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Reid Park Zoo is open Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 In honor of all who have served and those still serving we are offering free admission for Active duty, National Guard and Reserve, Veterans, and Retired members of the military (with Military, VA, or Retiree ID). Military dependents will receive discounted admission of $5. *Military Members do not need to be...
Free – $5
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It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!
Free with Admission
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Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Free with Admission
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29 events,
City of Chandler: TRC Youth Camp WK 1
Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develop new skills, and make lasting memories with new friends in a fun and dynamic environment. Before...
$134 – $181
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Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories with other youths. Before the first day of camp please make sure you have created an e-PACT account to add your child's emergency information. Each...
$134 – $181
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Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching camp experience. Before the first day of camp...
$134 – $181
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(AM - JUNIORS) Physics Camp: Motion, Magnets, and Energy Magnets: How do they work? What's in fizzy tabs that makes them fizz? Why do toy cars eventually slow down and come to a stop? The answer: Physics! Campers will tackle some daunting challenges by performing hands-on experiments and tracking data to extrapolate the info they...
$95 – $269
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It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!
Free with Admission
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Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Free with Admission
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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11 events,
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It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!
Free with Admission
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Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Free with Admission
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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12 events,
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It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!
Free with Admission
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Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Free with Admission
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Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, hands-on experience! This wildlife experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Free with Admission
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Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday!. Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will be set up throughout our Discovery Gardens. The learning stations provide each visitor the chance to learn and to become wise caretakers of the land.
Free
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It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!
Free with Admission
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Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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32 events,
City of Chandler: TRC Youth Camp WK 1
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Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develop new skills, and make lasting memories with new friends in a fun and dynamic environment. Before...
$168 – $227
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Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories with other youths. Before the first day of camp please make sure you have created an e-PACT account to add your child's emergency information. Each...
$168 – $227
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Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching camp experience. Before the first day of camp...
$168 – $227
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4 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Summer is here! This month, kids ages 2 to 5 explore all things summer with science, art, & more! Join us for STEAM Jr. the first Tuesday of the month and discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. This program is appropriate for ages 2 – 5 years.
Free
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Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the night sky, and the mythology behind them. There will be half hour shows at the following times: 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m....
Free
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8 events,
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Join Bookmans this summer for our FREE Summer Kids Events hosted by your favorite community partners and friends! Every Wednesday starting at 1pm and lasting about an hour, these events are sure to be engaging, educational and of course FUN! June 4: Animal Kingdom with Phoenix Zoo
Free
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Color your world with tie dye, sidewalk chalk, and paint projects! For youth of all ages. Supplies will be provided. Please bring a piece of clothing or fabric to tie dye. Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.
Free
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Join Ranger Kevin and learn about these mystifying and often misunderstood arachnids of the Sonoran Desert. Come to the Nature Center and let’s chat it up about our venomous neighbor, the scorpion. Bring your curiosity and your questions. We’ll bust some misbegotten myths about these creatures as well as learn why they are worthy of...
Free with Park Fee
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Kick off your summer reading adventure with Jungle Jill! She will teach participants about different animals from around the world. This program includes live animals and opportunities for audience members to interact with the animals. No registration is required.
Free
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14 events,
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
Free
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Come keep cool inside as you learn about stars and constellations in the night sky. We know you will enjoy this visit from Lauren Ard and her portable planetarium! Registrants will be divided into three groups. Be prepared to wait for your show time between 10:30 and 11:10. Please be prompt! The show will start...
Free
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Messengers of Time and Space is an immersive planetarium show produced by NOIRLab, exploring how observatories like Gemini and Vera C. Rubin team up to study dramatic cosmic events in real time—exploding stars, cosmic rays, and more. With stunning visuals and engaging stories, it’s a thrilling journey through our ever-changing Universe! Audience: General, all ages...
Free – $14
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Get outside this summer with our staff on a family friendly educational hike! On this sunrise hike, learn about our unique collection plants, Sonoran Desert ecology, and meet our resident Sonoran Desert Tortoises. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, sun protective clothing, and bring plenty of water. Sign up for this free hike at the...
Free with Admission
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Interested in learning more about cacti? Ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric and learn about them! Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table in the garden in front of the Visitor Center. There are several live varieties of cacti to see in the native plants...
Free with Park Fee
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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7 events,
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Stop by the Nature Center to learn about and meet San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, tortoises, a chuckwalla and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their...
Free with Park Fee
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: Younger audiences Style: Fulldome film followed by a live talk about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14...
Free – $14
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29 events,
City of Chandler: TRC Youth Camp WK 1
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Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develop new skills, and make lasting memories with new friends in a fun and dynamic environment. Before...
$168 – $227
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Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching camp experience. Before the first day of camp...
$168 – $227
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Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories with other youths. Before the first day of camp please make sure you have created an e-PACT account to add your child's emergency information. Each...
$168 – $227
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7 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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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 who care for you.
Free with Admission
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Discover the secrets of our star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface. This visually striking planetarium show is about the most important star in our lives. Audience: Younger, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by a live sun talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
Free – $14
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10 events,
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Imagine the thrill of seeing our ambassador animals right in your library! Get up close and personal with our captivating creatures as our expert staff share stories and information that are sure to leave an impression.
Free
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This film represents the perspective of six different cultures or Indigenous societies from around the globe. Each short story is combined into a longer narrative organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far." Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk ...
Free – $14
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14 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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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 the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.
Free
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Stop by the White tank Nature center after your morning hike or after your trip through the library and learn about the amazing people that once called the White Tank Mountains their home. Ranger Derik will have tables set up in the nature center featuring traditional foods, pottery, stone tools, pelts, and more available to...
Free with Park Fee
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17 events,
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The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under the canopy of 100-year-old shade trees, the lush green tones of over 20 specialty garden spaces, and a delicious $5 Friday Root Beer Float at...
$5.00
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COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting hands-on experiences. This includes working in the zoo’s organic garden to understand soil, plant, and insect relationships. Children participate in worm composting & understanding its...
$18 – $20
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
Free
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17 events,
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Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary hosts breakfasts each year with the zoo's most iconic animals! "Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the best way to learn more and feel closer to your favorite...
$20 – $35
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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We strive to create a fun, hands on experience for children to learn about organic gardening to encourage the love of gardening for years to come. Bring your gloves because we dig dirt! This week we will be learning about planting and our activity is creating lego flowers to take home.ty gaty
Free
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8 events,
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Come celebrate Dad at the Gardens! We’re celebrating Plant Dads, Dog Dads, and Best Dads this Father’s Day, June 15. Treat the father-figures in your life with a visit to the more than 20 curated garden spaces including the Cactus & Succulent Garden and The Great Garden Express model train exhibit set in an Arizona Sky Islands...
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Once again we are holding our Pollinator Festival in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office. This event is included with your paid admission to the Arboretum!
Free with Admission
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36 events,
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Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories with other youths. Before the first day of camp please make sure you have created an e-PACT account to add your child's emergency information. Each...
$168 – $227
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Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching camp experience. Before the first day of camp...
$168 – $227
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Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develop new skills, and make lasting memories with new friends in a fun and dynamic environment. Before...
$168 – $227
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Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. June 16: Hummingbirds. Craft: make a hummingbird feeder. une 17: Butterflies. Craft: make a butterfly...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Join us as we explore math and science concepts in an interactive, playful way! Based on the Arizona Early Learning Standards for Math and Science, this six-week course explores concepts and introduces strategies you can use with your child to help build and strengthen their mathematical and scientific thinking skills. **Space is limited, so please...
Free
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12 events,
Scottsdale Public Library: Littlest Scientists
Think like a scientist while engaging in playful exploration. Each week of the program brings new challenges. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration. **Program will be held at the Scottsdale Family Resource Center/Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535...
Free
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Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. June 16: Hummingbirds. Craft: make a hummingbird feeder. une 17: Butterflies. Craft: make a butterfly...
Free with Park Fee
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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“Know Your Snakes: King Snakes, Gopher Snakes, and Rattlesnake Identification” In this engaging and informative class, students will learn to identify and understand three commonly encountered snakes in North America: king snakes, gopher snakes, and rattlesnakes. Through hands-on activities, visual aids, and expert instruction, participants will explore the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of each...
$5.00
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Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. June 16: Hummingbirds. Craft: make a hummingbird feeder. une 17: Butterflies. Craft: make a butterfly...
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Interested in learning about birding, but not sure if it’s right for you? Stop by Ranger Jacque’s table for a beginner’s intro to the birding world and desert birds. From hobbyists to extreme bird-a-thon competitors, birding is a popular pastime all over the world thanks to its relative ease and affordability. Yet for those newly...
Free with Park Fee
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12 events,
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The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under the canopy of 100-year-old shade trees, the lush green tones of over 20 specialty garden spaces, and a delicious $5 Friday Root Beer Float at...
$5.00
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Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. June 16: Hummingbirds. Craft: make a hummingbird feeder. une 17: Butterflies. Craft: make a butterfly...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
Free
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This is the premier star party you don’t want to miss. June 21-28, 2025 The Grand Canyon North Rim offers dark skies and breathtaking views of the milky way while over looking the Grand Canyon. Your Grand Canyon vacation just got better! Join us for eight spectacular nights at this unforgettable event Everyone in the park...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. June 16: Hummingbirds. Craft: make a hummingbird feeder. une 17: Butterflies. Craft: make a butterfly...
Free with Park Fee
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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7 events,
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Come meet Ranger Olivia and learn more about how and why our desert tortoises love the desert so much! Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the Sonoran Desert and how they survive the heat? Visit our indoor Nature Center anytime between 10am and 12pm to learn more about them and if...
Free with Park Fee
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Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Audience: Younger, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about planets Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Free – $14
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29 events,
Scottsdale Public Library: Littlest Scientists
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Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories with other youths. Before the first day of camp please make sure you have created an e-PACT account to add your child's emergency information. Each...
$168 – $227
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Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. They will also immerse themselves in educational activities tailored to each week's nature theme for an enriching camp experience. Before the first day of camp...
$168 – $227
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Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the perfect place for kids to unleash their creativity, develop new skills, and make lasting memories with new friends in a fun and dynamic environment. Before...
$168 – $227
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9 events,
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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From lizards to tortoises and snakes, meet the awesome reptiles of the Sonoran Desert! Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. No registration is necessary but space is limited and will be first come first served. Numbers will be given out starting 30 minutes in advance.
Free
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t’s Discovery KIDchen Day! Step into the KIDchen for a hands-on STEAM adventure! Today, we’ll use the Scientific Method to explore what helps our superhero action figures float—or sink! Make predictions, run experiments, and discover the science behind buoyancy and superhero strength in this interactive, curiosity-powered activity.
Free with Admission
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us! Have you ever wondered about our state flower: the saguaro blossom? This is a casual drop-in program, will have information and live displays of saguaro blossoms, fruit, and seeds. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required, drop...
Free with Park Fee
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12 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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Relax and stay cool inside the Nature Center as you learn all about our desert’s majestic saguaro cacti with Ranger Nikki. Join Ranger Nikki for an indoor classroom presentation on saguaros – the iconic symbols of our Sonoran Desert. Learn about their life cycle from tiny seed to many-armed giant to fallen skeleton and all...
Free with Park Fee
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15 events,
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The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under the canopy of 100-year-old shade trees, the lush green tones of over 20 specialty garden spaces, and a delicious $5 Friday Root Beer Float at...
$5.00
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The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. Website program details: It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque...
Free with Park Fee
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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13 events,
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Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station at the Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see along the trails and around the...
Free with Park Fee
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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We strive to create a fun, hands on experience for children to learn about organic gardening to encourage the love of gardening for years to come. Bring your gloves because we dig dirt! This week we will be learning about worms and Vermicomposting. The children will be making worm puppets to take home.
Free
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7 events,
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The Children’s Learning and Play Festival is a free public event that features children’s authors, illustrators, music, live performances, rides, STEAM activities, local business vendors, and a host of interactive activities for toddlers, children, and young adults. The Children’s Learning and Play Festival is a day filled with learning, exploring, and playing. This free public...
Free
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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29 events,
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Get ready for an action-packed camp experience! Our camp offers a thrilling mix of arts and crafts, sports and physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games. It's the...
$134 – $181
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Participate in our exhilarating and captivating Chandler Nature Center Camp. Kids will explore the natural world through arts and crafts, hikes, physical activities, experiments, cooking projects, and traditional group games....
$134 – $181
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Experience the ultimate camp featuring a rich blend of arts and crafts, thrilling sports, captivating experiments, hands-on cooking projects, and classic group games. Unleash your potential and create unforgettable memories...
$134 – $181
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18 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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$3 Ticket Tuesdays are back! Throughout June and July, every Tuesday the Zoo is offering $3 admission for all guests as a way of thanking our community for 60 wild years. Everyone — adults, seniors, and children (ages 2-14) get into the Zoo for $3 per person. Children under age 2 always get in for free....
Free – $3
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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 rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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20 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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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 saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert! Meets in front of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
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18 events,
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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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 rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Free with Admission
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11 events,
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Camp is fun for the entire family! Join us for an adventure at Camp Whispering Pines. Choose from activities like hiking, archery, art, and so much more. See what your Girl Scouts do at camp and spend some quality time in the pines. Adults participate in activities and supervise their youth. All meals and activities...
$200.00
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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 saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert! Meets in front of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee
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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 rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
Free with Park Fee
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23 events,
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Get outside this summer with our staff on a family friendly educational hike! On this sunrise hike, learn about our unique collection plants, Sonoran Desert ecology, and meet our resident Sonoran Desert Tortoises. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes, sun protective clothing, and bring plenty of water. Sign up for this free hike at the...
Free with Admission
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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 is a mini-nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s summer rains. Come anytime between 7-9 a.m.! Follow signs for...
Free with Park Fee
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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 saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert! Meets in front of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee
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12 events,
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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 from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
Free
-
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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Join Ranger Nikki to meet the Park’s resident tortoises, watch them eat their leafy green breakfast and enjoy some tort-riffic kid-friendly indoor activities. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassador tortoises and share fun facts about how they and their wild relatives survive in our Sonoran Desert. After the feeding, inside the...
Free with Park Fee
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