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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

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – F2 Warblers and Flycatchers Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Professional guide Homer Hansen will focus on characteristics, behaviors, and other clues for the identification of the flycatchers of SE Arizona. This field trip will visit many habitats to study these birds...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – F3 Miller Canyon Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Join birding expert Jeff Babson on an exploration of one of the finest Huachuca Mountain Canyons. Miller Canyon is known to local birders as a reliable place to find Red-faced Warblers and...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – F4 Fort Huachuca Canyons Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Enjoy a full day birding with professional guide, Matt Brown, on Arizona’s largest military base, famous for over a century for its Arizona specialties. We will cover a wide range of habitats...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – F1 Chasing Rarities Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Join author and professional guide Rick Wright on an exciting day-long excursion to see what's new or unusual in SE Arizona. This trip's destinations will be based on recent bird reports in...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – F5 Hummingbird Hunt Field Trip

The Mall at Sierra Vista 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista is the Hummingbird Capital of the United States, so what better place can there be to hunt for hummingbirds. This exciting trip is led by professional bird guide Kristy...

$145

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – F6 San Pedro River Trails Field Trip

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford

Join professional guide Jennie MacFarland on a half-day exploration of the San Pedro River which starts at the renowned Casa San Pedro. After a look at the feeders which attract many hummingbirds...

$60

City of Chandler: Northern Arizona National Monuments Tour

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

From sunrise to sunset, explore the cultural and geological history of three of Arizona's iconic national monuments! Discover the colorful and ancient landscapes of Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater, and Wupatki...

$74 – $100

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

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

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

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 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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Sewing Class

Yavapai County Free Library District - Ash Fork Public Library 450 W. Lewis Ave. Suite 1, Ash Fork

Join us on the first and third Friday of every month for our hands-on Sewing Class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we'll be...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Little Learners’ STEAM Time

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

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...

$26 – $36

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

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...

$3,750

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger!

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

Stop by to chat with Ranger Eric and ask your nature-related questions or show your nature photos!   Do you have questions about nature or the Sonoran Desert you’ve been wondering,...

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: Origami Workshop

Yavapai County Free Library District - Chino Valley Public Library 1020 W. Palomino Rd., Chino Valley

Each 1st Friday 1-4pm learn to fold new Origami designs! Free, paper provided, recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger folders will need parental assistance.

Free

Chandler Public Library: K-12 Afterschool Tutoring

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

Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Open for FREE First Friday Night

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

The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis....

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights 2025 – Back to School

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

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...

Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – FP1 Bats Field Trip

Ramsey Canyon Preserve 27 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd., Hereford

Join bat aficionado Karen Krebbs as we visit the semi-desert grassland to see agave food plants of bats up close. After sunset we’ll watch hummingbird feeders and/or agaves for Lesser Long-nosed Bats...

$45

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Theatre

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

Would you like to meet some scorpions and other “creepy-crawly” critters? Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of summer insect improv! We’re setting up our version of the silver screen...

Free with Park Fee