Eek! At the Peak
Date: Saturday, Oct. 25
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Description: For a Ghoulishly good time, join us for this fun FREE event at Pinnacle Peak Park for a Pre-Halloween Skele-bration! Age group and family costume contests with gift card prizes, Creepy Crawlers, Scary Skulls, Spooky Skeletons, Frightful Flyers and Icky Insect Nature Stations plus a Halloween craft table. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Jingle Hike to Santa
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Description: Put on your best holiday outfit, grab the kids and head to Pinnacle Peak Park for a morning of festivities and cheer the whole family will enjoy.
**Registration begins Saturday, Oct. 11. Space is limited to 180 people per time slot.
Explore More Day
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
Description: Details coming soon!
Astronomy Evenings
Enjoy a beautiful desert evening under the stars and learn about some of the objects visible in the night sky. NASA Solar System Ambassador, Mark Johnston (Instagram: @azastroguy), will highlight the evening's visible objects, including planets, multiple star systems, globular clusters, and nebulae through a high-end refractor telescope, while providing a running commentary and fielding questions from the group.
Participants are encouraged to bring a folding chair for seating, binoculars, and a small penlight flashlight.
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, Sept. 12, 7:15 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m.
Registration & Information
- Online registration is required.
- Registration begins 21 days prior to the event date.
- Contact the park’s Visitor Center
480-312-0990 for more information.
Astronomy Evenings are canceled if rainy or overcast conditions exist. Call the afternoon of the event to reconfirm.
Sunset - Full Moon Hikes
These cool evening hikes to the Grandview Overlook allow visitors to experience the park after hours at their own pace. These hikes are safe and fun for the whole family. Events last approximately 1.5 hours. Staff and volunteers will be on the trail to assist visitor and answer questions. A moderate 1.5-mile round trip hike.
Upcoming Dates
- Sunday, Sept. 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 6, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 4:45 - 6:45 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 4, 4:10 - 6:10 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:15 p.m.
Registration & Information
- Registration not required.
- Please arrive no later than the start time.
- Contact the Park’s Visitor Center
480-312-0990 for more information.
Hikes are canceled if rainy or overcast conditions exist. Call the afternoon of the event to confirm.
Guided Hikes
Geology Adventure
Hike with a Park Geology Guide to the Grandview Overlook. Learn about the rocks, minerals, and land formation of Pinnacle Peak, McDowell Mountains, and the valley of the sun as seen from the trail. This is a moderate 3/4-mile hike.
Upcoming Dates
- New dates coming soon.
Registration & Information
- Online registration is required.
- Registration begins 21 days prior to the event date.
- Contact the Park’s Visitor Center
480-312-0990 for more information.
Wildlife Discovery Programs
Stop by and experience native wildlife of the Sonoran Desert. Local non-profit wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education organizations will be in the Ramada exhibiting live animals. This education opportunity is free for visitors of all ages. All exhibits are on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. and will be 1-2 hours long.
Upcoming Dates
- New dates coming soon.
Last Updated: Aug 14, 2025
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