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:
Rio Rico Historical Society Presents: Changing Woman, Guest Speaker
Rio Rico, Arizona
The Rio Rico Historical Society invites the community to their General Membership Meeting on January 21st at 6:00 PM at the Rio Rico Community Center. Join award-winning writer Venetia Hobson Lewis as she discusses her novel, Changing Woman, A Novel of the Camp Grant Massacre. Ms. Lewis, known for her acclaimed Western short stories, will share insights about her work and her passion for storytelling.
For more information, email rioricohistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
66th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts
Tubac, Arizona
The Tubac Festival of the Arts is back from February 5-9, 2025! Artists, vendors, and food trucks are invited to apply now to be part of Arizona's longest-running arts festival. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your work and connect with thousands of art enthusiasts in the beautiful town of Tubac.
For more information, please visit this link.