Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....
Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic...
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. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
Every Fourth Saturday of the month, 8am-11am At Mission Garden, in the Youth Garden This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. All gifts are appreciated. At our monthly (fourth Saturday)...
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...
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...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...
Code Breakers is a beginner-friendly program for all ages to explore the basics of coding. Learn key vocabulary, core concepts, and simple logic through fun, hands-on activities. No experience needed—just...
STEM Challenges for kids 6-12. Meet the challenge and get a free book!
Returning this summer, the Art and Science of Storytelling every Saturday in July! Follow us on Social Media to be informed of which authors will be reading on which day.
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with the West Valley Brick Builders! Come see awesome LEGO creations, take part in fun challenges, get a chance to win epic...
The annual model railroad exhibit, presented by the Sedona Railroaders, will be on display in the community room from July 21st through July 26th. Popular with railroading enthusiasts of all ages,...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...
Stop by to discover the incredible world of drums while creating your own unique drum and testing it out! This program is best suited for kids ages 6-12 but all...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social...
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
The night sky can be a source of wonder, spark curiosity, inspire silly adventures and connect us to our ancestors across space and time. Join us while we read some...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
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...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
A fun, beautifully animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins—revealing how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and how we are, quite literally, made of stars!...
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine...
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
Experience the fascinating world of marine life during an engaging Aquarist Talk and Live Feeding in the Tropical Waters gallery. Listen to expert insights regarding the venomous round stingrays as...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
Creep, crawl, and get curious! Join one a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects—like walking sticks, blue death-feigning beetles,...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea...
Let’s play with LEGOS! Every Saturday you can build something new. Show off your creativity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and have tons of fun! ¡Juguemos con LEGOS! Cada sábado...
In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we will explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within...
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...
An engaging film from Barb Davis! Members are free! Non-members are $5 per adult. Children 12 and under are free!
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo...
Discover the Flavors and Traditions of the Sonoran Desert! Ever baked with mesquite flour or tasted pickled cholla buds? These unique desert ingredients aren’t just delicious — they can boost...
Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you...
Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile trail walk to search for a variety of nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you along the trails to seek out scorpions, owls, bats,...
Learn about wildlife of the Sonoran Desert and easy citizen science you can help with on this late afternoon-evening hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to look for scorpions...