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Playful Digital Learning: Travel the World in Minecraft

Kyrene de las Manitas Elementary School 1201 W. Courtney Ln., Tempe

Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel...

$142

Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Agua Caliente Park

Agua Caliente Regional Park 12325 E. Roger Rd., Tucson

Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic...

Free with Park Fee

Reid Park Zoo: Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2025

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Join Reid Park Zoo’s team for a fun walk around Reid Park in solidarity with the Wildlife Ranger Challenge and in celebration of World Rhino Day. After the walk, enjoy...

$10 – $35

Arizona Worm Farm: Medicinal Herbs and Flowers

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

Join our resident Medicinal Herb expert as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial medicinal herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover a variety of medicinal plants,...

$25

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

Rio Salado Audubon Center: Conservation Volunteer Day – River Clean-up

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center 3131 S. Central Ave., Phoenix

Offered at the Rio Salado Audubon Center in South Phoenix, these events focus on trash clean-up and invasive plant removal at along the Salt River. Restrooms and indoor resting spots are available...

Free

Women in Aviation International: Girls in Aviation Day

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Women in Aviation, Valley of the Sun Chapter's Girl's In Aviation Day in partnership with American Airlines!...

Free

Butterfly Wonderland: Waking Up with the Butterflies

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Step into a tranquil morning at Butterfly Wonderland, where photographers (18+) can capture breathtaking images of butterflies, birds, and reptiles in their lush rainforest habitat. With special access before the...

Free – $32.95

Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover...

Arizona Worm Farm: Worms! Composting in Gardens or Containers

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

This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in a container. We will teach both Container composting (for those who want the benefits of...

$75

Pima County Public Library: Internet Safety

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

The Internet is a great place to shop, socialize with friends and family, bank with convenience, find entertainment, browse the news, search for jobs, and further our education. The Internet...

Free

Watershed Management Group: Desert Living Home Tour

David Stevenson's Home Tour David will lead a tour through a matured landscape created by earthworks that have allowed a path for rainwater to nourish the native vegetation.  The majority...

Free – $20

Arizona Worm Farm: Intro to Gardening

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

We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...

$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

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 – $5

Town of Gilbert: HSI Child & Babysitting Safety Training

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include:...

$65

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: In the Pipeline

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

It’s SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts and tunnels, kids will explore...

Free with Admission

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

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly Music & Movement

Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups.  What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Three Sisters Planting

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

Stop by the Children’s Garden to explore the science, history, and cultural significance of the traditional “Three Sisters” planting method, a practice rooted in the agricultural traditions of many Indigenous...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – Estrella

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – Hassayampa

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – Spur Cross

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Butterfly Monitoring – White Tank

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies,well here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and Park...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Launch Into STEAM!

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

Come join 4 Peaks Kids for a hands-on STEAM adventure! Enjoy an engaging story then dive into the exciting world of simple machines by building your very own mini catapult....

Free

Tempe Public Library: STEM Storytime with ASU’s iGEM Team

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Join us for a special storytime hosted by ASU's iGEM Team followed by fun puzzles and coloring activities.   Develop a love of science in this special STEM storytime featuring...

Free

Arizona Worm Farm: Tomato Growing

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

The Arizona Worm Farm growing staff will teach the basics of organic tomato growing and give you a gift package to get you started! Topics will include: The Best Time...

$25

Yavapai County Free Library District: Coding Club

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.

Free

Surprise Public Library: Tech Help Table

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

Every Saturday we will have a table with teen technology experts from TechBloom who have partnered with our libraries! Individuals of all ages are welcome and they are happy to...

Free

National Park Service: Walnut Canyon Ranger-Led Hike

Walnut Canyon National Monument 3 Walnut Canyon Rd., Flagstaff

Explore some of the most sensitive and awe-inspiring locations within Walnut Canyon National Monument—areas that are not accessible to the public outside of these special programs. During the 2025 season,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Georgia T. Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear

Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden,...

Free

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Technology 101 with Bill

Yavapai County Free Library District - Yarnell Public Library 22278 S. Highway 89, Yarnell

Technology 101 with Bill is a chance to come in and learn about smart phones, computers, TVs, and more. Have questions about your devices? Let Bill help you. All are...

Free

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: BTA Photo Club

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

The Boyce Thompson Arboretum Photography Club is a welcoming community of photographers of all skill levels who are inspired by the natural beauty of Arizona’s high desert. The club meets...

Free with Admission

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Snook’s Science in the Park

Wheeler Park 12 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff

Hands on learning of prehistoric technologies, meet a live bald eagle, solar telescope viewing, and build a wildlife crossing prototype for our non-human neighbors to be able to cross roads...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Milk Carton Birdhouse

Pima County Public Library - Caviglia Arivaca Library 17050 W. Arivaca Rd., Arivaca

Fly on over to the library between 10AM and 4PM and give a milk carton a new life as a colorful birdhouse! We’ve got the paint, and brushes, just bring...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly Music & Movement

Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups.  What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families

Phoenix Public Library - Saguaro Library 2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix

Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Saguaro. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every Saturday of...

Free

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

Yuma County Library District: Dig That Dino!

Yuma County Library District - Heritage Library 350 Third Ave., Yuma

Hang out after story time and learn about some wild and crazy dinosaurs you’ve probably never heard of before. Then have your own paleontology adventure as you excavate one from its' own...

Free

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

Pima County Public Library: Drop-in 3D Print

Pima County Public Library - Kirk-Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson

Unlock your creativity! Create a design using our computers and get it 3-D printed—we’ll help you get started and contact you when your print is ready. Ages 12 + /...

Free

Petrified Forest Field Institute: Badlands and Mesas Archaeology

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

Archaeology-focused Exploration and Camping in the Petrified Forest Wilderness September 20 @ 12:00 pm – September 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm MST Instructor: Jon Hardes Known for its world-class Triassic paleontology and vast, photogenic landscapes, Petrified Forest National...

$210 – $245

Yavapai County Free Library District: Verde Thumbs Kid’s Garden Club

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

This kid’s gardening club will focus on gardening themed activities. Kid’s of all ages can come and learn about plants in a fun way. Saturday, September 20th from 12:30-1:30pm.

Free

Avondale Public Library: Seed Swap at Sam Garcia Library

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

Got extra seeds or garden goodies? Bring them to our fall seed swap! Exchange seeds, plant cuttings, pots, and more with fellow gardeners. Leave with something new to grow—and help...

Free

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Paint a Star Map!

Join us at the 2025 Flagstaff Festival of Science to paint a star map! All ages are welcome at Creative Spirits' studio, where we provide all needed supplies for this...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Sewing

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

Like to Sew? Want to learn? Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others.  Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.

Free

Pima County Public Library: 3D print and paint cute small animals

Pima County Public Library - Martha Cooper Library 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson

Learn what you can make with a 3D printer! In this introductory workshop we will choose cute small animals to print. Acrylic paint and brushes will be available to paint your 3d...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Cool Season Vegetable Gardening

Pima County Public Library - Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson

During our cool season the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are less active, watering frequency declines, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm season vegetables....

Free

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Cool Season Vegetable Gardening

Pima County Public Library - Eckstrom-Columbus Library 4350 E. 22nd St., Tucson

During our cool season the weather is great, less water is required, vegetables have higher nutritional value, and insects and other annoying critters are less active. Learn the key steps...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails

Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale

Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!  

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

Yuma County Library District: LEGO Club / Club de LEGO –

Yuma County Library District - San Luis Library 1075 N. 6th Ave., San Luis

Bring your imagination to this amazing LEGO program where you get to create an amazing work of art! Program for children 12 and under. First come first serve, as seating...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Introduction to Electronics and Programming

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

The workshop intends to introduce electrical circuits and how they can be controlled with code using a device known as a microcontroller. Presented by Kyler Martinez and Garrett Van Etten....

Free

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

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Mushroom Foraging 101

Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library - East Flagstaff Community Library 3000 N. Fourth St. Suite 5, Flagstaff

Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society will be presenting on some basics of the cryptic kingdom - mushrooms and fungi. This presentation will be for those with incidental knowledge...

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: Brick Builders

Phoenix Public Library - Palo Verde Library 4402 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix

Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Saturday from...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Pima Master Naturalist Drop-in Q&A

Pima County Public Library - Eckstrom-Columbus Library 4350 E. 22nd St., Tucson

Pima Master Naturalists is a volunteer leadership training program designed to enhance the quality of educational, citizen science, and stewardship service Master Naturalist participants provide to community partners. They are currently accepting applications...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Teen Advisory Board Science Fair

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

The Oro Valley Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) presents a Science Fair! Science! See what the young minds share as they show off some hands-on exhibits to grow your...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – Cricut Paper Crafting

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

Curious about Cricut? Join us at Cholla Library's MACH2 for an introduction to Cricut Design Space! Create a variety of paper and vinyl crafts on the Cricut Joy or Maker. Each week will...

Free

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Tynkertopia Open House

Tynkertopia, Inc. 3330 E. Elder Dr., Flagstaff

Learn about Tynkertopia, Flagstaff's award-winning STEAM Community Center, that's open to kids, parents, teachers, artists, crafters, inventors, makers, and "tynkerers." Learn how we invite curiosity, inspire wonder, encourage playfulness, and...

Free

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

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: After the Dark at the Park

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

After Dark at the Park is the coolest Adult Only after-hours event in Prescott. Enjoy a Fall evening as you sip and stroll through the park. Enjoy Live Music, Food...

$40 – $60

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