Explore our Arizona America250 Events Calendar, your hub for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in Arizona. This calendar highlights both signature events hosted by Arizona America250 and community-led events taking place across the state.
If your organization or community is planning an event that aligns with the spirit of America250, we invite you to be part of the celebration. Help us build a vibrant calendar that reflects the richness of Arizona’s past, present, and future. Submitting your event is easy and free!
Let’s make history together. One event at a time.
Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag to Harry Potter's "Slytherin" and other Hollywood folklore, our nation's relationship with serpents has been marked by both deep reverence and intense fear. In this engaging presentation, Ranger […]
Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 evening hike to explore the edible plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Metate Trail, identifying native plants that have served as vital food and medicinal sources for generations of inhabitants. This 2-mile out and back is rated as easy to moderate, featuring mostly […]
Cool off in the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn. For two and a half centuries, the diverse landscapes of America have provided sanctuary for hundreds of bird species that have shaped our cultural and natural heritage. Join Ranger Jacque for an engaging indoor presentation designed to take the mystery […]
May 24 1 p.m. Learning more about the native plants and trees here in the Sedona area is a great way to enhance any hike. Our volunteer guides explain how plant life is interconnected with indigenous cultures, pioneer settlers, people in our contemporary times and wildlife. This interpretive experience is for both the beginner and […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dr. Kelley Hays-Gilpin is our special presenter as we look back at the founding of the United States, nearly 250 years ago. In the struggle between American colonists and the British Empire, how did Indigenous people and the Spanish Empire play a role? And what was happening in what’s […]
May 30 | June 28 | July 28 | Aug. 28 | Sept. 26, 2026 Time varies The Moonlight Hike is among the most popular interpretive hikes at Red Rock State Park. Led by a naturalist, it gives hikers the rare opportunity to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the […]
Celebrate two and a half centuries of the American spirit (America 250) under the glow of the Blue Flower Moon. This 2-mile hike is rated easy and features an elevation gain of under 200 feet. We start with a nature walk on the Tortoise trail, stopping to learn about the Sonoran Desert along the way. […]
Daily 10 a.m. (9 a.m. June) Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes […]
Join us on June 2 (602 Day) from 10 am to 2 pm for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet and talk with veterans from World War II, Vietnam, the Cold War, and the War on Terror. Meet the veterans behind the stories and have real conversations. Ask questions about their service, their experiences, and their […]
Saturday, June 6, 2026 8 a.m. Join us on Free Fishing Day for a fishing clinic at Dankworth Pond State Park!
On June 6, 2026, Quincie Douglas Library will host “Freedom in Ink,” a special event honoring five local Tucson authors whose stories and works would have been illegal to publish in 1776 — when it was against the law for an enslaved person to write.
First Sunday May-September 10 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) Join us on the first Sunday of every month for a guided nature walk. This is an Outdoors250 event.