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7 Backyard Bird Habitats Workshop · 10 a.m.
DO IT YOURSELF: Learn how to attract birds to your property with instructor Dr. Gary Manfready. Registration required. Workshop held in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with park admission. Call 334-794-3452 to register.14 Purple Martin Workshop · 10 a.m.
Learn about the benefits of purple martins and how to attract these birds to your property with instructor Earl Suggs. Registration required. Workshop held in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with park admission. Call 334-794-3452 to register.21 Bluebird Workshop · 10 a.m.
Learn all about bluebirds and bluebird boxes with instructor Dr. Gary Manfready. Registration required. Workshop held in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with park admission. Call 334-794-3452 to register.27 A Party for the Park and Annual Membership Dinner · 5:30 p.m.
A barbecue that you don't want to miss. Bring your appetite and friends for this unique fundraiser. Advance tickets required. Call 334-794-3452 to purchase tickets. Board of Directors, Volunteer Service Award and Heritage Award winners announced. Highlights from 2011 and plans for 2012 to be discussed. Stokes Activity Barn. Tickets are $30 per person or $240 for a table of 8. Take out racks of ribs are also available for $20 per slab.28 Hummingbird Workshop · 10 a.m.
With instructor Fred Bassett. Registration required. Workshop held in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with park admission. Call 334-794-3452 to register..
4 Hide Tanning Demonstration • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Eric Varnum will demonstrate hide tanning using a process that was common with Native Americans in the 1500s. Visitors will have a chance to see different stages of the tanning process and Eric will explain the techniques. Call 334-794-3452 to register.11 Hide Tanning Class • 10 a.m
Eric Varnum will offer a class to those interested in a chance to get a more hands on experience in tanning hides. Participants will meet with Ericand work through the process. For this workshop we advice participants to wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty, an apron and rubber gloves are a must. Also a good knife and a drawknife is recommended. Registration is required for the hands-on class and can be made by calling the park office. Registration is limited to 15 participants. $10 per student plus gate admission. An additional class maybe offered on February 18. Call 334-794-3452 to register.17, 24 Astronomy Nights · 6 p.m.
View stars and constellations through telescopes and binoculars on the Gazebo lawn. Wagon rides, Planetarium programs, refreshments. Registration required. Members, $2; nonmembers, $4. Scouts in uniform will receive a discount. Astronomy Night meets several requirements for the Astronomy badge. Call 334-794-3452 to register.18 Seed Swap 9:30 a.m.-noon
DO IT YOURSELF: Hosted by the Wiregrass Master Gardeners. The purpose of the Seed Swap is to swap Heirloom seeds to help preserve heritage (non-hybrid) seeds. Bring seeds cleaned, packaged and labeled with registration information. Have a copy of the registration form for each package (quantity for seed size at end). Exchange a maximum of 5 of the same kind and no more than half of the supply until everyone has participated. You can still join us if you do not have seeds to swap. Seed will be available to get you started. Suggested minimum amounts are: 10-15 large seeds; 25 medium seeds; 50 medium-small seeds; 100 small seedsInterpretive Center Auditorium. Free with park admission. Click for registration form.25 Beeswax Bath Products Workshop · 10 a.m.
DO IT YOURSELF: Learn how to make soap and bath products with beeswax. Cost is $15 per participant plus gate admission. Registration is required. Class is limited to 50 participants.26 World's Smallest Airport: The True Story of the Thrasher Brother's Aerial Circus · 2 p.m.
Documentary about aerial circus and its connection to Dothan in 1945. Stokes Activity Barn. Free with paid gate admission.
17 Spring Farm Day · 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Turn back the clock 100 years and experience living history demonstrations of sheep shearing, blacksmithing, plowing with draft animals, basket weaving, quilting and other traditional spring farm activities. Plus, the “Old Time Fiddlers Convention” and the “Alabama State Horse and Mule Plowing Contest.” Adults, $8; senior citizens and active military, $6; children, $4; members, free. Click for arts and crafts, food vendor, plowing and fiddler registration26-28 Spring Break Day Camps · 9 a.m. -noon
Day Camps for kids. Registration required. Members may register beginning Feb. 13; General public: Feb. 20 Click for schedule26-28 Spring Family Days · 2 p.m.
Special programs for families. Free with paid gate admission. Registration required.Click for schedule31 "Cache" me if you Can: A Geocache Treasure Hunt · 9 a.m. RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 19 Go on a real life treasure hunt in search of caches of hidden prizes using a handheld GPS unit or smart phone. Introduction workshop for beginners on the basics of using a GPS unit held in the Interpretive Center auditorium. The beginners will then have the chance to test their skills with caches throughout the park. Registration for the advanced course with prizes will begin at 10:30 and the hunt will start at 11. You may enter as an individual or a team but only one prize will be awarded per registration. Registration is $10.
AVAILABLE PRIZES: Family Memberships to Landmark Park; One Free Ice Cream Cone Per Month from the Martin Drugstore at Landmark Park; Passes to Water World; Dothan Magazine Subscription; Basketcase Cafe Gift Card; Adventureland Gift Passes; Big Fun Day Play Passes; Picture Fram from Haynes Photography; Club Sun Gift Pack; Tickets to The Barbecue Festival from The Main Event; Smoothie Gift Certificates from Tropical Smoothie.
6, 20 Outdoor Movie Nights · 6 p.m.
Enjoy a movie under the stars. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blankets. The Martin Drugstore and Shelley General Store will be selling refreshments. Movie starts at 7 p.m. April 6: Despicable Me. April 20: The Wizard of Oz. Sponsored by Knology. FREE ADMISSION7 Tree Identification and History Workshop · 10 a.m.
Join veteran forester Ed Lewis for a workshop about trees and their history and uses in the Wiregrass area. Free with paid gate admission. Registration required.8 Sunrise Service · 6:15 a.m.
Nondenominational sunrise worship service. Park will close immediately after the service and reopen for regular hours. Free admission. Held on the Gazebo lawn (inside church on park grounds in case of rain). Bring lawn chairs.14 Spirit of Service Day 8 a.m-noon
Help with a variety of projects around the park and then enjoy lunch at noon. Call to register. Free.16-18 Spring Break Day Camps · 9 a.m. -noon
Day Camps for kids. Registration required. Members may register beginning Feb. 13; General public: Feb. 20 Click for schedule16-18 Spring Family Days · 2 p.m.
Special programs for families. Free with paid gate admission. Preregistration required.Click for schedule27-28 A Night At The Park · 4:30 p.m.
A unique camping adventure for families featuring geocaching, a night walk through the park, smores, star gazing, and of course camping in tents. Your adventure begins at 4:30 p.m. April 27th and concludes at 8 a.m. on April 28th. The fee for the campout is $40 for park families of 4 and $50 for nonmembers. There will be an extra fee of $5 for every additional participant. Dinner, snacks and breakfast are included. Families are responsible for tents, sleeping bags and drinks. A limited number of tents may be available to use for an additional fee. Registration is required and can be made by calling the park office at 334-794-3452 or by emailing dpeters@landmarkpark.com. Click for schedule
4 Outdoor Movie Night· 6 p.m.
Enjoy a movie under the stars. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blankets. The Martin Drugstore and Shelley General Store will be selling refreshments. Movie starts at 7 p.m. May 4: Ghostbusters. Sponsored by Knology. FREE ADMISSION5 Touch a Truck · 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kids will have a chance to touch and learn about big trucks. Admission is $3 per child, plus regular gate admission.Click for more details13 Mothers Day Admission Special
Mothers receive free admission when accompanied by a child, ages 18 and younger.
Varies Summer Camps
Weeklong camps for kids. Registration required. Click for schedule and registration formCall 334-794-3452 for details and to register.TENTATIVE DATES: June 4-6: Adventure Days (9-11 year olds); June 11-14: Discovery Days (4-5 year olds); June 11-14: Earth Art (6-8 year olds); June 18-22: Ecology Camp (6-8 year olds); June 18-22: Pioneer Farm (6-8 year olds), June 25-29: Earth Explorers (6-8 year olds), June 25-29: Farm and Forest Fun (4-5 year olds)
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19, 26Animal Tales · 10 a.m.
Storytelling programs for preschool-age children. Kids can participate through song, dance and pantomime. Reservations required. Free with park admission. Fifty percent deposit required for groups of 15 or more. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Call 334-794-3452 to register.8, 15
22, 29Animal Adventures · 10 a.m. (noon program available if 10 a.m. program fills)
Special one-hour educational programs for children ages 5 and older. Reservations required. Free with park admission. Fifty percent deposit required for groups of 15 or more. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Call 334-794-3452 to register.14, 28 Music by Moonlight · 7:30 p.m.
Pack a picnic supper, bring the family and friends and enjoy an evening of great music under the stars in a relaxed, informal setting. June 14: The Moonlighters. June 28: Chris Godber. Free admission. Presented by MusicSouth .17 Fathers Day Admission Special
Fathers receive free admission when accompanied by a child, ages 18 and younger.9 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social · 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
It’s a summertime treat for the whole family as we observe National Dairy Month. Activities
include free ice cream (while supplies last), butter churning, ice cream making and more. Adults, $5; children,$3; members, free.
Varies Summer Camps
Weeklong camps for kids ages 4 to 11. Click for schedule and registration formRegistration required. Call 334-794-3452 for details.TENTATIVE DATES: July 2-6: No Camps. July 9-13: Adventure Days (9-11 year olds); July 9-13: Discovery Days (4-5 year olds); July 9-13: Earth Art (6-8 year olds); July 16-20: Ecology Camp (6-8 year olds); July 16-20: Pioneer Farm (6-8 year olds), July 23-27: Earth Explorers (6-8 year olds), July 23-27: Farm and Forest Fun (4-5 year olds)
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24, 31Animal Tales · 10 a.m.
Storytelling programs for preschool-age children. Kids can participate through song, dance and pantomime. Reservations required. Free with park admission. Fifty percent deposit required for groups of 15 or more. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Call 334-794-3452 to register.13, 20, 27 Animal Adventures · 10 a.m. (noon program available if 10 a.m. program fills)
Special one-hour educational programs for children ages 5 and older. Reservations required. Free with park admission. Fifty percent deposit required for groups of 15 or more. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Call 334-794-3452 to register.8, 15, 22, 29
Heritage Forums · 3 p.m.
Annual series featuring guest speakers who will present programs about state or local history. Interpretive Center Auditorium. Free with park admission. Reservations requested. Call 334-794-3452 to register.
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18, 25Science on Saturdays · 10 a.m.
Each Saturday during the month of August the park will present a fun and educational program for children and their families. Programs held in the Interpretive Center Auditorium. Reservations required. Free with park admission. Call 334-794-3452 to register.
20 Low Country Boil · 6 p.m.
Annual fundraiser with food and music. Casual dress, kids welcome. Silent auction. Advance tickets required. Stokes Activity Barn. Call 334-794-3452 to purchase tickets.
6 Wiregrass Antique and Collector Car Show · 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit one of the largest car shows in the Wiregrass Region with approximately 200 cars on display, ranging in age from "T" models to custom classics. Adults, $5; children, $3; members, free. Hosted by the Wiregrass Antique and Collector Car Club.26-28 Landmark Park Quilt Show
Over 100 antique and modern quilts on display in the Stokes Activity Barn. Juried show and exhibit, with sewing related vendors. Held in conjunction with Wiregrass Heritage Festival.
27 Wiregrass Heritage Festival · 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Learn how peanuts were harvested in the Wiregrass Region a half-century ago. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of cane grinding, syrup making, butter churning, basket weaving, soap making, and other traditional farm activities. Also, plenty of music and a wide variety of antique gas and steam engines will be on display. Adults, $8; senior citizens, $6; children, $4; members, free.
2 Decorating Workshop · 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
DO IT YOURSELF: Help decorate the park using natural materials and make decorations to take home. Free admission. Registration required.9 Victorian Christmas · 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Warm up to some holiday hospitality during an afternoon centered on the pleasures of Christmas’ past. Visitors are invited to sample turn-of-the-century desserts and sip hot chocolate or mulled cider while children try their hand at making traditional Christmas decorations. A circuit-riding preacher will arrive on horseback to deliver a Christmas message at the church. Arts and crafts, holiday music, wagon rides and more. Free admission, visitors are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank.
Other special exhibits and programs are offered throughout the year. Contact the park office for more information or click the upcoming activities link for a complete list of events and programs taking place at LANDMARK PARK.
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