Alapark Events
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Cozy Critters
When: 12/28/2025 at 04:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center/Santas Workshop
Stay toasty and warm with us in the nature center as you meet our cool teacher creatures!
Park: Cheaha
Learning on the Mountain
When: 12/28/2025 at 12:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Mountain Store
Join us for a swing-by science lesson, game, craft, story, or more! New activities each week!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Let's Go Fishing Sunday- Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 12/28/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let's go Fishing Sunday
Park: Oak Mountain
Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt
When: 12/28/2025 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt! Self Guided!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Art in the Park
When: 12/28/2025 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us for an exciting hour of creativity and fun at our Arts in the Park program, designed especially for little ones.
Park: Oak Mountain
SPSOA Deer Management Hunts-Oak Mountain
Multiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Radical Raptors at Gulf State Park
When: 12/29/2025 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our raptor creature teachers!
Park: Meaher
Raptors Recess @ Meaher
When: 12/30/2025 at 10:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Come meet our live raptor creature teachers!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Hike- Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 12/30/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Join our Naturalist at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead and enjoy a scenic stroll!
Park: Joe Wheeler
New Year's Eve Party 2025
When: 12/31/2025 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge
New Year's Eve Party 2025
Park: Gulf
Snake Encounters
When: 12/31/2025 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!
Park: Bucks Pocket
First Day Hike 2026: South Sauty Trail
When: 01/01/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: South Sauty Trailhead (34.47611N, 86.05525W)
Start your new year off on the right foot with our annual First Day Hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
First Day Hike to Hidden Falls
When: 01/01/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion
Kick off New Year’s Day with a hike to the Hidden Falls!
Fees may apply.
Park: Monte Sano
First Day Hike 2026 at Monte Sano State Park
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Meet at Picnic Area
Join us for a trip around North Plateau at Monte Sano State Park to kick off the New Year!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
First Day Hike to Chewacla Falls
When: 01/01/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Kick off New Year’s Day with a family-friendly hike to Chewacla Falls!
Fees may apply.
