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Use caution as flooding is possible.
Star Party at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
Oct. 2-April Varies by Date
Catalina State Park’s dark skies are ideal for astronomical observation; imagine what you can see through a telescope!
Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be on site with their telescopes to show you the cosmos and answer your questions. Bring a jacket, warm drinks, and red light if you have one to preserve your night vision. Meet at the trailhead parking lot located 1.5-miles north of the ranger station at the end of the park road; follow signs for "trailhead." More info about Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association can be found at: TucsonAstronomy.org
Event is free with park entrance fee.
Event Dates
- Friday, October 10th, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday, December 13th, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday, February 7th, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday, April 17th, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MORE EVENTS
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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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Saturdays, July 5 - September 27
Monsoon Magic
Learn about monsoon meteorology and see real animals and desert plants that thrive with the seasonal rain.
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
Music in the Mountains: Treehouse Fire
Join us for an evening of live music with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains.
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October 4, 2025
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Austin Owen
Austin Owen performing at Catalina State Park an eclectic mix of music ranging from R&B to Bossa nova!
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Second and fourth Mondays (Oct.-April)
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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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.
