Statewide Calendar

71 Scheduled Events

Sundays and Wednesdays   11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tours of Goodfellow Lodge at Tonto Natural Bridge

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
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Join us for a ranger or volunteer led walk through the Goodfellow Lodge, with a history of the property, the Lodge, and the people that called Tonto Natural Bridge home. Reservations are required!

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Wednesdays   7:30 a.m. | 7 a.m. April

Wednesday Guided Bird Walk at Catalina

Catalina State Park
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Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

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Wednesdays and Saturdays   8 a.m.

Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park
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Join us at Red Rock State Park for guided bird walks! Learn about Sedona's diverse and beautiful bird species while taking a stroll through this gorgeous park with a veteran bird enthusiast.

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Daily   10 a.m.

Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park
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Every morning a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk include geology, wildlife, history, archaeology, and plant life.

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March 29-April 2, 2023  

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans 2023

Fort Verde State Historic Park

Save the date for this special anniversary celebration, featuring the Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute.

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Fridays   9:00 a.m.

Guided Bird Hike at Sonoita Creek

Sonoita Creek State Natural Area

Join us for a ranger led hike to learn about  the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.

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Fridays-Mondays   9 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.

Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Experience a boat tour around Patagonia Lake! Discover the history, vegetation, and overwhelming beauty of the surrounding area.

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April 1, 2023   9:30 a.m.

Sunset Cemetery Hike at Homolovi

Homolovi State Park

Join a Park Ranger on a hike to the last remnants of the settlement of Sunset. Sunset was established by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1876. The ranger will present about the history of LDS settlement of the middle Little Colorado River Valley. The trail is .8 miles round trip on an old dirt road.

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April 1-30, 2023   All day

Solve the Monarch Mystery

Jerome State Historic Park
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Did you know that butterflies are some of our most important pollinators? Did you know that there are ways to make butterflies happy, and you can help? Join us for the Monarch Mystery on the grounds of the Douglas Mansion in April to learn more!

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Saturday, April 1 | May 6   6 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. May

Music in Lost Dutchman State Park: Singer Songwriter Steve Holmquist

Lost Dutchman State Park

Local singer, guitarist, & songwriter from Copper Country will be performing all original stories and songs focusing on our local areas, animals, and characters. Bring a chair and join us around the campfire!

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April 1-2, 2023  

History of the Soldier

Fort Verde State Historic Park
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Experience a military timeline of our history, from the Revolutionary War to present day. Presentations, military drills, and fashion show. Camps, a cannon and soldiers will all be at this annual event.

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Saturdays   9 a.m.

Guided Geology Hike at Oracle

Oracle State Park

Join Oracle State Park’s volunteer geologist, Tom Buckley, on a tour of the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains. This program is by reservation only and for ages 18 and up.

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April 1, 2023   10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Haru Matsuri 'Spring Festival'

Colorado River State Historic Park

Join us for an Asian and Pacific Islander Cultural Celebration at the park!

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Every Saturday   9:30 a.m.

Explore Sonoita Creek State Natural Area with a Ranger

Patagonia Lake State Park

Join us for this new program with weekly hikes ranging from moderate to advanced.

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April 1   Varies by Date

Guided Hike to the Peak on the Hunter Trail

Picacho Peak State Park

Join a park volunteer guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. Registration required.

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Saturday, April 1, 2023   3 p.m.

Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Renee Taylor

Catalina State Park

Join Catalina State Park in welcoming Renee Taylor at our Music in the Mountains event!

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Saturday, April 1, 2023   Noon to Sunset

38th Annual Solar Potluck

Catalina State Park

Join the Solar Guild at the Annual Solar Potluck and experience the flavors of solar-cooked food and learn about solar energy. The Solar Potluck is an educational, family-friendly event.

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Saturdays   10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Catalina State Park Nature Program

Catalina State Park

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, April 1, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Buffel Slayers

Catalina State Park

There are many success stories in the fight against buffelgrass! Join the Buffel Slayers to eradicate buffelgrass from the park. Be prepared to work hard!

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Sundays   7:30 a.m. | 7 a.m. April

Sunday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina

Catalina State Park
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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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Sunday, April 2, 2023   7:00 a.m.

Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race

Catalina State Park

One of Arizona's finest trail races. Catalina State Park features easy to manage trails and unreal mountain views! Come join the fun that is Everyone Runs!

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Every Monday in April   5:30-7 p.m.

Sunset Nature Hike at Catalina

Catalina State Park

Join us for this nature walk to discover local flora and fauna with naturalist docents.

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April 3 and 4 | May 2   7 p.m.

Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman

Lost Dutchman State Park
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This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon. The easy 1.5 mile trail features some rocky, rough terrain but with little elevation gain. It is a ranger-guided hike focusing on the aesthetic, while offering opportunities to stop and interpret what you see on the trail.

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April 5   Times vary

Full Moon Hike at Sonoita Creek

Sonoita Creek State Natural Area

Join us for a ranger led hike under the light of the full moon overlooking Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.

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April 5 | April 11 | May 3   10 a.m. | 8 a.m. May

Beating 'Round the Bushes with Ranger Rob

Lost Dutchman State Park
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Join Ranger Rob as he guides an easygoing and informative hike highlighting some of the Sonoran Desert's most interesting native flora.

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April 5   Times vary

Full Moon Hike at Patagonia

Patagonia Lake State Park

Join us for a ranger led hike under the light of the full moon overlooking Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.

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April - September   Times vary

Full Moon Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park
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The Full Moon Hike is among the most popular interpretive hikes at Red Rock State Park. Join us for an exciting evening under the night sky of Sedona.

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First two Fridays of the month   8:15 a.m.

Audubon Guided Bird Walks at Oracle

Oracle State Park
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We've teamed up with the Audubon society to offer a series of bird walks right here in the park! Reservations are required!

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Fridays   7:00 a.m.

Friday Guided Bird Walk at Catalina

Catalina State Park

Join an experienced bird guide on a bird walk through the park.

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April 8, 2023   10 a.m.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Lyman Lake State Park

Calling all ages! Come join us for an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, and more!

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Apr. 8   10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Junior Ranger Experience at Kartchner

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Wondering about the Junior Ranger program at Kartchner Caverns? Come out and get a well rounded experience on what it means to be a junior ranger. Reservations are required!

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April 8 and April 29, 2023   9:30 a.m.

Rock Art Tour at Homolovi

Homolovi State Park

Join a ranger to explore petroglyphs associated with the Homolovi II Pueblo.

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April 9 and 23, 2023   8:30 a.m.

Sunday Geology Walk at Catalina

Catalina State Park

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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Sundays, Mar. 26 | Apr. 9   6:45 p.m. | 7 p.m. (Apr.)

Wildfire - Friend or Foe?

Lost Dutchman State Park

Throughout history, foresters have had an interesting relationship with wildfires as they learned more about their ecological impact. More than a destructive force, fires promote growth and revitalization. Bring a chair to sit around a campfire and ignite your curiosity for this historical narrative of the old fire tower system and how nature recovers. Bring all your burning questions!

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April 9, 2023   3 p.m.

Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Sustainability, a Historical Perspective

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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A special guided tour of Riordan Mansion with a focus on what we would now call green building practices.

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Sunday, April 9 | May 21   9 a.m.

Feathered Friends of the Sonoran Desert

Lost Dutchman State Park
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Come learn about the iconic birds of the Sonoran Desert under the shade of the Palo Verde ramada. Arizona's birds have adapted and evolved to thrive in desert habitats, and have made an impact on the environment and even the local cultures. We will also go over bird watching basics for those that are interested!

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April 10, 2023   12:15 p.m.

Lunchtime Lecture: History and Restoration of a Treasured Flagstaff Icon

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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This program will include many little-known facts about Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel's naming, construction, and restoration.

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April 12 | May 10   Times vary

Bird Walk at Lost Dutchman

Lost Dutchman State Park
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Join us on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Registration required.

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April 14-16, 2023   Times vary

32nd Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show

Lake Havasu State Park

In its 32nd year, the Marine Association originally designed this event to promote marine businesses in the Lake Havasu region, and, today, it is now one of the largest premier outdoor boat shows in the entire Southwest!

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Friday, April 14, 2023   10 a.m.

Superstition Mountain Geology

Lost Dutchman State Park
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Dive into the geologic past and the future. This talk will cover the geology of the Superstition Mountains, to include where gold comes from and the history of gold hunting in the area.

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April 15, 2023   5 p.m.

Music in the Mountains: Saddlebrooke Winds and Strings

Catalina State Park

Selections of music from films and Broadway as well as patriotic tunes and classic pop/rock covers.

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April 15, 2023   9:30 a.m.

Homolovi II Pueblo Tour

Homolovi State Park

Take a guide walk with a Ranger to the Homolovi II pueblo. Homolovi II is the largest of the seven villages that comprise the Homolovi settlements.

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Sunday, Apr. 16   7 p.m.

America's Greatest Idea: A Park Origins Story

Lost Dutchman State Park

How many parks have you been to? Did you know that many parks today would not exist without the Roosevelt Presidents, who were both highly instrumental in pioneering the park movement in the United States? How might you and your family have benefited from their interest in promoting public lands?

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April 20, 2023   1-9 p.m.

Desert Storm Street Party

Lake Havasu State Park

Stop by the Arizona State Parks and Trails booth during this fun event on Havasu's Main Street

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April 20, 2023   10:00 a.m.

Earth Day Celebration at Lyman Lake

Lyman Lake State Park
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Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Lyman lake State Park! Experience the expansive views, a beautiful lake, and gorgeous Arizona skies at this awesome event!

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Thursday, April 20, 2023   11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Evolution of an Icon–The History of Arizona Highways Magazine with Win Holden

McFarland State Historic Park
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In this presentation, former publisher Win Holden will share the fascinating story of how a brochure produced by the Arizona Highway Department evolved into one of the most respected and revered publications in the world.

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Thursdays, April 20 and 27, 2023   7:30 a.m.

Catalina State Park Natural History Tour

Catalina State Park

John Scheuring of the Arizona Native Plant Society will lead a natural history tour around the Canyon Loop Trail that samples desert grassland, desert upland, and riparian landscapes.

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April 21, 2023   11:00 a.m.

Hopi Pottery Talk

Homolovi State Park

Join Park Ranger and Hopi Potter Gwen Setalla for a discussion of methods and techniques of traditional Hopi pottery.  She will explain how traditional pottery is made and talk about how to recognize authentic made pottery.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023   1 - 9 p.m.

Star Party at Kartchner Caverns!

Kartchner Caverns State Park
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Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party!

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Monthly, April-November   6 p.m. (Arizona time)

Star Party at Homolovi State Park

Homolovi State Park
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Come out to Homolovi's Visitor Center Museum and Observatory for a night under the stars. Enjoy astronomy presentations featuring special guests with telescope viewing to follow. Bring your sense of wonder!

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April 22, 2023   10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park
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Celebrate Earth Day with us under the red rocks in beautiful Sedona! Learn from our park rangers, volunteers, and community partners about some of the plants, animals, and beautiful landscapes in the Sedona area and across Arizona.

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April 22, 2023   7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Earth Day Event and Dark Sky Party

Oracle State Park
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Celebrate all day fun to honor Earth Day at Oracle State Park - ending with a Dark Sky star party!

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April 22, 2023   7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Guided Bird Walks at Oracle

Oracle State Park
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Experience the best Southern Arizona Birding on a guided bird walk through the high desert of Oracle State Park!

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Saturday, April 22, 2023   8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Earth Day at Lost Dutchman State Park

Lost Dutchman State Park

Join us to celebrate Earth Day with programs and presentations throughout the day!

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March 25 | April 22   Times vary

Star Party at Lost Dutchman

Lost Dutchman State Park
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Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!

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Saturday, April 22, 2023   9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Earth Day at Kartchner Caverns

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Join us at Kartchner Caverns to celebrate Earth Day! Learn how you can protect our earth with presentations in the amphitheater throughout the day, crafts fun for all ages, local vendors and displays set up in the Discovery Center, and a guided hike led by our rangers.

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Sundays, April 23 | May 28   9 a.m.

Power Hour: Rattlesnakes Alive!

Lost Dutchman State Park
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This in-person casual presentation invites you to empower yourself and your community - because knowledge is power! Join a ranger as we enlighten you with special guests and topics of interest.

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April 27-30, 2023  

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Come to the park for a fun festival of exploring birds, bugs and nature!

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Saturday, April 29, 2023   7 p.m.

Desert Night Life on the Wing

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Join us on a walk through the park as our rangers and their handy bat detector help you learn about the 13 different species of bats that live in the park.

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Sunday, April 30, 2023   9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Brunch at the Bridge

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Join us for the annual Brunch at the Bridge at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.

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Saturday, May 6, 2023   11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Mothers and Daughters Tea Party at Lyman Lake

Lyman Lake State Park

Join us for a special mothers and daughters tea party at Lyman Lake State Park!

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May 20, 2023   9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mariachi Festival and Wine Tasting

Patagonia Lake State Park

Welcome back to this popular area event! Join us to enjoy a day of international mariachi dancing and bands. Local wineries, amazing food vendors, and activities for the kids are all part of this fun event.

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Third Saturday of the month - May-September   TBD

Ranger Talks at Lyman Lake

Lyman Lake State Park

Join us on the third Saturday of the month to hear from our rangers and get to know them and the park!

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Every Saturday, May 27 - September 16   5 p.m.

Guided Hike on the Petroglyph Trail

Lyman Lake State Park
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Come out to cool Lyman Lake State Park for a ranger-led hike on the Petroglyph Trail.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023  

Parker Tube Float

Buckskin Mountain State Park

In June 2023, Parker, Arizona becomes Float Town, U.S.A.! Join us for the 45th Annual Parker Tube Float. Float down the gorgeous Parker Strip on the Colorado River from Buckskin Mountain State Park to La Paz County Park.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023   10 a.m.

Scavenger Hunt

Lyman Lake State Park

Do you like solving riddles? Then come to Lyman Lake State Park for an outdoor adventure!

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July 1, 2023  

Luminaries and Fireworks

Patagonia Lake State Park

Join us at the park for our Luminaries event to celebrate our independence!

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July 1, 2023  

Stroll Your Roll Parade

Lyman Lake State Park

Bring your bicycle, tricycle, scooter, or stroller and as many red, white, and blue decorations as you can, and stroll or roll in Lyman Lake State Park's patriotic parade around the park!

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Saturday, July 15 | Aug. 12, 2023   Varies by Date

Scorpion Seek and Find

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Learn about scorpions and their natural habitat! Join a short ranger talk about these predatory arachnids, then hike around the desert with us to locate some scorpions. Registration required.

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September 2, 2023   6:30 p.m.

Patriotic Glow Boat Parade

Lyman Lake State Park

Join us at Lyman Lake for a patriotic water parade! Decorate your watercraft to participate! Vendors, live music and a pyro show!

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September 16, 2023   4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Taste at the Bridge

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Sample some of rim country's best wine, beer, food, art and music that rim country has to offer! This gala event will raise funds to benefit Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.

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