Programs & Events
Catalina State Park
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.
Catalina Nights
First and Third Friday 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.
Saturday Nature Program
Saturdays - Starting October 18 - April 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 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.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Old Arizona Brass Band
December 20, 2025 3 p.m.
Join us for our concert series featuring the Old Arizona Brass Band.
Winter Solstice Night Hike
Saturday, December 21, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice and the longest night of the year with a guided night hike around the Nature Trail Loop.
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.
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.
First Day Hike at Catalina State Park
January 1, 2026
9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with a group hike on a new trail!
Buffel Slayers
Saturdays: Dec 6 | Jan 3 | Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Apr 4 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: The Hares on the Mountain
Saturday, January 3, 2026 3 p.m.
Join us for our concert series for an evening of pleasant folk music!
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.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Jazz Oasis
January 17, 2026 3 p.m.
Join us for our concert series for jazz in the mountains!
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: Out of Kilters
February 7, 2026 3 p.m.
Join us for our concert series to enjoy traditional celtic music in the mountains!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: A1 Reggae
February 21, 2026 3 p.m.
Join us for our concert series to experience the funky reggae grooves of A1 Reggae!
