Arizona National Parks Festival

Join us for a free day-long celebration of the 22 national park sites in Arizona! Don’t miss an afternoon of music, cultural demonstrations and opportunities to connect with national park staff as well as park partners, including NPCA.

Park-lovers of all ages will enjoy trip-planning and learning more about well-known parks like Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest as well as hidden gems like Tonto and Tuzigoot National Monuments.

Turn your love for these places into action by visiting the NPCA booth to learn how you can become a park advocate.

The festival, set in a lovely city park, will also feature food trucks, interesting presentations and hands-on activities. Don’t miss it!

Event Details

WHAT: Arizona National Parks Festival

WHEN: Sunday, October 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Gene C. Reid Park in central Tucson, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716.

WHO: The public, especially anyone who loves parks.

CONTACT: For more information, contact me at kdahl@npca.org.

OTHER INFO: Bring items like sun protection and a water bottle that will make your day outside in a park more enjoyable.

calendary icon Date October 28, 2018
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location:
    Gene C. Reid Park in central Tucson, 900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85716.

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