Gulf Shores Gives Back is a powerful, community-wide day of service dedicated to strengthening the heart of our beautiful city. This annual event brings together students, educators, families, and community members in a shared mission of compassion, action, and impact. This event is led by the Gulf Shores City Schools' Mental Health Advisory Committee, and in partnership […]
Create your own plastic-free products. You will learn how to make sustainable beeswax wraps and lip balm. Beeswax wraps can be used in place of plastic wrap, and the lip balms will use clean ingredients and be in compostable cardboard tubes. All participants will leave with multiple wraps/lip balms. This class is January 15th in […]
Learn how to make your own poured soy wax candle. You will create your own scent blend using 100% pure essential oils and hand pour your candle. We use natural soy wax for a cleaner and healthier candle. This class is on January 22nd in the Swift's Nest Classroom. *Candles take two hours to set. […]
Create your own plastic-free products. You will learn how to make sustainable beeswax wraps and lip balm. Beeswax wraps can be used in place of plastic wrap, and the lip balms will use clean ingredients and be in compostable cardboard tubes. All participants will leave with multiple wraps/lip balms. This class is January 29th in […]
The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida is hosting a Valentine Market Fundraiser! There will be local art and food, explore interactive booths, meet and greets with resident animals, name a worm after your ex, take-home crafts, and our booth with handmade block print art bandanas.
The Gulf Coast Council (GCC) of Fly Fishers International (FFI) is hosting their 4th annual Gulf Coast Classic fly-fishing festival Friday-Saturday, May 1-2, 2026 at the Learning Campus of Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Activities to include: fishing tournament, film fest, raffles, conservation booths, tying workshops, and more! On Saturday May 2nd from […]
Gulf State Park is hosting its first-ever Venture Out event on May 15-17. This three-day festival will feature a variety of nature and outdoor-focused activities, workshops, and tours throughout the park and along the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. The family-friendly event is a collaboration between Gulf State Park, the Gulf Coast Eco-Center, Valor Hospitality, the […]
Grab a friend and come enjoy a free screening of Sallie's Ashes, an award winning Alabama documentary about a local woman's efforts to protect Mobile Bay from coal ash. Registration is required, but this is a FREE event. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session. Learn more about the problem at www.movetheash.com.
Gulf State Park is hosting its first-ever Venture Out event on May 15-17. This three-day festival will feature a variety of nature and outdoor-focused activities, workshops, and tours throughout the park and along the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. The family-friendly event is a collaboration between Gulf State Park, the Gulf Coast Eco Center, Valor Hospitality, […]
Gulf Camp is back this year with FIVE weeks to choose from! Activities include gardening, cooking, crafts, biking, ropes course (ages 10+), kayaking, fishing, swimming, and more! You can register […]