Programs & Events
Catalina State Park
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Sundays and Wednesdays
8:00 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.
Native Plant Walk
Thursdays, January 16 and 23, 2025 8:30 a.m.
Join this learning tour of key native plants in desert and wet riparian habitats with an Arizona Native Plant Society guide.
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.
Catalina State Park Nature Program
Saturdays, Oct. 19-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.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Robert Wright
Saturday, January 18, 2025 3-5 p.m.
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains with Robert Wright!
Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
First and third Mondays 10-11 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
Jan. 25, 2025 | April 18, 2025
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!
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.
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Second and fourth Mondays 9-10:30 a.m. (December) | 8:30-10:00 a.m. (January)
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.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Beatle Brothers Band
Saturday, February 1, 2025 3-5 p.m.
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains with the Beatles Brothers!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Luci Hrin & The Grackles
Saturday, February 15, 2025 3-5 p.m.
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of beautiful classics and Rock and Roll!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Tommy Tucker
Saturday, March 1, 2025 3-5 p.m.
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of classic Rock and 70's favorites
