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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Gardens of Canoa Ranch

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

Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....

Free

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...

Free – $5

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

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Plateau Perspectives – Nature Through Art

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

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...

Free with Admission

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

Surprise Public Library: Vitalant Blood Drive

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

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 (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact...

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

Navajo County Library District: Family Math Day – Shapes

Navajo County Library District - Pinetop-Lakeside Library 1595 Johnson Dr., Lakeside

Come play at our Family Math workshop! Learn how to: • Find math everywhere. • Be a curious guide for your child. • Talk to your child about the math...

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

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

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

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Sedona Railroaders Show

Yavapai County Free Library District - Community Library Sedona 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona

The annual model railroad exhibit, presented by the Sedona Railroaders, will be on display in the community room from July 21st through July 26th. Popular with railroading enthusiasts of all ages,...

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

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Sort & Count Bottles

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

It’s School House Prep Month! Get ready for school success with a playful pom-pom sorting and counting activity designed just for little learners. Kids will strengthen early math skills like...

Free with Admission

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 [Foxtrot]

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: Extreme Weather

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

Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how...

Free – $27

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

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: All About Rabbits with Live Rabbits!

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

Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space

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

Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...

Free – $27

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

Yuma County Library District: Computación Básica

Yuma County Library District - Somerton Library 240 Canal St., Somerton

Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar programas de oficina! Por orden de llegada, el aforo es limitado.

Free

Pima County Public Library: X-mas in July LEGOs @ Nanini

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

Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...

Free – $27

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

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Learning Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges! 7/25: LEGO Beach Party

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

Avondale Public Library: LEGO Night

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

A fun night of LEGO building and relaxing tunes. Registration is required. If you wish to share a kit, please register only one person.

Free

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Our Many Moons

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

In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we will explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within...

$8.00

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights 2025 – Monsoon Madness

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo...

Free – $12

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SummerSky Program

Mt Lemmon SkyCenter Science Shop 8892 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you...

$5 – $10

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife.   Enjoy a roughly two-mile, family-friendly hike on the Wild Burro Trail....

Free with Park Fee

HeatSync Labs: Laser Cutter Certification

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Laser cutters are awesome tools and HeatSync Labs is a place where you can laser cut cool projects. This is the class for anyone wanting to learn to use the...

$45.00

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

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

Free with Park Fee