Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: SHARKS!
When: 07/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Grab your young water lover and come learn about the world of Sharks!
Park: Monte Sano
Silent Fireworks: Guided Glow Night Hike
When: 07/03/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Main Hikers Parking Lot
Glow sticks and UV lights for each group!
Park: DeSoto
DeSoto State Park's Annual Independence Day Events
When: 07/03/2026 at 06:30 PMParticipate in the flag making contest & eat ice cream at the annual ice cream social
Park: Cheaha
Campfire Talk: Our Independence Day
When: 07/03/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Upper Improved Campground
Join us for different topics throughout the summer! Click each date to read more about what we'll be talking about!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger 101
When: 07/03/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger! Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Stars and Stripes Celebration
When: 07/03/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lake Shelby
Celebrate Independence weekend with food trucks, art vendors, live music, a patriotic parade, and fireworks!
Park: Gulf
Patriotic Parade 2026
When: 07/03/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Lake Shelby
Decorate your bikes and dress up your pets in red, white, and blue for America’s 250th birthday at Lake Shelby!
Park: Chewacla
Firefly Fiesta
When: 07/03/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Join us at Chewacla to learn more about our fireflies and watch them glow in the dark!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 07/04/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger Guided Hike
When: 07/04/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and go on a guided hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Alligator Adventures
When: 07/04/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet our baby alligators!
Park: Joe Wheeler
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/04/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Lakepoint
Sun Printing
When: 07/04/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Create vibrant sun prints using natural turmeric dye. Arrange leaves and objects to form unique botanical patterns!
Park: Monte Sano
Wild America: Exploring the Southeast Through Bartram's Eyes
When: 07/04/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Meet at Amphitheater
Fourth of July special presentation!
Park: Oak Mountain
Chalk Your Walk
When: 07/04/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Chalk Your Walk!
Fees may apply.
