Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
History of Gulf Pirates
When: 04/09/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come to the Nature Center to hear exciting tales of the local pirates who traversed the Gulf!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 04/09/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Join Park Naturalist, Jennings Earnest, for this week's Wheeler Lake & Forest School
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Cathedral Caverns & Forest School: Fungus Findings 4/9/26
When: 04/09/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
In this month's homeschool program, join us as we learn about mushrooms!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Bear Tales Jeopardy
When: 04/10/2026 at 04:00 PMJoin DeSoto State Park Staff to learn about Alabama’s State Mammal, the Black Bear!
Park: Gulf
Guided Walk on Gopher Tortoise Trail
When: 04/10/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Take a stroll with our park naturalists along Gopher Tortoise Trail!
Park: Chewacla
Chewacla Family Feud
When: 04/10/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Bring your friends and family to compete in a game of Chewacla Family Feud!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 04/10/2026 at 07:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Herp Harmony Hike
When: 04/10/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Join us for a guided nighttime adventure to explore the incredible world of frogs and toads!
Park: DeSoto
Trail Trekker Hike: Neverland Loop
When: 04/10/2026 at 09:30 AMThis hike series is designed for those that prefer some company out on the trails with experienced park staff.
Park: Wind Creek
Bingo at the Clubhouse!
When: 04/10/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Come on down to the Clubhouse and play bingo with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Junior Ranger Adventure!
When: 04/11/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center Outdoor Classroom
Become an official Junior Ranger at Chewacla State Park with a guided program!
Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Bartram Nature Journal Hike
When: 04/11/2026 at 10:00 AMEasygoing walk through the trails of DeSoto State Park, pausing to notice the small wonders around us
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 04/11/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Monte Sano
Fascinating Wildflowers
When: 04/11/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Main Hikers Parking Lot
Wildflower frenzy!
Fees may apply.
Park: Rickwood Caverns
Bartram, Botany, and Beauty
When: 04/11/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Join us for nature journaling! Along the way, learn some tips for drawing and observing plants!
