First and Third Friday of the Month | Time Varies by Date Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of […]

Last Saturday of the month 10 a.m. Join us on one of our four trails every month for a fun, ranger-led hike! The hikes will start at 10 a.m. and feature a different trail each time. Come experience the beauty and adventure at Cattail Cove State Park! 15 mi. S of Lake Havasu on Hwy […]

Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 a.m. through May | June - 7 a.m. Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock […]

Sundays through June 2026 (see details for exceptions) 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join an educational and interactive demonstration of the popular Wild West game of Faro at Tombstone Courthouse. Play along with our engaging and knowledgeable volunteers to learn how to play the most popular gambling game of America’s Wild West heritage. Just be […]

AAMSAZ is proud to be part of Blue Star Museums again, a national appreciation program to thank our military families for their service and share with them America’s cultural treasures. Blue Star Museums | National Endowment for the Arts

America is turning 250 years old this year! Step back in time to where it began with our "Revolutionary Weekends" series. Each week, watch one episode from the HBO Mini-Series "John Adams". Engage in discussion afterwards with staff and special guests like Sons of American Revolution. For the 8th & final week, enjoy the musical […]

A Celebration of Freedom, A Conversation on the Promise of Liberty for All In 1776, the Declaration of Independence promised that all are created equal. In 1865, the last enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. As America marks 250 years, Arizona Talks, ASU's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, […]

June 18th – Beauty and the Beast – with the original cast from 30 years - several members of the cast are African American. In partnership with Broadway in Tucson – we will encourage ticket sales but also host the cast for a tour of the museum, followed by a Q & A. https://gotickets.com/beauty-and-the-beast-the-musical

Meet our Nation’s 1st First Lady: Martha Washington! (Played by the talented Jan Sandwich) Wednesday, July 1st: 10am & 11am History brought to life in honor of America's 250th Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! You'll learn fun facts about U.S. Presidents, the Flag, our money and more. Using magic, sing-a-longs and great storytelling...Martha makes education FUN! […]

Celebrate American Heritage Day, a NEW annual tradition honoring the spirit and legacy of the 4th of July! This festive event captures the timeless charm of a classic, all-American Independence Day, bringing the community together in a warm and welcoming historic setting. Step back in time and enjoy a day filled with old-fashioned games, from […]

Join Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village and the Oak Creek Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as we honor Arizona’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. On Friday, July 3, gather in Patio de las Campanas for a special public reading of the Declaration of Independence, presented in town crier style with period-inspired […]

The Independence Day celebration will include lawn games, food trucks, pie-eating contests, and more. The event will be capped off with a fireworks show at 8:30 p.m.