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Parking is only allowed in designated parking spots. Please observe all rules distributed by rangers when entering the park. Use caution as flooding is possible.
Star Party at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
May 4 | Oct. 26, 2024 Varies by Date
Catalina State Park’s dark nighttime skies are ideal for astronomical observation. Imagine what you can see through a high-powered telescope! Astronomers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be onsite to answer questions and discuss celestial objects and phenomena. Make sure you’re on time to catch the intriguing introduction!
In addition to bringing water, snacks, and a jacket, please bring a red light if you have one. Weather permitting.
Meet at the main trailhead parking lot. Event is free with park entrance fee.
2024 Dates
CANCELED on March 15 due to inclement weather.
May 4 at 8 to 10 p.m.
October 26 at 7 to 9 p.m.
MORE EVENTS
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First and Third Friday of the Month
Catalina Nights
Canceled 4/5/24. Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions, coyotes, and bats. When the stars come out, experience a guided constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts.
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: KT Klassics
Join KT Klassics with Catalina State Park's Music in the Mountains Concert Series! KT Klassics plays your favorite classic rock covers.
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Saturday, April 20
Lost Mines, Treasures and Swindles of Southeast Arizona
Arizona’s history is filled with stories of lost mines and treasures because, “If it can’t be grown, then it must be mined”. Hear the infamous tales of the lost mines of Southeast Arizona and how swindlers cheated investors to get rich quick. Hold real samples of gold and silver ore from around the world and learn common mining terms.
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Sundays and Wednesdays
Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Canceled 4/7/24. 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 Monday of the month
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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Wednesdays in April
Native Plant Hike
Wildflowers and native plants are signs of the park’s vibrant ecosystem, but invasive species and wildfires threaten to change everything. Led by an Arizona Native Plant Society guide, see plant succession since the 2020 Bighorn Fire and the contrast between native plants and invasives like Lehmann Lovegrass on the Canyon Loop Trail.
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Saturday, May 4, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Dick Arnold
Join us for an evening of tight harmony vocals, relaxed guitars, funky originals and quirky covers.
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Saturday, June 1, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Nancy Elliott
Join Catalina State Park on for its popular Music in the Mountains concert series featuring a Southwestern Americana performance by Nancy Elliott!
