Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
Journeys Through the Past- De Soto & De Luna
When: 10/09/2026 at 07:00 PMJSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein will share their incredible stories and show how these explorers shaped the Southeast.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Journeys Through the Past- DeSoto & De Luna
When: 10/09/2026 at 07:00 PMJSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein will share their incredible stories, including DeSoto’s search for the legendary town of Coosa
Park: Chewacla
Chewacla Fall Market
When: 10/10/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Join us for the first ever Chewacla Fall Market for local vendors, food, activities, and crafts!
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water- Kayaking
When: 10/10/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
On the Water - Kayaking
Park: Chewacla
Fall Hiking
When: 10/10/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Upper Pavilion
Explore Chewacla with a fun, fall hike!
Park: Monte Sano
Monte Sano is for the Dogs Hike: Howloween Edition
When: 10/10/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Parking Lot
Join us for a Howlin' good time!
Park: Wind Creek
Airspace Traffic: Understanding Avian Flight Habits
When: 10/10/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Learn about the contrasting flight habits of different bird species and why they matter on this birdwatching adventure!
Park: Gulf
Night & Day Birds of Prey
When: 10/10/2026 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: Lakepoint
Decomposer Detectives - Lakepoint Nature School
When: 10/10/2026 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: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 10/10/2026 at 11:00 AMMeeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Wind Creek
Spooky Season Paintings
When: 10/10/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
Come make your own Halloween painting at the clubhouse!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cave Art: Pumpkin Carving
When: 10/10/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Take part in the classic autumnal tradition of pumpkin carving with us! All materials included!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 10/10/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Oak Mountain
Appalachian Heritage Series: Pine Needle Basketry
When: 10/10/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Craft your own pine needle basket!
Park: Monte Sano
Junior Ranger: Nature Journaling 101
When: 10/10/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater
Junior Rangers love to nature journal!