Reid Park Zoo: $3 Ticket Tuesdays
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
37 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for July 7, 2026
National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)
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
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
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
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...
$79
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: Unearth the Story of Water
Ages 5 - 11 Water Program
Free
Mohave County Library: Animal Adaptations Youth Presentation
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...
Free
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
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
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
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!
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
Buckeye Public Library System: Summer Reading Escape Room – Riddle of the Sphinx
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Free
National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)
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+
Free with Park Fee
Chandler Public Library: Bucket Beats – Drumming for Kids
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 along to familiar, family-friendly songs. Each session will include simple rhythm games and opportunities for creative expression, with additional percussion instruments available for those who...
Free
Surprise Public Library: Paleontology Play!
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
Page Public Library: 2nd & 3rd Grade Program
July 7: Painting with Dino Ages 7 - 9
Free
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Try-It Tuesdays – Hidden Colors
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!
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
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
Cochise County Library District: STEAM Club
July 7– Dinosaur Painting Ages 6 - 17
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: 5000 Eyes ($5 Off Tuesdays)
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!
Join us on Tuesdays in June for a fun STEAM-themed program led by our teen volunteers! Ages 6 - 18
Free
Glendale Public Library: Great Arizona Puppet Theater – Hotel Saguaro
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...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Radical Reptile Fun @ the Library
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...
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 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...
Free with Park Fee
Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: LEGO Club
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
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
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System ($5 Off Tuesdays)
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...
Free – $22
Phoenix Public Library: Afternoons at Ocotillo
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
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
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
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...
Free
Yuma County Library District: Volcanic Eruptions / Erupciones volcánicas
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
Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: Upcycled Succulent Pot Painting
Turn some old coffee mugs into custom-painted succulent pots! All materials will be provided, including one succulent per person. Ages 6+
Free
National Park Service: Ranger Rendezvous | Stories and Structures | Guided Ranger Walk
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 by an adult. All programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. Verkamp's Visitor Center is located on Village...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
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