Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
Nature Journal Journey Hike
When: 10/16/2025 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Join naturalists and artists for this creative nature observation hike, combining art & nature!
Park: Gulf
Alligator Adventures at the Learning Campus
When: 10/16/2025 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Learning Campus
Come meet our baby alligators!
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Rickwood Caverns and Forest School: Colors of Fall
When: 10/16/2025 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join us for our homeschool program at the caves!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Owl Eyes
When: 10/17/2025 at 07:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: LPSP Nature Center
Discover how owls see in the dark, hear calls, and try fun vision activities for all ages!
Park: Monte Sano
Nature Journaling 101
When: 10/17/2025 at 03:00 PMMeeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater
There are so many benefits of Nature Journaling! Come learn about it at our Nature Journaling 101 workshop!
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: History of Moonshine
When: 10/17/2025 at 07:00 PMLearn about the history of moonshining in the Appalachian chain.
Park: DeSoto
Hernando’s Adventure Storytime Hike
When: 10/17/2025 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Join DeSoto State Park staff on a hike along the Azalea Cascade Interpretive Trail
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water Fridays- Kayaking
When: 10/17/2025 at 03:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
On the Water Fridays- Kayaking
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Frightful Fridays: Venom, Poisons, and Toxins Oh My!
When: 10/17/2025 at 03:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join our celebration of the spooky season by discovering the poisons, venoms, and toxins bubbling in nature's caldron!
Park: Cheaha
Nature Nook
When: 10/17/2025 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Mountain Store
Join us at the Mountain Store to ask our Interpretive Team questions about the park!
Park: Chewacla
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
When: 10/17/2025 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Curious if you would survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us at Chewacla State Park for an apocalyptic crash course!
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 10/17/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Wild Wonders: Friday Birdwatching
When: 10/17/2025 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Go birding with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Campfire Talk: The History of Halloween
When: 10/17/2025 at 06:30 PMMeeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist at the Outdoor Classroom to learn the history of Halloween and roast a s'more!
Park: DeSoto
Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking Demo
When: 10/18/2025 at 04:00 PMLearn the basics about Dutch ovens, how to clean & care for your cookware, AND cook dinner & dessert at the same time!
