Programs & Events
Catalina State Park
Monday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
March 9 and 23 | April 6 and 20 | May 4 and 18
Time varies
Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. This is an Outdoors250 event.
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Second and fourth Mondays, through May Times vary
Join our local interpretive guides for a hike to the Romero Ruins. With this program, you'll walk through one thousand years of Hohokam history in 90 minutes. This is an Outdors250 event.
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Sundays and Wednesdays
Times vary
Experienced bird guides lead this bird walk. They will help you spot and identify various birds that live and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder will enjoy this event. This is an Outdors250 event.
Native Plant Walks at Catalina State Park
Thursdays in March
7:30 a.m.
Join an Arizona Native Plant Society guided tour through the Upland Desert and Riparian plant communities along the Canyon Loop trail. This is an Outdoors250 event.
Family Campout at Catalina State Park
March 14-15, 2026
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Saturday Nature Program
Saturdays until April 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn about and see many reptiles that live naturally in the Sonoran Desert. Listen to our experts talk about the creatures and their adaptions to survive in the desert.
Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
First and third Mondays, through April 10 a.m.
Join one of our park volunteers to explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today, and get a sneak peek of exciting upgrades planned.
Catalina Nights
First, Third and Fifth Fridays of the Month
Varies by Date
Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required. This is an Outdors250 event.
First Day of Spring Hike
Friday, March 20, 2026
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a guided hike on the on the Sutherland Trail where you’ll enjoy beautiful mountain views and refreshing creeks.
Music in the Mountains: Your Money’s Worth
Saturday, March 21, 2026 3 p.m.
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
Sunday Geology Walk at Catalina
Sundays - check dates in description Times vary
How were the Santa Catalina Mountains formed? What are some of the different rocks in the park? Learn about the geology of the park with experienced geologist, Karen. This is an Outdors250 event.
Shelter Dog Walking with PACC
Sunday, Mar. 29
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Stretch your legs and help a pup from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) get out into nature on a short hike! Several ready-to-adopt dogs will be available to walk and staff from PACC will be present to answer questions.
Buffel Slayers
Saturdays, Mar 7, Apr 4, 2026 8 a.m. - noon
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Eric Schaffer and The Other Troublemakers
Saturday, April 4, 2026 4 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of country western and folk music with recording artists Eric Schaffer and The Other Troublemakers.
Star Party at Catalina State Park
October - April
Varies by Date
Imagine what you can see with telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at Catalina State Park! Join us for an exciting, educational Star Party!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Kevin from KT Klassics
Saturday, April 18, 2026
4 p.m.
Join Kevin from KT Klassics with Catalina State Park's Music in the Mountains Concert Series!
Music in the Mountains: Gray Skies Blue and Treehouse Fire
Saturday, May 2, 2026 5 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing evening of listening to American Indie Folk music at the park.
