Starting February 2, 2026 through April 2026, the restroom/shower building in campground A will be closed. A new restroom building will be installed during this timeframe. Portable restrooms will be available throughout the campground, and shower buildings in campground B and group areas will be available. Thank you for your patience as we make these park improvements for you!
First Day of Spring Hike
Catalina State Park
Friday, March 20, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the first day of Spring on a group golden hour hike on the Sutherland Trail! Enjoy the wildflower bloom and learn about the desert on this easy Ranger-guided hike. Meet at the Trail Head Picnic Area (follow signs for Trail Head).
Program is free but standard park entry fees apply or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass.
This event is part of Outdoors250, a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and Arizona’s natural heritage. By participating in this event, you can enter to win Outdoors250 prizes by signing up at AZStateParks.com/Outdoors250.
MORE EVENTS
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Thursdays in March
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. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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First, Third and Fifth Fridays 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. This is an Outdors250 event.
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Saturdays until April
Saturday 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, March 21, 2026
Music in the Mountains: Your Money’s Worth
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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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. This is an Outdors250 event.
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Second and fourth Mondays, through May
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
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.
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March 9 and 23 | April 6 and 20 | May 4 and 18
Monday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
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.
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Sunday, Mar. 29
Shelter Dog Walking with PACC
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.
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Saturday, April 4, 2026
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Eric Schaffer and The Other Troublemakers
Enjoy an afternoon of country western and folk music with recording artists Eric Schaffer and The Other Troublemakers.
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Saturdays, Mar 7, Apr 4, 2026
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. This is an Outdors250 event.
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First and third Mondays, through April
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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October - April
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!
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Kevin from KT Klassics
Join Kevin from KT Klassics with Catalina State Park's Music in the Mountains Concert Series!
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
Music in the Mountains: Gray Skies Blue and Treehouse Fire
Enjoy a relaxing evening of listening to American Indie Folk music at the park.
