 5-Dec 13

Tims Ford

Second Annual Sleigh Bell Trail

Ready to get in the Christmas Spirit? Come out to Tims Ford State Park to view some Christmas trees, lights, and decorations!

Registration Closes: 12/5
FREE

Dec 10

Division of Natural Areas

Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 12/9
FREE
Select Quantity

Dec 11-Dec 13

Long Hunter

Lottery-Management Hunt Dec. 11 thru Dec. 13

Sign up to be entered into the lottery for the Long Hunter State Park management hunt for December 11, 2026 thru December 13, 2026.

Registration Closes: 11/2
Sign up - Free
Donation Sign Up - $5.00
Donation Sign Up - $10.00
Donation Sign Up - $15.00
Donation Sign Up - $20.00
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Dec 12

Montgomery Bell

Bell Ringer Trail Run

The Bell Ringer Trail Run is coming back to Montgomery Bell State Park, and you won't want to miss it. Mark your calendar and get ready to ring the bell!

Registration Closes: 12/12
FREE
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Dec 12

Pickwick Landing

Christmas Hike Along the River 2026

Join us for our 6th annual ranger-led hike along the riverbank on the Island Loop Trail at Pickwick Landing State Park!

Registration Closes: 12/12
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
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Dec 12

Cedars of Lebanon

Astronomy night under the Stars [5:00 PM]

Join us for an astronomy night under the stars event with a special guest speaker. We're going to stay up viewing the night sky and enjoy the stars.

Registration Closes: 12/12
Attendee($0) - Free
Attendee + Donation ($1) - $1.00
Attendee + Donation ($5) - $5.00
Attendee + Donation ($10) - $10.00
Attendee + Donation ($20) - $20.00
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Dec 12

Pickwick Landing

Winter Wonderland Workshop: Wood Slice Holiday Ornament Craft

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Registration Closes: 12/12
Price: $10.00
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Dec 12

Pickwick Landing

Winter Wonderland Workshop: Pinecone Wreaths

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Registration Closes: 12/12
Price: $15.00
Only 4 Left!

Dec 12

Pickwick Landing

Winter Wonderland Workshop: Pinecone Holiday Ornament Craft

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Registration Closes: 12/12
Price: $10.00
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Dec 12

Pickwick Landing

Breakfast with Santa - 8:00 am

Saturday at 8:00 am - Join us for Breakfast with Santa during Christmas in the Park!

Registration Closes: 12/12
Adult - $20.00
Child 4 - 12 - $15.00
Child 0 - 3 (with ticket purchase) - Free
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Dec 12

Pickwick Landing

Breakfast with Santa - 9:15 am

Saturday at 9:15 am - Join us for Breakfast with Santa during Christmas in the Park!

Registration Closes: 12/12
Adult - $20.00
Child 4 - 12 - $15.00
Child 0 - 3 (with ticket purchase) - Free
Select Quantity

Dec 14

Warriors Path

Winter Tree Keys

Learn to use a botanical key to identify native trees. Get to know your "woody neighbors" on a "first-name" basis!

Registration Closes: 12/14
Price: $5.00
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Dec 17

Red Clay

Homeschool Days: Ages 5-12 Creative Connections

Art is a powerful tool for connecting us to the past. In this Homeschool Day, students will learn about traditional Cherokee art and make pieces to take home!

Registration Closes: 12/17
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT

Dec 17

Cedars of Lebanon

Homeschool Thursdays- Animal Adaptations [11 AM]

Join us for our Homeschool Thursdays in the Nature Center!

Registration Closes: 12/17
Price: $2.00
SOLD OUT

Dec 25

Old Stone Fort

Christmas Day Hike

Come learn the history of the park!

Registration Closes: 12/25
Attendee - Free
Attendee + $5 Donation - $5.00
Attendee + $10 Donation - $10.00
Attendee + $15 Donation - $15.00
Attendee + $20 Donation - $20.00
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Dec 30-Dec 31

Savage Gulf

Volunteer Dates

Volunteer Opportunities at the park.

Registration Closes: 12/25
FREE

Dec 30-Dec 31

Savage Gulf

Outdoor Programs for Education Groups at Savage Gulf

A variety of outdoor programming opportunities for school groups.

Registration Closes: 12/25
FREE

Dec 31

Burgess Falls

Support Mounted Patrol at Burgess Falls

Help keep Boudreaux on the beat—support our Mounted Patrol horse as he serves Burgess Falls and Window Cliffs with heart and hoof!

Registration Closes: 12/31
Donation-Sticker - $3.00
Donation-Patch - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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Dec 31

Hiwassee River

Educational Programming 2026

Planning a field trip or looking for an educational program for your classroom or group? Check out the list of programs available with our Hiwassee Rangers!

Registration Closes: 12/31
FREE

Dec 31

Burgess Falls

Support Our Bird of Prey Program

Help Support Our Bird of Prey Animal Ambassador Program!

Registration Closes: 12/31
Donation - $3.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
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Dec 31

Pickwick Landing

Animal Ambassador of the Month - December 2026

Our animal ambassadors provide education to thousands of people every year. Please consider donating to their care to them to show your support!

Registration Closes: 12/31
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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JANUARY 2027 - All Parks

Jan 1-Jan 31

Hiwassee River

2027 Full Moon Fitness-January

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 1/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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Jan 1

North Chickamauga

First Day Hike 2027

Start the year off with a Ranger for a hike on the first day of 2027!

Registration Closes: 1/1
Attendee - Free
Attendee + Donation - $5.00
Attendee + Donation - $10.00
Attendee + Donation - $20.00
Attendee + Donation - $30.00
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Jan 14

Division of Natural Areas

Environmental Review Tool (ERT) for Env. Consultants

Environmental consultants will receive an introduction to the Environmental Review Tool (ERT).

Registration Closes: 1/14
FREE
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Jan 23

Warriors Path

Winter Garden Seminar

Learn to create habitat-rich. people-friendly landscapes with native plants.

Registration Closes: 1/23
Price: $5.00
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FEBRUARY 2027 - All Parks

Feb 1-Feb 28

Hiwassee River

2027 Full Moon Fitness-February

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 2/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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Feb 6

Warriors Path

Hiking Adventure - North Fork Stony Creek Waterfall

A STRENUOUS 10+ mile winter hike in a remote corner of Holston Mountain to a lovely off-trail waterfall.

Registration Closes: 2/6
Price: $5.00
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Feb 27

Cummins Falls

Cummins Falls Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K

Join us for the 2027 Cummins Falls Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K—where your winter training leads to something unforgettable.

Registration Closes: 2/27
FREE
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Feb 27

Warriors Path

Adopt a Tree

You can make a big difference for our future! Help us bring “re-leaf” to Northeast Tennessee by planting tomorrow’s forests.

Registration Closes: 2/27
Donation - $1.00
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $15.00
Donation - $20.00
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MARCH 2027 - All Parks

Mar 1-Mar 31

Hiwassee River

2027 Full Moon Fitness-March

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 3/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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APRIL 2027 - All Parks

Apr 1-Apr 30

Hiwassee River

2027 Full Moon Fitness-April

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 4/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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Apr 16-Apr 18

Warriors Path

48th Annual Spring Nature Festival

A weekend FULL of discovery, with talks and hikes on many nature topics, from stream life to wildlife tracking, from night skies to spring wildflowers.

Registration Closes: 4/16
Person - Free
$1 Donation - $1.00
$5 Donation - $5.00
$10 Donation - $10.00
$20 Donation - $20.00
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MAY 2027 - All Parks

May 1-May 31

Hiwassee River

2027 Full Moon Fitness-May

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 5/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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May 22

Norris Dam

The Dam Craft Fair 2027

Come join us for the Second Annual Dam Craft Fair!

Registration Closes: 5/22
Free Event - Free
Free Event + Donation - $5.00
Free Event + Donation - $10.00
Free Event + Donation - $20.00
Free Event + Donation - $50.00
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May 24-May 25

Meeman-Shelby

ACA Level 1: Intro to Kayaking Instructor Certification Workshop

Become an ACA Level 1 Kayak Instructor with Ranger Demetriou! 2-day ICW at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, July 18-19, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Click to sign up.

Registration Closes: 5/22
Price: $200.00
JUNE 2027 - All Parks

Jun 1-Jun 30

Hiwassee River

2027 Full Moon Fitness-June

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 6/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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JULY 2027 - All Parks

Jul 1-Jul 30

Hiwassee River

2027 Full Moon Fitness-July

Once a month join a Ranger led fitness event around the night of a Full Moon. Events will range from night hikes to night river floats. Event, Time, Date TBD

Registration Closes: 7/1
Person - Free
FREE+Donation - $5.00
FREE+Donation - $10.00
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Jul 19-Jul 23

Fall Creek Falls

Spirit of America Boating Camp July 19th-23rd

Spirit of America Boating Camp for Youth Ages 12-15!

Registration Closes: 7/1
Price: $75.00
OCTOBER 2027 - All Parks

Oct 23

Bledsoe Creek

Harvests and Haunts 2027- Reserved Campsites Only

Come camp at Bledsoe Creek State Park and participate in our ninth annual decorating contest! This event is for those camping in the park.

Registration Closes: 10/23
Donation + Participating - $5.00
Donation (not participating) - $5.00
Donation + Participating - $20.00
Donation (not participating) - $20.00
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DECEMBER 2028 - All Parks

Dec 10

Cummins Falls

Support the Mounted Patrol Horses of Cummins Falls

Click to make a Donation!

Registration Closes: 12/10
Donation - $5.00
Donation - $10.00
Donation - $20.00
Donation - $50.00
Donation - $100.00
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