Alapark Events
Park: Lakepoint
Junior Rangers Tune into Nature
When: 12/18/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Discovery Trail
Tune into Nature and explore using all your senses, look, listen, touch, and smell the world around you.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Quilt the Forest: Textile Art Workshop
When: 12/19/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: The Gathering Place
Create small blocks of hand-sewn nature scenes for your own quilt at this textile art workshop!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 12/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: The Christmas Owl
When: 12/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Don’t miss our fun and interactive story time, The Christmas Owl!
Park: Chewacla
Winter Tree ID & Medicinal Hike
When: 12/19/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Interested in learning more about the medicinal uses of trees? Join us at Chewacla!
Park: Monte Sano
The Mountain of Health Stroll
When: 12/19/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Parking Lot
Discover the incredible history of Monte Sano Mountain!
Park: Lakepoint
Saturday Social Stroll
When: 12/19/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Discovery Trail
A relaxed Saturday stroll on our flat, shaded 3.5-mile Discovery Trail, perfect for beginners and nature lovers.
Park: Chewacla
The Christmas Owl Storytime and Ornament Painting
When: 12/19/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Join us for a cup of hot cocoa and a reading of The Christmas Owl, followed by tree cookie ornament painting!
Park: Oak Mountain
Woodland Ornament Workshop
When: 12/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Make your own holiday ornament in this fun and easy workshop!
Park: Monte Sano
Disc Golf Discoveries
When: 12/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Ball Field Picnic Area
Learn a new sport with us!
Park: Chewacla
Winter Wildlife Bird Feeder
When: 12/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Spread holiday cheer to our bird friends with a homemade bird feeder craft!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 12/19/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!
Park: Chewacla
Junior Rangers: Nature Journaling
When: 12/19/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and nature journal with us!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Ornament Opportunities
When: 12/19/2026 at 04:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop
Take part in the holiday cheer and craft ornaments with us! All Supplies included!
Park: Lakepoint
Nature Ornament Crafting
When: 12/19/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Discovery Trail
Celebrate the season by creating unique holiday ornaments inspired by the natural beauty of Lakepoint State Park!