Check out these all-year-round events:
Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park
Every Friday and Monday
Guided bird walks are back! Join park rangers at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12) for a ranger-led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.
The event repeats each Friday and Monday at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit https://azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake/events/bird-walk-patagonia
Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park
Every Saturday and Sunday, $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under)
- 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour
- 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour
- 11:30 a.m. Lake Discovery Tour
- Twilight Tour on Saturdays only. Time varies.
Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791.
Boat rentals are available at the Patagonia Lake Marina.
For more information, please visit https://azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake/on-the-water/boating
Explore Sonoita Creek State Natural Area with a Ranger
Join us for this new program with weekly hikes ranging from moderate to advanced on the Sonoita Creek State Natural Area trails. Meet at the Sonoita Creek parking lot.
Hikes are limited to 15 people. Please call the Visitor Center in advance at 520-287-2791 for information about which hike will be taking place and to sign up.
Adventures at the Presidio
Every Saturday through April 27
$15 per family
Ever wondered where colorful paints came from before the invention of modern paint? This month, you’ll get to find out!
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3d75fsp5
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
Movie Night at the Rio Rico Community Center
Rio Rico, Arizona
at 6:30 p.m.
The Rio Rico Community Center invites families to a special FREE Movie Night on Wednesday, July 2nd at 6:30 PM!
Join the fun as the community gathers to watch the NEW Minecraft movie, enjoy complimentary popcorn provided by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department, and connect with local professionals sharing helpful resources and support services.
4th of July Celebration hosted by the City of Nogales, Arizona
Nogales, Arizona
at 8:30 p.m.
The City of Nogales is proud to invite the community to its annual 4th of July Celebration at Turley Park!
Join in the patriotic fun on Friday, July 4th, 2025, from 4 p.m. to midnight, featuring live music, local vendors, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and an unforgettable fireworks show at 8:30 p.m.
Bring your family and friends for an evening full of entertainment and community spirit!
Borderlands Nursery & Seed's Monsoon Plant Sale
Patagonia, Arizona
at 8:00 a.m.
Borderlands Nursery & Seed invites the community to explore their selection of native plants, organically grown from locally sourced seed. Guests can also enjoy local vendors and live music during their visit.
All shoppers will receive a 10% discount on plants and seeds, with Restoration Partners and Founders Circle members receiving an exclusive 20% discount.
Learn more at: www.borderlandsplants.org/events
Native Seed Collection Workshop
Patagonia, Arizona
at 10:00 a.m.
Join Borderlands Restoration Network & Nursery for a tour of the BRN Seed Lab to learn about our operations and programs, then head out to the beautiful San Rafael Valley to learn about native grasses and our ethical seed collection protocols.
Participants will help collect seeds that will be used in a local ecological restoration project to mitigate erosion and revegetate the landscape to support healthy habitats.
Please visit www.borderlandsplants.org/events.
Fall Plant Sale at Borderlands Nursery & Seed
Patagonia, Arizona
at 10:00 a.m.
Join Borderlands Restoration Network & Nursery to shop our selection of native plants, organically grown from locally sourced seed, in person, with vendors and music.
Enjoy a 10% discount on all plants and seeds, and a 20% discount for Restoration Partners & Founders Circle members.
For more information, please visit www.borderlandsplants.org.
Tour of Nogales & Rio Rico, Arizona
Nogales, Arizona
at 8:00 a.m.
Discover the rich heritage of Rio Rico and Nogales on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with the Rio Rico Historical Society’s Fall Bus Tour!
Led by Nogales native Olivia Gutierrez Garino, this immersive day-long journey includes guided tours of the Rio Rico History Museum, Calixtro Produce Company, the Nogales 1904 Courthouse, Wittmer Museum, and the exclusive Holler & Saunders Hacienda and antique collection.
More info at: www.RioRicoHistoricalSociety.org
2025 Nogales Bicycle Classic
Nogales, Arizona
at 7:00 a.m.
Gear up for the Nogales Bicycle Classic 2025 — presented by South32!
Taking place on October 25th along scenic Morley Avenue in Nogales, Arizona, this premier cycling event offers 20, 40, 60, and 70 mile routes for riders of all levels. Early bird registration opens July 4th for just $60. Don’t miss this unforgettable ride through the borderlands!
Register now at www.nogalesbicycleclassic.org and scan the QR code for details.