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Phoenix Public Library: MakersBase

Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just...

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: Littlest Scientists

Scottsdale Family Resource Center at Paiute Neighborhood Center 6535 E. Osborn Rd. Building 7, Scottsdale

Think like a scientist while engaging in playful exploration. Each week of the program brings new challenges. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Celebrate the Summer Solstice by enjoying a sunrise hike in cool morning temperatures! Watch the sun crest over the Catalina Mountains on the Birding Trail (one-mile). Caution: The Birding Trail...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Botanical Gardens: $5 Fridays

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under...

$5.00

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Pollinator Week at Kartchner Caverns

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson

Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our...

Free with Park Fee

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

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

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Wildflower Walk

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

Join our knowledgeable Arboretum Staff for a morning walk through the gardens! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration required.

$10 – $18

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

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Take Flight Summer Camp [Charlie]

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

"Take Flight" is a three-day immersive discovery flight "team experience" for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space

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

Messengers of Time and Space is an immersive planetarium show produced by NOIRLab, exploring how observatories like Gemini and Vera C. Rubin team up to study dramatic cosmic events in...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: 3D Printing Fridays

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

Have ever wanted to try 3D printing or do you have a few files you've always wanted to bring to life but didn't have the tech to pull it off?...

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: LEGO Masters

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our monthly challenge by yourself or with some friends.  We'll finish each session with an opportunity...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Upcycled Crafting

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

Join us for a fun, funky, creative and environmentally friendly make-and-take craft experience with Shari Keith aka "The Junk Lady."

Free

Pima County Public Library: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum presents Desert Reptiles

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

From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Wonders of Space!

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

Little astronomers, want to learn about the night sky and all of the amazing planets, space rocks, meteorites, and more up there? Come learn about our Solar System and create...

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: Fun Friday

Pima County Public Library - Santa Rosa Library 1075 S. 10th Ave., Tucson

oin us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games....

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

Tucson Medical Center: Meds Matters Parent Workshop

Tucson Medical Center 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson

Empowering families to make safe choices with medications, this interactive workshop is designed to educate parents and caregivers on how to safely use, store, and dispose of medications in the...

Free

Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus – Pine: Family Camp

Are you ready for an unforgettable family summer adventure? Join us for a three-day, two-night camping trip to Willow Springs in Prescott. Whether this is your first camping experience, or...

$150.00

Tucson Bird Alliance: Birds ‘n’ Bingo

Come out to Bawker Bawker Cider House for some birds, brews, and bingo! You’ll put your bird ID knowledge to the test, compete to win sweet birdy prizes, and sip...

Free – $5

HeatSync Labs: Young Makers

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No...

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to search for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate walk to search for bark,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

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

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly.   We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders,...

Free with Park Fee

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Critter Crawl – Night Tour

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Learn about...

$10 – $15

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