To thank the community for its support, while offering budget-friendly staycation fun for families, Reid Park Zoo is once again offering its $3 Ticket Tuesdays for 2026. Every Tuesday in June and July daytime admission is $3 per person at the gate. As always, Zoo members can visit daily for free. Zoo summer hours are...
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. 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 seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
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+
Ages 5 - 11 Water Program
John Flint, a park guide from the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, is coming for a hands-on, interactive presentation of animal adaptations from the Mohave Desert, for kids, aged 7-11, in the storytime room. Come join us for an hour of fun and learning. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 10:30 - 11:30 am Youth, ages 7-11...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Join us at Palo Verde Library every Thursday for a STEAM activity, art project, game day, or another fun activity! Our experiment this week is making erupting slime! *This program is best for ages 5 and up. Ages 5 - 12
Do you love playdough? Do you love getting a little messy? Then join us in making shaving cream playdough! Materials provided. Registration required. Ages 6 - 12
Can you engineer a contraption to protect a raw egg from a high-altitude drop? Join us as we design, build, and test our creations with Ms. Nia to see which eggs survive the plunge and which ones end up scrambled! All materials will be provided. Ages 6 - 12
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
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 fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. Ages 6+
In this four-week summer series, kids (ages 6-12) will explore rhythm and drumming through hands-on activities using buckets and drumsticks. Participants will learn basic rhythm, timing, and coordination while playing...
We are back again with our annual Summer Reading Program stay-and-play! Play is one of the five early literacy practices, and teaches littles by building imagination, practicing socioemotional skills, and understanding the connection between words and physical things, while supporting their self-expression and autonomy (Every Child Ready to Read). This year, we will be exploring...
July 7: Painting with Dino Ages 7 - 9
It’s School House Prep Month! Join us this Tuesday Afternoon for our Try-It Tuesday STEAM program and explore science with a splash of color! Kids will explore the magic of chromatography by discovering the hidden rainbow inside a black marker. This simple experiment sparks curiosity, builds early science skills, and supports school readiness through observation...
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. Trae tu imaginación y únete a nosotros para una tarde de construcción de...
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 program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Critter Chat is subject to...
July 7– Dinosaur Painting Ages 6 - 17
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global...
Join us on Tuesdays in June for a fun STEAM-themed program led by our teen volunteers! Ages 6 - 18
Laugh and learn as we follow Sammy, a young saguaro, who isn't so sure about being a cactus. His Grandpa teaches him how important the saguaro is to the desert. The puppeteer will provide an entertaining and informative post-show discussion. First-come, First-served. The storied Great Arizona Puppet Theater has partnered with the Glendale Water Services...
Radical Retile Fun @ the Bagdad Public Library! Get ready for the coolest creature adventure ever! Radical Reptile Fun is bringing amazing reptiles right to the library. Kids can meet awesome scaly friends, learn some wild facts, and even see some reptiles up close. It's exciting, safe and packing with hands-on fun! Perfect for curious...
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 the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks, and earn points toward your Summer Reading Challenge goals! Ages 5-11.
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! Seating is limited, so arrive early! All Ages
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library. Ages 6 - 18
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO! Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO blocks will be provided. Ages 5 - 12
Learn how to draw dinosaurs using the grid method. All supplies provided. Youth, ages 5 - 11 Youth Room All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Join our Robotics Club and dive into the exciting world of robotics! This hands-on club is the perfect place to explore technology, programming, and creative problem-solving. Work as a team to program robots and then put them to the test with fun challenges and competitions. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn! ...
Watch science explode into action! This program features the elephant toothpaste experiment, creating a foamy “volcanic” eruption while teaching the basics of chemical reactions. Space is limited, first come first served. Program for ages 6-12. ¡Mira la ciencia en acción! Este divertido programa presenta el experimento de la pasta de elefante, creando una “erupción” espumosa mientras enseña lo básico...
Turn some old coffee mugs into custom-painted succulent pots! All materials will be provided, including one succulent per person. Ages 6+
Explore the historic architecture in Grand Canyon Village and learn the human stories behind the iconic structures along the rim. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages