Programs & Events

Catalina State Park

Guided Bird Walks at Catalina

Sundays and Wednesdays, starting Oct. 13 featuredImg 7:30 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.

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Romero Site Interpretive Hike

Second and fourth Mondays, starting Oct. 14 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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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-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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Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future

First and third Mondays, starting Oct. 7 9 - 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.

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Star Party at Catalina State Park

Oct. 26, 2024 | Jan. 25, 2025 | 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: Midnight Auto

Saturday, November 2, 2024 4 p.m.

Join us for an evening of classic rock and roll with Midnight Auto!

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Buffel Slayers

Saturday, November 2, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

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

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