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Reid Park Zoo: $3 Ticket Tuesdays

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

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...

$3

National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk | Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Little Keepers Day Camp

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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...

$50

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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...

$79

National Park Service: Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde

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

Mohave County Library: Animal Adaptations Youth Presentation

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

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,...

Free

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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...

$89

Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun

Phoenix Public Library - Palo Verde Library 4402 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix

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...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Shaving Cream Playdough

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

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

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Don’t Break the Dino-Egg!

MCLDAZ - White Tank Library 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

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...

Free

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Chandler Public Library: Bucket Beats – Drumming for Kids

Chandler Public Library - Basha Campus 5990 S.Val Vista Dr., Chandler

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...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Paleontology Play!

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

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...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Try-It Tuesdays – Hidden Colors

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

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...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Public Library: Unearth a Brick Builder!

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Sage Library 7602 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix

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...

Free

National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: 5000 Eyes ($5 Off Tuesdays)

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

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...

Free – $22

Phoenix Public Library: Tuesday Takeover!

Phoenix Public Library - Prickly Pear Library 3635 W. Baseline Rd., Laveen

Join us on Tuesdays in June for a fun STEAM-themed program led by our teen volunteers! Ages 6 - 18

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Radical Reptile Fun @ the Library

Yavapai County Free Library District - Bagdad Public Library 700 Palo Verde Bldg. C, Bagdad

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...

Free

National Park Service: Geology Talk | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: LEGO Club

Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library - East Flagstaff Community Library 3000 N. Fourth St. Suite 5, Flagstaff

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.

Free

Yuma County Library District: The Wacky Science Show

Yuma County Library District - Wellton Library 28790 San Jose Ave., Wellton

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

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Afternoons at Ocotillo

Phoenix Public Library - Ocotillo Library 102 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix

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

Free

Surprise Public Library: LEGO Builders

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

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 -...

Free

Mohave County Library: STEAM Team – Dino Grid Drawings

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

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...

Free

Buckeye Public Library System: Robotics Club

Buckeye Public Library System- Downtown Branch 310 N. 6th St., Buckeye

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!  ...

Free

Yuma County Library District: Volcanic Eruptions / Erupciones volcánicas

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

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...

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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...

Free with Admission