Spring Equinox Hike
Catalina State Park
Thursday, March 20, 2025 1-3:30 p.m.
Celebrate the first day of spring by enjoying a group hike on the Canyon Loop Trail. This moderate, 2.3 mi/3.7 km trail features beautiful views of the mountains and goes through multiple desert habitats.
Program is free but standard park entry fees apply or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass. Meet at the Trailhead Picnic Area.
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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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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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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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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Saturdays, March 1 | April 5, 2025
Buffel Slayers
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!
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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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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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First and Third Friday of the Month
Catalina Nights
Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required.
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Sunday, March 9, 2025
Art in the Park!
Join the Friends of Catalina State Park for an art sale and event to benefit the park.
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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!
