Alapark Events
Park: Rickwood Caverns
4th of July Cavern Glow!
When: 07/04/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Nature Center
Enjoy a glowstick tour through the cave for the 4th of July!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Junior Rangers: Red, White, and Blue Scavenger Hunt
When: 07/04/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Find all things red, white, and blue in the park and become a Junior Ranger!
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: 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: 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: Cheaha
Campfire Talk: Our Independence Day
When: 07/04/2026 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: Bucks Pocket
Campfire Talk: The Story of Granny Dollar
When: 07/04/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Sauty Pavilion
Join the Naturalist by the fire for an evening of storytelling!
Park: Wind Creek
Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger Program: Basics of Fishing
When: 07/05/2026 at 06:30 AMMeeting Place: Fishing Pier
Learn the basics of fishing at Wind Creek!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunrise Paddle - Single Kayak Rental
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunrise Paddle - No Rental
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: Lake Guntersville
Sunrise Paddle - Tandem Kayak Rental
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:30 AMMeeting Place: Campground Kayak Launch
Join the Naturalist for a guided paddle! Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Beach Walk - Beach Pavilion
When: 07/05/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
Meet our Naturalist at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion for a guided Beach Walk!
Park: Wind Creek
Painting in the Park: Pretty Gourd Birdhouses.
When: 07/05/2026 at 12:00 PMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
Paint your own gourd birdhouse!
Fees may apply.
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Discover Bugs
When: 07/05/2026 at 01:15 PMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Learn about Junior Rangers and bugs on this adventure around Red Trail!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Around the Campfire 7/5/26
When: 07/05/2026 at 07:00 PMMeeting Place: Primitive Site 1 (the Boy-Scout Field)
Become a Junior Ranger and join us by the campfire for s'mores and plenty of fun!
Fees may apply.