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Arizona Science Center: Camp Innovation – NASA Astro Camp®

Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria

Ages 5-12 Let your imagination run wild in our series of 5-day camp sessions that spark curiosity in science through hands-on interactive programs that incorporate learning through high-energy challenges, building,...

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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 the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program.     Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Touch-a-Truck

Pinal County Library District: San Tan Valley Library 31505 N. Schnepf Rd., San Tan Valley

Join us for Touch-a-Truck, a family-friendly event where you can explore various vehicles up close! It's a fun, interactive way to discover more about the vehicles we see every day!...

Free

The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour

Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building 1215 E. Lowell St., Tucson

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Zoo to You – Habitats Around the World

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world. No registration necessary. Space is limited, tickets will be handed out 30 minutes...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Discovery KIDchen – Superhero Science!

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

It’s Discovery KIDchen day! Join us in the KIDchen for a hands-on STEAM activity! Today we’ll learn about the Scientific Method as we figure out what makes our powerful superhero friends float!   Free with Admission

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! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible.     Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wilderness Navigation

Yavapai County Free Library District - Spring Valley Library 17320 E. Mule Deer Dr., Mayer

Where does the sun rise in your neighborhood?  The contestants in the Dating Game back in the '70s all got this wrong, or at least they didn't see things like their spouse did.  Having a solid understanding of nature's navigational aides will greatly increase your confidence as you travel across the Southwest.  Maps and gps...

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 one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...

Free – $14

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 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: LED Throwies and the Basics of DC electricity

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

This will be a basic, informative introduction to batteries, switches, and direct current (DC) applications. You will assemble a throwie that you will take home. All materials will be supplied....

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Afternoons at Ocotillo

Phoenix Public Library - Ocotillo Library 102 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix

Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library.

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

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

Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...

Free – $14

Tempe Public Library: Code Club

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

For Kids, ages 6-12. Code Club meets weekly to explore different computer programming languages and logic. Previous coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. Want to learn some code?...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Activity!

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity!  Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Little Bytes – Coding Mice

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

Did you know that children can learn the foundations of coding before they can write and spell?  Learn basic problem-solving skills and new vocabulary for children as young as 4...

Free

National Park Service: Exploring the Endangered Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Astronomy Night – Constellation Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Astronomy Night - Constellations Over the 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: 9:00 pm (allow 1 hour) Location: South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center Theater   Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee