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
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!
Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. | 7 a.m. April
Wednesday Guided Bird Walk at Catalina
Catalina State Park
Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 a.m.
Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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.
Daily 10 a.m.
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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.
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.
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.
Fridays-Mondays 9 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.
Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia
Patagonia Lake State Park
Experience a boat tour around Patagonia Lake! Discover the history, vegetation, and overwhelming beauty of the surrounding area.
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.
April 1-30, 2023 All day
Solve the Monarch Mystery
Jerome State Historic Park
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!
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!
April 1-2, 2023
History of the Soldier
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Sundays 7:30 a.m. | 7 a.m. April
Sunday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Catalina State Park
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.
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!
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.
April 3 and 4 | May 2 7 p.m.
Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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.
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.
April 5 | April 11 | May 3 10 a.m. | 8 a.m. May
Beating 'Round the Bushes with Ranger Rob
Lost Dutchman State Park
Join Ranger Rob as he guides an easygoing and informative hike highlighting some of the Sonoran Desert's most interesting native flora.
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.
April - September Times vary
Full Moon Hikes at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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.
First two Fridays of the month 8:15 a.m.
Audubon Guided Bird Walks at Oracle
Oracle State Park
We've teamed up with the Audubon society to offer a series of bird walks right here in the park! Reservations are required!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
April 9, 2023 3 p.m.
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Sustainability, a Historical Perspective
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
A special guided tour of Riordan Mansion with a focus on what we would now call green building practices.
Sunday, April 9 | May 21 9 a.m.
Feathered Friends of the Sonoran Desert
Lost Dutchman State Park
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!
April 10, 2023 12:15 p.m.
Lunchtime Lecture: History and Restoration of a Treasured Flagstaff Icon
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
This program will include many little-known facts about Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel's naming, construction, and restoration.
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!
Friday, April 14, 2023 10 a.m.
Superstition Mountain Geology
Lost Dutchman State Park
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
April 20, 2023 10:00 a.m.
Earth Day Celebration at Lyman Lake
Lyman Lake State Park
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, April 22, 2023 1 - 9 p.m.
Star Party at Kartchner Caverns!
Kartchner Caverns State Park
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!
Monthly, April-November 6 p.m. (Arizona time)
Star Party at Homolovi State Park
Homolovi State Park
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!
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.
April 22, 2023 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Earth Day Event and Dark Sky Party
Oracle State Park
Celebrate all day fun to honor Earth Day at Oracle State Park - ending with a Dark Sky star party!
April 22, 2023 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Guided Bird Walks at Oracle
Oracle State Park
Experience the best Southern Arizona Birding on a guided bird walk through the high desert of Oracle State Park!
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!
March 25 | April 22 Times vary
Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!
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.
Sundays, April 23 | May 28 9 a.m.
Power Hour: Rattlesnakes Alive!
Lost Dutchman State Park
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Every Saturday, May 27 - September 16 5 p.m.
Guided Hike on the Petroglyph Trail
Lyman Lake State Park
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.
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!
July 1, 2023
Luminaries and Fireworks
Patagonia Lake State Park
Join us at the park for our Luminaries event to celebrate our independence!
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!
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.
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!
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.
