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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: 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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ecosystem Hike

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

Join Ranger Shaun for an early Summer/late Spring walk-and-talk to discuss the changing seasons and what that means for the desert.   We’ll walk the roughly 2-mile Moonlight-Stargazer-San Tan loop often...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Worm Farm: Pickling 101

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

Learn how to pickle vegetables straight from the garden! We will provide three 16 oz mason jars, vegetables, and materials to pickle cucumbers, carrots, and other vegetables. We'll harvest, take...

$35.00

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

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch

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

Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...

Free

Saguaro Astronomy Club: Grand Canyon Star Party North Rim

Grand Canyon National Park - North Rim Grand Canyon

This is the premier star party you don’t want to miss. June 21-28, 2025 The Grand Canyon North Rim offers dark skies and breathtaking views of the milky way while...

Free with Park Fee

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

Pima County Public Library: Downloading and Uploading

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

Want to learn how to download and upload files from and to different devices and websites? This class will help guide you through the process, step by step. We will...

Free

City of Chandler: Junior STEM Lab

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

Ignite your curiosity and unlock your potential as a scientist! Whether you’re fascinated by chemistry, captivated by physics, or simply eager to explore something new, this hands-on lab offers an...

$9 – $13

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

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

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

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

City of Mesa: Danger Scouts – Engineer It to Win it!

Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa

We will foster student' engineering, competitive and creative edge as we challenge them to fulfill briefs given by a world class judge. Using everyday materials, kids will create the bridges,...

$54 – $56

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

HeatSync Labs: Intro to Soldering – Flickery Flames

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Soldering is a fundamental skill for anyone looking to add electronics to their show.  It's easy to learn, but many people hesitate because they don't know where to start.  ...

$15.00

Pima County Public Library: Seed Sponges Storytime

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

Play with seeds big and small! Squish sponges and real soil and read an inspiring seed story. End the Storytime by starting a little garden in a sponge to take home!...

Free

Arizona Science Center: Amateur Radio Kids Day

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Twice a year, ARRL – the American Radio Society – offers an event designed to promote Amateur Radio. Designed to give the on-the-air experience to kids while cultivating a love...

Free with Admission

Chandler Public Library: Device Advice – Navigating the Internet

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

New to computers or want to sharpen your tech skills? Interested in learning more about AI, safety online and navigating the internet? Join high school student Faraz for Device Advice,...

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

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

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

Tucson Medical Center: Preparation for Childbirth Weekender

Tucson Medical Center 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson

A special weekend class designed for busy expectant parents. Begin the class on Saturday and complete the second session on Sunday. This class will provide parents with an overview of...

$90.00

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

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert 101

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

Join Ranger Derik in the nature center to learn about the many animal species found in the desert.   Website program details: Ranger Derik will have live animals on display in...

Free with Park Fee

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: 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

Phoenix Public Library: Design Space 101

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

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 Cricut! Each...

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

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: Scorpion Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to watch the sunset, the moonrise and the desert aglow.    Ranger Derik will lead this 3 mile hike to hunt for scorpions and...

Free with Park Fee

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

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Bat Walk

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson

Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...

$15

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun summer stargazing!   Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

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

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions!  Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...

Free with Park Fee