History of Gulf Pirates
When: 10/29/2025 at 01:00 PMMultiple 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!
History by Lantern Light: Smith-Caston Cemetery
When: 10/30/2025 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Smith Cemetery, Hwy 227
Grab a lantern and join the Naturalist on a guided tour of Smith-Caston Cemetery! Fees may apply.
Spooky Owls at the Learning Campus
When: 10/30/2025 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Join us for an interactive experience with our Owls!
Halloween Craft Time
When: 10/30/2025 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Pavilion 3
Join us for Halloween Craft Time and make festive holiday crafts to take home!
Earth's Grand Scale: A Journey Through Discovery
When: 10/30/2025 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for an exciting and in depth discussion about the beginnings of the Earths Scale!
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/31/2025 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Lantern Tour
When: 10/31/2025 at 05:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
See the cave illuminated by lanterns and glowsticks!
Guided Glow Night Hike: Hauntober Fest Event
When: 10/31/2025 at 06:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Lot
Join us for a guided glow night hike! Using glow sticks we will traverse the forest!
Nature Nook
When: 10/31/2025 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Mountain Store
Join us at the Mountain Store to ask our Interpretive Team questions about the park!
Wild Wonders: Friday Birdwatching
When: 10/31/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Tracks, Scat, and Bones - Chewacla Cubs Nature School
When: 10/31/2025 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Join us at the Nature Center as we learn all about our native animals through an interactive, hands-on lesson!
Guided Pier Walk
When: 10/31/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!
Fantastic Folklore of Appalachia: Hauntober Fest Legends and Lore
When: 10/31/2025 at 08:00 PMMeeting Place: Meet at Campground Pavilion
Ever wondered about mythical creatures of the Appalachian Mountains? Learn all about them during this presentation!
Fright Night
When: 10/31/2025 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Trick-or-treat, carve pumpkins, and show off your costume at our spooky and fun Halloween celebration!
Clay Critters
When: 10/31/2025 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: LPSP Nature Center
Discover an animal’s world, then bring it to life in clay through this fun, hands-on mix of art and science.