Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Night & Day Birds of Prey
When: 09/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey.
Park: DeSoto
October Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 10/01/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!
Park: Chewacla
Pioneer Camp - Chewacla Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Step back in time at Chewacla with hands-on pioneer crafts as we learn about life on the frontier!
Park: Monte Sano
Junior Dendrologist Camp at Monte Sano
When: 10/02/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater
Branch out and leaf all your troubles behind, join us at Monte Sano State Park for a Junior Dendrologist Camp all about
Park: Lakepoint
Bartram's Decomposer Detectives - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 10/02/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Search logs and leaf litter to discover the tiny decomposers recycling the forest and returning nutrients to the soil
Park: Gulf
Home School Day: Strange Plants (1:30 PM)
When: 10/02/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Join us for our Strange Plants Homeschool Day!
Park: Lakepoint
Bartram's Autumn Star Tour
When: 10/02/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Tennis Court
Discover October's night sky and learn how constellations guide navigation, seasons, and traditions throughout history.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Tales of Appalachia
When: 10/02/2026 at 07:00 PMGather 'round the fire with DeSoto State Park staff for Tales of Appalachia
Park: Gulf
Dive Against Debris
When: 10/03/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join us for an event dedicated to protecting and preserving our local marine environment, Dive Against Debris!
Fees may apply.
Park: Frank Jackson
Mini Scarecrows
When: 10/03/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Craft and design your own mini scarecrow and visit our Scarecrows in the Park at Frank Jackson!
Park: Wind Creek
A Particular Set of Skills: Avian Specialists
When: 10/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
Learn about some of our bird species that are specialized to survive in particular environments.
Park: Lakepoint
Alligators in Autumn
When: 10/03/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Marina
Discover how alligators slow down, build gator holes, and survive fall and winter through adaptations.
Park: DeSoto
Stone & Soil: Hypertufa Leaf Casting Workshop
When: 10/03/2026 at 12:00 PMCreate a unique hypertufa leaf casting and learn creative ways to use this durable material in landscapes.
Park: Wind Creek
Eco Tour on Lake Martin
When: 10/03/2026 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina Store
Come enjoy a guided boat ride around Lake Martin!
Park: Blue Springs
Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!