Programs & Events
Lost Dutchman State Park
Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert - Guided Hike
March 3, 10, 17 and 31
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, March 5 and 12
9:30 a.m.
Come learn about the diverse insects and arachnids that the Sonoran Desert has to offer! This is an Outdoors250 event.
Music at the Mountain Karaoke Jam
Fridays through Mar. 27, 2026
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Innovative Insects - Arthropod Presentation at Lost Dutchman
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Come learn about the diverse insects and arachnids that the Sonoran Desert has to offer during this presentation.
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.
