Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike! Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Tortoise and Hilltop trails, rated easy to moderate, picking up tidbits of Sonoran Desert wisdom along the way. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center where we will meet. Please...
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
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....
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...
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
Heritage Park Zoo at the Library!! The zoo will be bringing 3 animals to the library for a close encounter experience and presentation. Don't miss seeing the animals at the library!!
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from...
Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Jacque! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior Ranger program provides a free activity booklet to all who want to learn more about nature and the park! Adults too! Complete at least two...
Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Bring your burning...
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
Learn how to set up a campsite, use fire safety, and identify wildlife tracks. We’ll set up camp at the library with real camping equipment. Ages 6+
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...
Join the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Office for a fun food class for kids! Adventures with Food is a free *FOUR WEEK* class that provides hands-on instruction that will help kids develop a love of cooking and the skills to make healthy food choices wherever they go. This class is appropriate for school-age kids in...
Join us this week to use 3D doodle pens to create 3D objects! We will teach you how to load and unload your pens and create mini-models using stencils or from your imagination. This program is a walk-in program for children ages 8+ and their families.
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...
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 how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
Ever held a Hedgehog?! You've seen them online, but now you can meet some in-person! Learn about hedgehogs and proper hedgehog care. While these spiny creatures aren’t very cuddly, they make...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-11. This event is part of our Summer Reading Challenge (SRC). Attending this event will give you a secret code to get points toward reaching your goal. Sign-up for the SRC here! .
In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe using world-class telescopes. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about observatory research Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
It's a glow–in-the-dark adventure! Enjoy games and activities while under a blacklight and discover why things glow! Advisory: This program will have black lights the entire duration; please let a staff member know if you have any light sensitivities to make proper accommodations. For all ages.
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. In June & July, we’ll have activities to beat the heat and you can stay...
Join Arizona Science Center in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater for a live broadcast from OceanXplorer, the world's most advanced exploration, research, and media vessel. Hosted by OceanX CEO Vincent Pieribone and featuring Arizona native and OceanX’s Science Program Director, Mattie Rodrigue, this event offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at ocean exploration, cutting-edge...
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 learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
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 Historic District, along the Canyon Rim Trail, between Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Free with Park Fee
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...
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
Come join us for a 45-minute long Ranger led interview with Cory Ahowenwa to talk about his connections to Grand Canyon as a Hopi tribal member. At the Desert View Ampitheater...
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...