Alapark Events

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Black Light Night Hike
When: 10/30/2026 at 07:00 PM
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom

Lace up your hiking boots and explore the park after dark while looking for biofluorescent wildlife!

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Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/31/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina

Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!

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Creepy Crafts for Kids
When: 10/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us for a spooktacular morning of Halloween-themed crafts!

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Crafting with Nature: Halloween
When: 10/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom

Connect with nature by creating a simple Halloween-inspired art piece to take home.

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Tenant Turnover: Incoming and Outgoing Migrants
When: 10/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Learn about the birds that are leaving and entering the area during migration season!

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Junior Rangers Discover Bats!
When: 10/31/2026 at 10:30 AM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

Become acquainted with bats and our Junior Ranger program with activities, crafts and candy too!

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October Junior Ranger Adventure Series
When: 10/31/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

Geared for kids ages 5–12, but Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome!

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Junior Rangers: Leave No Trace
When: 10/31/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Learn about all things Leave No Trace, and how to become a Junior Ranger!

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Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/31/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina

Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour

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Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 10/31/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!

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Halloween Critters of the Night
When: 10/31/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Dim the lights for a spooktacular adventure into the world of Gulf Coast creatures that go bump in the night!

Willie and The Band
When: 10/31/2026 at 06:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Grand Ballroom

Live Performance: Willie and The Band

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The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 11/01/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby

Hikers lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail with us at Joe Wheeler State Park!

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Archery 101 - Beginner Level
When: 11/01/2026 at 01:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.

Learn the basics of archery!

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Junior Rangers Discover Bats!
When: 11/01/2026 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nature Center

Become acquainted with bats and our Junior Ranger program with activities, and crafts too!