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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Barrio Viejo

Bar Crisol 196 W. Simpson St., Tucson

oin us for a historical walking tour of Barrio Viejo. Discover the history, architecture and art of one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods. Barrio Viejo is home to one of the largest 19th century adobe communities in the Southwest. This is a 0.9 mile walking tour from the El Tiradito shrine to Lee Ho's former grocery...

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 illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...

Free with Admission

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: The World of Arthropods – Educational Walk

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale

The World of Arthropods at Gateway Trailhead Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning–there are more species of Arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us on an easy 2 hour walk to discover the fascinating and diverse world of Arthropods and their role in the ecology of the...

Free

Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding Historic Canoa Ranch with Rob Rutledge

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

Join us for a morning of birding at the beautiful and historic Canoa Ranch Conservation Park, a premier birding hotspot in southern Arizona. This lush oasis along the Santa Cruz River features ponds, mesquite bosque, and open grasslands that attract a wide variety of species year-round. Expect to see waterfowl, raptors, and desert favorites such as...

Free – $5

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 / 27 ft)  telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...

$20 – $25

The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour

Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building 1215 E. Lowell St., Tucson

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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: American Red Cross Blood Drive

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

Camp Verde Community Library Partnering with American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive Camp Verde Community Library will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday,...

Free

Avondale Public Library: Ayuda con Aparatos Electronicos

Avondale Public Library - Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale

Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de libros electrónicos, el streaming de películas, y mucho más. Adults 18+. Se requiere cita. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico para agendar su cita.   (623) 333-2665 [email protected]

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

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

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 world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...

Free – $27

Maricopa County Library District: Android Phone Help Desk

MCLDAZ - Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City

If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Thursdays at the library.

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station: Bugs and More!

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

Come chat with Ranger Nikki and learn about cool critters with an exoskeleton, aka arthropods! Are you creeped out by creepy crawlers? Find out what makes them so special, why they are important in the ecosystem and see preserved (and even live) specimens. From delicate butterflies to hairy tarantulas to armored palo verde beetles, use...

Free with Park Fee

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, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...

Free – $27

Desert Foothills Library: Beating Osteoporosis – Expert Discussion with Dr. Fabio

Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek

Did you know that one in two women and up to one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis? In this lecture, you will learn the facts about osteoporosis, how it is diagnosed and how you can reverse it naturally. Dr. Fabio Almeida, M.D. is a Professional Member of the Bone Health...

Free

City of Scottsdale: Sunset/Full Moon Hike

Pinnacle Peak Park 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale

Enjoy a beautiful desert evening on Pinnacle Peak Mountain with a hike up to GRAND VIEW. Watch a beautiful sunset and then the full moon rise. This is moderate 1.5-mile round trip hike. These hikes are safe and fun for the whole family. The hike lasts approximately 1.5 hours and are at your own pace....

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex 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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

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

A supermoon is the nickname given to the moon when it is near its closest approach to Earth. During this time, the moon appears slightly larger and brighter than average....

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Adventures in Birding – Terns

Online

Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly exploration of birds, birding, and ornithology. Frequent sights along seacoasts, terns are known for their white plumage, unparalled grace and long migrations. But some terns are dark in color, others are found in marshes, and some make more localized movements. This...

Free

HeatSync Labs: Prusa Users Group (PUG)

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

The first Thursday of every month a few of us are going to grab a Prusa and ride to the lab! Want to join us? You might be asking . . . but then what? Here is just a short list! 1) diagnose and fix print problems 2) maintenance (every 300 print hours it's suggested...