Programs & Events

Oracle State Park

Photography Hike at Oracle State Park

Saturday, February 7, 2026 A panoramic view of mountains in the view with sunlight highlighting peaks and shadows on the landscape. 9-11 a.m.

Join us for a hands-on photography experience at Oracle State Park, perfect for nature enthusiasts and aspiring photographers! Registration required.

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History Hike at Oracle State Park

Sunday, February 8, 2026 A windmill in a hilly area under a blue sky. 1-2:30 p.m.

Learn about the Kannally family and how their ranch eventually became Oracle State Park. This is an Outdoors250 event.

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Valentine's Star Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 A person looks through a telescope at a star party 6-9 p.m.

Join us for a magical Valentine's Day filled with music and stars at Oracle State Park, an official International Dark Sky Park!

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Geology Tour at Oracle State Park

Saturdays, Jan. 24 | Feb 21 | Mar 21 A close up of a unique rock with formations 10-11:30 a.m.

Join Oracle State Park’s volunteer geologist, Maribeth Greenslade, on a tour of the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains region. This program is by reservation only. This is an Outdors250 event.

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Night Sky Photography Workshop at Oracle State Park

Thursday, March 5, 2026 The silhouette of a the flowers of a century plant stalk under a starry blue night sky. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Join for a unique night sky photography workshop at Oracle State Park — an International Dark Sky Park! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to take long exposure photos with your camera while enjoying the incredible star-filled skies the park is known for. Registration is required.

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A Walk Among the Oaks at Oracle

Saturday, March 7, 2026 Oaks sparsely dot a hillside and in the distance, clouds hang over a mountain range. 10 a.m. - noon

Take a walk through one of the most unique landscapes in southern Arizona on this guided interpretive hike along the Nature Trail at Oracle State Park. This is an Outdoors250 event.

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State Employees Charitable Campaign Hike

Saturday, March 28, 2026 Hikers on the trail at Oracle State Park 8:30 (check-in) | 9 a.m. (hike)

The Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona State Parks and Trails invites you to join a 2-mile charity hike benefiting St. Mary's Food Bank and Wild at Heart Rescue!

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