Step back in time with us for the annual National Fossil Day celebration! Discover the fascinating history of our region, explore Alabama’s incredible fossils, and get the scoop on exciting new paleontological discoveries. Also, channel your inner paleontologist in our hands-on DIY fossil excavation activity! 9:00 AM - GULF STATE PARK HISTORY HIKE. Discover the history of Gulf State Park from the Indigenous peoples and European settlers to the Civilian Conservation Corps and the impact they had. Hikers will also learn about some of the prehistoric plants and animals that roamed the land! Meet at the Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead - Location: https://w3w.co/bronzes.plasmas.ongoing 10:30 AM - TRACKS ACROSS TIME. Learn about Alabama's geology and discover why we have such a rich fossil record. Meet at the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park. Meet at the Learning Campus - Location: https://w3w.co/spokes.gadgetry.charts 1:00 PM - ALABAMA SEA MONSTERS. Examine the incredible fossil evidence left behind by these remarkable creatures and learn about the discoveries that changed the way we look at the Gulf Coast of today. Meet at the Learning Campus - Location: https://w3w.co/spokes.gadgetry.charts 2:30 PM - DIY FOSSIL EXCAVATION ($20/participant*). Learn all about Paleontologists and Archeologists, what they do, and how to be one! After the short lesson, you will have the opportunity to participate in your very own Paleo-tastic excavation, identify what you've found, and take it home to show your friends! Meet at the Learning Campus - Location: https://w3w.co/avoid.sprouted.benches *Please register before 10/13/2025 to secure your spot : https://www.hisawyer.com/.../schedules/activity-set/1622889 . 4:00 PM - ALABAMA PALEONTOLOGY DISCOVERY. Hear from Dr. Andrew Gentry about the fossil discovery, research, and naming of a new sea turtle species, Ueloca colemanorum. Meet at the Learning Campus - Location: https://w3w.co/spokes.gadgetry.charts For more information... call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com

Come ride "Dame Ann", an authentic steam locomotive, to the Pumpkin Patch and spooky maze (optional). 4-7pm Kiddy friendly day train. 7PM starts the SCARY night train. Everyone gets a FREE pumpkin! Refreshments, mini train rides, hay-less hayride, and bounce house included in your ticket. Enjoy the potato Cannon for a slight fee. Food will be available for purchase at our Café (traditional fare) and Concessions stand (Kettle Corn and other treats). We also have a Gift Shop, perfect for the train enthusiast!

Fall Break STEM Halloween Camp  Bats, Minecraft pumpkin carvings, candy corn challenges, and more! Join us for a spooky mix of science, engineering, and Halloween fun!