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. This is an Outdors250 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. This is an Outdors250 event.
Saturday Nature Program
Saturdays until April - canceled 1/24 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.
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.
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!
Buffel Slayers
Saturdays, Feb 7, 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: Out of Kilters
February 7, 2026 3 p.m.
Join us for our concert series to enjoy traditional celtic music in the 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.
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.
Monday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
January 26 | February 9 and 23 | 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.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: A1 Reggae
Saturday, February 21, 2026 3 p.m.
Join us for our concert series to experience the funky reggae grooves of A1 Reggae!
