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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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate early morning hike to enjoy flowering saguaros and other cacti. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to learn about saguaros...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Riparian Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the park and learn about the many animals and plants call riparian habitat home.   The hike will wind through open desert and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cave Creek – Native Seed Garden

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

Meet at the Native Seed Garden (Near Maintenance Compound). It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling,...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

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

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Pom-Pom Catapults!

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

t’s May-ker Month! Put your engineering skills to the test by building your very own pom-pom launcher using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon! Explore the basics of tension...

Free with Admission

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

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

Pima County Public Library: Tech Time

Pima County Public Library - Salazar - Ajo Library 15 Plaza 179, Ajo

Stop by for basic help using computers, email, the internet, and other online library resources.

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 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

Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails

Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale

Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!  

Phoenix Public Library: Little Bytes

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

Did you know that children can learn the foundations of coding before they can write and spell?. Learn basic problem-solving skills and new vocabulary for children as young as 4...

Free

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

Avondale Public Library: Ayuda con Aparatos Electronicos

Avondale Public Library - Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale

Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de libros electrónicos, el streaming...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Android Phone Help Desk

MCLDAZ - Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City

If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on...

Free

Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – TECH

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

After school activities with a focus on technologies for teens only. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters available as well as smaller tech projects based on available supplies....

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!

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

Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: GED Prep by Literacy Connects

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The...

Free

Mohave County Library: Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library

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

This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Wizards of S.T.E.A.M

Phoenix Public Library - Agave Library 23550 N. 36th Ave., Glendale

Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Teen Time at Sahuarita Library

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

On Thursdays, the Sahuarita Library hosts Teen Time, A time to make, build, and get creative. Teen Time will host various activities and provide a place to hang out every week. We...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Indoor Gardening – Garlic

Pima County Public Library - Eckstrom-Columbus Library 4350 E. 22nd St., Tucson

Decorate a flower pot and plant a seedling in this indoor gardening workshop for teens! We will be planting garlic sprouts. You can harvest and use the sprouted greens like green...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Tween Toolkit

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

This series will be geared to tweens ages 9-12 and focus on topics that may help them in their life, such as money management, makeup skills, babysitting tips, CPR, computer...

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

Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders

Phoenix Public Library - Palo Verde Library 4402 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix

Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Thursday from...

Free

Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab at Civic Center Library

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance....

Free

Pima County Public Library: Teen & Tween Tech Thursdays

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

Come over to the Woods library and play with robots, explore video and audio editing or check out some of our video and board games! Every 1st and 4th Thursday of the...

Free

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

Buckeye Public Library: STEAM

Buckeye Public Library System- Downtown Branch 310 N. 6th St., Buckeye

STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to...

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: Protect Your Digital Life

Scottsdale Public Library - Appaloosa Library 7377 E Silverstone Dr, Scottsdale

Learn how to detect bad websites, recognize email scams, and create strong passwords! Be safer in today's digital world. Topics include how to detect bad websites, recognize email scams, and...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Intro to Google Photos

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., 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

Pima County Public Library: Math Help

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Come get help with higher level math, up through college courses, with an expert. No registration is required.

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

Pima County Public Library: GED Prep en español

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

Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Try Something New Thursdays – Plantable Bookmark

Glendale Public Library - Heroes Regional Park Library 6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll choose from our library’s collection of seeds to make eco-friendly, plantable paper from shredded materials. After crafting your paper, you’ll transform it into a personalized...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

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

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.   Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Astronomical Society: Telescope Workshop

Paradise Valley Community College 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix

The PAS telescope workshops are designed to provide personalized assistance for individuals both wishing to purchase a telescope as well as learn to operate their telescope. These workshops are taught...

Free