Parking is only allowed in designated parking spots. Please observe all rules distributed by rangers when entering the park. Use caution as flooding is possible.
Catalina Nights
Catalina State Park
First and Third Friday of the Month Varies by Date
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The hike begins and ends on a steep hill with slippery gravel. Children ages 5 years old and up are welcome to participate. The hike will take approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet at the main trailhead parking lot near the restrooms. Program is fee but standard park entry fees apply or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass. Event is weather permitting.
Registration is required. Register here and search "Catalina" for the events.
2024 Dates | 2025 Dates |
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January 5, 2024 - 6 p.m. | January 3, 2025 - 6 p.m. |
February 16, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. | January 17, 2025 - 6 p.m. |
March 1, 2024 - 7 p.m. | February 7, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. |
April 19, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. | February 21, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. |
May 3, 2024 - 7:45 p.m. | March 7, 2025 - 7 p.m. |
May 17, 2024 - 7:45 p.m. | March 21, 2025 - 7 p.m. |
June 7, 2024 - 8 p.m. | April 4, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. |
April 18, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. | |
July 5, 2024 - 7:45 p.m. | May 2, 2025 - 7:45 p.m. |
July 19, 2024 - 7:45 p.m. | May 16, 2025 - 7:45 p.m. |
August 2, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. | June 6, 2025 - 8 p.m. |
August 16, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. | June 20, 2025 - 8 p.m. |
September 6, 2024 - 7 p.m. | |
September 20, 2024 - 7 p.m. | |
October 4, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. | |
October 18, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. | |
November 1, 2024 - 6 p.m. | |
November 15, 2024 - 6 p.m. | |
December 6, 2024 - 5:45 p.m. | |
December 20, 2024 - 5:45 p.m. |
MORE EVENTS
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Sundays and Wednesdays
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
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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Saturdays, Oct. 19-April 26, 2025
Catalina State Park Nature Program
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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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Midnight Auto
Join us for an evening of classic rock and roll with Midnight Auto!
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Buffel Slayers
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
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Sundays - check dates in description
Sunday Geology Walk at Catalina
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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First and third Mondays
Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
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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Second and fourth Mondays
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
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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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: KT Klassics
Join KT Klassics with Catalina State Park's Music in the Mountains Concert Series! KT Klassics plays your favorite classic rock covers.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Janice Deardoff
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains with Janice Deardoff!
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Saturday, January 4, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Chris Arpad
Join Chris Arpad for an evening of steel drums in Catalina State Park!
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Robert Wright
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains with Robert Wright!
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Oct. 26, 2024 | Jan. 25, 2025 | April 18, 2025
Star Party at Catalina State Park
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!