Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
From Forest to Canvas- Leaf Pounding
When: 09/26/2026 at 04:00 PMLeaf pounding is a simple, stunning technique, historically used to decorate fabric
Park: Oak Mountain
Migration & Moonlight
When: 09/27/2026 at 06:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Explore the nighttime journey of birds that connect us all!
Park: Gulf
Discover Gulf Oak Ridge
When: 09/28/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead
Accompany a park naturalist on a leisurely walk through this beautiful maritime forest!
Park: Gulf
Night & Day Birds of Prey
When: 09/30/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Nature Center
Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey.
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 10/02/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Discover the unique connection between our coastal community and ecosystem during this guided tour of the Pier!
Park: Frank Jackson
Mini Scarecrows
When: 10/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Boat Ramp Pavilion
Craft and design your own mini scarecrow and visit our Scarecrows in the Park at Frank Jackson!
Park: Blue Springs
Autumn Fairy Homes & Forest Friends
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Pavilion 3
Unleash your creativity! Create autumn themed Leave No Trace fairy houses AND build fairies with us!
Park: DeSoto
Watercolors for Beginners- Autumn Brushstrokes
When: 10/03/2026 at 02:00 PMDiscover the beauty of native wildflowers through the art of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class.
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/04/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Discover the Wonders of Wheeler: Pontoon Boat Eco Tour
When: 10/04/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Joe Wheeler State Park Marina
Cruise along and see Joe Wheeler State Park like never before!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Wheeler Lake and Forest School 2026
When: 10/08/2026 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
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 10/09/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Day Use Area
Junior Ranger Journey: Birding at Joe Wheeler State Park
Park: DeSoto
Journeys Through the Past- De Soto & De Luna
When: 10/09/2026 at 07:00 PMJSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein will share their incredible stories and show how these explorers shaped the Southeast.
Park: Joe Wheeler
On the Water- Kayaking
When: 10/10/2026 at 08:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Marina
On the Water - Kayaking
Park: Joe Wheeler
Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park
When: 10/10/2026 at 11:00 AMMeeting Place: Marina Pavilion
Junior Ranger Journey: Fishing at Joe Wheeler State Park