Alapark Events

Bucks Pocket State Park

Halloween Festivities!
Bucks Pocket State Park
October 28, 2023 - 4:00 pm until October 28, 2023 - 7:00 pm
First Day Hike 2024!
Bucks Pocket State Park
January 1, 2024 - 9:00 am until January 1, 2024 - 11:00 am

Cheaha State Park

Nature Nook @ The Mountain Store
Cheaha State Park
September 22, 2023 - 3:00 pm until September 22, 2023 - 5:00 pm
History Hangout @ The Walt Farr Native American Museum
Cheaha State Park
September 22, 2023 - 3:00 pm until September 22, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Take a Hike: Nature Walk
Cheaha State Park
September 23, 2023 - 11:00 am until September 23, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Art in the Environment: Nature Journaling
Cheaha State Park
September 23, 2023 - 2:00 pm until September 23, 2023 - 3:30 pm
Learning by the Lake
Cheaha State Park
September 24, 2023 - 12:00 pm until September 24, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Nature Nook @ The Mountain Store
Cheaha State Park
September 29, 2023 - 3:00 pm until September 29, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Take a Hike: Trekking for Trees
Cheaha State Park
September 30, 2023 - 11:00 am until September 30, 2023 - 12:00 pm
StoryTime and Craft: "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss
Cheaha State Park
September 30, 2023 - 2:00 pm until September 30, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Learning by the Lake
Cheaha State Park
October 1, 2023 - 12:00 pm until October 1, 2023 - 4:00 pm

Chewacla State Park

Night in Nature
Chewacla State Park
September 23, 2023 - 8:00 pm until September 23, 2023 - 9:00 pm
Invasive Plant Volunteer Work Day
Chewacla State Park
October 7, 2023 - 9:00 am until October 7, 2023 - 12:00 pm

Desoto State Park

Hike with a Naturalist-Canyon Mouth Park
Desoto State Park
September 22, 2023 - 10:30 am until September 22, 2023 - 12:30 pm
Lichens Night Hike
Desoto State Park
September 22, 2023 - 7:00 pm until September 22, 2023 - 8:00 pm
The Wonders of Carnivorous Plants in the Southeast
Desoto State Park
September 23, 2023 - 7:00 pm until September 23, 2023 - 8:00 pm
Plant Discovery Hike-Fall Blooms
Desoto State Park
September 29, 2023 - 4:00 pm until September 29, 2023 - 5:30 pm
Dragonflies & Damselflies
Desoto State Park
September 29, 2023 - 8:00 pm until September 29, 2023 - 9:00 pm
Winter - Plants and their Remedies
Desoto State Park
September 30, 2023 - 9:00 am until September 30, 2023 - 4:00 pm
Yoga on the Mountain: Peace of Mind Yoga
Desoto State Park
September 30, 2023 - 5:00 pm until September 30, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Campfire Talk: Butterflies of Alabama
Desoto State Park
September 30, 2023 - 7:00 pm until September 30, 2023 - 8:00 pm
Meandering Moonlight Paddle Trip
Desoto State Park
September 30, 2023 - 7:00 pm until September 30, 2023 - 10:00 pm
Canyon Kids - Nature Art
Desoto State Park
October 5, 2023 - 10:30 am until October 5, 2023 - 11:30 am
Stone Structures of NE Alabama & the Southeast US
Desoto State Park
October 13, 2023 - 7:00 pm until October 13, 2023 - 8:30 pm
Canyon Half Marathon
Desoto State Park
October 14, 2023 - 8:00 am until October 14, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Salamander Sprint - 1K Fun Run for Kids
Desoto State Park
October 14, 2023 - 8:00 am until October 14, 2023 - 12:00 pm
History Hike: The ‘Unfinished Bridge”
Desoto State Park
October 14, 2023 - 3:00 pm until October 14, 2023 - 6:30 pm
Discover Archeology: Bain’s Gap Native American Village Site
Desoto State Park
October 14, 2023 - 7:00 pm until October 14, 2023 - 8:00 pm
Campfire Talk: Turtles of Alabama
Desoto State Park
October 21, 2023 - 7:00 pm until October 21, 2023 - 8:00 pm
Birding 101 Hike
Desoto State Park
October 22, 2023 - 7:00 am until October 22, 2023 - 8:30 am
Spookapalooza Spooktacular Campsite Contest
Desoto State Park
October 23, 2023 - 8:00 am until October 28, 2023 - 9:00 pm
Spookapalooza Pumpkin Carving Contest
Desoto State Park
October 23, 2023 - 8:00 am until October 28, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Canyon Kids - Slither and Hiss
Desoto State Park
November 2, 2023 - 10:30 am until November 2, 2023 - 11:30 am
CanyonFest
Desoto State Park
November 4, 2023 - 10:00 am until November 4, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Creative Spirit Market
Desoto State Park
November 11, 2023 - 10:00 am until November 12, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Volunteer Day: CCC Bridge Trail Work
Desoto State Park
December 2, 2023 - 10:00 am until December 2, 2023 - 2:00 pm
Canyon Kids - Decomposers
Desoto State Park
December 7, 2023 - 10:30 am until December 7, 2023 - 11:30 am
Nature's Elements in Metal Art Workshop
Desoto State Park
December 9, 2023 - 1:00 pm until December 9, 2023 - 3:00 pm
32nd Annual Wildflower Saturday
Desoto State Park
May 3, 2024 - 6:00 pm until May 4, 2024 - 8:00 pm

Gulf State Park

Guided Beach Walk over Lake Shelby
Gulf State Park
September 21, 2023 - 9:00 am until September 21, 2023 - 10:00 am
Organic Gardening & Composting
Gulf State Park
September 21, 2023 - 9:30 am until September 21, 2023 - 10:00 am
Scale of Our Universe
Gulf State Park
September 21, 2023 - 11:00 am until September 21, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Eco Art (Oyster Shell Decoupage) - Mini Series
Gulf State Park
September 21, 2023 - 3:30 pm until September 21, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Guided Pier Walk
Gulf State Park
September 22, 2023 - 9:00 am until September 22, 2023 - 10:00 am
Snake Encounters
Gulf State Park
September 22, 2023 - 1:00 pm until September 22, 2023 - 2:00 pm
Animal Ambassadors
Gulf State Park
September 23, 2023 - 10:00 am until September 23, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Year of Alabama Birding Photography Workshop with Beth Cowan Drake
Gulf State Park
October 7, 2023 - 9:00 am until October 7, 2023 - 12:00 pm
The First 24 of 2024 Hike
Gulf State Park
January 1, 2024 - 9:00 am until January 1, 2024 - 11:00 am

Joe Wheeler State Park

Yoga Between the Trees
Joe Wheeler State Park
September 30, 2023 - 9:00 am until September 30, 2023 - 10:30 am

Lake Guntersville State Park

Shoreline Clean Ups
Lake Guntersville State Park
August 26, 2023 - 9:00 am until December 9, 2023 - 2:30 pm
Fall Crafts!
Lake Guntersville State Park
October 14, 2023 - 12:00 pm until October 14, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Tour of Cemeteries
Lake Guntersville State Park
October 21, 2023 - 2:00 pm until October 21, 2023 - 6:00 pm
Campfire Talk: Birds of AL
Lake Guntersville State Park
October 21, 2023 - 7:00 pm until October 21, 2023 - 8:00 pm
Lake Ghoulsville
Lake Guntersville State Park
October 27, 2023 - 5:00 pm until October 28, 2023 - 8:00 pm
First Day Hike 2024
Lake Guntersville State Park
January 1, 2024 - 10:00 am until January 1, 2024 - 12:00 pm
Year of Alabama Birding Photography Workshop
Lake Guntersville State Park
January 27, 2024 - 12:00 pm until January 27, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Meaher State Park

Spanish Fort Fire Rescue Fire Prevention 6th Annual 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
Meaher State Park
September 23, 2023 - 8:00 am until September 23, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Interesting Insects
Meaher State Park
September 26, 2023 - 10:00 am until September 26, 2023 - 11:00 am
Alligator Adventures
Meaher State Park
September 29, 2023 - 3:30 pm until September 29, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Salty Kidz Fishing Rodeo 2023
Meaher State Park
September 30, 2023 - 8:00 am until September 30, 2023 - 1:00 pm
Bird and Nature Expo
Meaher State Park
October 7, 2023 - 9:00 am until October 7, 2023 - 1:00 pm
First Day Hike: Sunset on the Delta
Meaher State Park
January 1, 2024 - 4:00 pm until January 1, 2024 - 5:30 pm

Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano Event Lodge Open House
Monte Sano State Park
September 30, 2023 - 10:00 am until September 30, 2023 - 2:00 pm

Oak Mountain State Park

Nature Scavenger Hunt
Oak Mountain State Park
September 22, 2023 - 8:00 am until September 24, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Hike with Mike! Porter's Sunflower and Boynton Oaks
Oak Mountain State Park
September 23, 2023 - 10:00 am until September 23, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Critter Encounters!
Oak Mountain State Park
September 24, 2023 - 11:00 am until September 24, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Critter Encounters! 
Oak Mountain State Park
September 24, 2023 - 2:00 pm until September 24, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Team Rowland, Ride for the Cure
Oak Mountain State Park
October 7, 2023 - 7:00 am until October 7, 2023 - 2:00 pm
BUMP Bike-A-Thon for the Alzheimer's Association
Oak Mountain State Park
October 7, 2023 - 8:00 am until October 7, 2023 - 5:00 pm
Sowing Seeds Impact 5k
Oak Mountain State Park
October 7, 2023 - 8:00 am until October 7, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Know Your H20!
Oak Mountain State Park
October 7, 2023 - 11:00 am until October 7, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Know Your H20!
Oak Mountain State Park
October 7, 2023 - 2:00 pm until October 7, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Birds on the Boardwalk
Oak Mountain State Park
October 8, 2023 - 11:00 am until October 8, 2023 - 12:00 pm
STOMP Muni-Fest 2023
Oak Mountain State Park
October 12, 2023 - 12:00 pm until October 15, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Imagination Station
Oak Mountain State Park
October 15, 2023 - 2:00 pm until October 15, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Fairy Houses in the Forest
Oak Mountain State Park
October 21, 2023 - 1:00 pm until October 21, 2023 - 2:00 pm
Critter Encounters!
Oak Mountain State Park
October 22, 2023 - 11:00 am until October 22, 2023 - 11:30 am
Critter Encounters! 
Oak Mountain State Park
October 22, 2023 - 2:00 pm until October 22, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt
Oak Mountain State Park
October 27, 2023 - 8:00 am until October 29, 2023 - 4:30 pm
Creepy Crawly Critters
Oak Mountain State Park
October 28, 2023 - 11:00 am until October 28, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Creepy Crawly Critters
Oak Mountain State Park
October 28, 2023 - 2:00 pm until October 28, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Halloween Havoc Half Marathon & 6 Miler
Oak Mountain State Park
October 28, 2023 - 5:00 pm until October 28, 2023 - 11:00 pm
Halloween Craft!
Oak Mountain State Park
October 29, 2023 - 1:00 pm until October 29, 2023 - 2:00 pm
Critter Encounters!
Oak Mountain State Park
November 4, 2023 - 11:00 am until November 4, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Critter Encounters!
Oak Mountain State Park
November 4, 2023 - 2:00 pm until November 4, 2023 - 3:00 pm
DIY Nature Weave
Oak Mountain State Park
November 5, 2023 - 11:00 am until November 5, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Birds on the Boardwalk
Oak Mountain State Park
November 11, 2023 - 11:00 am until November 11, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Imagination Station!
Oak Mountain State Park
November 12, 2023 - 2:00 pm until November 12, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Death by 5K at Oak Mountain State Park
Oak Mountain State Park
November 18, 2023 - 8:00 am until November 18, 2023 - 8:00 pm
Whooo's in your Forest? Screech Owl Encounter
Oak Mountain State Park
November 18, 2023 - 2:00 pm until November 18, 2023 - 3:00 pm
Fairy Houses in the Forest!
Oak Mountain State Park
November 19, 2023 - 1:00 pm until November 19, 2023 - 2:00 pm
#OptOutside2023 Black Friday Guided Hike!
Oak Mountain State Park
November 24, 2023 - 10:00 am until November 24, 2023 - 12:00 pm
Year of Alabama Birding: Photography Workshop
Oak Mountain State Park
December 2, 2023 - 1:00 pm until December 2, 2023 - 4:00 pm
First Day Hike: Sunrise at King's Chair
Oak Mountain State Park
January 1, 2024 - 5:15 am until January 1, 2024 - 8:15 am

Rickwood Caverns State Park

Cars at the Cave
Rickwood Caverns State Park
September 30, 2023 - 10:00 am until September 30, 2023 - 3:00 pm