Programs & Events
Lost Dutchman State Park
Galaxy Gazer at Lost Dutchman
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Do you have your own telescope and want to come view the night sky? Join us for an evening of stargazing together. You must be able to set up your own telescope and have basic knowledge of how to use it on your own.
Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert - Guided Hike
Tuesdays in February
9 a.m.
Learn about the amazing and diverse wildlife of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park volunteers Lisa and Abi. This is an Outdoors250 event.
Innovative Insects - Arthropod Hike at Lost Dutchman
Thursdays, February 12 and 19
9:30 a.m.
Come learn about the diverse insects and arachnids that the Sonoran Desert has to offer!
Music at the Mountain Karaoke Jam
Fridays, Nov. - Mar. 27, 2026 (Feb. 6, Canceled)
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Miss America is back to host a creative musical event at the park, featuring Y-O-U! Bring your talent (or plain enthusiasm is fine too!), voice or other instruments to this combination karaoke/ jam session!
Sonoran Desert Botany Hike
Feb. 13 and 20 | March 13 and 27 | April 3 and 17
9 a.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike. Explore the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. This is an Outdoors250 event.
Saguaro Safari at Lost Dutchman
Various Saturdays, (November-March)
9 a.m.
Just how big is the biggest cactus in the United States? Can you eat it? What role does it play in our desert community? Get answers to these questions and more when you join us for a ranger-led hike to observe and learn about the mighty saguaro. This is an Outdoors250 event.
Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Monthly (Oct. - Mar.)
Times vary
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!
Music at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones
Monthly
Times vary
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman
Thursdays, Monthly (November - March)
8:30-10 a.m.
Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! This is an Outdoors250 event.
Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
Monthly (October - March)
Varies by Date
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. Registration required! This is an Outdoors250 event.
Become a Junior... (Kids Program)
First Sunday of the Month, Dec. through Mar.
10 a.m.
Join us for a new series of kid focused programs. The program will be held the first Sunday of the month Dec. through March. This is an Outdoors250 event.
