Dr. Melissa Liebert is a biocultural anthropologist and human biologist who studies the pathways through which social, cultural, and environmental factors become biologically embodied to influence human variation in stress,...
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...
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...
Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring...
Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve, besides the excitement of trail riding? This is the ride for you! Join our archeological stewards in exploring the Preserve’s...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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...
It's never too late to improve your Balance, Coordination, Strength and Stability! In this four-part, weekly series, participants will learn balance and fall prevention training exercises. This Fall Prevention program...
It's never too late to improve your Balance, Coordination, Strength and Stability! In this four-part, weekly series, participants will learn balance and fall prevention training exercises. This Fall Prevention program...
Reid Park Zoo is home to two southern white rhinos, Fireball and Yebonga. This experience will allow you to enter a special encounter space not accessible on a normal Zoo...
Sing, dance, & enjoy stories with special guests & science-themed fun each week. Geared toward children ages 0-5. Come enjoy music, dancing, a book, and a craft. This program is...
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...
Engrave designs onto a laser cut keychain. Learn the basics of using Red Mountain Library's Glowforge machine from librarian Rin. All supplies, including keychain parts and Glowforge materials, are provided....
Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen as we use Delta Dental and NOAH’s “Mouth Healthy” Cookbook recipe to learn more about the cooking technique of stir-frying, while using healthy veggies from our...
Join us for a fun, hands-on experience as we dig, plant, and paint our way to blooming marigolds. Together, we’ll explore nature, build curiosity, and strengthen fine motor skills. FRC Programs...
Join Ranger Jacque on a moderate hike along scenic trails to look for early spring wildflowers and blooming desert plants. Join Ranger Jacque for an informative walk focusing on the...
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...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to learn about some of the flowers, shrubs and trees that are found in the Park. It is also National Invasive Species Awareness...
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 /...
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...
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,...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing...
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join Ranger Jacque for an up-close look at fascinating creatures. You can watch our animal ambassadors, specifically snakes, devour their...
Micronutrients are often referred to as vitamins and minerals and are vital to healthy development, healthy aging, brain health, and disease prevention. Apart from vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced...
Join us for a talk by Joan Silk, PhD, titled The Phylogenetic and Ontogenetic Origins of Prosocial Preferences. Silk will discuss how prosocial behaviors develop across evolutionary history and individual lifespans, offering...
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.
Get ready for a wild and educational adventure as Radical Reptiles slithers into the Mesa Express Library! This exciting, interactive program introduces participants to a variety of live reptiles while...
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...
Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology,...
Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our weekly challenge by yourself or with some friends. We'll finish each week with an opportunity...
Come join us for our Verde Valley SciTech Festival programming: Launch a Straw Rocket- Blast off straw rockets while learning about force, motion, and gravity. Ages 6 - 12 ...
Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the...
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,...
Are you interested in Fiber Arts like sewing, cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting, macrame, etc.? Join us at Cholla Library’s Mach2 Fiber Arts Fun for a chance to relax and work on...
Check out student STEAM passion projects and see innovation in action! Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),...
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...
Learn how to use a Glowforge laser cutter and engrave your very own Arizona keychain. Mesa celebrates America250!
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
Build a car powered by a spinning propeller at Family Makerspace Night. Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...
Turn weird parts into art! Express your creativity and see the beauty in junk art. Sculpture, painting, a coil of rope on the floor...what’s trash is your new masterpiece. While...
Do you have questions about designing your own 3D models? Are you interested in trying to design something for the first time? Come to our 3D Printing: Model Design Workshop...
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...
30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...
Water is a valuable desert resource and attracts many different types of birds. Learn more about which birds call AZ ponds and lakes home, and what we can do to...
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park at night in search of scorpions and other nocturnal creatures. The hike is rated as moderate covering 4 miles 2 out...
*Attention Platform Engineering Phoenix* We're excited to announce our upcoming Meetup! Check out the details below. 🗓️ When: Thursday February 26th, 2026 📍Where: NextSpace 8399 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ...
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in...