Programs & Events
Catalina State Park
Shelter Dog Walking with PACC
Sunday, Mar. 29
8 a.m. - 11 a.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.
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.
Native Plant Walks at Catalina State Park
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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. This is an Outdoors250 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.
Saturday Nature Program
Saturdays until April 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Cancelled on April 4
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: Eric Schaffer and The Other Troublemakers
Saturday, April 4, 2026 4 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of country western and folk music with recording artists Eric Schaffer and The Other Troublemakers.
Buffel Slayers
Saturday, April 4, 2026 8 a.m. - noon
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
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.
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.
Monday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
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.
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.
Owl Walks at Catalina State Park
Thursday, April 16 | Monday, April 20, 2026
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us on a guided walk to learn about owls, which take flight during cool evening hours to hunt. Registration required. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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!
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Kevin from KT Klassics
Saturday, April 18, 2026
4 p.m.
Join Kevin from KT Klassics with Catalina State Park's Music in the Mountains Concert Series!
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.
