January 23rd- Glow in the Park Night Walk at 7:00pm pm Park gates will reopen at 6:15 pm. 1 mile round trip. Glow sticks for sale for $1.00 while supplies last. Free Event
February 27th- Hearts in the Park glow stick night walk. At 7:00 pm Park gates will reopen at 6:15 pm. 1 mile round trip. Glow sticks for sale for $1.00 while supplies last. Free Event
March 4th- Outdoor Movie in the Park Playing Minions. At 7:00 pm park gates will reopen at 6:15 pm. Outdoor Family movie. Bring a chair or blanket. (There is no seating being provided). Reservations only. Event limit to 150 people. Concessions will be sold. Free Event
March 25th, 26th, 27th, April 1st, 2nd, 3rd – Cherry Blossom Lantern Light Tours . Tours at 7:30 pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm, & 9:00 pm. Admission $ 5.00 for 13 & up; 12 and under Free. Tours are 1 mile round trip and are guided or self- guided.
April 9th, 10th, 16th 17th, 23rd, 24th- Junior Ranger Pottery Program At 3:00 pm. Children can learn how to make coiled pots. All ages Welcome Free
April 18th-24th National Park Week Junior Ranger Day on April 16th
April 20th – Earth Day. Location in Macon at Tattnall Square Park from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. The Park will be giving away free native hardwood trees. There will be many other vendors at the event. Free Event
April 23rd Junior Ranger Day Come earn your Junior Ranger badge and join us for Junior Ranger pottery at 3:00 pm.
May 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th – Junior Ranger Pottery Program At 3:00 pm All ages welcome Free Event
May 21st & 22nd – Ranger Archaeology Tour At 11:00 am Ranger will give a tour on the 1930s archaeological dig through the eyes of the archaeologists. Free Event
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th – Children’s Summer Workshop From 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Reservations Required Ages 6-12 only. Class limit is 25 kids. Children will participate in a 1 mile walk to the mounds. They will learn the history of the people who once lived here. They get to make crafts and pottery.
June 2nd – NPS Centennial Children’s Workshop From 10:00 am-2:00 pm Reservations only. Ages 9-12 Class Limit is 25 kids. Children will learn the history of the National Park Service and get to play games and make crafts.
June 4th- National Trails Day From 9:00am-5:00pm Come walk Ocmulgee’s 6 miles of trails to support this National Event. Free
June 18th- National Picnic in the Park Day Come to the park and enjoy the outdoors with a picnic with your family.
July 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st Junior Ranger Pottery Program at 3:00 pm. All ages welcome. Children can learn how to make coiled pots. Free
August 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 21st, 27th, 28th - Junior Ranger Pottery Program at 3:00 pm. All ages welcome. Children can learn how to make coiled pots. Free
August 25th- National Park Service 100th Birthday
August 27th - 100 Years of Memories To celebrate the National Park Service 100th birthday the park wants visitors to bring in pictures of the park over the past 80 years. Also bring in any pictures of any other National Parks over the past years to share with the public.
September 17th & 18th Ocmulgee’s 25th Indian Celebration from 10:00 am- 5:00 pm. Come see over 200 Native American share their history and culture through dancing, singing, storytelling, art, crafts, and much more. Admission $6.00 for 13 & up; $3.00 for 6-12; 5 & under Free. Active Military with I.D. $3.00.
October 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th Junior Ranger Pottery Program At 3:00 pm. Children can learn how to make coiled pots. All ages Welcome Free
October 21st – Outdoor Movie in the Park at 7:00 pm. Family movie will be shown. Gates will reopen at 6:15 pm.
November 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th- American Indian Heritage Month Ranger Archaeology Tour - At 2:00 pm Ranger guided tour of the 1930s archaeological dig through the eyes of the archaeologists. Free Event
November 5th,6th,12th,13,19th,20th, 26th, 27th - Junior Ranger Pottery Program At 3:00 pm. Children can learn how to make coiled pots. All ages Welcome Free
December 3rd - Ocmulgee’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Lantern Night Walk at 7:00 pm Gates will reopen at 6:15 pm 1 mile walk round trip with lanterns. Free
December 25th- Park Closed for Christmas