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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair

Lake Havasu State Park 699 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City

You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association — an event you do not want to miss! The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair Store is available to answer questions by calling: 928.505.2440 from 10am-2pm Tue-Fri or by e-mailing: [email protected]. Main...

Phoenix Public Library: Me in a Mirror

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

How does your face look when you are happy? How about Sad? What about your silliest face? We will use child safe mirrors to make all the faces and talk about the emotion that face represents. Children will work on identifying emotions with their grownups. Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided...

Free

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...

Free with Admission

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Creepy Crawlies

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Sometimes scary, but always cool! – spiders, scorpions, snakes, and lizards   Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers,...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Public Library: Tools for School

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

Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...

Free

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, 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

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 the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program.  Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...

Free – $12

Mohave County Library: Inspiration/Station

Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch 1770 N. McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City

Where STEM meets Art! Ages 5-11 Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.

Free

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 asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free...

Free – $12

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch  7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States  

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions, coyotes, and bats. When the stars come out, experience a guided constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight,...

Free with Park Fee