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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

National Park Service: Good Morning Saguaro! (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...

Free with Park Fee

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

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

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

Pinal County Library District: Vitalant Blood Drive

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

Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you’ve helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org For questions contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825.

Free

Surprise Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive

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

Whatever your reason, the need is constant, and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Plus, you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Call...

Free

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

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Basic Youth Sewing Class

Yavapai County Free Library District - Seligman Public Library 54170 N. Floyd St., Seligman

Join us for a hands on sewing class. Whether you are a beginner or already know around a sewing machine. There is something for everyone.

Free

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: ZooLittles Preschool Program

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

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

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

City of Chandler: Active Adults Brains and Balance Training

Tumbleweed Recreation Center 745 E. Germann Rd., Chandler

Keep your mind in motion and feet on the ground. Designed for active adults who know the importance of staying mentally sharp and physically stable, this innovative class cleverly combines...

$20 – $27

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

Desert Foothills Library: Baby Dinosaur Storytime

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

The Dino Crew will be at Desert Foothills Library for an interactive baby dinosaur show with a story, fossil digs, sensory bins, and dinosaur props for a roaring good time...

Free

City of Chandler: STEAM Days – Sizzling Solar Science Theme!

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

Science: check, adventure: check, experiments: check. Now it's time for hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through investigations and experiments.   Ages 7 - 12

$9 – $13

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

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

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

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Intro to 3D Print & Design

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Learn how to create a simple 3D design on the computer and how to print it on the library's 3D printer. Everyone will get to make their own bookmark! Join...

Free

Arizona Technology Council: 2025 Aerospace, Aviation, Defense and Manufacturing Conference

Pima Community College Aviation Technology Center HANGAR 2 7211 S Park Ave - Hangar 2, Tucson

Hear from regional experts as they discuss the aerospace ecosystem and manufacturing innovations and explore cutting-edge intersections with thought leaders on the latest industry trends, challenges and forecasts. Network in...

$50 – $65

National Park Service: The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Saguaro Science Corner (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program. 

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Hidden Colors

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

It’s School House Prep Month! Get ready to mix a little science with a splash of color! In this hands-on activity, kids will explore the magic of chromatography by discovering...

Free with Admission

Navajo County Library District: Colorful Meals

Navajo County Library District - Show Low Public Library 181 N. 9th St., Show Low

Teens are invited to join us in the kitchen for a fun, hands-on cooking program where they'll help prepare a colorful, delicious meal. We’ll explore how adding a variety of...

Free

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

Navajo County Library District: STEAM+

Navajo County Library District - Winslow Public Library 420 W. Gilmore, Winslow

Join us as we learn and explore STEAM concepts!

Free

Pima County Public Library: Zoo to You – Habitats

Pima County Public Library - El Rio Library 1390 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson

Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival! Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...

Free

Page Public Library: Make Your Own Merch

Page Public Library 479 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page

Choose your favorite artist and choose a piece of their art. Use a tshirt press and cricut machine to create your very own merch!

Free

National Park Service: Arizona’s Wildcats! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...

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

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club

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

LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets, puzzle sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary...

Free

Navajo County Library District: Robotics Club

Navajo County Library District - Show Low Public Library 181 N. 9th St., Show Low

For information on our Robotics Club, please contact Forrest by email at fmurphy@showlowaz.gov or by phone at 928-532-4074.

Free

Surprise Public Library: Brick Masters

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

Get ready for an awesome afternoon of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork! We are mainly a LEGO club but may incorporate other building materials. Are you up to the challenge? Siblings...

Free

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Learning Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges! 7/11: LEGO Fairytale Forest

Free

Navajo County Library District: Mad Maker Lab – Minecraft Mode

Navajo County Library District - Snowflake - Taylor Public Library 418 S. 4th West, Snowflake

Come enjoy STEAM in fun, interactive, and weekly projects This week: Minecraft Mode: Come and play the Minecraft game at the library. Two sessions: 10 am - 11 am and...

Free

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: The Arctic

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Imagine a place in America that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, located in the northeastern corner...

$10.00

City of Chandler: CNC Lock-In

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

Get ready for a fun-filled night inside the CNC! Participants will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with our snakes, journey on a nocturnal nature walk, go...

$33 – $45

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call San Tan home.  We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Theater

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

Bug Theater returns! Come join Ranger Shaun at the Amphitheater to see what we can bring in from the dark!   After last year’s hot dry summer, will the promise of...

Free with Park Fee

Navajo County Library District: Mad Maker Lab – Minecraft Mode

Navajo County Library District - Snowflake - Taylor Public Library 418 S. 4th West, Snowflake

Come enjoy STEAM in fun, interactive, and weekly projects This week: Minecraft Mode: Come and play the Minecraft game at the library. Two sessions: 10 am - 11 am and...

Free