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:
The City of Nogales' Easter Egg Hunt
Nogales, Arizona
at 1:00 p.m.
The City of Nogales invites you to a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at Cordova Park!
This free event will take place on Wednesday, April 16, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, welcoming children in grades K-2 for an afternoon of excitement.
Families can enjoy:
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Balloon Artist
- Face Painting
- Crafts & Games
- Food Trucks
- Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Don't forget to bring your Easter basket and get ready for a day full of springtime fun!
Poetry Reading with Carol Ann Russell
Tubac, Arizona
at 5:00 p.m.
Tubac Center of the Arts invites the public to a special poetry reading with acclaimed poet Dr. Carol Ann Russell.
A Professor Emerita of English at Bemidji State University in Minnesota, Dr. Russell is the author of four full-length poetry collections, including The Red Envelope, Feast, Silver Dollar, and Gypsy Taxi, as well as several chapbooks.
Her work has appeared in literary magazines across the United States.
For more information, please visit tubacarts.org.
Solistas de Sonora to Perform Benefit Concert at Wittner Museum
Nogales, Arizona
at 6:30 p.m.
Experience an unforgettable evening of music as Solistas de Sonora: Quinteto de Alientos Madera performs a benefit concert at the Wittner Museum in Nogales, Arizona.
This special event supports scholarship opportunities through the power of classical music. Held at 204 N Morley Ave, the concert features five talented woodwind musicians from Sonora.
Tickets are $20 and available at the Consulate General of Mexico in Nogales and Cinderella Loma Linda. Don’t miss it!
44th Annual Boys & Girls Club Carne Asada
Nogales, Arizona
at 12:00 p.m.
Get ready for the 28th Annual Fiesta at the 44th Annual Boys & Girls Club Carne Asada!
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County on April 25, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM at Palo Duro Country Club in Nogales, AZ for an afternoon filled with delicious food, refreshing beer, live music, and an exciting auction!
For tickets and information, call 520-287-3733.
2025 Charles Mingus Jazz Festival
Nogales, Arizona
from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Charles Mingus Jazz Festival is coming to Nogales on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at 1st Bank Yuma, 825 N. Grand Avenue.
Presented by The Mingus Project, this annual celebration brings together incredible jazz performances in honor of the legendary Charles Mingus. Don’t miss this jazz-filled afternoon of music, culture, and community!
2025 Spring Market at the Rio Rico Community Center
Rio Rico, Arizona
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Rio Rico Community Center is bringing the community together for their Annual Spring Market!
Enjoy a day filled with live music, delicious food trucks, unique food and craft vendors, and fantastic yard sale finds. With both indoor and outdoor booths, there’s something for everyone!
Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of spring—scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the Rio Rico Community Center for more details!
The Tubac Singers Spring Concert at the Tubac Center of the Arts
Tubac, Arizona
at 3:00 p.m.
Join the Tubac Center of the Arts for a special spring performance by the Tubac Singers, celebrating the season with beautiful choral music in the gallery space at Tubac Center of the Arts.
All are welcome—admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10 to support local arts programming.
For more information, please visit https://tubacarts.org/
Meet the Artist: Victoria Thornton
Tubac, Arizona
at 12:00 p.m.
A symphony of vibrant colors and textured layers in the latest collection by the award-winning contemporary artist, who masterfully captures the essence of celestial splendor. Free to the public.
For more information, please visit https://tubacarts.org/
Spring Exhibition's Opening Reception at the Tubac Center of the Arts
Tubac, Arizona
at 5:00 p.m.
Explore three new exhibitions at Tubac Center of the Arts:
- Hi/Mid Art showcases student artwork from Santa Cruz Valley schools.
- It’s a Small World celebrates miniature art with big impact—from tiny paintings to pencil lead carvings.
- Victoria Thornton: Dreamweavers features vibrant, layered works by award-winning contemporary artist Victoria Thornton.
For more information, please visit https://tubacarts.org/
Seed Pelletizing Workshop
Patagonia, Arizona
at 9:00 a.m.
Join Borderlands Restoration Network & Nursery for a workshop about seed-based revegetation using seed pellets. We will discuss the challenges of seed-based revegetation in arid ecosystems and the pros and cons of seeding methods used to overcome some of those challenges. Then we will get our hands dirty making seed pellets!
Limit of 10 participants.
Cost: Free.
Please visit www.borderlandsplants.org/events to sign up.
2025 Fiestas De Mayo
5:00 PM in Karam Park, Morley Avenue
The City of Nogales, Arizona, alongside the Consulate General of Mexico and the Cultural Arts Committee, invites the community to experience Fiestas de Mayo.
Enjoy an evening filled with vibrant folkloric ballet, live music, delicious food, and the coronation of the Queen. This family-friendly event is FREE ADMISSION, welcoming everyone to embrace the rich traditions of Mexican heritage.
Mark your calendars and join the celebration!
30th Annual Mariachi Festival at Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia Lake State Park, Arizona
from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join the festivities on May 17, 2025, from 9 AM to 6 PM for a day filled with vibrant mariachi performances, folkloric dancers, delicious food vendors, and Arizona wines. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Patagonia Lake while experiencing the rich traditions of mariachi music.
Plus, don’t miss a special visit from Smokey Bear! Admission is just $25 per vehicle (up to four adults).
Please visit this link for more information.
2025 Summer Arts Program at the Tubac Center of The Arts
Tubac, Arizona
Join Tubac Center of the Arts this June for Summer Arts! Designed for children ages 6–13, the morning program offers hands-on learning through painting, drawing, and mixed media. Sessions run weekly, and students can register for one to four weeks.
Afternoons are reserved for high school students in a limited-capacity workshop (10 students per week).
Learn more and register at: https://tubacarts.org/summer-arts/
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 to