Join our educators on a guided walk to see the amazing flora and fauna that call Gulf State Park home and see an incredible view of our beautiful Lake Shelby! Bring binoculars if you have them and water to stay hydrated! With over 28 miles of trails and 9 unique ecosystems to explore, there is always something exciting to see in Gulf State Park! (Weather Permitting) All Ages / FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/dolls.webpage.technically

Learn about the creatures of the deep as you dissect a squid! You will discover how captivating cephalopods are by getting up close and personal to identify adaptations and anatomy through proper dissection techniques in this exciting laboratory activity. Recommended Ages: 8+ REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park FEE: $16.50 per participant *tax included* SEE LEARNING CAMPUS TEAM MEMBER FOR PARKING PASS when participating in program. The Interpretive Center is otherwise a paid parking area. For more information: 251-923-3101 or info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/note.distinctions.compress

Whether your young explorer is already working on their Junior Ranger certification or wants to get started today, join us as we explore local plant species! In this hands-on program, our Junior Rangers will take a short walk to observe and identify plants found in the area. Afterward, participants will create their own plant press and collect a few specimens that can later be added to nature journals or used in crafts. This program is best suited for participants age 6-12.  Registration: Registration is required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/junior-rangers--plant-id--press Know Before You Go: Location: Lakeview Trailhead, located off of Refuge Road. Google link provided below. Google Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fB7eHts3QSNG6PXr8

Visit the Learning Campus to learn about some of the native turtles that you may find in Gulf State Park and meet our resident turtles up close! All Ages / FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link:  https://w3w.co/apricot.seasoned.parks

Mobile Area residents get free admission to the Mobile Museum of Art every Thursday 10-5. For more information reach out to Mobile Museum of Art

Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series Thursday, September 17, 2026 Join us for one of Daphne's favorites - Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series happening every Thursday in September and October, 11:30 - 1:30 at May Day Park! September 3 • Symone French September 10 • Lee Yankie September 17 • Matthew Wojo September 24 • Harrison McInnis October 1 • Matthew Jacquette October 8 • Jesse Taylor Penry October 15 • Raul & Eden October 22 • Remaining Nameless October 29 • Emily Stuckey

Discover the unique connection between our coastal community and ecosystem during this guided tour of the Pier. Explore the Pier’s rich history, learn about local conservation efforts, and discover the diverse marine life and bird species that call this area home. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is preferred but not required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/guided-pier-walk-GSP Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf State Park Pier, 20800 East Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 The parking fee is $15 and is valid at all State Park paid parking areas for the remainder of the day. Overnight park guests may park for free with existing parking pass.

Join us for the 39th Annual Coastal Cleanup and help Gulf State Park keep the trash out of the splash! Meet park staff at the Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion to sign in and collect your supplies. The event runs from 8am to 12pm. Some volunteers might be asked to assist at other beach access points. Parking is free for all volunteers. After gathering trash, return to the Beach Pavilion to weigh your collection, return your equipment, and receive your complimentary shirt and hotdog voucher. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is preferred but notrequired. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/39th-annual-coastal-cleanup   Know Before You Go: Location: 22250 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 We look forward to seeing everyone! If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Tuttle at 251-948-7275 ext 62093.

About Join the City of Orange Beach for the 6th Annual Freedom Festival. The event will be packed full of family friendly activities including art + craft vendors, entertainment, kids activities, a fall edition of Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show, food vendors + more. See you…here! Where Main Street, Wharf Parkway, AMC Lot Date Saturday, September 19 Time 9 am - 5 pm Event Schedule Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm // Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm Art + craft vendors, food vendors, entertainment, kids activities, Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show + more Saturday only at noon | Annual Rally & Ride, a motorcycle and Jeep parade, benefitting Youth Reach Gulf Coast. Register here to participate. Cost  FREE admission + parking; Some activities cost Other  To register for the Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show click here. 

About Join the City of Orange Beach for the 6th Annual Freedom Festival. The event will be packed full of family friendly activities including art + craft vendors, entertainment, kids activities, a fall edition of Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show, food vendors + more. See you…here! Where Main Street, Wharf Parkway, AMC Lot Date Sunday, September 20 Time 10 am - 3 pm Event Schedule Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm // Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm Art + craft vendors, food vendors, entertainment, kids activities, Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show + more Saturday only at noon | Annual Rally & Ride, a motorcycle and Jeep parade, benefitting Youth Reach Gulf Coast. Register here to participate.  Cost FREE admission + parking; Some activities cost Other To register for the Bama Coast Cruisin’ car show click here. 

Sunday Sunset Concert Series Sunday, September 20, 2026 Sunday Sunset Concert Series is back for TWO fall dates at W.O. Lott Park in Olde Towne Daphne! Matthew Jacquette Band • Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 5:30 - 7:00 PM Everybody's Here • Sunday, October 18, 2026 • 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Join our educators on a guided walk to see the amazing flora and fauna that call Gulf State Park home and see an incredible view of our beautiful Lake Shelby! Bring binoculars if you have them and water to stay hydrated! With over 28 miles of trails and 9 unique ecosystems to explore, there is always something exciting to see in Gulf State Park! (Weather Permitting) All Ages / FREE No registration required

Visit the Nature Center between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM to meet one of our native animals! Discover how these remarkable species help educate our visitors about conservation efforts at Gulf State Park. Learn about their natural behaviors and the important roles they play in our complex ecosystem. Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores There is a $5 per-vehicle fee to enter the campground where the Nature Center is located. Campground and cabin guests are exempt from the gate fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.

Did you know that Alabama has sea turtles nesting on our beaches from May through August or that hatchings can stretch into October? If you want to learn more about these amazing ancient creatures and how you can help them (plus what to do if you get lucky and see one on the beach!), join us in The Lodge at Gulf State Park's lobby for a 15 minute talk about our sea turtles and how you can share the beach with them! The tour meets in the back of the lobby of the Gulf State Park Lodge. All Ages/FREE 21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Dip your toes into the shallow waters of one of our brackishlakes and discover the unique creatures that call it home! Help drag a seinenet alongside a park naturalist as you search for fascinating aquatic critters,learn fun facts about each species, and explore what makes these lakes such aspecial part of our coastal ecosystem in this hands-on activity. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/seine-net-experience-9AM Know Before You Go: Location: Lake Shelby Picnic Area, 20110 AL-Hwy135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Parking at this location is free. Program will be set up onthe edge of the lake across from the playground.

Dip your toes into the shallow waters of one of our brackishlakes and discover the unique creatures that call it home! Help drag a seinenet alongside a park naturalist as you search for fascinating aquatic critters,learn fun facts about each species, and explore what makes these lakes such aspecial part of our coastal ecosystem in this hands-on activity. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/seine-net-experience-10AM Know Before You Go: Location: Lake Shelby Picnic Area, 20110 AL-Hwy135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Parking at this location is free. Program will be set up onthe edge of the lake across from the playground.

Mobile area residents get free admission to MMOA every Thursday from 10-5. For additional information visit Admissions & Directions - Mobile Museum of Art

Join us for one of Daphne's favorites - Brown Bag by the Bay Concert Series happening every Thursday in September and October, 11:30 - 1:30 at May Day Park! September 3 • Symone French September 10 • Lee Yankie September 17 • Matthew Wojo September 24 • Harrison McInnis October 1 • Matthew Jacquette October 8 • Jesse Taylor Penry October 15 • Raul & Eden October 22 • Remaining Nameless October 29 • Emily Stuckey

Discover the unique connection between our coastal community and ecosystem during this guided tour of the Pier. Explore the Pier’s rich history, learn about local conservation efforts, and discover the diverse marine life and bird species that call this area home. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is preferred but not required. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/guided-pier-walk-GSP Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf State Park Pier, 20800 East Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 The parking fee is $15 and is valid at all State Park paid parking areas for the remainder of the day. Overnight park guests may park for free with existing parking pass.

Discover how sustainable gardening practices can benefit both your home and the environment. Explore composting, year-round gardening, and ways to grow fruits and vegetables while learning how the Learning Campus connects its garden to the table at our on-campus restaurant and how composting can help reduce your household waste by up to 60%. All Ages / FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/apricot.seasoned.parks

About Rise and shine, it’s fishing time. Bait those hooks, reel em' in, bring your fish to the scales and KIDS WIN! Children ages 3 to 10 will compete in two age groups — small fry (3-6) and large fry (7-10). Every kid’s a winner and will have the chance to collect tons of prizes and trophies. We will have kids’ activities, snacks and drinks for entrants to enjoy courtesy of Rouses Markets + Bryant Bank during the weigh-ins in Marlin Circle. Registration will open to the first 125 kids on July 30 at 9 am. The event will benefit Make-A-Wish Alabama. Where Main Street + Marlin Circle Date Saturday, September 26 Time 9 am - 11:30 am Event Schedule Goodie Bucket Pick-Up: Goody buckets and fishing rods are only given to the first 125 participants to register. They must be picked up on Wednesday, September 23rd or Friday, September 25th from 8 am - 4 pm. Pick-up location is at The Wharf Management Office located at 4550 Main Street. Fishing Times: Fishing begins Friday, September 25 at 5 pm and ends Saturday, September 26 at 10 am. Cost  $55 per child - Registration is non transferable Other A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Rouses Markets Gold Sponsors: Performance Contractors, CCA Alabama, Sawgrass Consulting Silver Sponsors: CMC Gas, Saunder’s Yachtworks Bronze Sponsor: Stirling Properties, Yates Anderson Beneficiary: Make-A-Wish® Alabama

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Price: Complimentary with regular admission   Blakeley is a partner with several local Search and Rescue organizations providing trained search personnel and Search K9’s to law enforcement, fire & rescue squads, and other agencies in our region to assist in finding missing persons. During this special program, children will be introduced to a few of the basic survival techniques that could mean life or death in the unfortunate event they became lost in the outdoors. Everyone will see demonstrations of how search dogs are specially trained and learn how they find a lost person. You’ll also get to meet-and-greet these specially trained search dogs.

Join our educators on a guided walk to see the amazing flora and fauna that call Gulf State Park home and see an incredible view of our beautiful Lake Shelby! Bring binoculars if you have them and water to stay hydrated! With over 28 miles of trails and 9 unique ecosystems to explore, there is always something exciting to see in Gulf State Park! (Weather Permitting) All Ages / FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/dolls.webpage.technically

Immerse yourself in the shady Southern charm of sprawlinglive oaks, draping Spanish moss, croaking frogs, and other coastal wildlifealong one of our most popular trails, Gulf Oak Ridge. Accompany a parknaturalist on a leisurely walk through this beautiful maritime forest as theyshare the park’s history and highlight the unique plants and animals foundalong the trail. This paved trail is approximately 2 miles round trip. Pleasebring water, bug spray, and comfortable walking shoes. This program is great for all ages! Registration: Registration is preferred but notrequired. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/discover-gulf-oak-ridge Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead, Gulf Shores,AL 36542. Located at the end of Refuge Road.

Learn to create your own vitamin SEA in this exciting Eco-Art class! We will learn about the Gulf's salinity and how to harvest your very own sea salt before using chemistry to creature all-natural, fizzy bath products. These products are a wonderful way to combine the restorative benefits of sea salt with the relaxing, soothing effects of organic aromas. Meet at the Learning Campus. All Ages REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here: Learning Campus at Gulf State Park FEE: $16.50 per participant *tax included* For more information: 251-923-3101 or info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/avoid.sprouted.benches

Explore the world of raptors! Join us at the Nature Center for an interactive experience with our birds of prey. Get an up-close look at our feathered friends and discover their unique adaptations and behaviors. Learn fun facts about how they hunt, survive, and thrive in their natural habitats. This program is best suited ages 6+. Registration: Registration is required. Children 4 and under are free. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/night--day-birds-of-prey Know Before You Go: Location: Gulf State Park Nature Center, 22120 Campground Road, Gulf Shores Must show registration receipt to gate attendant to get free entry into the campground where the nature center is located. If you have any questions, please contact the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093.

Swing by the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park to learn about some of the creepy crawly creatures that inhabit our world. We'll do a deep dive into some of the species and their roles in the food web while also learning some unique, intriguing facts. At the end of this class, you'll also get an opportunity for a hands-on experience with a native snake and Madagascar Hissing Cockroach! All ages | FREE No registration required For more information, call 251-923-3101 or email info@learningcampusgsp.com To view the precise location of this program, use this what3words link: https://w3w.co/amicable.limbs.impeccably