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The University of Arizona: Venomous Reptiles of Tumamoc Hill

Tumamoc Hill Desert Laboratory 1675 W Anklam Rd., Tucson

Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa. Located...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

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

Discover the magic of our desert in summer with a chance to see critters on the move and possibly monsoon-related flowers and blooms. Saguaros, cholla, legume trees, shrubs and possibly flowers are on the...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Kayak to Castle Creek

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Looking to get out on the water, but don’t want to do it alone? Just want to spend some quality paddle time on the lake? We’ve got just the thing! Sign up for this...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Photo Time with Butterflies

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Step into a tranquil morning at Butterfly Wonderland, where photographers (18+) can capture breathtaking images of butterflies, birds, and reptiles in their lush rainforest habitat. With special access before the...

Free – $33.95

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Desert Plants

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

Relax and stay cool inside the Nature Center as Ranger Nikki leads a presentation on some of the trees, shrubs, flowers and cacti that have sustained desert inhabitants for hundreds of years. The...

Free with Park Fee

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

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

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...

$79

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: PENGUIN ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...

$89

Yavapai County Free Library District: Garden Exchange

Yavapai County Free Library District - Seligman Public Library 54170 N. Floyd St., Seligman

We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest.  

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Summer Herbal Iced Teas and Desert Hydration

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Cool down the desert heat with refreshing herbal drinks that truly support hydration. Learn about key cooling and mineral-rich herbs. We will demonstrate simple methods for making iced herbal infusions...

$54.95

Surprise Public Library: Tech Help Table

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Every Saturday we will have a table with teen technology experts from TechBloom who have partnered with our libraries! Individuals of all ages are welcome and they are happy to...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Tech Help Table

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Every Saturday we will have a table with teen technology experts from TechBloom who have partnered with our libraries! Individuals of all ages are welcome and they are happy to...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Saturday at the Ranch – Recycled Creations

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. Engaging in creative activities like crafting...

Free

Town of Gilbert: Watercolor Butterflies for Beginners

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

In this class, join me to learn how to create beautiful butterflies that feel colorful, whimsical, and like they are flying off the page! We will explore both loose and...

$25

Museum of Northern Arizona: Collection Center Open House

Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum of Northern Arizona collections at our annual Easton Collection Center Open House. This year’s theme is Artist Hopid. Explore the art and legacy of Artist Hopid—the visionary collective of five Hopi artists from the 1970s. View works by Michael Kabotie, Delbridge Honanie, Terrance Talaswaima, Neil David Sr., and...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Space Adventures at Gateway

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

Blast off at the library and explore what’s happening beyond Earth! Kids and adults will learn about space missions, NASA launches - like the upcoming Artemis II launch, and new...

Free

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...

$89

Pima County Public Library: Abstract Watercolor Painting

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Explore the colorful world of butterflies, and other fascinating bugs in this abstract watercolor class! Participants will experiment with watercolor techniques, vibrant colors, and creative shapes to create unique insect-inspired...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: 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

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...

$69

Children’s Museum Tucson: Family Brain Boost

Children's Museum Tucson 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson

We are all Scientists!  CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...

Free with Admission

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: 3-2-1 Liftoff!

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

Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...

Free – $27

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Burros

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

This is a casual drop-in program, that will have a variety of information on our Wild Burros. Whether you want to know how the Burros came to Arizona, or you...

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Sewing

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

Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those...

Free

Lowell Observatory: History Talk – Origins of Lowell

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

The Observatory That Began With Mars and Reached the Moon Lowell Observatory’s story begins with one man’s fascination with Mars and a telescope shipped by train to a small Arizona...

Free with Admission

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere

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

Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...

Free – $27

Yuma County Library District: Movie Day – Arthur the King

Yuma County Library District - Heritage Library 350 Third Ave., Yuma

In honor of Homeless Animals’ Day, grab some popcorn and join us for a heartwarming film screening of "Arthur the King." This day is all about spotlighting the issue of stray...

Free

Lowell Observatory: We Are Stars

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution...

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

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...

Free – $27

Lowell Observatory: Meet the Planets

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System. Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury...

Free with Admission

Lowell Observatory: Cosmic Highways – A Centennial Tour

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections...

Free with Admission

Lowell Observatory: One Step Beyond – A Journey to Mars

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the...

Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

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

If your goal is to see wildlife, monsoon season is a great time for an evening hike! We’ll be taking a roughly three-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

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

Join Ranger Shaun for a family-friendly night hike in search of scorpions!  This nighttime adventure begins outside the Nature Center, where restrooms and water fountains are available. The program starts with a 15-minute...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Rock Peak Wash Trail. The hike will...

Free with Park Fee

Lowell Observatory: Passport to the Universe

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating...