There is always something happening at Lakeshore. In addition to our weekly member classes and program, we also host summer camps, training camps, competitions and more. Follow our Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram accounts for daily updates about Lakeshore programs and events.
- Walktober (Wednesday, October 7 | 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. ): Members, get ready to move into October with a Lakeshore Life event! Help us reach our goal of 2,026 miles by pushing, walking or running around the track in the Fieldhouse.
- Container Gardening Workshop (Thursday, October 8 | 12-1 p.m.): Our container gardening workshop series is back to help you grow your very own at-home garden. This month, we’ll be planting lettuce and radishes in 3-gallon grow bags which you can take home and harvest at your convenience! Visit the front desk to reserve your spot by Monday, October 5. Space is limited for this workshop. Registration cost: $10.
- Member Health & Fitness Assessments (Wednesday, October 12 | 8:30-11:30 a.m.): Join us in the Fieldhouse for FREE health assessments including resting heart rate and blood pressure, agility and balance, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance, and more! The assessment will take about an hour and can be adapted to meet your needs. No appointment necessary!
- Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic (October 23-25): The second annual Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic returns to the Lakeshore courts in October! This tournament is a United States Tennis Association (USTA) sanctioned Level 3 wheelchair tennis open event. Athletes who wish to compete must register by October 9 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. The Lakeshore Wheelchair Tennis Classic is free and open for public spectators. We are also in need of volunteers to make this event a success — New Volunteers & Current Volunteers, click on the links to learn more and sign up today.
- Youth Spooktacular Trick or Treating (Tuesday, October 27 | 4-6 p.m.): Youth with a physical disability and their immediate families are invited to join us as we trick or treat throughout the fully accessible Lakeshore facility and grounds. Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costume as they trick or treat along a route that will include Lakeshore departments and community organizations. Registration is required to participate. Visit our Fall 2026 Youth Activities page to learn more.
- Youth Super Saturday (Saturday, October 31): Super Saturdays are fun-filled days designed to introduce kids (aged 6 to 18) to adapted sports, games, and activities. Each event has a different theme. Participation is open to members and non-members with a qualifying condition, but each participant must be able to function independently in a group setting. Each child may invite one sibling or friend to attend. Visit our Fall 2026 Youth Activities page to learn more.
- Alabama Recreational Trails Leadership Workshop (Thursday, November 12 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.): A fun and informative technical workshop for outdoor recreation professionals who want to gain technical understanding of how to assess, redevelop, and program trails and other outdoor recreation spaces to make them accessible and welcoming to people of all abilities. Panelists will include Disabled Hikers, Jennifer Skulski Consulting, Outdoor Ability Foundation and The Hank Poore Foundation. Registration is $35 and covers park entry and lunch. Register by Friday, November 6 to participate! If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Sally Brown or 205-348-8344.
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