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Desert Rivers Audubon: Family Bird Walk at the Gilbert Water Ranch

Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert

  Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA Gilbert  Family Birdwalks   Monthly on the third Saturday 8am until noon  The Gilbert Family Birdwalks are held every third Saturday of the month, October through March at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve, on the southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe Rds in Gilbert....

Free

🎄OdySea Aquarium: Winter Wonderland

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission.   SeaTREK Santa Returns!...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Avian Adventure Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are...

$5 – $7

Friends of the San Pedro River: Interpretive walk from San Pedro House

San Pedro House 9800 Highway 90, Sierra Vista

Interpretive walk led by docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. The San Pedro River features some of the richest wildlife habitat in the Southwest. Here you'll find 82 species of mammals, dozens of different reptiles and amphibians, and nearly 350 species of birds. In addition, the river supports one of the largest...

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Discovery Stations

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Stop by one of our many Discovery Stations, and participate in hands-on activities with volunteers to learn about the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. Free with Admission

Free with Admission

Desert Botanical Garden: Cactus Clubhouse

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark independent play and encourage growth and exploration. Join...

Free with Admission

🎄 Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens with Butterfly Fairy Leslie Campa

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, 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. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....

Free with Admission

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

Pima Air & Space Museum: MODEL AIRPLANE MAKE N TAKE

Pima Air & Space Museum 6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson

Introduce your child to the hobby of model building at Pima Air and Space Museum. When: 3rd Saturday of every month at 10am Where: Administrative Building located north of the...

$15 – $20

Yuma County Library District: Three Little Pigs Building Challenge 1 – House of Straws

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

Build a house of straws and knock it down, no huffing and puffing required. We'll use earthquake simulation tables to bring down the house! You'll use your brain to make the house earthquake proof! Ages 8-12 only. Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis while they last. Seating is limited.

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Nature Program

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Our Nature Program is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona's diverse wildlife. This is a live reptile exhibit and so much more! On-site experts will be available to answer your questions about these creatures and interpret how they have adapted to survive and thrive in the sunny Sonoran...

Free with Park Fee

Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden’s living collection with plants...

Free with Admission

OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...

$104.90 – $114.90

OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 Two...

$104.89 – $114.90

OdySea Aquarium: SeaTREK Helmet Diving

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...

$104.90 – $114.90

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

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Lake Discovery Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Lake Discovery Tour, 11:30 a.m.  Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791    

$5 – $7

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: Perfect Little Planet

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

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family on vacation from another star system! This show is a journey through the fascinating planets of our solar system. Featuring fun characters and computer animation, it's great for for younger audiences! Recommended for younger audiences. Themes: Planets, planet features Style: Fulldome animated...

Free – $12

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

Maricopa County Library District: For Goodness Snakes!

MCLDAZ - El Mirage Library 14011 N. 1st Ave., El Mirage

Come see our friends The White Tank Mountains Conservancy as they discuss snakes! This interactive presentation will explore not only the goodness of snakes, but will also provide an opportunity...

Free

🎄 Yuma County Library District: Fake Snow Experiment

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

Come and create some fake snow. We will be experimenting with different materials to see which one makes the best snow. This program is for children ages 6–12 with caregivers. First come, first served, while supplies last.

Free

🎄 HeatSync Labs: Light Up Graham Cracker Houses

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

REGISTER Make the house of your dreams in graham crackers including lights and candies to decorate it for the holidays. We will use graham crackers, royal frosting, LED’s, gum drops...

$17

🖥️ Pima County Public Library: Code Club

Pima County Public Library - Sam Lena-South Tucson Library 1607 S. Sixth Ave., 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...

Free

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

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 astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...

Free – $12

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Ranger Talk

Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd., Picacho

Come on down to the campground amphitheater and listen in on some of our ranger-led talks! Each week is a new topic and a new opportunity to learn about the desert around us. See some slithering snakes, learn about the soaring birds, see some beautiful stars, and learn to hike safely out on our trails....

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Holiday Nights

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

An illuminated desert wonderland! Holiday Nights is a timeless tradition, for children, students, couples, whole families, and everyone in between! Overflowing with holiday cheer are the wonders that await you at...

🎄 Town of Gilbert: Riparian After Dark

Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert

The Riparian Preserve comes alive with a holiday glow during Gilbert's annual Riparian After Dark event, presented by the partnership of Sundt and PCL Construction. Stroll around the 1.5 miles of trails and walkways that weave through...

Free – $10

🎄 Reid Park Zoo: Zoolights Holiday Magic

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 2– 23, Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7 Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic,...

Free – $13

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party

Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction

Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views of the moon, planets, star clusters, and galaxies during this informal, come and go at your own pace program. There are no chairs and visitors park in an adjacent parking lot as...

$5

Lowell Observatory: Meet an Astronomer

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Astronomer and Lowell Observatory Executive Director, Dr. Jeffrey Hall! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial...

Free with Admission