Alapark Events

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Campfire Talk: Our Independence Day
When: 07/04/2026 at 06:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Upper Improved Campground

Join us for different topics throughout the summer! Click each date to read more about what we'll be talking about!

Fees may apply.

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Campfire Talk: The Story of Granny Dollar
When: 07/04/2026 at 07:00 PM
Meeting Place: Sauty Pavilion

Join the Naturalist by the fire for an evening of storytelling!

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Sunrise Paddle - No Rental
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

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Sunrise Paddle - Single Kayak Rental
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

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Sunrise Paddle - Tandem Kayak Rental
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AM
Meeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch

Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.

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Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/05/2026 at 08:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion

Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!

Painting in the Park: Pretty Gourd Birdhouses.
When: 07/05/2026 at 12:00 PM
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Paint your own gourd birdhouse!

Fees may apply.

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Junior Rangers Discover Bugs
When: 07/05/2026 at 01:15 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

Learn about Junior Rangers and bugs on this adventure around Red Trail!

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Junior Rangers Around the Campfire 7/5/26
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:00 PM
Meeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)

Become a Junior Ranger and join us by the campfire for s'mores and plenty of fun!

Fees may apply.

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Snake Encounters
When: 07/06/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes!

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Angler Academy July 6, 6pm
When: 07/06/2026 at 06:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table

Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.

Fees may apply.

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Discover Gulf Sea Turtles
When: 07/07/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center

Join us to discover the sea turtles of the Gulf Coast!

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Angler Academy July 7, 6pm
When: 07/07/2026 at 06:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table

Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.

Fees may apply.

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Junior Rangers - Beach Explorers
When: 07/08/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

Grab your junior ranger and join us for a beach walk!

Fees may apply.

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Angler Academy July 9, 7am
When: 07/09/2026 at 07:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table

Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.

Fees may apply.