Special Events!

Part of Saguaro National Park's mission says "The park provides opportunities for research, education, and public enjoyment..." and we take our mission to heart. Saguaro National Park strives to serve our community through education and engagement. Like many National Park sites, we offer a variety of regularly scheduled programs offered by dedicated park staff and volunteers. These events and more can be found on the Calendar page of our website.

In an addition to the regularly scheduled programs, Saguaro hosts, and participates in, a plethora of special events throughout the year. See below for upcoming events, annual event information, and more.

Upcoming special events

Junior Ranger Day

Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Rincon Mountain District (East)

We're kicking off National Park Week by inviting past, present, and future Junior Rangers to visit Saguaro National Park on a fee free day packed with adventure and discovery. Encounter special activities at the Visitor Center and along the loop drive and then get sworn in as a Junior Ranger by Sunny the Saguaro himself. Our friends from the Western National Parks Association will be offering cool refreshment and prizes for participants.

Star Party

Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Rincon Mountain District (East)

Drop in at any time to view the starry skies of your Urban Night Sky Park with volunteers from the Tucson Amateur Astronomers Association. Please bring a flashlight. Accessible program.

Local events Saguaro participates in

Arizona Insect Festival

Beyond Run

Downtown Parade of Lights

Tucson Festival of Books

Tucson Meet Yourself

Tucson Pride Parade

Tucson Rodeo & Parade