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Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Canoa Ranch with Marcia OBara

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

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

Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Black Canyon Christmas Bird Count

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

Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day in the north Valley? Then sign up for the Friday, December 19 Black Canyon Christmas...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Nature Niños Activity

Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

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

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Free with Admission

HeatSync Labs: HAXMAS

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Come down and work on making gifts. HAXMAS is our annual tradition of having the lab open for at least 48 hours. Yes this means the middle of the night...

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

Mesa Public Library: Tinkering for Toddlers

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Free

Tucson Medical Center: TMC for Senior’s Laughter Yoga Club

Tucson Medical Center for Seniors at the Palo Verde Campus 2695 N. Craycroft., Tucson

Laughter is not only fun—it’s good for your health! Join Jim “Shark” Ogden on the fourth Friday of every month to discover the many physical and emotional benefits of laughter,...

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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

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

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

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

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Season of Light

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

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

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

Mesa Public Library: Ice Excavation Adventures

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Help excavate a LEGO® toy that is trapped in ice! Learn about the phases of matter and keep the toy you help to escape from the ice. Ages 8+.

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

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Teen VR

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

Kids ages 13-18 take turns playing with our VR headsets!

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Junior Ranger Family Hike

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

Looking for something to do with the kids over winter break? You found it! Join Ranger Kevin for this 1.5-mile hike on the Pipeline Canyon and Yavapai Point trails. Prior...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

LaterLab is the ultimate playground for innovation, creativity, and connection! Designed for Makers of all kinds, this hands-on space in CREATE at Arizona Science Center® invites you to bring your...

$20.00

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Glass in Flight at Night

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

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

Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a...

Free with Park Fee

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...