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.
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Registration is required. Register here and search "Catalina" for the events.
| 2025 Dates |
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| January 3, 2025 - 6 p.m. |
| January 17, 2025 - 6 p.m. |
| February 7, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. |
| February 21, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. |
| March 7, 2025 - 7 p.m. (CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER) |
| March 21, 2025 - 7 p.m. |
| April 4, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. |
| SATURDAY, April 19, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. |
| May 2, 2025 - 7:45 p.m. |
| May 16, 2025 - 7:45 p.m. |
| June 6, 2025 - 8 p.m. |
| June 20, 2025 - 8 p.m. |
| July 4, 2025 - 7:45 p.m. |
| July 18, 2025 - 7:45 p.m. |
| August 1, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. |
| August 15, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. |
| September 5, 2025 - 7 p.m. |
| September 19, 2025 - 7 p.m. |
| October 3, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. |
| October 17, 2025 - 6:30 p.m. |
| November 7, 2025 - 6 p.m. |
| November 21, 2025 - 6 p.m. |
| December 5, 2025 - 5:45 p.m. |
| December 19, 2025 - 5:45 p.m. |
MORE EVENTS
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Saturdays, Oct. 19 to 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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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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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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May 1 and 15, 2025
Evening Bird Walk
As temperatures soar, nocturnal birds take flight during the cool evening hours to hunt under the cover of darkness, join experienced birding guides with powerful spotlights to spot the owls and nighthawks that prowl the night skies on this unique nighttime adventure! Registration required.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025
Music in the Mountains: House of Funk Chamber Quartet
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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Wednesday, May 14, 21, and 28, 2025
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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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Music in the Mountains: Marana Big Phat Band
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Vicky Smith
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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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.
