Join Ranger Olivia on this hike for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have. Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along Blevins trail with stunning views of both the desert and surrounding mountains. Whether you are an expert or a novice on the desert,...
Free guided walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Area. All are welcome. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for...
The Indigenous Food & Culture Day will also launch the River of Time’s new pop-up exhibit, “Roots & Remedies, Native Plants as Food & Medicine” highlighting the diverse uses of Arizona native desert plants as sources of food and medicine. The exhibit will feature desert plants and their uses as food and medicine for...
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a star party! Star parties are popular draws for people who want to take advantage of the chance to learn from knowledgeable and experienced local...
Families with children ages: 5-12. Use your imagination to create with building blocks Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
$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 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Discovery Tour Saturdays and Sundays through March 23, 2025
Join us all November for dinosaur fun in the youth room! We will have dinosaur crafts, toys, programs and activities. Our Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt is held November 9th-23rd for youth, ages 5-12. Check out our FB page to see what the dinos do when we are closed. All children under 10 must be accompanied by...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) and find out. This unique building, which has a Platinum Category LEEDS certification—the highest possible designation (LEEDS stands for Leadership in Energy and...
Join Willow Bend for a vibrant event for families to discover the world of color in a fun and educational way. make colorful artwork, create science experiments, explore light and shadow and more! Hands-on and interactive activities for all ages. Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am. Each month...
Come join us on first Saturdays of the month from 10:00 -11:00 am. We are hosting a seed exchange. Bring some seed you have from your garden or from the store and feel free to take 3 packets of seed from our catalog. We are working to help acclimatize seed to the Verde Valley and...
STEM Challenges for kids 6-12. Meet the challenge and get a free book!
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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Activities include science investigations, games, storytime, music, engineering, art, and more! Maximum 12 children per camp. Parent attendance is MANDATORY. Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial need. Apply here. Thermodynamics: Temperature Children will create and learn...
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 black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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 self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars! Audience: Younger audience, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about physics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop, Makers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs will walk you through tool safety, material exploration, the preparation of etching areas, how to cut lines in CorelDRAW and make a laser-cut creation to...
3D Astronomy Show 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 these objects in our galaxy?" and "What do they tell us about the forces that shape the space around us?"
High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that allow us to see a whole new universe of things. This technology gives researchers “superpowers” to see beyond the events, creatures and processes we previously never knew existed. Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, "Mysteries of...
Add 3D printing to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Explore the software, learn tips and meet the machinery used for 3D printing throughout this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. By the end of the workshop, Makers will know how to effectively slice STL and OBJ files using Cura and PrusaSlicer, understand layer height, infill and...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGO s of all sizes. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that allow us to see a whole new universe of things. This technology gives researchers “superpowers” to see beyond the events, creatures and processes we previously never knew existed. Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, "Mysteries of...
Occulus for all, 1 hr limit.
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 una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores.
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, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration Planetarium Tickets...
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 before sunset and accommodates up to 28...