Alapark Events
Park: Frank Jackson
SPSOA Deer Management Hunt-Frank Jackson
Multiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
First Day Hike 2026: Benny Bobo Accessible Trail
When: 01/01/2026 at 08:30 AMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Start your new year off on the right foot with an ADA-accessible First Day Hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
First Day Hike for All!
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Bald Rock Boardwalk Trailhead
Get your year started right by hiking out to Bald Rock with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
New Year's Day-2026- DeSoto State Park Waterfall Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: DeSotos Country Store on County Road 89.
Join us in starting the New Year off right surrounded by nature on this 3-mile hike to see DeSoto's waterfalls
Park: DeSoto
New Year's Day-2026- Adventure Hike to DeSoto Falls Basin
When: 01/01/2026 at 03:00 PMMeeting Place: DeSoto Falls Trailhead on County Road 613
Join us in starting the New Year right outside and surrounded by nature on a 1.5-mile hike around DeSoto Falls!
Park: Gulf
Guided Walk at Lake Shelby
When: 01/02/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Join our naturalist on a guided walk across Lake Shelby!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Naturalist Experience- By the Fire
When: 01/02/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Naturalist Experience- By the Fire
Park: Chewacla
Winter Waterfall Hike
When: 01/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: First Parking Loop at Beach Pavilion
Join us for a guided hike to the beautiful Chewacla Falls!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Animal Signs
When: 01/03/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Explore and learn about some of the most common signs that animals leave across nature!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Native Animal Meet & Greet
When: 01/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Stop by the Nature Center to meet one of the animals!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Joe Wheeler State Park- 2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge
When: 01/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Beach Area
Joe Wheeler State Park-2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cave Art: Ink Stains
When: 01/03/2026 at 01:30 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Join us for an art class all about painting with ink! all materials included, all ages welcome!
Park: Cheaha
Tree Ring Printing
When: 01/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Join us as we make tree ring prints and learn more about how these growth rings form!
Park: Cheaha
Chunkey Demonstration
When: 01/03/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower
What is Chunkey? It's a game that's been played for hundreds of years! Join us for our monthly game to learn more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Hibernation Fascination
When: 01/04/2026 at 03:30 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center/Santas Workshop
Learn about hibernation as we stay cozy in the Nature Center!
