Arizona America250 Events Calendar

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm flintknapper Sam Greenleaf teaches an arrowhead-making and flintknapping workshop at Old Pueblo Archaeology Center, 2201 W. 44th Street, Tucson. Participants will learn how to make arrowheads, spear points, and other flaked stone artifacts from obsidian and other stone like ancient peoples did. The class […]

Hunter Claypatch, PhD, presents “Inhabitants of an Archaeological and International ‘Frontier’: The Precolonial History of the Santa Cruz Valley and the Arizona-Sonora Borderlands” for Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s free December 18, 7-8:30 pm MST “Third Thursday Food for Thought” Zoom series. Hohokam and Trincheras culture inhabitants of this contact zone were shaped by regional cultural […]

On December 21, 2025, from 8:30 to noon, archaeologist Allen Dart leads Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s Winter Solstice Tour to Los Morteros Hohokam Village and Signal Hill CCC & Petroglyph Sites near Tucson. Los Morteros is an ancient village site that includes a large Hohokam ballcourt, bedrock mortars, and other archaeological features. The Signal Hill […]

Celebrate the Winter Solstice and watch the stars sparkle over the Catalina Mountains on the longest night of the year from the Nature Trail (one-mile)! Learn about nocturnal animals and enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The hike begins and ends […]

Join a guide to hike up the peak via the Hunter Trail with trail guide Charles at 8 a.m. Learn more about the mountain, the surrounding land, and even some of the native plants. While taking consistent breaks, you will make your climb to the peak. This challenging hike involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing […]

Join a park ranger for hike to Diné Point via the Tsu’vö trail. Hikers will pass by petroglyph's from the early occupation period at Homolovi (620-890AD) up to Diné Point overlook. The hike is on moderate, sandy trails and is approximately two miles total. As part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, all First […]

Discover the lake pontoon boat tours will be offered at 9 a.m. Space on these tours is limited to eight people, so please call (520) 287-2791 or sign up at the park for a reservation! Meet at the visitors center 15 minutes prior to tour. As part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, all […]

Join us for a hike along the Mariah Mesa Trail to explore plants, wildlife, and geology of the area on the .75 mile trail. As part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, all First Day Hikes will be offered with no fee!

Meet at the launch ramp/trailhead area. This is an easy 1.5 mile round-trip along the shoreline with a stop at Whyte's Retreat. Bring comfortable hiking shoes, water, and snacks. As part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary, all First Day Hikes will be offered with no fee!

Join us for a kid friendly hike on the 1st of the year. The hike will be about 1.5 miles. Kids should be able to hike on their own or parents will be responsible for carrying them. No strollers will be allowed on the hike. The program will be limited to 10 families. No walk-ups, […]

Explore the beautiful views of the mountains and Oro Valley with a ranger. The whole hike will be around 3.2 mi/5.1 km long and moderately difficult. Please be prepared to hike on rocky terrain with little shade. Meet at the Equestrian Center near the horse corrals. Registration is required.

After crossing the highway into the western Arizona desert landscape, hikers immediately become immersed in an exciting adventure into ruggedly beautiful mountainous terrain. This one-mile winding trail is challenging in some areas, yet doable for most hikers. Please bring water and come prepared in proper footwear. This hike is weather dependent. As part of the […]