Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
The Fabric of Time: Exploring Events, Age, and Space
When: 01/13/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for a thought-provoking program to explore relationship between space-time, events, and the concept of age!
Park: Gulf
Race to the Moon – From Apollo to Artemis
When: 01/14/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us to learn about how space travel has changed from the 1960's to now!
Park: Gulf
History of Gulf Pirates
When: 01/15/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come to the Nature Center to hear exciting tales of the local pirates who traversed the Gulf of Mexico!
Park: Frank Jackson
SPSOA Deer Management Hunt-Frank Jackson
Multiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Meaher
Reptiles of the Coast
When: 01/15/2026 at 10:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Come meet and learn about some native reptiles with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Pine Needle Basketry Course 1/16
When: 01/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Learn the basic Skills and Techniques it takes to make a beautiful basket!
Park: Gulf
Guided Walk at Lake Shelby
When: 01/16/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Join our naturalist on a guided walk across Lake Shelby!
Park: Lakepoint
Archery Adventure
When: 01/16/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Learn archery basics in a safe, fun setting while building outdoor skills and confidence.
Park: Wind Creek
Bingo at the Clubhouse!
When: 01/16/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Come on down to the Clubhouse and play bingo with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Park After Dark: Stargazing
When: 01/16/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge
Join us on a cosmic adventure in the Park After Dark!
Park: Chewacla
New Year's Resolution Hike
When: 01/17/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion
Was your New Year’s Resolution to exercise and spend more time outside? If so, come join us on a hike! All ages welcome!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Shoreline Eagle Watch
When: 01/17/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Bring your binoculars and join the Naturalist on a shoreline walk to look for eagles and other birds! Fees may apply.
Park: Bucks Pocket
Bartram's Winter Woods: Winter Tree ID Hike
When: 01/17/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: South Sauty Trailhead (34.47611N, 86.05525W)
Grab your field journal and embark on a winter tree ID hike with the Naturalist! Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Paint and Sip
When: 01/17/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge
Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.
Park: Oak Mountain
Trees in Winter
When: 01/17/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Discover how trees adapt to the challenges of the season
Fees may apply.
