Events
Landowner Workshop hosted by the Dale County Forestry Planning Committee
Date: September 19, 2019
Time: 5-8:30 p.m.
Location: 129 East Ave. N, Ozark, Alabama
Sep. 19, 2019 - Sep. 19, 2019
Enjoy a fun-filled camping weekend learning about new (and familiar) ways to enjoy the outdoors. This workshop will be held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Ala.
Sep. 20, 2019 - Sep. 22, 2019
Cars at the Cave at Rickwood Caverns State Park
Rickwood Caverns State Park will host its first Cars at the Cave car show on Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy the car show, food from Cullman’s Wacked Out Weiner and Nauvoo’s Spiedies and Sweet Treats, and live music from SecondHand Vinyl.
Sep. 21, 2019 - Sep. 21, 2019
DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne
Have you always wanted to get into backpacking? Here is a great way to start!
Learn all you need to know so that you can head out on your own outdoor adventure! A early Fall backpacking class, and a great class for beginners/intermediate.
Sep. 28, 2019 - Sep. 29, 2019
Each year, hundreds of thousands of volunteers come together on the fourth Saturday in September to assist with various projects designed to restore and enhance public parks, forests, waterways and more.
Learn more at https://www.neefusa.org/npld.
Sep. 28, 2019 - Sep. 28, 2019
Frank Jackson Scarecrows in the Park
Scarecrows will line the walking trails during the months of October and November at Frank Jackson State Park.
The decorations and scarecrow scenes are created and donated by various individuals, businesses and school groups.
This event is hosted by the Opp Trail Masters.
Oct. 1, 2019 - Nov. 30, 2019
BirdFest showcases great bird- and nature-watching spots all around Baldwin and Mobile counties, including Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island, Weeks Bay, Mobile-Tensaw Delta, Bayou La Batre, Forever Wild Grand Bay Savanna, Gulf Shores, and more. BirdFest is a great adventure no matter your level of birding experience.
Oct. 2, 2019 - Oct. 5, 2019
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
Oct. 6, 2019 - Oct. 6, 2019
Falling into the Forest: A Crash Course for Junior Naturalists at Joe Wheeler State Park
Falling into the Forest: A Crash Course for Junior Naturalists
Who: For Ages 2-11 years old in two groups (preschool and elementary)
Oct. 7, 2019 - Oct. 11, 2019
Women’s Backpacking Trip for Beginners
This class for women and takes place at DeSoto State Park. It will center around teaching participants the basic skills need to backpack. This includes pitching and striking camp, fire craft, water processing, proper camping etiquettes, food and bear safety, and map-reading basics.
Oct. 12, 2019 - Oct. 13, 2019
ForestHer - Women's Landowner Workshop
This two-day basic workshop is an opportunity for women landowners to learn about forest management topics that are important to them in a relaxed, fun setting.
Fee: $65
Dale County Extension Office
202 S Highway 123 Ste D.
Ozark, AL 36360
Oct. 14, 2019 - Oct. 15, 2019
Spookapalooza at DeSoto State Park
Join the staff and volunteers of DeSoto State Park, National Park Service, JSU Field Schools, and the Conservation Education Institute for Spookapalooza, a weekend of fun events guaranteed to run shivers up and down your spine!
Oct. 25, 2019 - Oct. 26, 2019
Southern Trails Competitive Trail Ride
Southern Trails Competitive Trail Ride
Wind Creek State Park
4325 Alabama Hwy. 128
Alex City, AL 35010
Park phone number: 256-329-0845
November 2 - 3, 2019
Nov. 2, 2019 - Nov. 3, 2019
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
Nov. 3, 2019 - Nov. 3, 2019
The Creative Spirit Market is designed as an open air showcase, with artist demonstrations, locally and regionally created fine and folk art, premium hand-crafted goods, live acoustic music, as well as interactive kid's art area.
Nov. 9, 2019 - Nov. 10, 2019
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
Dec. 1, 2019 - Dec. 1, 2019
Joe Wheeler State Park Parade of Lights
Photo by Kiley Robinson
Joe Wheeler's Boat Parade begins at 6 PM.
Watch the parade from inside Daniella's Restaurant, outside along the banks between the lodge and Marina, or from a lodge room balcony.
A Holiday Buffet will be served at Daniella's in the Park beginning at 4 PM: $13.95 per person.
Dec. 7, 2019 - Dec. 7, 2019
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
Jan. 5, 2020 - Jan. 5, 2020
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
Feb. 2, 2020 - Feb. 2, 2020
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
Mar. 1, 2020 - Mar. 1, 2020
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
Apr. 5, 2020 - Apr. 5, 2020
This annual event at Desoto State Park offers something for everyone. You may attend any or all of the scheduled offerings.
The event begins on Friday, May 1, at 6 p.m. with a welcome social and presentation by park staff.
On Saturday, May 7, hikes are offered at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
May. 1, 2020 - May. 2, 2020
First Sunday Outdoor Market, Noon-4 p.m. at the Five Rivers Cypress Gift Shop. Featuring local arts & crafts, farmers' market and outdoor-themed items from the gift shop.
May. 3, 2020 - May. 3, 2020
2021 World Games to be held in Birmingham, Alabama
The World Games is an international multi-sport event that includes sports not contested in the Olympic Games. The event is held every four years -- one year after the Summer Olympic Games.
The next host city will be Birmingham, Alabama, in 2021.
Jul. 15, 2021 - Jul. 25, 2021
