Programs & Events
Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park Nature Program
Saturdays, Oct. 19 to April 26, 2025 10 a.m. - 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.
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Sundays and Wednesdays
Time varies
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.
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Second and fourth Mondays 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.
Evening Bird Walk
May 1 and 15, 2025
7:45-9:45 p.m.
As temperatures soar, nocturnal birds take flight during the cool evening hours to hunt under the cover of darkness, join experienced birding guides with powerful spotlights to spot the owls and nighthawks that prowl the night skies on this unique nighttime adventure! Registration required.
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.
Music in the Mountains: House of Funk Chamber Quartet
Saturday, May 3, 2025 5-7 p.m.
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Wednesday, May 14, 21, and 28, 2025
6:30 a.m.
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.
Music in the Mountains: Marana Big Phat Band
Saturday, June 7, 2025 6-8 p.m.
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Vicky Smith
Saturday, July 5, 2025 6-8 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.
