Alapark Events
Park: Gulf
Creepy Crafts for Kids
When: 10/31/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us for a spooktacular morning of Halloween-themed crafts!
Park: Cathedral Caverns
Junior Rangers Discover Bats!
When: 10/31/2026 at 10:30 AMMeeting Place: Gift Shop Patio
Become acquainted with bats and our Junior Ranger program with activities, crafts and candy too!
Park: Chewacla
Junior Rangers: Leave No Trace
When: 10/31/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Learn about all things Leave No Trace, and how to become a Junior Ranger!
Park: Gulf
Halloween Critters of the Night
When: 10/31/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Dim the lights for a spooktacular adventure into the world of Gulf Coast creatures that go bump in the night!
Park: Chewacla
Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 10/31/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/31/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Joe Wheeler
The Journey at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 11/01/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Hikers lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail with us at Joe Wheeler State Park!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 11/01/2026 at 01:00 PMMeeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Junior Ranger Journey: Hiking at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water- Kayaking
When: 11/06/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
On the Water - Kayaking
Park: Oak Mountain
Appalachian Festival at Oak Mountain State Park
When: 11/07/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: South Trailhead
Appalachian Festival 2026! Join us in celebrating the vibrant culture and community of the Appalachians
Fees may apply.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 11/12/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Day Use Area
Explore Joe Wheeler State Park and experience the wilds of nature with hands-on learning led by the Park Naturalist!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 11/14/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 11/14/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!
Park: Oak Mountain
Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage
When: 11/14/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Follow along the journey of William Bartram in Alabama with this amazing presentation by guest speaker Brian Rushing!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 11/15/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park