Liberty Wildlife: Free Nature Walk
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we...
Free
40 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for January 13, 2024
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Bird Walk
As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided...
Free with Admission
Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Free with Admission
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Naturalist – Original Rock Climber and Pest Control at Gateway Trailhead
Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to find out all about the elusive...
Free
Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper
Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper....
$15 – $20
City of Mesa: Mythical Monsters Mashup (#72744)
Together we will be jumping into the magical world of sewing by taking stuffed animals and mashing them together, creating new amazing creatures that you get to keep and admire...
$47 – $49
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab
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. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: Busy Builders
Let's have fun with LEGOs! Build, play, and learn with other kids at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to join in alongside their children and engage in the joy of...
Free
National Park Service: Critter Chat
Join a ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at our back patio to learn about the wildlife found at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Topics may include javalina, gila...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Intro to Bugs Talk
Learn about the fascinating world of “bugs” with Ranger Shaun. What they are, what they aren’t, why I put that word in quotation marks. We’ll discuss some names, some myths, where...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Program
Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird life. Free...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Free with Park Fee
Mohave County Library: LEGO Time
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am. Children of all ages are welcome!
Free
Yuma County Library District: Blizzard in a Jar
Even though we don't get blizzards here in Yuma, they are still a scary weather phenomena in many parts of the world. Learn how they form by simulating one of...
Free
Cave Creek Museum: The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
Museum opens at 9.00 am for event check-in, The ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the...
Free – $15
Pinal County Library District: STEM – Think Outside the Box!
STEM 3.0 This year each Saturday the STEM Challenge will be to Think Outside the Box! For those who meet the challenge you win a free book!! This program is...
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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
Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...
Free with Admission
Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Rockin’ Minerals
Save the date for the 31st anniversary of Rockin' Minerals! Dig into the rockin’ world of minerals with fun hands-on activities for families. Shop for your own mineral and fossil...
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Sandbox Construction
Join us in our sandbox outside as it turns into a construction zone with toy trucks and plenty of shovels and buckets! Build roads, haul rocks and learn more about...
Free with Admission
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
Tohono Chul: Butterflies and their Plants
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...
Free with Admission
Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Plants and People
Living side by side for millennia, plant use has shaped people along the way Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning...
Free with Admission
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Free
National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Perfect Little Planet
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...
Free – $12
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
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Edible & Medicinal Plant Tour
Join us as we guide you through the awe-inspiring abundance of the Sonoran Desert. Far from barren, this vibrant landscape is home to an unparalleled variety of over 540 medicinal...
Free with Admission
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
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
National Park Service: Patio Talk
Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...
Free
Yuma County Library District: Save the Penguins
The penguins are stuck in ice, and need you to save them. In this program, children ages 8-12 will experiment to see what materials are best used to melt ice....
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
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
Mohave County Library: LEGO Time
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-4pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Free
National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)....
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
Free – $12
National Park Service: Amphitheater Sunset Talk
Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will...
Free