Park Events

05 Jan

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
05 Jan

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
06 Jan

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Classroom. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
12 Jan

bluebird workshop

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Dr. Gary Manfready will be back to conduct the Bluebird Workshop on January 12 featuring new and updated information based on the recent findings regarding bluebird populations in recent years. Dr. Manfready is a member of the North American Bluebird Society and has contributed two articles for publication in their quarterly journal. He currently maintains four bluebird trails in Houston and Dale County including the one at Landmark Park and has a total of 75 boxes. His main focus is on population numbers and successful fledgling numbers in diverse environmental habitats. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Click here to register online. More Info
15 Jan

project flying wild, project growing up wild

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 for one workshop; $30 for both
Categories: None
Training opportunities for classroom and homeschool teachers. Professional development CEUs are available. $20 for one session or $30 for both. Both held in Interpretive Center Auditorium. Registration and prepayment are required. Register by December 31. More Info
19 Jan

hummingbird workshop

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
On January 19, Fred Basset will present the popular program on Hummingbirds. Bassett is a licensed bird bander specializing in the banding of hummingbirds and is the president of Hummingbird Research. This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of hummingbirds and neo-tropical migrants. Fred Bassett is known throughout the southeast for his work with the “jewels of the air.” He will share his extensive knowledge of this little bird along with facts about nesting habits, food and caring for the feeders as well as its migration pattern. Click here to register online. More Info
26 Jan

seed swap

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Category: Adult Programs
On Saturday January 26, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. the Wiregrass Master Gardeners will host a Seed Swap in the Ag Building. Similar to a potluck dinner, gardeners are encouraged to bring samples of their favorite heirloom seeds to exchange with others. Admission is free with paid gate fee ($4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members). A small portion of seeds distributed will be placed in our Seed Bank for future generations. More Info
26 Jan

purple martin workshop

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members and children 2 and under
Categories: None
Dr. Gary Manfready will conduct a workshop on Purple Martins on January 26. He will discuss migratory patterns, population fluctuations and the natural history of the species. Registration is required. Click here to register. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for members). Interpretive Center Auditorium. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. More Info
28 Jan

annual membership dinner

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 6:00p.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Landmark Park is celebrating 42 years in 2019! Join us for our 42nd annual Membership Dinner on January 28 in the Stokes Activity Barn. Over 1400 families are members of Landmark Park and each one has a say in the governance of the organization. We will enjoy a meal prepared by the Blue Plate Restaurant and after the meal you will have a chance to learn about what lies ahead for the park in 2019. We will recognize the winners of the 2019 Heritage Award and Volunteer Service Award. Also during the evening, Landmark Park will hold an election of new board members and we will announce the officers who will lead our organization in the upcoming year. Advance tickets required, call 334-794-3452 for tickets. $15 per person.     More Info
01 Feb

astronomy night

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 for members; $6 for scouts and leaders in uniform; $8 for nonmembers; free for children under 5
Category: Family Programs
Join Landmark Park for an evening of stargazing on February 1 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Astronomy Night is an exciting and informative program that gives visitors a view of several stars and planets as well as the Orion nebula through telescopes and binoculars on the Gazebo lawn. Staff members will help point out winter constellations and visitors will even get the chance to experience a “starry” hayride and campfire. Nightwalks will take place on the boardwalk. Warm up in the Interpretive Center after stargazing and enjoy snacks and a program in the planetarium where you will get the chance to learn more about the night sky. Planetarium programs are not recommended for children under 5. Space for the event is limited. Reservations and prepayment are required. Admission is $5 for members, $6 for scouts and their leaders in uniform and $8 for nonmembers and free for children 5 and under. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are welcome. Astronomy Night meets several requirements for the Astronomy Badge. Click here to register and pay. More Info
08 Feb

quilt retreat day 1

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Cost: $75 (covers both days of the retreat)
Category: Adult Programs
Landmark Park’s annual Quilt Retreat, led by Sherry Burkhalter, will be held on February 8 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and February 9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Ag Building. Cost for the retreat is $75 and includes supper Friday, lunch Saturday, drinks and snacks.  Advance registration and payment is required. More Info
09 Feb

quilt retreat day 2

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $75 (covers both days of the retreat)
Category: Adult Programs
Landmark Park’s annual Quilt Retreat, led by Sherry Burkhalter, will be held on February 8 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and February 9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Ag Building. Cost for the retreat is $75 and includes supper Friday, lunch Saturday, drinks and snacks.  Advance registration and payment is required. More Info
16 Feb

folk arts workshop weekend

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Varies
Category: Adult Programs
Landmark Park is excited to announce the return of our Folk Workshop Weekend on February 16 and 17. This workshop weekend introduces participants to a variety of folk crafts and skills, as well as outdoor hobbies and activities. There will be two sessions offered on Saturday, 9 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m., and one session on Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Registration will close on February 8. Participants may sign up for individual sessions. More Info
02 Mar

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
16 Mar

spring farm day

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: $8 Adults; $6 Seniors/Military; $4 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members and children 2 and under
Category: Family Programs
Turn back the clock 100 years and experience living history demonstrations of blacksmithing, plowing with mules, basket weaving, quilting and other traditional springtime farm activities. Entertainment will include traditional music. Spring Farm Day is an official AL200 Event, celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial. Special thanks to our sponsors, WDHN, WOOF Radio, ServisFirst Bank, Wiregrass Electric, and Houston County Farmer's Federation! More Info
25 Mar

spring break 2019: guided nature hike

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Gate admission $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members
Categories: None
Join Master Naturalist Lisa Lopez for a guided nature hike around the boardwalk. Listen for bird songs, look for fish and turtles and check out what's blooming this spring. The boardwalk is handicap accessible. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Regular gate admission applies ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Perfect for families! Stick around for a horse drawn wagon ride (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) visit the Martin Drugstore for an ice cream (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and view a Planetarium full-dome movie (2:30 p.m., $3 per person and free for park members). More Info
26 Mar

spring break 2019: life of a honeybee

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Gate admission $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members
Categories: None
Join beekeeper Rosalyn Horton and learn all about bees! Discover how a hive works together, try out the "waggle dance" and create fun arts and crafts.Regular gate admission applies ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Perfect for families! Stick around for a horse drawn wagon ride (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) visit the Martin Drugstore for an ice cream (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and view a Planetarium full-dome movie (2:30 p.m., $3 per person and free for park members). More Info
27 Mar

spring break 2019: nature art

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Gate admission $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members
Categories: None
Create a beautiful work of art using leaves, sticks and other items found in nature. Regular gate admission applies ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Perfect for families! Stick around for a horse drawn wagon ride (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) visit the Martin Drugstore for an ice cream (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and view a Planetarium full-dome movie (2:30 p.m., $3 per person and free for park members). More Info
28 Mar

spring break 2019: old fashioned fun!

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Gate admission $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members
Categories: None
Learn about toys and games that kids played in the 1890s with Landmark Park Agricultural Museum Curator Kari Barley. Step back in time with a game of tug-o'-war, marbles, jacks and more! Regular gate admission applies ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Perfect for families! Stick around for a horse drawn wagon ride (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) visit the Martin Drugstore for an ice cream (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and view a Planetarium full-dome movie (2:30 p.m., $3 per person and free for park members). More Info
29 Mar

spring break 2019: soda shop memories

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Gate admission $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members
Categories: None
Join Soda Jerk Celeste Conner for a trip down memory lane with a tour of the Martin Drugstore. Hear the story of the Drugstore, learn how the soda fountain works, explore the artifacts and enjoy a sweet treat. Regular gate admission applies ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Perfect for families! Stick around for a horse drawn wagon ride (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) visit the Martin Drugstore for an ice cream (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and view a Planetarium full-dome movie (2:30 p.m., $3 per person and free for park members). More Info
01 Apr

summer camp registration: members

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: Varies from camp to camp
Category: Youth Programs
Registration opens for MEMBERS at 9 a.m. on April 1. Members receive a discount and early registration. T shirts are included in the price this year. Weeklong camps run Monday-Friday in June and July for ages 4-11. Registration and payment can be made here once registration opens. General public registration opens April 8 at 9 a.m. Click here to register. More Info
06 Apr

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
06 Apr

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
07 Apr

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake, Gopher Tortoise, Red Eared Pond Slider, Box Turtle and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Interpretive Center Lobby. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
08 Apr

summer camp registration: general public

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: Cost varies by camp
Category: Youth Programs
Registration opens at 9 a.m. on April 8 for the general public. Members receive a discount and early registration (April 1). T shirts are included with the price this year. Weeklong camps run Monday-Friday in June and July for ages 4-11. Registration and payment can be made here once registration opens. Click here to register. More Info
20 Apr

sacred harp sing

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.
Cost: $4 for Adults, $3 for kids and Free for members and singers with a Sacred Harp songbook
Category: Family Programs
The powerful sounds of Sacred Harp music will fill the air on Saturday, April 20 when the park will host a Sacred Harp sing in the church. At 9:30a.m. there will be an abbreviated singing school for visitors unfamiliar with the Shape Note  (or Fasola) singing tradition. The sing will get underway at 10:00 a.m. The singers will gather under the spreading branches of a nearby live oak tree and enjoy a traditional dinner on the grounds from 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring a traditional covered dish and join in the fellowship. More Info
21 Apr

easter sunrise service

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 6 a.m.
Cost: Free
Category: Family Programs
Dothan Ministerial Union will host the 33rd annual Easter Sunrise Service on April 21 at Landmark Park. The service will begin at 6 a.m. at the gazebo. This is an interdenominational service and is open to everyone. Benches are available but please bring lawn chairs to ensure adequate seating. In the event of rain the service will be held in the Headland Presbyterian Church located adjacent to the gazebo. Admission to the service is free. The park will close immediately after the service and re-open at noon for our regular Sunday hours. More Info
27 Apr

tree identification workshop

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Gate admission $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for members
Category: Family Programs
10 a.m. Join veteran forester and park volunteer Ed Lewis on Saturday, April 27 for an informative program and tour of the park to learn the fascinating history and uses of common trees. This program will meet several requirements for scout badges. Registration is required. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). More Info
04 May

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
04 May

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: None
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
04 May

touch a truck

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: $7 adults; $5 for kids and FREE for children two and under and park members
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
A truly unique event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of heavy equipment, trucks and machinery while also meeting the people who build, protect and serve our community. Parent supervision is required and cameras are highly recommended! Sponsored by WDHN, The Joy FM, Coffman International, Martin Environmental, Paul Davis Emergency Services and Houston County Farm City Committee. More Info
05 May

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Classroom. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
11 May

blacksmithing demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for members)
Categories: None
10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a break for lunch. Visit the Blacksmith Shop on the Wiregrass Farmstead for a blacksmithing demo. More Info
12 May

mother’s day admission special

Where: Landmark Park
Time: noon-5:00p.m.
Cost: Mothers FREE, $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for children two and under and members
Category: Family Programs
All mothers accompanied by a child will receive free admission on Sunday May 12! Park hours: noon-5:00p.m. More Info
24 May

a night at the park

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4:30p.m.-9:00a.m.
Cost: $25 per person nonmembers, $20 per person members
Category: Family Programs
Landmark Park invites you and your family to experience the Park in a unique way with our 7th annual Night at the Park event. This camping adventure for families features a night walk through the Park, s’mores, and of course camping in tents. Your adventure begins at 4:30 p.m. on May 24 and concludes at 9 a.m. on May 25. The fee for the campout is $20 per person for members and $25 per person for nonmembers. A hamburger and hotdog dinner, s’mores and breakfast are included. Families are responsible for drinks, tents, and sleeping bags. Space for the campout is limited and is taken on a first come, first serve basis. Registration with payment is required to secure your spot and can be made by clicking the button below. Call 334-794-3452 if you need assistance.   More Info
25 May

leafcutter bee workshop

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
10 a.m. Alabama Cooperative Extension Agent Philip Carter will present this workshop in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. Registration is required. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for members). More Info
01 Jun

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
01 Jun

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: None
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
02 Jun

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake, Gopher Tortoise, Box Turtle, Red Eared Pond Slider and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Interpretive Center Lobby. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
05 Jun

wacky wednesdays: homing pigeons

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Join John Ross Helms for a fascinating look at homing pigeons. These amazing birds are able to find their way home from great distances. Helms will discuss these birds, their historic uses, and then will release some of his own homing pigeons so they can fly home. Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. Due to the nature of this program (the birds are released at the end to fly home), a second session will not be available.  More Info
06 Jun

throw back thursdays: old fashioned fun

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Join Alabama Agricultural Museum Curator Kari Barley for a fun filled morning! Play tug o'war, potato sack races, ring toss and more. Space is limited and registration is required. More Info
07 Jun

animal adventures: tortoises

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $4 for adults; $3 for kids; free for members
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
Big Bend Wildlife Refuge will teach us all about the wonderful world of tortoises. Feeding and nesting habits will be discussed, as well as what you should do if you find an orphaned or injured wildlife. Registration required. Free with paid gate admission. Interpretive Center Auditorium. A second show will be offered if the first one fills.  
More Info
08 Jun

blacksmithing demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a break for lunch. Visit the Blacksmith Shop on the Wiregrass Farmstead for a blacksmithing demo. More Info
12 Jun

wacky wednesdays: backyard bandits

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Join Master Naturalist Jessica Gautney for a look at the insect that bite, sting and stink. But even these backyard bandits play an important part in our environment. Meet some of the insects common to this area and learn all about their lives. Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills, a second session may be available.  More Info
13 Jun

music by moonlight: pontiac stove company

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE!
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Our annual concert series that takes place under the stars on the gazebo lawn. Pack a picnic supper and your lawn chairs. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the music. Band: Pontiac Stove Company playing Americana music. More Info
13 Jun

throw back thursdays: dairy day

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Waddell House. 10 a.m. Learn about the dairy products we eat every day, including milk, butter and ice cream. Try your had at churning butter on a variety of churns. Space is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills a second session may be offered. More Info
14 Jun

animal adventures: radical reptiles

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
Join Page Whatley and meet several reptiles and turtles and learn why these animals are so important to the environment. 10 a.m. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission. Registration required. If the first session fills a second session may be offered. More Info
16 Jun

father’s day admission special

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for fathers
Category: Family Programs
Fathers receive free admission when accompanied by their children ages 12 and younger. More Info
19 Jun

wacky wednesdays: life of a honeybee

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Join Wiregrass Beekeeper Rosalyn Horton for a look at the life of a honeybee. Learn the "waggle dance," taste a honey stick and hear why these animals are so important to us. Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills, a second session may be available.  More Info
20 Jun

throw back thursdays: traditional music

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Auditorium. 10 a.m. Try out playing a penny whistle or dulcimer and learn about how our ancestors made music! Space is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills a second session may be offered. More Info
21 Jun

animal adventures: great gators

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members free
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
 The Alabama Department of Conservation will present a program on one of South Alabama’s most misunderstood creatures, the American Alligator. A combination of slides, skins, and skulls--as well as a live alligator--will be used to illustrate and teach participants about the lifestyle and habitats of this unique animal. Registration required. Free with paid gate admission. Interpretive Center Auditorium. If the first session fills a second session may be offered.
More Info
22 Jun

honey extraction

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Presented by the Wiregrass Beekeepers and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Free with paid gate admission. Guests will have a chance to watch as honey is extracted from local hives and uncapped by hand. Honey will be on sale while supplies last. Interpretive Center Auditorium. More Info
26 Jun

wacky wednesdays: beginning yoga

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Auditorium. 10 a.m. Our friends from the Nature Gallery Yoga Studio will lead park visitors in a beginner yoga class. No experience necessary, kids and adults welcome. Registration is required and space is limited. No second session will be available for this class.  More Info
27 Jun

music by moonlight: tri state community orchestra

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE!
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Our annual concert series that takes place under the stars on the gazebo lawn. Pack a picnic supper and your lawn chairs. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the music. No pets or alcohol please. Martin Drugstore and Shelley General Store will be open selling ice cream and drinks. Band: Tri State Community Orchestra. More Info
27 Jun

throw back thursday: fiber fest

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Auditorium. 10 a.m. Use a cardboard loom to create a beautiful work of art with yarn. Other fiber-based crafts will be on display. Space is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills a second session may be offered. More Info
28 Jun

animal adventures: chickens

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
What came first, the chicken or the egg? While we may not crack that riddle, you will have a chance to learn all about chickens and see some of these beautiful animals up close. 10 a.m. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission. Registration required. More Info
03 Jul

wacky wednesdays: fairy houses

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Indulge in a morning of imagination as we create fairy houses! Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills, a second session may be available.  More Info
04 Jul

throw back thursday: july 4th celebration

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Gazebo. 10 a.m. Members of the DAR will read the Declaration of Independence and have historic costumes on display. No second session will be offered. More Info
06 Jul

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
06 Jul

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
07 Jul

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Classroom. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
10 Jul

wacky wednesdays: meteorology

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Meteorologists from WTVY will visit Landmark Park to teach us about weather patterns and storm tracking. Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills, a second session may be available.  More Info
11 Jul

throw back thursdays: indian artifact day

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Auditorium. 10 a.m. Check out Landmark Park's collection of arrowheads and pottery and learn from an archeologist about the history behind these pieces. Space is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills a second session may be offered. More Info
11 Jul

music by moonlight: troy dothan community band

Where: Gazebo
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE!
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Our annual concert series that takes place under the stars on the gazebo lawn. Pack a picnic supper and your lawn chairs. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the music. No pets or alcohol please. Shelley General Store and Martin Drugstore will be open selling ice cream and drinks. Sponsored WOOF Radio. Band: Troy Dothan Community Band. More Info
12 Jul

animal adventures: fantastic fish

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Department will present a program about common fish. Not only will you get to see the fish that are naturally found in our local lakes and rivers, you will also be able to brush up on your fishing and casting techniques. 10 a.m. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission. Registration required. A second session may be offered if the first session fills. More Info
13 Jul

watermelon tasting

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members free
Category: Family Programs
Sample several varieties of watermelons grown at Landmark Park. Coordinated by Master Gardener Tom Boyle. Free with paid gate admission. Wiregrass Farmstead. More Info
14 Jul

heritage forum: haunted wiregrass history

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Guest speakers will present programs on state and local history. Heritage Forums take place on Sundays in July starting July 14. 3 p.m., Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Refreshments served after each presentation. Heritage Forums are official AL200 Bicentennial events. Join Dale Cox of Two Egg TV and learn about our haunted heritage. Explore allegedly haunted sites around the Wiregrass and hear the ghost stories that accompany them. More Info
17 Jul

wacky wednesdays: storytelling and nature journaling

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Soda Jerk Celeste Conner will share humorous stories from her own personal experiences. Then, let your imagination be your guide as you venture outside and come up with a story all your own. Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills, a second session may be available.  More Info
18 Jul

throw back thursday: a day on town square

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Church. 10 a.m. Starting at the Headland Presbyterian Church, step back in time and spend a day at the town square. Learn about circuit riding preachers, have a lesson in the one room school house, visit the Shelley General Store and end at the Martin Drugstore for a treat from the fountain. If the first session fills a second session may be offered. More Info
19 Jul

animal adventures: birds of prey

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
Join Jatin Patel and meet his birds of prey. 10 a.m. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission. Registration required.   More Info
21 Jul

heritage forum: peanut farming in pike county

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Guest speakers will present programs on state and local history. Heritage Forums take place on Sundays in July starting July 14. 3 p.m., Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Refreshments served after each presentation. Heritage Forums are official AL200 Bicentennial events. Registration Required. Presented by Kari Barley, Curator of the Alabama Agricultural Museum, this session will explore the history of peanut farming in Kari's hometown of Troy. Kari will share memories of her family who have been peanut farmers for generations.  More Info
24 Jul

wacky wednesdays: poetry with sid

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. Retired Landmark Park Farm Manager Sid Brannon will recite some of his favorite poems from James Whitcomb Riley, depicting life in the country.  Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills, a second session may be available.  More Info
25 Jul

music by moonlight: byrd family gospel

Where: Gazebo
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE!
Categories: None
Free concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m. on the Gazebo Lawn. Bring your picnic and lawn chairs and enjoy an evening under the stars. No pets or alcohol, please. Sponsored by WOOF Radio. The Martin Drugstore and Shelley General Store will be open selling ice cream and drinks.Gospel and bluegrass music by the Byrd Family. More Info
25 Jul

throw back thursdays: wiregrass farmstead tour

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
Farmstead. 10 a.m. Meet at the Waddell House for a tour of the farmstead. Visit the heritage breeds of animals and check out the crops and buildings on the 1890s farm. If the first session fills a second session may be offered. More Info
26 Jul

animal adventures: amphibians

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Family Programs, Youth Programs
Amphibians can be slimy and lay eggs, but they also have a lot of other interesting characteristics. Join Jimmy Stiles as he talks about various amphibians including frogs, salamanders, and one big amphiuma. Stiles has been involved in herpetology for over 25 years and is currently working on his PhD in Wildlife Sciences through Auburn University. 10 a.m. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission. Registration required. A second session may be offered if the first session fills. More Info
28 Jul

heritage forum: 1918 flu epidemic

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Guest speakers will present programs on state and local history. Heritage Forums take place on Sundays in July starting July 14. 3 p.m., Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members). Refreshments served after each presentation. Heritage Forums are official AL200 Bicentennial events. Registration required. Join James L. Baggett, with the Birmingham Public Library Department of Archives and Manuscripts, and learn about the flu epidemic that devastated Alabama in 1819. More Info
31 Jul

wacky wednesdays: guided nature hike

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
10 a.m. As summer comes to a close, join Master Naturalist Lisa Lopez for a guided tour of the boardwalk as show points out the flora and fauna found at Landmark Park. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The boardwalk is handicapped accessible. Seating for this program is limited and registration is required. If the first session fills, a second session may be available.  More Info
03 Aug

education festival

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Cost: $4 Adults; $3 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: None
On August 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., classroom and home school teachers, parents, and kids of all ages are welcome to come to our first Education Festival! Landmark Park offers educational programming year round to thousands of students. Our Education Festival will give visitors a chance to see what the Education Department at Landmark Park has to offer. More Info
03 Aug

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
03 Aug

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
04 Aug

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Classroom. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
07 Sep

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
07 Sep

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
08 Sep

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Interpretive Center Lobby. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
19 Sep

low country boil and auction

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Cost: $50 per person, $5 for kids and table of eight $500
Category: Adult Programs
A great way to end the summer with plenty of music, food, and fun while raising funds for Landmark Park. Includes a silent auction, wagon rides and hot dogs for the kids and music. Advance tickets required. Call 334-794-3452 for tickets. Ticket price includes all you can eat, plus beer, wine and soft drinks. More Info
05 Oct

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
05 Oct

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
05 Oct

landmark park benefit car show

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for kids, free for members, $10 to register a car
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Enjoy the cooler weather while viewing the large display of antique cars, ranging in age from “T” Models to sporty custom classics. More Info
06 Oct

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Classroom. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
18 Oct

landmark park quilt show (friday)

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, and free for members
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Theme: 200 Years of Alabama Quilts. Held in conjunction with the park’s annual Fall Farm Day, this quilt show features over 100 antique and contemporary quilts displayed inside the Stokes Activity Barn. This juried show includes exhibits, door prizes, speakers and more. The Quilt Show is an official AL200 Event, celebrating Alabama's Bicentennial. More Info
19 Oct

fall farm day

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: $8 Adults; $6 Seniors/Military; $4 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Come and watch how peanuts were harvested in the Wiregrass nearly 100 years ago. Enjoy the sights, sounds and sweet smells of cane grinding, syrup making, butter churning, soap making and other traditional farm activities. Other activities include music, antique tractors, wagon rides and the largest quilt display in the Wiregrass region. Fall Farm Day is an official AL200 Event, celebrating Alabama’s Bicentennial. More Info
19 Oct

landmark park quilt show (saturday)

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: $8 Adults; $6 Seniors/Military; $4 Kids (ages 3-12); FREE for park members
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Theme: 200 Years of Alabama Quilts. Held in conjunction with the park’s annual Fall Farm Day, this quilt show features over 100 antique and contemporary quilts displayed inside the Stokes Activity Barn. This juried show includes exhibits, door prizes, speakers and more.  The Quilt Show is an official AL200 Event, celebrating Alabama's Bicentennial. More Info
20 Oct

landmark park quilt show (sunday)

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for kids, free for park members
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Theme: 200 Years of Alabama Quilts. Held in conjunction with the park’s annual Fall Farm Day, this quilt show features over 100 antique and contemporary quilts displayed inside the Stokes Activity Barn. This juried show includes exhibits, door prizes, speakers and more. The Quilt Show is an official AL200 Event, celebrating Alabama's Bicentennial. More Info
02 Nov

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
02 Nov

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
03 Nov

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Classroom. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info
01 Dec

landmark dulcimer club jam

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Jam and practice sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month. No experience or music reading ability is necessary. Participants must have a mountain dulcimer. The program is free with paid gate admission. More Info
01 Dec

wiregrass woodturners demo

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults, $4; kids, $3; Park members and Wiregrass Woodturners members, free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
The club meets at Landmark Park in the Alabama Agricultural Building on the first Saturday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and a woodturning demonstration will be held at each meeting. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for kids and free for park members and members of the Wiregrass Woodturners. More Info
01 Dec

decorating workshop

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs
Spread some holiday cheer at Landmark Park at the Holiday Decorating Workshop on December 1 at 1 p.m. Create wreaths, garlands and swags out of natural materials and decorate Landmark Park for Victorian Christmas and make some decorations to take home! Refreshments will be provided. Registration required. This event is supported by the Wiregrass Master Gardeners. Admission is free. More Info
08 Dec

victorian christmas

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Category: Family Programs
Join Landmark Park on December 8 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. for this year’s Victorian Christmas. Sip hot apple cider or hot chocolate while listening to Christmas carols and visiting with Santa. Enjoy old fashioned desserts, arts and crafts, music, wagon rides and handmade decorations. A circuit riding preacher will deliver a holiday message. Admission is free and visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for donation to the Food Bank. More Info
08 Dec

reptile feeding

Where: Landmark Park
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free with paid gate admission ($4 for adults, $3 for kids, FREE for park members)
Categories: Adult Programs, Family Programs, Youth Programs
Meet Indie our Eastern Indigo snake, along with our Corn snake and Grey Rat snake, and learn why these animals are important to the environment. Classroom. Held on Sunday of the first full weekend of each month. More Info