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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Walk

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

Join Ranger Nikki on a walk to see what’s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert.  Learn about the Sonoran Desert in springtime with a chance to see wildflowers...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Wildflower Hike

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

Learn about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the plants and ecology of the...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Spur Cross – Invasive Species Removal

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

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

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

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

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

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

Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...

Free with Admission

The University of Arizona: Worlds of Words Center Exhibit

Worlds of Words Center 1430 E. Second St., Tucson

Gravitate into Galaxy Slam week with big book energy. Before they were shot callers, scientists and athletes were kids with their heads in the clouds. Visit Worlds of Words during...

Free

Pinal County Library District: ACL-Click, Type, Learn

Pinal County Library District - Arizona City Community Library 13254 Sunland Gin Rd., Arizona City

Need to learn computer basics? Sign up at the library for our computer basics classes! We will cover things like, how to manage files, locate icons, and browse the internet.

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: Littlest Scientists

Scottsdale Public Library - Appaloosa Library 7377 E Silverstone Dr, Scottsdale

Think like a scientist while engaging in playful exploration. Each week of the program brings new challenges. Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to...

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: DIABETES EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM (DEEP)

Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

This six-week workshop is designed to help people with pre-diabetes and diabetes, and their relatives and caregivers gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care. Sponsored by the local Area Agency on Aging. Workshop...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Oatmeal Energy Bites with Edible Ed!

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

Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen as we use Delta Dental and NOAH’s “Mouth Healthy” Cookbook recipe, to make this delicious and healthy treat! Admission into this program is free with...

Free with Admission

Tempe Public Library: Budding Builders

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Tackle a building challenge or unleash your creativity with blocks, LEGO®, and more! 12/04: Snowman  

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 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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Intro to Desert Hiking

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

Are you curious about hiking and want to find hikes near you? Then come down to Nature Center and learn how to start hiking in the desert with ranger Derik.  ...

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Homeschool STEM Challenge

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

Join us for a Homeschool STEM Social focused on engineering and physics. Students will learn the mechanics behind catapults, design and build their own, and experiment with force, motion, and...

Free

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

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Stop, Drop and Read

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

It’s Healthy Smiles Month! “Brush” up on your reading and find a Playologist friend every day at 1:30 pm for a fun tooth-tacular story time! “Healthy Smiles” Month is generously...

Free with Admission

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: Tucson Sky & Beyond

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

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,...

Free – $27

Mesa Public Library: Computer Skills – Microsoft Word

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

The Computer Skills program is designed for beginners looking to build confidence using a computer. Learn essential skills in a friendly, step-by-step environment.  This month, we will be covering how...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Video Conferencing

Pinal County Library District - Casa Grande Main Library 449 N. Dry Lake, Casa Grande

Learn the basics of video conferencing software Zoom, Facetime, and Google Meets.

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Galaxy Slam – Black Holes

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

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...

Free – $27

⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Create a New Animal or Plant

Yavapai County Free Library District - Camp Verde Community Library 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

Come join us for our Verde Valley SciTech Festival programming: Create a New Animal or Plant- design your own new animal or plant species and create a scientific fact sheet....

Free

Mesa Public Library: Machine – Impossible

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics...

Free

⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Battle of the Boards – Youth Chess Club

Yavapai County Free Library District - Community Library Sedona 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona

Calling all young chess enthusiasts! Dive into the world of strategy and skill at weekly chess meetups, where every move matters. Whether just starting out or already a seasoned player,...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Collaged Kaleidoscopes

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join MACH1 in the Children's Department for a craft! In this program participants will learn about light and symmetry as we transform upcycled materials into dazzling kaleidoscopes that you can...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – Glowforge Coasters

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

Ever wanted to learn how a laser cutter works or how to make your own custom deigns? Learn to use 3D design software and laser cutting best practices to make...

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

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex of Verde Valley 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00  

Free

⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Meet a Snake, Make a Snake!

Science Vortex of Verde Valley 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Meet a rescued kingsnake, learn about local snakes, & create a fun snake craft with AZ State Park Rangers.     Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long...

Free

Cochise County Library District: LEGO Club

Cochise County Library District - Sierra Vista Public Library 2600 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista

Are you ready to build your dream home or a spaceship to blast off into the galaxy? Look no further because we have a pile of LEGO just waiting to...

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: LEGO Legends

Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

Ready to prove you're a true LEGO Legend? Take on build challenges solo or with a team--then show off your creations! Ages 12 - 18

Free

Pinal County Library District: Titans Meets YouthAstroNet

Pinal County Library District - Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Ave., Coolidge

Join Titans for hands-on exploration in science, technology, art, and math—then reach for the stars with YouthAstroNet. Work together on telescope challenges, create real astronomical images, and connect with scientists...

Free

Pinal County Library District: LEGO Club

Pinal County Library District - Maricopa Library and Cultural Center 18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr., Maricopa

Join us for an hour of brick-building fun at our LEGO Club for kids ages 7-12! We provide the LEGOs, you provide the problem-solving skills and imagination it takes to...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Cricut in 3D – 3D Papercrafting

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

Learn to make 3D paper sculptures with the Cricut. See the Cricut in action, learn about tips & tricks for cutting paper, learn about types of glue, and make your...

Free

Desert Foothills Land Trust: Movie Night – Cactus Hotel

Carefree Desert Gardens 101 Easy St., Carefree

Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a special outdoor screening of "Cactus Hotel" under the desert stars. Inspired by the beloved children's book "Welcome to the Cactus Hotel," the film...

$25

Yuma County Library District: Stargazing

Yuma County Library District - Foothills Library 13226 E. South Frontage Rd., Yuma

Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes are available courtesy of our volunteers.

Free