Programs & Events
Catalina State Park
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
May 4 | May 6 | May 18 | May 20
6:30 a.m.
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.
Blooming Saguaro Hike
Fridays and Saturdays in May
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of saguaro blooming season! This is an Outdoors250 event!
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Second and fourth Mondays, through May 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. The Romero Ruins Trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. There are no restrooms on-site. There is no shade on the trail so please bring plenty of water and sun protection like a hat and an umbrella. Limited to 20 people: first come, first served. Meet at the Romero Ruins Ramada. This is an Outdors250 event.
Owl Walks at Catalina State Park
Monday, May 4 | Wednesday, May 13
7-9 p.m.
Join us on a guided walk to learn about owls, which take flight during cool evening hours to hunt. Registration required. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: David Argentati
Saturday, June 6, 2026 5:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy some of your favorite 70's Classic Rock hits performed by David Argentati!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Jeremy Gilliam of Grand Dorado
Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Join us for our concert series to celebrate America's 250th birthday with rock, country, blues and jazz performed by Jeremy Gilliam of Grand Dorado!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Midnight Classics Band
Saturday, August 1, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Rock out to country, blues and classic rock with the Midnight Classics Band!
