Reserved tickets for "Planet Nine" planetarium show at the October 3rd, 2025 Astronomy Night at the Mesa Community College Planetarium on MCC's Southern & Dobson campus in Mesa, Arizona. Showings of "Planet Nine" are 30 minutes in length. Shows start at approximately 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm. Guests with ticket reservations should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time...
Join a naturalist for a guided hike along Brown Mountain in Tucson Mountain Park. Explore the natural history of the Brown Mountain area at the western edge of Tucson Mountain Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique....
Arivaca Lake is an amazing location for fall migration and we’ll be hitting it at a time when there are so many possibilities. This can be a great spot for Painted Bunting this time of year, so we’ll be sure to check for that, while also looking for a wide array of species such as...
Join this Desert Defenders event to help make seed pellets using native seeds that will later be used to improve the health of our desert ecosystem. Estrella Mountain Regional Park October 3 8 am – 11:30 am Meet at the Nature Center. Participants will learn to make pellets by mixing native seeds with clay, soil/compost,...
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go...
Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.
It's never too late (or early) to start investing in your health. Aging With Grace & Strength helps you enjoy a lifetime of increased wellbeing and vitality. Lifestyle and stress management tips help mind and nervous system maintain grace under pressures of life stresses that come with aging, such as moving, memory, digestion, and sleep...
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 using sewing machines to create fun and functional projects. If you have your own sewing machine, we recommend bringing it, but if not, there may...
Isn't that WILD!? Join us for an exciting live animal adventure highlighting various creatures from around the world. You are sure to enjoy this adventure with your wildlife neighbors! Seating is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS - children and adults. *IMPORTANT* On the day of the event, please meet at the front...
Come meet some of our “creepiest” creatures. October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here in our parks, and we will have a selection of these animals on hand for you to meet....
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these and more! Registration not required.
Each 1st Friday 1-4pm learn to fold new Origami designs! F ree, paper provided, recommended for ages 10 and up. Younger folders will need parental assistance.
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk ...
Learn to use a computer, navigate the internet, and use office programs! First come first serve, while supplies last. Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar programas de oficina! Por orden de llegada, el aforo es limitado.
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 on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Learn all about saguaros and meet the rare and remarkable “Michelin Man” and “Three Amigos” cacti during this guided hike with Ranger Jacque. Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike to learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert, and of course, about the saguaros! You may have seen saguaros before, but have you ever...
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala will feature Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, and live music! Enjoy a specialty cocktail as you outbid your friends for a chance to win amazing experiences during the live auction....
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park at night The hike will cover 4 miles and gain 427 ft of elevation along the Beardsley trail. A majority of this hike will be in the dark so hikers must have a flashlight or headlamp and if you have on a blacklight is not a...