Park Events
Touch A Truck
Kids of all ages can see big trucks and equipment up-close and learn about their uses. A “quiet hour” will be held from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (no horns honking) for kids who are sensitive to loud noises. Touch A Truck is sponsored by WDHN, Slingluff Insurance, Houston County Farm City, Holland Crane, Martin Environmental Services, Goodyear Towing, The Joy FM and Coffman International.
Here are some of the things you can expect at Touch A Truck:
Zoo Crew Create-Your-Own stuffed animal
Street Sweeper from City of Dothan Street Division
Wrecker Truck from Knights Wrecker Service
Bookmobile from Dothan Houston County Library
Knuckle Boom and Side Loader Garbage Truck from City of Dothan Public Works Environmental Services Division
Disaster Mobile Unit from The Salvation Army
Crime Scene Vehicle, SRT Vehicle and K-9 Vehicle from Houston County Sheriff’s Office
CAT 12m3 Motor Grader, Knuckle Boom truck from Houston County Road and Bridge
Bucket Truck from Wiregrass Electric Cooperative
2020 Dodge Wrecker, 2020 Kenworth Wrecker from Ferguson Wrecker
Fire Truck from Dothan Fire Department
20-foot and 35-foot Tow Trucks from Eagle Towing and Recovery
T800 Kenworth Dump Truck from Wiregrass Construction
News Van from WDHN
Two Semi Trucks from Coffman International
School Bus from Dothan City Schools
SWAT Truck, Bomb Truck and Patrol Vehicle from Dothan Police Department
Camper Trailer from Vintage Trailer Works
Ice Cream Truck from Bedsole Ice Cream
Live Radio Remote Van from The Joy FM
Bloodmobile from Lifesouth
Rollback Tow Truck and Rotator Tow Truck from Goodyear Towing
Two Boats from Glasstream Powerboats
Bobtail Propane Delivery Truck from Gala Gas Co.
Front Discharge Concrete Mixer Truck from Smyrna Ready Mix
Front Load and Rear Load Refuse Trucks from Martin Environmental
Mother’s Day Admission Special
All mothers accompanied by a child will receive free admission on Mother’s Day.
A Night at the Park
Landmark Park invites you and your family to experience the Park in a unique way with our 8th annual Night at the Park event. This camping adventure for families features a night walk through the Park, hay rides, s’mores, Nerf war, Water Balloon Battleship, and of course, camping in tents. Your adventure begins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 28 and concludes at 9 a.m on Saturday, May 29. The fee for the campout is $20 per person for Park members and $25 per person for nonmembers. A hamburger and hotdog dinner, s’mores, and breakfast are all included. Families are responsible for their own tents and sleeping bags. Space for the campout is limited and taken on a first come, first serve basis. Registration with payment is required to secure your spot and can be made by clicking here.
Father’s Day Admission Special
All fathers accompanied by a child will receive free admission on Fathers Day.
Education Festival
Visitors will have a chance to see what the Education Department at Landmark Park has to offer to classroom and homeschool teachers. Kids and parents also welcome! Teachers who attend this event, you will get a coupon for 10 percent off of your next field trip to Landmark Park! Visit the Information Booth at the event for details.For more information, contact Tabitha Shumaker at 334-734-3452 or tabitha@ landmarkparkdothan.com.
Landmark Park Bluegrass Festival
Visit Landmark Park for live music all day from The Byrd Family, Cedar Creek, Southern Gentleman, Benton Brothers and Company, and East Wind Bluegrass Band. Plus instrument demos, food trucks, kids activities, vendors and more. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and military; $4 for kids; free for park members and children 2 and under. Bring your lawn chairs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission includes a wristband for re-entry. Sponsored by ALLEAPS.
Peanut Boil
Bring your picnic and lawn chairs for an after-hours peanut boil. Watch as peanuts are stacked the old fashioned way and listen to bluegrass music. Admission includes one free cup of boiled peanuts.
Halloween Fun Fest and Zombie Run
5K Zombie Run plus kids activities, corn maze, tractor treat, music, food and more. Preregistration required for the Zombie Run, call 334-794-3452 to register Run registration includes entry to the Halloween Kick Off.
Landmark Park Quilt Show
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. Open for viewing on Friday (1-4); Saturday (10-4); Sunday (1-4).
Fall Farm Day
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.
Low Country Boil
Shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and a blend of spices will simmer in a 60-gallon kettle for a mouthwatering dish. Advance tickets are required . For more info or to purchase tickets, call 334-794-3452.
Decorating Workshop
Spread some holiday cheer at Landmark Park at the Holiday Decorating WorkshopCreate 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.
Victorian Christmas
Listen to Christmas carols and visit with Santa. Enjoy snacks, 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.
