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,...
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,...
Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Bird Alliance Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park...
Join Ranger Nikki on a 10.5-mile hike to see the Marcus Landslide, a granite avalanche that slid from McDowell Mountain approximately 500,000 years ago. The mountain and boulder debris field...
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...
Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day near the northwest Valley? Then sign up for the Saturday, December 20 Hassayampa River Christmas Bird...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Today is...
Learn how to successfully utilize grow bags to grow vegetables! In this hands-on class you will get a chance to fill and plant your own grow bags to take home....
Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to...
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...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Learn to plant grapes and blackberries and take home a complete package: A great class ($25 value) Starter plant ($25 value), plus compost ($11), worm castings ($10), and mulch ($5)....
Come join 4 Peaks Kids, LLC to Glide into STEAM fun with us! Calling all budding engineers ages 6-11. Build your own mini snowboarder and see how they race down...
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light management, fertilizing, and companion...
Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.
Kids ages 7–12 can dive into hands-on science fun as they build and experiment with electronics, explore robotics, discover the basics of radio science, try out Morse code, and learn...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
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...
October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
Unable to attend our weekday story time or just want more? Join us on the third Saturday of the month for a fun and informative story time about various animals....
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
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...
A fun, beautifully animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins—revealing how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and how we are, quite literally, made of stars!...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
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...
Looking for something to do with the kids over winter break? You found it! Join Ranger Kevin for this 1-mile hike on the Merkle trail. Prior to the hike, we’ll...
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®'s Skill Studio Workshops explore beginner woodworking, laser cutting, 3D printing and sewing. Through two-hour sessions, the experts at CREATE will guide Makers through the creation...
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...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...
This Desert 101 hike is perfect for exploring the foothills and enjoying a famous AZ sunset. The route is approximately 2 miles roundtrip on gravelly, slightly rocky terrain, with moderate...
Join us for a workshop on the move ! This slow-paced wander invites participants to look closely, engage their senses, and connect with nature through a new lens. Along the...
This trip is intended for beginning birds or Tucson visitors. We’ll move at a slow pace, practicing identifying birds by shape, sound, color, and behavior. Fort Lowell Park features diverse...
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...
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...
Join the Mesa Public Library table at the Merry Main Street for a festive and fun STEAM adventure making Snow! Families are invited to stop by the library’s booth in...
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...
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov....
Join our monthly White Paper Reading Group, where we dive deep into the foundational papers that shaped modern distributed systems. Each month, we'll select a seminal paper in distributed computing...