Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Seine Net Experience
When: 07/01/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Pavilion
Learn how to use a seine net in our brackish water lakes, you never know what we might discover!
Park: Gulf
Raptor Recess
When: 07/01/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Come meet some of our raptor animal ambassadors!
Park: Monte Sano
Windows to Nature: Fairy Houses and the Art of Noticing
When: 07/01/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Monte Sano Amphitheater
“Build them and the fairies will come… but first, we must learn to see as they do.”
Park: Gulf
Little Park Pals: Tortoise Trackers
When: 07/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Grab your smallest nature lover and step into the shoes of a naturalist who tracks tortoises in Gulf State Park!
Park: Oak Mountain
Turtle Thursdays
When: 07/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
MEET SOME TOTALLY AWESOME TURTLES!
Fees may apply.
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: Joe Wheeler
Let's Go Fishing - Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 07/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
Let's go Fishing
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: Chewacla
Firefly Fiesta
When: 07/03/2026 at 08:00 PMJoin us at Chewacla to learn more about our fireflies and watch them glow in the dark!
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
Guided Pier Walk
When: 07/03/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Join our Naturalists as they guide you on an exclusive tour of the Pier!
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: 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
Saturday Cast & Catch
When: 07/04/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: T-Pier (34.40281N, 86.20611W)
Grab your fishing pole and join the Naturalist for a morning of fishing! Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Weekly Hike
When: 07/04/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!
