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.
| 2024 Dates |
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| December 20, 2024 - 5:45 p.m. |
| 2025 Dates |
| 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. |
| March 21, 2025 - 7 p.m. |
| April 4, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. |
| April 18, 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-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, February 15, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Luci Hrin & The Grackles
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of beautiful classics and Rock and Roll!
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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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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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February 20 | February 27
Native Plant Walks at Catalina State Park
Join an Arizona Native Plant Society guided tour through the Upland Desert and Riparian plant communities along the Canyon Loop trail.
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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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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, March 1, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Tommy Tucker
Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of classic Rock and 70's favorites
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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!
