Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk
On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and...
Free with Park Fee
31 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for June 18, 2026
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird ID Basics – Indoor Presentation
Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Usery Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk | Ranger Program
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 seasons,...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Origami Shirts
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami collared shirts to celebrate Father’s Day! Make and share with the loved ones...
Free with Admission
National Park Service: Ranger Talk
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Hour
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...
Free
Mohave County Library: Let’s Get Messy – Discover Arizona
Kids, ages 2-7, Discover Arizona through squishing, smearing, scooping and pouring. June 18th in the youth room 10:00 - 11:00am All library programs are free and open to the public....
Free
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
Buckeye Public Library System: Summer Reading Escape Room – Lost Artifact of Pompeii
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – Scales of the Southwest
Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. ...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters
Have you ever dreamed of touching a tarantula? Or snuggling with a snake? Join us for an opportunity to do just that at this casual drop-in program where you'll meet...
Free with Park Fee
Surprise Public Library: Prehistoric Paper Pals
Get ready to have a roaring good time! Design and create a colorful paper dinosaur. All materials provided. Ages 6 - 12
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Heritage Park Zoo
Come see what the zoo brings for you to meet and touch. All Ages
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Unearth a Story – A 3D-Printed Miniature Painting Event
Miniature Painting Party & 3D Printing Demo. Drop in, pick a miniature—dinosaurs, cute animals, or sci‑fi figures—and paint with all Wilhoit Public Library‑provided supplies. The staff will offer quick tips while the library’s 3D printer runs a live demo. Before you leave, request a custom miniature and we’ll print it during the week for pickup...
Free
National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...
Free with Park Fee
Scottsdale Public Library: Critter Fun with Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
Get up close and personal with a variety of amazing Arizona reptiles! A trained volunteer will talk about reptile behavior, habitat, preservation and safety. Ages 5+
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Summer STEAM Time
Join us on Thursdays in June at the Library as we learn about the natural world through crafts and games. This program is suitable for ages 0-18.
Free
Glendale Public Library: Kids Paint Party – Dinosaur Kingdom
Stomp, soar, and ROAR into creativity with our Dinosaur Kingdom Summer Reading Program painting class! 🦖🌋☀️ Young artists will travel back in time to a land of towering volcanoes, lush green jungles, and larger-than-life dinosaurs. In this fun, step-by-step guided class, kids will paint a colorful prehistoric scene featuring a friendly long-neck dinosaur, a dramatic erupting volcano, soaring...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Hour
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...
Free
Cochise County Library District: STEAM Club
June 18- Leap into Science: Prehistoric Shadows Ages 6 - 17
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Dino-ramas!
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create a dinosaur themed diorama! Bring your hands, creativity, and imagination as we provide the cut outs to create the dream environment for our...
Free
National Park Service: Geology Talk | Ranger Talk
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...
Free with Park Fee
Navajo County Library District: Dinomyte Lab – Geode Discovery
Come learn about geodes and crack open some fun! Ages 5 - 11
Free
Avondale Public Library: Nature Nerds
Explore nature and STEAM through hands-on adventures filled with fun experiments and creative projects. First come, first served. Supplies limited to 24 participants. Ages 6 - 12
Free
Pima County Public Library: Dino-rigami for Tweens and Teens!
Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami triceratops, pterodactyl, stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes—whatever you want—on them. All material provided....
Free
Pima County Public Library: Tween and Teen Time Presents – Digging up Dinosaurs!
Be a paleontologist and a geologist! Check-out and examine “Gem Show” fossils & rocks, then practice removing “fossils” from chocolate chip cookies! Dig in the sand for a special ROCK to take home! Ages 6 - 18
Free
Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM
This program combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills with engaging hands-on activities. Each session offers interactive challenges to encourage creative thinking. Ages...
Free
Cochise County Library District: LEGO Club
Are you ready to build your dream home or a spaceship to blast off into the galaxy? Look no further because we have a pile of LEGO just waiting to...
Free
Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night
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
Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in...
Free