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Phoenix Zoo: Homeschool Days

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring...

$10 – $18

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park.  The lab is closed on all...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

Town of Gilbert: Parent/Tot Little Nature Explorers (#34570)

Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert

Spend a morning at the Riparian Preserve with your little one getting in tune with nature. In this class we will learn about the joys of springtime through a storybook...

$5

Reid Park Zoo: Little Critters Workshop – A Feast for the Beasts

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Where Learning Gets Wild!  You can explore the animal world at the Zoo with your “little critter” through activities based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and...

$12 – $20

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...

Free with Park Fee

Avondale Public Library: Playdate STEAM!

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

Ages 3 - 6 Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific...

Free

Chandler Public Library: STEAM Jr.

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

Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. Appropriate for ages 2 – 5 years.

Free

National Park Service: Those Crazy Cactus (West Side)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Crazy, quirky, or creepy, the facts about cactus are as fascinating as the folklore – and just as far-fetched. Join a park naturalist for an easy stroll and lighthearted look...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Talk

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

You’ve been to Bug Theater (I hope). Now come talk about it! Or, if you haven’t, prepare yourself for the next round! Come to Bug Talk and go a little...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Nature Paints

Pima County Public Library - Dusenberry-River Library 5605 E. River Rd. Ste. 105, Tucson

Explore colors in our desert environment, learn how to make natural paints and create your own masterpiece. All ages. Presented by Pima County Parks & Recreation

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wonder Wednesday

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Pocket-Sized Explorers Club

MCLDAZ - Queen Creek Library 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek

Calling all explorers!!! Come join us as we discover the wonders that our world has to offer with a new adventure and activity each month! •5-7 year olds; parent/guardian recommended...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Wild Wednesday! Garden Hotel for Bugs

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

In anticipation of an all-ages, local beekeeper program on November 20th, we're making a garden hotel for helpful garden bugs! Kids between 5-12 are invited to create an inviting haven...

Free

National Park Service: Come Gawk at the Garden (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Take a short walk through our Cactus Garden and discover some of the amazing plants and animals; and how they adapt to the harsh Sonoran Desert. Wheelchair accessible Program is...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!

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

Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...

Free – $12

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club Free Build

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – LEGO Builders

Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

(ages 5 and up / 45 min) Use your infinite imagination to create and build with LEGOs. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start...

Free

Avondale Public Library: Block Party

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

Ages 5 - 12 Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Kids will be given challenges like building a bridge or creating a castle, but...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Block Party

Phoenix Public Library - Saguaro Library 2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix

Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza!   Ages 3-12

Free

Yuma County Library System: Space Explorers Storytime

Yuma County Library District - Somerton Library 240 Canal St., Somerton

Children ages 3-5 and their families are invited for an interactive storytime and activity about space! This month’s activities: Explore the Moon, Bear Shadow, and Exploration with Water! Space is limited.

Free

Chandler Public Library: Family LEGO Build

Chandler Public Library - Downtown Campus 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler

Come build with us! Families will be given a fun theme to create a LEGObuild. Teams must have at least one adult participating. Blocks for this event will be provided...

Free