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Liberty Wildlife: Free Nature Walk

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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 ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Programs

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike.  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.  Program will start approximately 9:00 AM (May - Aug) (after the...

Free with Park Fee

Watershed Management Group: Living Lab & Learning Center Tour

Watershed Management Group Living Lab and Learning Center 1137 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson

WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100% of our water needs with rainwater, greywater, and stormwater. Bring the kids to enjoy the Raindrop Retreat – a children’s playhouse featuring a rain tank,...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

$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

$5 – $7

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Celebrate 50 Years of Discovery

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson

Join Kartchner Caverns staff and friends of the park from the last 5 decades as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Kartchner Caverns! This year, we also celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Kartchner Caverns State Park, leaving no shortage of occasions to celebrate. The day will offer fun children's...

Free with Park Fee

Mohave County Library: DINOVEMBER!!!

Mohave County Library - Bullhead City Branch 1170 East Hancock Rd., Bullhead City

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...

Free

Pinal County Library District: STEM Lab

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

STEM Challenges for kids 6-12. Meet the challenge and get a free book!

Free

Cave Creek Museum: The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E . Skyline Dr., Cave Creek

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 complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...

Free with Admission

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch

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

Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa.

Free

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 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...

Free – $10

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina State Park Nature Program

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

$15

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. Learn how to measure and mark wood, tool safety, sanding and polishing, and create a finished product to take home. Makers...

$35

Pima County Public Library: Chess & LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, the Sahuarita Library's Chess & Lego Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match or play online. All skill levels are welcome. Light refreshments while supplies last.

Free

Pima County Public Library: Shrinky Dink Art

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

Let's make some shrink art! Shrinky Dinks, or shrink art, takes drawings made on plastic sheets and shrinks them down to a fun, small size by baking them in a toaster oven. You can trace an existing design or make your own artwork. Shrinky Dinks are great for small toys, jewelry, or super fun mini art....

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

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 self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!

Free

Tynkertopia: Introduction to Engineering

Tynkertopia, Inc. 3330 E. Elder Dr., Flagstaff

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of engineering where students will explore basic engineering principles through hands-on challenges and creative problem-solving! Students will work together to design, build, and test their own projects, fostering teamwork and igniting their curiosity about how things work. Learn to think like an engineer! All materials provided by...

$35

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center!   This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at Usery such as snakes, scorpion, tarantula, and even a tortoise! At this program you will get to ask questions,...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: We Are Stars

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

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...

Free – $14

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, 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...

Free – $25

Arizona State University: THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION THE NATURE OF LIGHT

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

3D Astronomy Show Scientists see light across a spectrum far broader than visible light.  What can technology 'see' that we cannot and how does that shape our understanding of the universe.

$8 – $12

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Docent-guided House Tour

Oracle State Park 3820 E. Wildlife Dr., Oracle

Have you ever wanted to learn about the history of the ranch house and land at Oracle State Park? We are excited to once again be offering historic house tours this fall! Join one of our knowledgeable docents who will walk you through the ranch house, going over the story of the Kannally family and their...

Free with Park Fee

Cave Creek Museum: Gold Fever Adventure

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E . Skyline Dr., Cave Creek

This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must” for everyone! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s first and only total gold mining experience to life.  After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly...

$145

Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 3

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Level 3 is available for participants who have completed both Level 1 and 2. In this three-day program, participants will broaden their horsemanship knowledge by learning different breeds and colors of horses. While practicing more independence with the horses and riding skills develop further, participants are introduced to faster gaits and learn to maneuver through...

$164 – $199

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families

Phoenix Public Library - Mesquite Library 4525 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. N., Phoenix

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 of the month. Let's create!

Free

Yuma County Library District: LEGO Club / Club de LEGO

Yuma County Library District - San Luis Library 1075 N. 6th Ave., San Luis

Bring your imagination to this amazing LEGO program where you get to create an amazing work of art! Program for children 1-12 yrs. First come first serve, as seating is limited. ¡Trae tu imaginación a este maravilloso programa donde podrás crear una increíble obra de arte! Programa para niños de 1 a 12 años. Por orden...

Free

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 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

​​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...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Play Program! El Programa de LEGOs!

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

We now have a LEGO Play! program on Saturdays at the library! Stop on by and have fun building up some amazing creations! Ahora, tenemos un programa de LEGOs en...

Free

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. Learn how to measure and mark wood, tool safety, sanding and polishing, and create a finished product to take home. Makers...

$35

HeatSync Labs: LEGO Day Tower Build

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

||| Update: We have definitely run out of 16x16 build plates and 32x32 build plates. We will still let people sign up since we have some other build plates and will continue building a second tower with some bridges between them. |||   Join HeatSync Labs for a group LEGO tower build. Everyone can build a...

Free

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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...

$62.50 – $88.50

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 una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores.

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

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...

Free – $14

Surprise Public Library: Moon & Star Party

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

The West Valley Astronomy Club is back with their telescopes in tow. We will staring up at the night sky at Surprise Regional Library looking at everything the night has to offer. There will be activities and fun things for the all ages.

Free