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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, and immerse...

Free with Admission

Desert Botanical Garden: Nature and Ecology – Roadrunners and Cuckoos

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Roadrunners and Cuckoos are members of the same odd family of birds. These species play a significant role in human culture for good reasons—they exhibit extraordinary behavior. With an emphasis...

$39.95

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

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

National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...

Free with Park Fee

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

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Laboratory

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the...

Free with Park Fee

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

Navajo County Library District: Planetarium

Snowflake Junior High School 1380 S Main St., Snowflake

Explore the night sky during the day! Come and adventure trhough the night sky with us. 30 minute sessions at Snowflake Junior High Gym. All ages! Please contact us at...

Free

National Park Service: Patio Chat (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. 

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Koi Feedings

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Thunderstorm Thursdays

Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Celebrate the summer monsoon season with Thunderstorm Thursdays at Children’s Museum Oro Valley—a weekly storytime and craft session designed to spark curiosity and creativity in little learners! Kids will dive into desert...

Free with Admission

Butterfly Wonderland: Storytime with Critter Visit

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Join Butterfly Wonderland for a magical adventure in the Butterfly Theater! Dive deep into the rainforest with a Story Time session, featuring captivating tales about butterflies and other rainforest critters....

Free with Admission

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 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10...

Free

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Story Time / Touch-a-Truck Event

Pinal County Library District - Arizona City Community Library 13254 Sunland Gin Rd., Arizona City

Climb aboard real fire trucks, enjoy Story Time with Ms. Jasmine, and get creative with a fun craft! Perfect for kids and families—don’t miss out! 📚✨

Free

National Park Service: Dam Talk

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page

Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.

Free with Park Fee

Tempe Public Library: Mini STEAMers

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

This program invites preschoolers and their caregivers to explore the exciting world of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. *Spots & supplies are limited!* 07/10: Bubbles - Learn how bubbles...

Free

Avondale Public Library: Great AZ Puppet Theater – Big Bug Circus

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

This show is an amazing circus starring bugs! It is performed with beautiful handmade marionettes. It includes a post-show talk about how the marionettes work. Space will be limited to...

Free

Desert Foothills Library: Fun Fusion – Shark Week!

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

Take a bite out of the summer heat with a dip into the ocean at the library! We’ll talk marine facts, shark lore and do a craft. Ages- 7-12. Please...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Science Lab

Yavapai County Free Library District - Clark Memorial Library 39 N Ninth St., Clarkdale

Join us every Thursday during the Summer Reading Program for hands-on science activities that explore the wonders of nature, energy, and discovery!

Free

Pinal County Library District: Titans

Pinal County Library District - Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Ave., Coolidge

Looking for a challenge, want to learn something new? Titans is just the thing for you. It is both a fun and educational program that focuses on science, technology, art,...

Free

Yuma County Library District: Birdhouse Craft

Yuma County Library District - Wellton Library 28790 San Jose Ave., Wellton

Adults we invite you to build and paint your own birdhouse for the local birds in your neighborhood! (Supplies are limited)

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

National Park Service: Ranger Talk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Virtual Reality Games

MCLDAZ - Fountain Hills Branch 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills

Join us at the library to play virtual reality games! We will have four Oculus Quest headsets for participants to use. For ages 13+.

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cordes Lakes Public Library 15989 S. Cordes Lakes Dr., Cordes Lakes

Do you Love LEGOs? Love to create your own designs? Join us every Thursday for LEGO Club!!

Free

Surprise Public Library: Maker Fun

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

Do you like science? Are you creative and like making things? Then our Maker Fun program is for you! Join us for hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities and projects.

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

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

Tucson Medical Center: Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group

Tucson Medical Center 5301 E. Grant Rd., Tucson

TMC's Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group brings together mothers to help each other find hope and healing from the baby blues, depression and anxiety - during and after pregnancy. This...

Free

HeatSync Labs: Milling Machine Certification

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Mill Certification Housekeeping Basic Safety Clothing, shoes, jewelry Types of tools Basic feed and speed (SFM Chip Load Calculation) Operator Panel and settings Basic operation Learn the basics of milling...

$75 – $85

Arizona WordPress Group: WordPress Developer Meetup

CO+HOOTS 225 E. Main St., Mesa

Dive into a dynamic WordPress meetup tailored for advanced users steering businesses focused on WordPress services and products. Engage with a diverse community that shares insights, strategies, and support to...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

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

Join Ranger Kevin for a family-friendly night hike under a shimmering desert silvered by a full moon.   We’ll be heading out on a classic summer night hike. The route is...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the desert and search for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures. The hike will follow the Wild Burro trail for 3 miles round trip...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Ranger Jacque leads the way on this program, sure to please the senses as you embark on a nighttime hike with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate hike to see the sunset and full moonrise and enjoy the desert aglow.  Ranger Nikki leads this hike to watch the sun set behind...

Free with Park Fee

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Zoo By Moonlight

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through September. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary's nocturnal residents. Enjoy our Clouded...

$10 – $12

City of Chandler: Nocturnal Nature Hike

Veterans Oasis Park 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You'll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park....

$7 – $10