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.
Saturday Nature Program
Saturdays until April 10 a.m. to 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.
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Second and fourth Mondays, through May 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. The Romero Ruins Trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. There are no restrooms on-site. There is no shade on the trail so please bring plenty of water and sun protection like a hat and an umbrella. Limited to 20 people: first come, first served. Meet at the Romero Ruins Ramada. This is an Outdors250 event.
Catalina Nights
First, Third and Fifth Fridays 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.
Music in the Mountains: Gray Skies Blue and Treehouse Fire
Saturday, May 2, 2026 5 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing evening of listening to American Indie Folk music at the park.
Monday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
April 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.
