Get your blood pumping and work off some of that Thanksgiving meal this morning with Ranger Shaun! Come walk the lovely, if deceptively named, Waterfall Trail this morning with Ranger Shaun. This roughly 1-mile trail is barrier free for the first half and easy rated for the 2nd and has restrooms and water fountains at...
This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an amazing...
Do you have a child that loves worms and gardening? This class is for kids from ages 6 to 11 (a bit younger is OK if your child is focused). It's fun, interactive, and educational! This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in a container. Price: $75 (covers...
$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...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
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...
STEM Challenges for kids 6-12. Meet the challenge and get a free book!
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.
Drop by and chat with Ranger Shaun about venomous reptiles and arthropods in our desert and get a sneak peek at the classroom program that takes place afterward! Ranger Shaun is doing some Q&A before lunch to give people a chance to ask questions and get up close to the ambassadors. Come see animals, animal...
Age at least 8 yrs but less than 14 yrs Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 Non-resident. Contractor fee due first day: $20. Together we'll be going where no one has gone before in experimenting with everyday items and seeing what dangerous and crazy stuff we can make happen but as they always say, "the...
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
Unleash your child's curiosity! Explore our different robots designed to teach the basics of coding through fun, hands-on activities. Activities are geared towards children between the ages of 6 to...
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...
Gain an appreciation for birds beyond the turkey this holiday weekend. Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world in this introductory program. From hobbyists to extreme bird-a-thon competitors, birding is a popular past time all over the world thanks...
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!
Bring a lunch and join Ranger Shaun for a chat about venomous critters! Rattled by rattlesnakes? Scared of scorpions? Terrified of tarantulas? Bring your lunch and come sit in on...
Bring a lunch and join Ranger Shaun for a chat about venomous critters! Rattled by rattlesnakes? Scared of scorpions? Terrified of tarantulas? Bring your lunch and come sit in on...
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 Flandrau Game Day Special -...
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,...
Discover the fun of 3D printing at South Mountain Community Library! Join us on the last Saturday of every month to explore the fascinating world of 3D printing with hands-on projects and expert guidance. Whether you're a novice or a tech enthusiast, this class promises a creative and enjoyable experience. Registration is required, so sign...
Bring the beauty of fall into your home with this fun combination of art and science. Children will create colorful autumn leaves using coffee filters, markers and the process of absorption, the same process plants use to “drink” water! Ages 6-12 with a caregiver. Supplies are limited.
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...
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 los Sabados! Acompáñanos y diviértete hacer los granes creaciónes!
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.
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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...
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...
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 Flandrau Game...
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle, guiding you through the illuminated pathways alongside animal habitats and Zoo trails. Don’t miss our brand-new light show, featuring vibrant visuals and mesmerizing music that...
Join us for an evening admiring the night sky! The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will have telescopes set up to look at different objects in the sky. Meet at ranch house patio. If you would like a place to sit, we recommend bringing folding chairs, as our patio seating may fill up during the event....
Join us this holiday season for our annual “Wildlights and Animal Sights” event here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! The holiday light display will be open to the public every Friday & Saturday evening from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, beginning on November 29th and 30th and running through January 3rd & 4th, 2025. The park will...
Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling...
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet an Astronomer! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a large television screen outdoors with our new MallinCam. This is your opportunity to see interesting objects in the night sky, learn about an astronomer’s research,...