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City of Chandler: Grand Canyon Day Trip

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Visit Arizona's most famous landmark and one of the natural wonders of the world. Travel to the Desert View Watchtower and scenic overlooks before hiking to an incredible secluded viewpoint...

$75 – $102

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: River Walk

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford

The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour...

$15 – $20

Tucson Bird Alliance: Montosa Canyon Field Trip

We’ll be at the forefront of spring migration but should see returning Bell’s Vireos and Lucy’s Warblers, along with a great mix of oak woodland, riparian, and thornscrub species like...

$35 – $50

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

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding – Maeveen Behan

Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary 9101 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson

Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary. Bird a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat preserved to protect the habitat of wildlife species...

$5.00

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike

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

Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric!   Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. Enjoy a guided nature hike along some of our trails to see all the beauty...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

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

Join Ranger Shaun for a walk-and-talk among the trees of the Preserve.   Come take a casual stroll along 2 of Hassayampa’s more popular trails with a ranger. We’ll chat about...

Free with Park Fee

Surprise Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive

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

Whatever your reason, the need is constant, and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Plus, you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Call...

Free

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Gardens of Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters.

Free

Desert Foothills Library: Biohacking for Longevity!

Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek

It's not just about adding year to your life. It's about adding life to your years! At its core, biohacking involves making changes to your lifestyle or body to optimize...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Little Learners Weekly STEM

Science Vortex 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00...

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

Mohave County Library: Learn & Play @ Your Library

Mohave County Library - Kingman Branch Library 3269 N. Burbank St., Kingman

This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10...

Free

City of Chandler: Active Adults Brains and Balance Training

Tumbleweed Recreation Center 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler

Keep your mind in motion and feet on the ground. Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines...

$26 – $36

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Citizen Science Nature Hike

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

Learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert, and the Seek and iNaturalist apps on this guided hike with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric to learn about plants and...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Sensational Sunprints

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

Children will learn about the nature of sunlight as they create their very own sunprint! Sunprints can be made using natural objects such as leaves, sticks, flower petals and other...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

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

Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...

Free – $14

Highlands Center for Natural History: Natural History Book Club

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott

We’re excited to continue to offer this free and open to the public program. Reading is something on many of our “to-do” lists, but some of us need a little...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Origami Workshop

Yavapai County Free Library District - Chino Valley Public Library 1020 W. Palomino Rd., Chino Valley

Each 1st Friday 1-4pm learn to fold new Origami designs! Free, paper provided, recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger folders will need parental assistance.

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

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

Phoenix Public Library: Harmon STEAM Club – Teach Me Days

Phoenix Public Library - Harmon Library 1325 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix

Are you a teen who loves to build and create? Each Teach Me Day session will focus on a different STEAM medium. Come to learn and try something new. Our...

Free

Chandler Public Library: K-12 Afterschool Tutoring Program

Chandler Public Library - Basha Campus 5990 S.Val Vista Dr., Chandler

Dive into the world of learning with Olivia and Jaden! These high school students are available every Friday after school to support your child's academic journey in math (any level)...

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

Mohave County Library: Inspiration/Station

Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch 1770 N. McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City

Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 5-11 Pre - Registration required due to limited seating. Call: 928-453-0718 All Library Programs are...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Collaboratory

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

Express yourself with our teens only STEAM-based program! Each month we will have different activities, crafts, and challenges to choose from. (Formally called Makerspace) Age 10 - 16

Free

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Learning Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Kids will use their creativity to build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges! 04/04 - Lego Character Creation!  

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

Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus – Pine: Science After Dark (Phoenix)

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Girl Scout Daisies - Seniors are invited to join the Arizona Science Center for a night of science fun! Experience the museum after hours and explore the wonders of science....

$120.00

Maricopa County Library District: Moon and Star Party

MCLDAZ - El Mirage Library 14011 N. 1st Ave., El Mirage

Come to the El Mirage Library to see the first quarter moon at its most beautiful! Be there at 6 PM to listen to a lecture about the moon and...

Free

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Rising Stars of Prescott

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Show Times: Friday, April 4: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor...

$6.00

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal...

Free with Park Fee