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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Usery – Invasive Species Removal

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Audubon Society: Oracle State Park Field Trip

Oracle State Park 3820 E. Wildlife Dr., Oracle

Registration for this trip is free.  Bird beautiful Oracle State Park, situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like...

Free with Park Fee

University High School: Penguin Pathways

On February 9th, University High School hosts an annual half day event, Penguin Pathways, where 9th & 10th grade students get to attend workshops related to colleges, career fields, and/or...

Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...

Free with Admission

City of Chandler: Tucson Gem and Mineral Show [#2NC621]

Tumbleweed Recreation Center 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler

Visit the oldest, largest, and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world. Transportation and admission are included; add-ons, such as food and purchases from the show, are at...

$45 – $61

Mission Garden: Tasting History – Citrus

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen FREE and open to the public, for all ages Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15 Come by any time between 9am-11am both...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Statehood Day Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Hike with Ranger Nikki to give some Valentine’s love to Arizona on Statehood Day and learn about our beautiful Sonoran Desert.  Learn about some of the plants and animals in...

Free with Park Fee

Mission Garden: Fruit Trees Propagation Workshop

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Grow your own heritage fruit trees in the Sonoran Desert Friday February 14, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm At Mission Garden, in the Event Ramada and Spanish Colonial Orchard $60, Spots limited: Register...

$60.00

2025 Buckeye Air Fair: Field Trip Friday

More than 30,000 spectators made Buckeye Air Fair 2024 a huge success. The 2025 Air Fair will feature an airshow, vintage and military aircraft, action-packed demonstrations, Aviation Academy exhibitions and...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Free with Admission

Chandler Public Library: Hamilton Memory Cafe

Chandler Public Library - Hamilton Campus 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler

This monthly program offers a comfortable, safe and engaging place for people living with memory loss along with their caregivers to meet with others in a like situation. Meet with...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discover the Lake Boat Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are...

$5 – $7

Pima County Public Library: Fundamentals of Wildlife Drawing

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

Learn the essential techniques of wildlife drawing in graphite pencil. Train your eye to capture shape. Develop skills to create naturalistic subjects using strokes, darks, and lights. You will see a variety...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: The Great Flossini presents The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am “The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show is a comedic adventure where oral health is the star. Audience members become part of the show with highly interactive magic routines designed...

Free with Admission

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Creepy Crawlies

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Sometimes scary, but always cool! – spiders, scorpions, snakes, and lizards   Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive

Phoenix Public Library - Mesquite Library 4525 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. N., Phoenix

Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...

Free – $25

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...

$20 – $25

Pinal County Library District: Taste, Create, Grow!

Pinal County Library District - Casa Grande Main Library 449 N. Dry Lake, Casa Grande

Friday, February 14th at 2 PM Book: Fruit Bowl By Mark Hoffmann Activity: Taste Test Fruits & Make your Fruit Clown In this week’s class, we will be exploring different...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Edible Plants of the Sonoran Desert

Pima County Public Library - Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

Edible plants are all around us in the Sonoran Desert. The indigenous people who have lived here for centuries were at first hunter/gatherers when they arrived here in the Sonoran Desert....

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Build!

Pima County Public Library - Dewhirst-Catalina Library 15631 N. Oracle Rd. #199, Catalina

Come play. You know you want to. These are some crazy fun bricks and special pieces! Make whatever floats your boat... aha, a boat is just a wonderful idea. Create...

Free

Verde Valley SciTech Festival: 3D Print a Heart (without a printer!)

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

Learn the basics of 3D printing without using a printer, then turn your design into a card after a "lovely" book       Part of the   Arizona SciTech Festival...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders

Phoenix Public Library - Juniper Library 1825 W. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix

Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Computer Science Academy Series – Introduction to Robotics

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

These workshops are intended for ages 9-14. Provided in partnership with Coding in Color with generous support from The Library Foundation.  February 14, 2025- Session 2 Introduction to Robotics Learn about the...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Brick Masters

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Get ready for an awesome afternoon of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! We are mainly a LEGO club but may incorporate other building materials. Are you up to the challenge? Siblings...

Free

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Learning Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges, all while developing STEM skills, problem-solving skills, and sparking their imagination through hands-on LEGO projects. Space is limited.

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...

Free – $14

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...

$40.00

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes!  Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...

$62.50 – $88.50

Glendale Public Library: Tech Help @ VTL

Glendale Public Library - Velma Teague Library 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale

Are you looking for a one-on-one session to learn how to type, use your new phone, or use Hoopla? Schedule a 30-minute session to help you get comfortable using a...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Night Hike

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Explore the park with Ranger Derik as the sun sets and the nocturnal creatures come out.    This hike will cover sections of Palm Lake, River Ramble and Lykes Lookout trails,...

Free with Park Fee

OdySea Aquarium: CraySea in Love

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

Reel in the ultimate date night with your perfect ‘catch’ this Valentine’s Day at OdySea Aquarium’s CraySEA in Love! This enchanting evening of underwater amour includes a romantic dinner and...

$44.95 – $89.95

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman

Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction

This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon (full moon hikes...

$10.00

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Valentine’s Day at Flandrau

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Share the wonders of the universe with romantic ambiance, stargazing opportunities, and a planetarium star talk or laser light show. A Stellar Evening Snuggle up in the planetarium theater to...

$25.00

Lowell Observatory: Shakespeare on Pluto

In collaboration with Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy and Lowell Observatory After the successful run of Simply Silly Shakespeare, an original play designed for young audiences, the characters of Shakespeare and Jacques are back, this time with ROBOTS! Join FlagShakes at our new Beaver Street Theatre in downtown Flagstaff this February for Shakespeare on Pluto, an uproarious...

$5 – $30