Alapark Events

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Hammocks In The Hardwoods!
When: 10/18/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center

Come with us to enjoy the peace of the woods from the comfort of a hammock!

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Twilight Bat Walk
When: 10/18/2025 at 07:30 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: LPSP Nature Center

Walk at dusk to spot bats, hear echolocation, and learn how these night flyers help control pests and pollinate!

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Campfire Talk: Creepy Cryptids and Mountain Legends
When: 10/18/2025 at 06:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Upper Improved Campground

This October we'll be talking about all kinds of Appalachian Folklore and legends!

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Local Lore and Legends
When: 10/18/2025 at 11:00 AM
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower

Join our Park Historian for thrilling tales and fascinating stories of local legend!

Fees may apply.

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Dive Against Debris
When: 10/18/2025 at 08:00 AM
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier

Join us for an event dedicated to protecting and preserving our local marine environment, Dive Against Debris!

Fees may apply.

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Scutes, Scales, & Tails
When: 10/18/2025 at 01:00 PM
Meeting Place: LPSP Nature Center

Celebrate reptiles with live animals, fun facts, and hands-on learning in this wild, family-friendly program!

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Monte Sano is for the Dogs Hike: Howloween Edition
When: 10/18/2025 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Parking Lot

Join us for a Howlin' good time!

Fees may apply.

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Spooky Fairy Houses
When: 10/18/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Snack Bar Pavilion

Join us at Blue Springs where we’ll be making spooky fairy houses out of things found in nature!

Fees may apply.

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Mini Scarecrow Making
When: 10/18/2025 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Playground Pavilion

Join us at Frank Jackson to make a mini scarecrow!

Fees may apply.

Campfire Talk: Tales of Appalachia
When: 10/18/2025 at 07:00 PM

Gather 'round the fire with DeSoto State Park staff for Tales of Appalachia

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Park Explorer Adventure Series: Tree Discovery
When: 10/18/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.

This once-a-month series is designed for explorers aged 3 to 103!

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Paint and Sip
When: 10/18/2025 at 05:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Lodge

Join us for a paint and sip at Lakepoint State Park, where you can grab a drink and get creative.

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The Secret World of Owls
When: 10/18/2025 at 01:30 PM
Meeting Place: Gift Shop Patio

WHO knows what marvelous things you could learn about owls! You'll have to join in on this program to find out!

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Crafting with Nature: Halloween
When: 10/18/2025 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Sauty Pavilion

Join the Naturalist at the Sauty Pavilion to get crafty with natural materials! Fees may apply.

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Dark Skies & Starry Nights
When: 10/18/2025 at 07:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Point Rock Overlook Parking Lot

Join the Naturalist at the Point Rock Overlook to learn about light pollution and bird migration! Fees may apply.