Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
12 Days of Christmas Snakes
When: 12/23/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Discover the fascinating world of our native snakes in this engaging educational program!
Park: Lakepoint
Willie and The Band
When: 12/24/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Grand Ballroom
Live Performance: Willie and The Band
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Junior Rangers Spread Park Cheer!
When: 12/27/2026 at 03:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop
Take on a Junior Ranger quest to spread joy and cheer throughout the park & get rewarded for your efforts with hot cocoa
Park: Oak Mountain
SPSOA Deer Management Hunts-Oak Mountain
When: 12/28/2026 at 12:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Alligator Adventures
When: 12/28/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Meet our baby alligators and discover fascinating facts about these prehistoric creatures that call Gulf State Park home
Park: Gulf
Birding for Beginners at AL Point
When: 12/29/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Alabama Point East, 28105 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Learn how to identify migratory birds, shells, and local sea life.
Park: Gulf
Snakes of Gulf State Park
When: 12/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Discover the fascinating world of our native snakes in this engaging educational program!
Park: Frank Jackson
SPSOA Deer Management Hunt-Frank Jackson
When: 12/31/2026 at 12:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
First Day Hike: Sunrise Hike to King's Chair 2026
When: 01/01/2027 at 05:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: North Trailhead
First Day Hike 2026!
Park: Bucks Pocket
First Day Hike 2027: Morgan's Cove
When: 01/01/2027 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Morgans Cove
Embark on a First Day Hike along the OHV trail at Morgan’s Cove!
Park: Gulf
First Day Hike 2027
When: 01/01/2027 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Start your year off right with our Annual First Day Hike, an uplifting tradition!
Park: Chewacla
First Day Hike 2027: Chewacla Falls
When: 01/01/2027 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Kick off New Year’s Day with a family-friendly hike to Chewacla Falls!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
First Day Hike 2027: Yellow Trail
When: 01/01/2027 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Trail Parking
Put your best foot forward and greet the new year with a First Day guided hike along Yellow Trail!
Park: Lakepoint
First Day Hike 2027: Discovery Trek
When: 01/01/2027 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Discovery Trail
Kick off of the New Year with a refreshing First Day Hike: Discovery Trek along the scenic 3.5-mile Discovery Trail!
Park: DeSoto
2027 First Day Hike-CCC Quarry
When: 01/01/2027 at 09:30 AMMeeting Place: DeSotos Country Store on County Road 89.
Learn how the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the original structures that you can still see in the park!