The park will open at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11 due to a downed tree.
Bat Walk at Jerome State Historic Park
Jerome State Historic Park
Saturday, Oct. 17 Time varies by date
Learn about the bats that fly about Jerome, emerging from the caves and old mine shafts of the Black Hills. These flying friends provide nocturnal pest control, pollination, and overall ecosystem benefits for the area. Registration is required at the link below; tickets are $8 per person for this program.
The Bat Walk will be led by Bat Rehab Specialist Brenda Vento. Brenda is a licensed AZGFD wildlife rehabilitator and an Arizona State Parks and Trails volunteer with extensive experience in bat handling.
This outdoor educational event is ADA accessible and for all ages.
Meet on the entrance porch of the Douglas Mansion.
Please bring your own red light flashlight/headlamp and be ready for no more than 1 mile of walking on smooth terrain.
September 26 - 6:30 p.m. Gate opens at 6:15 p.m.
October 17 - 6 p.m. Gate opens at 5:45 p.m.
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The Inside History of Jerome
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Saturdays
Historical Walking Tours
Join volunteer Hal Hatfield on a historical walking tour of Jerome State Historic Park Saturday mornings!
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Sundays
Geology Tour and Presentation
Learn how powerful geological forces shaped the Verde Valley and laid the foundation for Jerome's rugged landscape and rich mining history. Perfect for history lovers, rock hounds and curious minds of all ages!
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Flashfright Tours
Discover the Douglas Mansion in the dark!
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Friday, October 30, 2026
All About Bats: Outdoor Discovery Event at Jerome
Join Jerome State Historic Park and the Yavapai County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners on October 30 for an Outdoor Discover event, "All About Bats." Learn about bats and the ways they benefit the ecosystem from presenter Laurin Pause with the Extension's Speakers Bureau.
