The University of Arizona: ENR2 Guided Tour
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us at the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), a LEED...
Free
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Events for April 4, 2026
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Rio Salado Audubon Center: Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. What to Know Before You Go: Bring water and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Groups usually travel slowly, over varying...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Buffel Slayers
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard! Bring at least 2 bottles of water, snacks, sunscreen, sturdy footwear, hat, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Provided: gloves, tools, and instruction. Volunteers get in the park for free! Check in at the Ranger Station for the meeting location....
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Hike to the Peak on the Hunter Trail
Join a park guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,600 feet. Meet at the Hunter Trailhead on the Barrett Loop. Register at the link below. Total distance is...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Homolovi II Ancestral Hopi Pueblo Tour and Petroglyphs
Join a ranger-led hike at the Homolovi II Ancestral Hopi Pueblo. Homolovi II is one of four pueblos in the Homolovi cluster recorded by Jesse Walter Fewkes from the Smithsonian in 1896. Homolovi II is the largest of the ancestral Hopi pueblos having over 1000 estimated rooms and 47 kivas. Guests will see the outline...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: The Waterfowl West
Join us for a guided walk from camping area E to Bullard Wash where it meets Alamo Lake. The program is designed to teach the basics of birding and help familiarize visitors to the local birds in the park and how to identify them. We will meet at the Cholla Launch and go over the...
Free with Park Fee
Rio Salado Audubon Center: Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for walking. Groups usually travel slowly, over varying terrain including cement sidewalks, gravel...
Free
City of Surprise: Xeriscape Garden Tour
See the Surprise Xeriscape Garden in a new light by joining a guided tour with our Master Gardeners or Water Conservation staff. The tours are a great way to learn about the advantages of native or desert-adapted plants while seeing their beauty firsthand. All tours start at the Water Education Center at 9 a.m. Registration is not...
Free
Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
$30
Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
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 sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Free with Admission
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Cactus Walk at Oracle
Step into the desert’s hidden story on our guided interpretive cactus walk along the 1.2-mile Nature Trail. This immersive experience brings the landscape to life as you learn how cacti and other desert plants survive, adapt, and thrive in harsh conditions. Along the way, our knowledgeable ranger will share fascinating insights, biological background, and surprising...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Parkinson’s Support Group
Come join us the first Saturday of each month to find answers and support for Parkinson's Disease. Different speakers each month help shed light on this disease as we meet together.
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Apple Packing Shed Open House
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join the Georgia Lord Library Master Gardener 2nd Saturdays from 10am-12pm for free home garden and landscape Q and...
Free
Chandler Public Library: 3d Printer Basics – Tinkering With 3d
During this hands on session I will cover basic tools primarily in TinkerCad, and Prusa Slicer. The goal will be to cover some of the concepts you can use to modify 3d models that are already available or begin creating simple designs. When I was just starting out doing 3d designs I made a...
$15
City of Scottsdale: Pet CPR & First Aid – Be Ready!
In this one day workshop learn to assess Pet's Vitals, Bleeding & Shock Management, Choking Management, Heat Emergencies, Pets & Disaster Safety Checklist, Bites & Stings, Restraining & Muzzling, Primary Assessment (know what actions to take in the first 15-25 seconds) , Rescue Breathing & CPR. No pets allowed. Ages 14+
$58 – $87
The University of Arizona: Laser Fun Day 2026
Experience the wonder and excitement of LASERS! A public and free community event for all ages.
Free
Watershed Management: Arizona Water Innovation Exhibit
Humans have innovated to thrive in Arizona for millennia. Today, many access water with the turn of a tap because of the ingenuity of the indigenous caretakers who built the canals that are the foundation of our present-day water systems. Arizona Water for All, as part of Arizona State University's Arizona Water Innovation Initiative, invites...
Free
The University of Arizona: Museum Day – Coit Museum of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
The Coit Museum is home to one of the world’s leading collections of pharmaceutical artifacts including the Upjohn Pharmacy Collection from Disneyland. Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages in our beautiful courtyard. and guided tours of our interpretive gallery. Try our new discovery hunt, sit at a soda fountain counter in our old-time drugstore Image Location: Skaggs...
The University of Arizona: Museum Day – Biosphere 2
Explore one of the world's most unique research centers. Biosphere 2 is dedicated to understanding Earth’s ecosystems and how we can create a more resilient future for our planet. Our immersive tour takes you through diverse, contained biomes, including a tropical rainforest, a coastal ocean, and a fog desert. Kid friendly? Yes Reservation required? No...
$15
The University of Arizona: Museum Day – Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum
The Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum invites you to explore its three galleries through a self-guided tour highlighting Earth’s geological story and artistic transformation. The Mineral Evolution Gallery explores the formation of our planet through rock-forming minerals, meteorites, and fossils, while the Arizona Gallery showcases the region’s rich mineral heritage, with a focus on...
Free – $10
The University of Arizona: Museum Day – Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
Visit Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium for up to 50% off the regular price on U of A Museum Day! Flandrau is the University of Arizona’s destination for adventures in space and science. Featuring hands-on science exhibits, immersive planetarium shows, and activities that reveal the marvels of the universe, you can discover the wonders of...
$4 – $14
The University of Arizona: Museum Day – Health Sciences Innovation Building
Considered an architectural marvel, the Health Sciences Innovation Building features soaring windows that flood the space with natural light, while south-facing garage doors open to a welcoming patio that is perfect to enjoy a pleasant day. Known for it’s state of the art educational facilities, the HSIB is also home to El Mirador Project, a collection...
Free
The University of Arizona: Museum Day – The University of Arizona: Museum Day – Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum
The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is proud to offer access to its collection of antique and historic telescopes, microscopes, lenses and cameras. These specimens represent work by the world’s most respected instrument makers from the 18th century to the present. The John E. Grievenkamp Museum of Optics is a series of display cases located...
Free
The University of Arizona: Museum Day – Tree Ring Lab
Step into the exciting world of dendrochronology at the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research! Discover some of the oldest trees on Earth and uncover the science stories they hold in our dynamic Exhibit Hall. Take a guided peek into our cutting-edge laboratories, meet the researchers pushing tree-ring science forward, and be among the first to experience...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
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...
Free – $27
Maricopa County Library District: The Cosmic Dance Around the North Star
You've probably heard that the North Star guides navigators during the night. But here's what you might not know: Polaris is just the anchor point for an entire celestial clock that's been ticking overhead for thousands of years. Around that single star, whole constellations wheel through the night, becoming the original timekeepers and compasses for...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Unsolved Case Files
Step into the shoes of a detective and examine evidence, decode clues, and unravel a mysterious fictional cold case with your fellow amatuer slueths! Bring your own snacks or drinks. Drop in until full (8). No registration required. Ages 18+.
Free
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Rising Stars of Prescott
Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program is featured each semester and will show you what constellations (Is that Ursa Major coming out of hibernation?), planets (Is that Venus or Jupiter blazing in our evening sky?), meteor showers (Are we crossing the path of Halley's Comet again?) and...
$8
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes
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 a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Free – $27
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Blast from the Past – Coronado Cannon Firing
oin us for an unforgettable event with internationally renowned archaeologist, Dr. Deni Seymour, and special guests. Highlights include the dramatic firing of a replica 1541 bronze cannon along with an up-close look at the original weapon and its pivotal role in the Coronado Expedition. To register, visit: https://www.tubacpresidio.org/events. $25 per person.
$25
Cave Creek Museum: “The Northern Hohokam Periphery” with Scott Wood
The history of Arizona did not begin with the introduction of air conditioning. Archaeologist Scott Wood will discuss the rich and fascinating story of the prehistoric occupation and lifeways of the Hohokam people of the Phoenix valley and points north, from the desert foothills to Perry Mesa and Bloody Basin. In his talk, he will...
$10
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Rising Stars of Prescott
Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program is featured each semester and will show you what constellations (Is that Ursa Major coming out of hibernation?), planets (Is that Venus or Jupiter blazing in our evening sky?), meteor showers (Are we crossing the path of Halley's Comet again?) and...
$8
Chandler Public Library: Device Advice – Creative Design
New to computers or want to sharpen your tech skills? Join high school student Faraz for Device Advice, a hands-on program designed to help you navigate the digital world with confidence. Each session will cover practical tips and tricks for using your device safely and effectively.
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky and Beyond
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
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Rising Stars of Prescott
Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program is featured each semester and will show you what constellations (Is that Ursa Major coming out of hibernation?), planets (Is that Venus or Jupiter blazing in our evening sky?), meteor showers (Are we crossing the path of Halley's Comet again?) and...
$8
Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab
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 ideas to life using professional-grade tools and materials. From 3D printing and laser cutting to woodworking and sewing—LaterLab has everything you need to build, innovate,...
$20
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
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...
$62.50 – $88.50
⭐Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory: Astronomy Observation
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for the Observatory. The observatory houses a 16-inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Oracle State Park
Join us for a special evening of stargazing, music, astronomy talks, and fish tacos at Oracle State Park, an official International Dark Sky Park! 6:00-9:00pm: Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase from La Bufadora Food Truck! They will be set up in the ranch house parking lot serving fish & shrimp tacos,...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing at Oracle State Park
Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle State Park apply. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will be observing...
Free with Park Fee