Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Summer Golf Cart Tour
Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most...
$30 – $36
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Events for August 28, 2026
Desert Botanical Garden: Still-Life Watercolor – Paint Desert Plants
Beat the heat and pamper your creative side: Paint cactus and other desert plants still-life indoors at the Garden. Explore watercolor and paint spines, pleats and the back-lit glow of...
$54.95
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...
$20 – $25
Surprise Public Library: Vitalant Blood Drive
Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact...
Free
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
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
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
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Gardening for Butterflies & The Importance of Monarch Waystations
Learn about Gardening for Butterflies and which desert native and non-native plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers attract specific species of butterflies. We’ll also learn about how you can create a...
$24 – $30
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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
Yuma County Library District: Bean Art
Get creative with beans, grains, and seeds in this unique art program for adults! Participants will design textured, eye-catching artwork using a variety of natural materials to create colorful patterns and one-of-a-kind designs....
Free
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
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
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER
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
Navajo County Library District: Computer Help Session
Need help using a computer? Website giving you trouble? Can't get an online form or application to work? Sign up for a 1 hour session with a library staff member;...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Tech Help
Need help with your tech? Stop by the library for free one-on-one Tech Help. Library staff can help patrons with brief, one-on-one assistance with basic technology questions. Each session is...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Skins and Skulls
Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left behind...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: History Talk – Origins of Lowell
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
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
Lowell Observatory: We Are Stars
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...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger
Come meet Ranger Kevin from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Whether you are looking for great trail recs, wanting to know more about our fabulous park system, or trying to identify the weird critter...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & 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,...
Free – $27
Lowell Observatory: Meet the Planets
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
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B
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...
Free
Lowell Observatory: Cosmic Highways – A Centennial Tour
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
The University of Arizona: Qué hacer en el jardín este mes
This talk will be in Spanish with no English translation. Short Takes son clases de 15 a 30 minutos que se enfocan en una sola idea, con información clara y...
Free
Lowell Observatory: One Step Beyond – A Journey to Mars
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...
Mesa Arts Center: Advanced Blacksmithing
Learn advanced blacksmithing skills. This class is intended for blacksmithing students seeking to advance their skills and can be taken repeatedly. Each session will cover specific topics.This session will cover...
$166.40 – $208
Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
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: Sunset and Full Moonrise Walk
Enjoy an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset over the lake and watch the rising full moon peek over the horizon. We will walk along Roadrunner Trail...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Worlds Revealed Speaker Series – Exploring the Solar System with JWST with Dr. Cristina Thomas
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is best known for studying distant galaxies and planets around other stars, but it is also a powerful tool for exploring worlds much closer...
Free with Admission
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: UA Campus Astronomy Series – Tucson’s Window to the Universe
Looking for an engaging summertime activity? Join us for an evening of exploration and discovery at Steward Observatory on the University of Arizona campus. This unique experience combines fascinating information...
$1 – $10
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Walk
Ranger Olivia will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy a peaceful evening in the desert as the full moon rises. We will also keep an eye and ear...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Caminata de Luna Llena (Bilingüe) / Full Moon Hike (Bilingual)
Descubre la magia y la majestuosidad de la luna llena que sale sobre el paisaje del desierto, siguiendo la famosa puesta de sol de Arizona que envuelve las montañas. Esta...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike
Come watch the full moon rise over the spectacular saguaros of the Sonoran Desert. We’ll be walking the Ford Canyon and Waddell trails for a roughly 2-mile jaunt, enjoying the beauty of a landscape...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike
The hike will follow the Dragonfly trail for 2 miles through cottonwood trees and saguaro cacti. The trail is rated as easy with only a few sections rock and short...
Free with Park Fee
HeatSync Labs: Laser Cutter Certifications
Laser cutters are awesome tools and HeatSync Labs is a place where you can laser cut cool projects. This is the class for anyone wanting to learn to use the...
$45
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Zoo By Moonlight
Zoo By Moonlight is an evening event held at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from May through September. It provides a great opportunity to see the Sanctuary's nocturnal residents. Enjoy our Clouded...
Free – $12
Lowell Observatory: Passport to the Universe
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...
City of Chandler: Nocturnal Nature Hike
Spend the night exploring Veterans Oasis Park after dark. You’ll discover the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife, observe the full moon, and talk astronomy as you hike the park....
$7 – $10
Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...