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Tucson Bird Alliance: El Rio Preserve Field Trip

El Rio Preserve 10190 N. Coachline Blvd., Marana

$5/member, $10/non-member Trip Difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Well-groomed trail around the ponds, about 1.2 miles in length with little incline. Walk around the ponds with Luke Safford and we’ll look...

$5 – $10

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella – Native Seed Harvest

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Meet at the park’s Nature Center. It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks....

Free with Park Fee

Mission Garden: Traditional O’odham Agriculture

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

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

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Google Photos

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

In this course, you will learn how Google stores unlimited numbers of photos free. With simple clicks, you will be able to edit and share them. In addition, you can...

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Foraging – Foraging Bean Trees in the Summer

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy...

$41.95

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: It’s MAY-KER Month

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

It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!

Free with Admission

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

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

Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!

Free with Admission

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: ZooLittles

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting...

$18 – $20

Yavapai County Free Library District: Coding Club

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

Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.

Free

City of Chandler: Photography Basics – Photography Workshop

Tumbleweed Recreation Center 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler

Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless or advanced point-and-shoot camera, you’ll take better photos if you master a few basics. Learn to get the most out of your camera as...

$10 – $14

Chandler Public Library: Ask a Master Gardener @ Sunset Library

Chandler Public Library - Sunset Campus 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Teen Musician Mechanics

Yavapai County Free Library District - Camp Verde Community Library 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing,...

Free

Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: Computer Tutoring

Flagstaff City - Coconino County - Downtown Public Library 300 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff

30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...

Free

Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: Computer Tutoring

Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library - East Flagstaff Community Library 3000 N. Fourth St. Suite 5, Flagstaff

30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...

Free

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Nature Play

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...

Free with Admission

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

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Creator Course: Intro to Shopbot

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

This 3-hour Creator Course allows Makers to learn the basics of using a 5' by 10' ShopBot CNC Router! This Course covers basic safety, machine terminology, approved materials, basic start-up and...

$50.00

City of Sierra Vista: Make a Paper Airplane

Drop into the museum during any open hours and enjoy monthly themed activities! We’ll provide the supplies and simple instructions that prompt kids to explore a variety of subjects. Location:...

Free

City of Sierra Vista: Start Your Garden

Come to the Henry F. Hauser Museum at the EBC to start a vegetable or flower plant. The museum will provide the seeds, soil and peat pots. This is a...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Fairy Garden Tales

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Do you want to learn to grow your own plants? Watch the seed turn into a veggie, herb or flower? Join us at the garden at Quincie Douglas Library.

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

Yuma County Library District: Home Tweet Home

Yuma County Library District - Heritage Library 350 Third Ave., Yuma

Get a peek into the habitat and hidden life of some very unusual birds, then build your very own bird house to take home! Ages 6-12. Supplies & seating limited.

Free

Yuma County Library District: agobah Swamp Slime

Yuma County Library District - Foothills Library 13226 E. South Frontage Rd., Yuma

Book a trip to a galaxy far, far away with some Star Wars-themed STEM! Patrons will create slime straight from Master Yoda’s swamp as they learn about the habitats and...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Peer Tutoring

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Free weekly tutoring from Dobson Ranch teen volunteers for students in grades K-12. Drop in and get help with reading, math, science, and writing.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: We Are Stars

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

A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...

Free – $14

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

Mesa Public Library: Building Blocks Club

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO® bricks. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® bricks and DUPLO® blocks will be...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

​​The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...

Free – $14

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Team

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, kids ages 6-12 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage...

Free

Yuma County Library District: LEGO Club / Club de LEGO

Yuma County Library District - San Luis Library 1075 N. 6th Ave., San Luis

Bring your imagination to this amazing LEGO program where you get to create an amazing work of art! Program for children 1-12 yrs. First come first serve, as seating is...

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club | Club de LEGO

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Let’s play with LEGOS! Every Saturday you can build something new. Show off your creativity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and have tons of fun! ¡Juguemos con LEGOS! Cada sábado...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Building Blocks Club

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Design Space 101

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

Cricut curious? Learn how to use Design Space to create a variety of paper crafts on the Cricut Joy or Maker. Join us at Cholla Library's Mach2 for an introduction to...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

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

Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ranger Guided Lake Cruise

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Olivia and the crew from Scorpion Bay Marina on a boat cruise to enjoy the scenic views and history of Lake Pleasant.   Explore the beauty of Lake Pleasant...

$30.00

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Claymine Tour

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Jacque for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past.   Join Ranger Jacque for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Shaun in a search for scorpions!  Summon up some courage and come walk the 1.0-mile Quail trail out and back under a blanket of darkness as we sweep...

Free with Park Fee

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Members-Only Bat Netting

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Experienced biologists will provide a fun, informative presentation about the biology and behavior of bats, as well as threats they face in the wild. Attendees will have the chance to...

$40.00

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Jacque on this guided nighttime adventure to search for scorpions along the trail using black lights! Discover the hidden world of scorpions on this Scorpion Safari! This nighttime...

Free with Park Fee