Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
Enjoy some time in nature as you get your heartrate up and flex those leg muscles. You can also take in amazing views that stretch from nearby hills all the...
Free with Park Fee
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Events for December 16, 2025
Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens
This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
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
Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Nature Niños Activity
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day...
Free with Admission
City of Chandler: Blevins Trail and Cat Peaks Pass Hike
Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you’ll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start...
$25 – $34
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Free with Admission
Desert Foothills Land Trust: Guided Hike at Saguaro Hill
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native...
Free
Desert Foothills Library: Guided Trail Tour at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native...
Free
Navajo County Library District: Early STEM
Join us for Early STEM, an early childhood program with a science, technology, engineering, and math approach. Interactive learning stations help cement important learning concepts and prepare children for preschool....
Free
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Walk
Are you new to Arizona or a longtime resident looking to learn about the unique environment you pass by every day? Ranger Nikki will lead this “walk n’ talk” to...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
$350
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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
Town of Gilbert: Dementia Family & Caregiver Support Group
We warmly invite you to join our Dementia Family and Caregiver Support Group! Connect with others who are navigating similar experiences and gain valuable support, advice, and understanding. Our group...
Free
Avondale Public Library: Device Advice Appointments
Take advantage of our 45-minute one-on-one help for anyone who needs basic assistance with cell phone, tablet or computer use, downloading e-books, streaming movies, and more. Adults 18+. Appointment required. Call...
Free
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
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
Mesa Public Library: Computer Skills Training
Mesa librarians will help you navigate several online learning platforms for technology so that you can improve your computer skills at your own pace and on your own time.
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Season of Light
Our annual family favorite “Season of Light” will fill you with seasonal sparkle! A holiday classic, now in fulldome format, this show explores the many festivals of light (including Christmas...
Free – $27
Tucson Medical Center: APDA Parkinson’s Information & Support Group
This virtual Parkinson's Support Group takes place on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 2-3 p.m. Register here to receive your link to the Zoom meeting. Cynthia...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Light Up Graham Cracker Houses
Make the house of your dreams in graham crackers including lights and candies to decorate it for the holidays. We will use graham crackers, royal frosting, LED’s, gum drops and...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Math Tutoring for Teens
If your math homework gives you a headache, former math teacher Mr. Rogowski can help by showing you how to solve problems and proofs during the library's math lab for...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club
Come build something fun with LEGOs and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, LEGOs provided, leave your own LEGOs at...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: LEGO Club
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGOcreation. LEGOs Provided!
Free
Navajo County Library District: LEGO Club
In LEGO Club you will build your own creations that will stay on display in the library all week. For more information call 928-532-4070.
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Minecraft Club
Minecraft Club is for new or experienced players. We will be playing Minecraft Java version, survival, multi-player. There will be monthly challenges, then time for free play. You are welcome...
Free
Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class
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...
$30
Tucson Medical Center: Maternity Services Tour
Join us for a 45 minute tour of our Maternity Services Department, which will include Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Care, NICU, and the Midwifery Center. Our goal is to help...
Free
Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Special ZooLights Photography Class
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...
Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale...
Free with Admission
Pima County Parks and Recreation: The World of Mammals – Moles
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom to explore the amazing world of mammals. Tis the season of monsters and ghouls. It is a good...
Free