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Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum...

Free with Museum Admission

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park.  The lab is closed on all...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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 Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 1.2 miles roundtrip on the Lousely Hill Trail. It will be on moderate grade, with some sandy, rocky, or uneven ground. The hike will take about an hour, but it may go a...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Spiny, Shady, and COOL! (West Side)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come for a short walk and discover the great variety of cacti that inhabit this unique and fascinating desert.  45 minute walk, totaling a distance of roughly 100 yards. Wheelchair accessible Free with Park Fee

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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...

Free – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Aquatic Life

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

Ranger Shaun has found some microscopes and is sampling the Lake! Come have a look at what sort of things might be swimming around in there. Learn about aquatic life...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Big Astronomy

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

In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...

Free – $12

Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – TECH

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

After school activities with a focus on technologies. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters on a rotating schedule. Ages 8 to 18. Snacks will be available while supplies...

Free

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...

Free with Park Fee

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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...

$60 – $85

Phoenix Public Library: Create!

Phoenix Public Library - Harmon Library 1325 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix

Come create with us at Harmon Library! We'll be working on art projects, crafts, playing with STEAM toys and much more!

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

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

Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...

Free – $12

Phoenix Public Library: Wizards of S.T.E.A.M

Phoenix Public Library - Agave Library 23550 N. 36th Ave., Glendale

Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH1 Open Hours

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...

Free

Tempe Public Library: Code Club

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Want to learn some code? Code Club meets weekly to explore a variety of different computer programming languages and logic while creating simple computer games, apps and websites. Coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required. Please provide your email address when you register. *Please note that if your child misses two...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Code Club

Pima County Public Library - Eckstrom-Columbus Library 4350 E. 22nd St., Tucson

Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!

Free

Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

STEM for Tweens! Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities geared toward Tweens ages 6 to 12.  Each week explores different projects centered around learning,...

Free

Sierra Vista Public Library: LEGO Club

Sierra Vista Public Library 2600 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista

Are you ready to build your dream home? Or a spaceship to blast off into the galaxy? Look no further because we have a pile of LEGOS just waiting to be used! Each month we will explore a new STEAM topic using our LEGO engineering skills. This program is recommended for youth ages 5 and...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – 3D Printer Lab: Plants

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month our Maker Focus is Plants Plants grow in a dazzling array of shapes and sizes! Join us this week to explore...

Free

Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM

Buckeye Public Library System- Downtown Branch 310 N. 6th St., Buckeye

STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on...

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 thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202

Free

Yuma County Library System: Heliophysics Big Year and Space Weather

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

Patrons will learn more about the sun from informative NASA videos, showing some of the results gained through various missions. Stunning visuals and awe-inspiring facts will spark curiosity and wonder....

Free

Yuma County Library System: Stargazing

Yuma County Library District - Foothills Library 13226 E. South Frontage Rd., Yuma

Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library and Volunteers.

Free

National Park Service: Astronomy Night – Outdoor Constellation Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: From 7 pm to 8...

Free with Park Fee