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⭐Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction: STEMFest

STEM Fest is the culmination of Gearing Towards The Future. Held as a one-day event, on Saturday January 20, 2024, during the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 20-28, 2024. STEM Fest...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair

Lake Havasu State Park 699 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City

You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association — an event you...

Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

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

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. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

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

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

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Mohave County Library - Kingman Branch Library 3269 N. Burbank St., Kingman

Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am. Children of all ages are welcome!

Free

Pinal County Library District: STEM – Think Outside the Box!

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

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

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...

Free with Park Fee

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

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Coronado National Memorial 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford

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

Yuma County Library District: Supernovas and Super Stars

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

Become a super smart super star as you learn about the different types of stars that live in our universe. Then create a paint splatter art star of your very...

Free

Tohono Chul: Butterflies and their Plants

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

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...

$5 – $7

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

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

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

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...

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

Arizona State University: THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION – OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

Arizona State University Marston Exploration Theater 781 S. Terrace Rd., Tempe

Astrophotography has produced many iconic images of fantastic skyscapes.   Roiling colorful clouds gas and dust suggest cataclysmic events on a massive scale. This program will ask the questions:" Where are...

$6 – $11

Yuma County Library District: Introduction to Sound

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

Patrons will discover that when things vibrate they make sound! Join us as we discover how to see and create sound in this interactive STEAM program. Supplies are limited; ages...

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

National Park Service: Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

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: Builder’s Club

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

We have thousands of LEGOs.  What will you create?

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

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

Mohave County Library: LEGO Time

Mohave County Library - Kingman Branch Library 3269 N. Burbank St., Kingman

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

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

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

Mesa Public Library: LEGO® Club

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Sage Library 7602 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix

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: 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

National Park Service: Amphitheater Sunset Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

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 @ Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star...

Free