Programs & Events

Catalina State Park

Guided Bird Walks at Catalina

Sundays and Wednesdays featuredImg 7:30 a.m. (March) | 7 a.m. (April)

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.

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Native Plant Walks at Catalina State Park

Thursdays, Mar. 20 | Mar. 27 | Apr. 3, 2025 7:30 a.m.

Join an Arizona Native Plant Society guided tour through the Upland Desert and Riparian plant communities along the Canyon Loop trail.

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Spring Equinox Hike

Thursday, March 20, 2025 featuredImg 1-3:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a guided hike on the on the Canyon Loop Trail where you’ll enjoy beautiful mountain views.

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Catalina Nights

First and Third Friday of the Month featuredImg 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.

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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.

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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.

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Romero Site Interpretive Hike

Second and fourth Mondays 8-9:30 a.m.

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.

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Buffel Slayers

Saturday, April 5, 2025 8 a.m. - noon

Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!

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Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Kevin from KT Klassics

Saturday, April 5, 2025 4-6 p.m.

Join Kevin from KT Klassics with Catalina State Park's Music in the Mountains Concert Series!

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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.

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Shelter Dog Walking with PACC

Sunday, April 13, 2025 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Stretch your legs and help a pup from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) get out into nature on a short hike! Several ready-to-adopt dogs will be available to walk and staff from PACC will be present to answer questions.

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Star Party at Catalina State Park

April 18, 2025 featuredImg 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!

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Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers

Saturday, April 19, 2025 5-7 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of country western and folk music with recording artists Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers.

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