Programs & Events

Lost Dutchman State Park

Innovative Insects - Arthropod Presentation at Lost Dutchman

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 A pipevine swallowtail at Lost Dutchman State Park 9:30 a.m.

Come learn about the diverse insects and arachnids that the Sonoran Desert has to offer during this presentation.

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Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman

Thursdays, Monthly (November - March) A close up of a roadrunner's face 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.

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Music at the Mountain Karaoke Jam

Fridays through April 10, 2026 (March 20 canceled) Miss America hosts karaoke at Lost Dutchman State Park 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!

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Sonoran Desert Botany Hike

March 13 (CANCELED 3/13) and 27 | April 3 and 17 A cholla in the foreground and Saguaro cactuses stand in a valley leading up to the rocky Superstition Mountains. 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. CANCELED 3/13

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Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert - Guided Hike

March 17 and 31 A coyote strolls through the park 9 a.m. (8 a.m. on 3/17)

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.

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Music at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones

Monthly A cowboy wearing a denim shirt and a white hat poses next to a horse saddle. Times vary

Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.

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A Passion for Backpacking: An Evening of Storytelling with Dick Mallery at Lost Dutchman State Park

Monday, April 13, 2026 A man standing next to a tent in front of moutains and pinen trees 6:30 p.m.

Come be entertained by Dick Mallery telling stories about his adventures along the hiking trails of America.

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