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Pima County Public Library: Desert Reptiles

Pima County Public Library - Martha Cooper Library 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson

Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Attendance is limited to 65 people. Tickets will be handed out from the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10:00 am. Ages 0 - 8

Free

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Birds and What They Eat

Pima County Public Library - Caviglia Arivaca Library 17050 W. Arivaca Rd., Arivaca

Join us for a fun and educational program where you’ll learn about a variety of birds and discover what’s on their menu!   Ages 0 - 18

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Summer Adventure Series – Fossils Tell Stories

Yavapai County Free Library District: Mayer Public Library 10004 Wicks Ave., Mayer

Unearth a Story! Dig into Dinosaurs, Archeology, and Paleontology this summer with our weekly Summer Reading Adventure Series. Join us for hands‑on activities inspired by stories, science, and pure creativity. Discover. Explore. Create. Your next big adventure is waiting! June 17 — Fossils Tell Stories Explore and create dino eggs and fossils. Ages 0 - 11

Free

Pinal County Library District: Dino Art Lab

Pinal County Library District - Vista Grande Library 1556 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande

Unearth a story with dinosaur themed arts projects on Wednesdays this summer. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Parents are required for children under the age of 12.

Free

Bearizona Wildlife Park: VIP Experience

Bearizona Wildlife Park 1500 E. Route 66, Williams

Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts about how Bearizona’s training programs keep our animals happy, healthy and their lives enriched. Jump on our Wild Ride bus with our entertaining tour guides...

Pinal County Library District: Paleo Projects

Pinal County Library District: San Tan Valley Library 31505 N. Schnepf Rd., San Tan Valley

Dino-themed mini science projects for our friends aged 4 and up! Our morning session is 10 - 11 AM and the afternoon session is 2 - 3 PM. The same activity will be done in both sessions, so please select only one. Equal amounts of supplies are provided for each session, and each session will...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Desert Reptiles

Pima County Public Library: Desert Reptiles
Pima County Public Library - Martha Cooper Library 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson

Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Attendance is limited to 65 people. Tickets will be handed out from the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10:00 am. Ages 0 - 8

Free

Chandler Public Library: STEAM Jr.- Little Dino Explorers

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

Little learners will explore science the dinosaur way! Through hands-on STEAM activities, children will dig for fossils, examine rocks and minerals, sculpt dinosaurs with Play-Doh, create prehistoric crafts, and practice counting and sorting with dino-themed math fun. Children ages 2 to 5 participate in fun and simple educational activities that introduce them to science, technology,...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Eye on the Wild

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

Step into The Great Indoors for a camping-inspired adventure! Young explorers will craft their own binoculars, then set off on a room-wide scavenger hunt to spot hidden “wildlife” and nature-inspired surprises. No bugs or mud, just a pure indoor adventure! Ages 5 - 12

Free with Admission

Yavapai County Free Library District: Full STEAM Ahead!

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 STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more! Ages 5 - 18

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Dinosaur Yoga

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

Children ages 3+ can join us for Dino Yoga, a fun dinosaur-themed program featuring simple yoga poses, imaginative play, and mindfulness activities. Ages 3 - 18

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 program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  The Critter Chat is subject to...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Introduction to Tie Dye

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

Learn to tie dye with natural and synthetic dyes! Participants will learn the basics of tying fabrics to achieve varied patterns and effects. Class will provide t-shirts, socks, and bandanas for attendees to dye and take home! Presented by Emy Kleinkauf Ages 3+

Free

Pima County Public Library: Adopt a Dino

Pima County Public Library - Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley

Join us as we learn about paleontology and the work of paleontologists! Excavate a dinosaur egg and unearth a dinosaur that will be yours to take home! Please register each child who will be participating in the program. Ages 3 - 13

Free

Pima County Public Library: Petroglyph Jewelry!

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Using air-dry clay, stamps, and our fingers we will make ancient style petroglyphs! Petroglyphs are carvings on clay or stone which tell a story through images and words! After you have made your glyph, you can keep it as is or we can attach it to string for you to wear! While supplies last.  ...

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Creative Minds Club – LETS MAKE A FOSSIL

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

Join us for Creative Minds Club – an after-school creativity club where we will be doing something fun and creative every Wednesday. On this Wednesday we will be creating fossils with air dry clay!  This is a special Creative Minds Club for Summer Reading Program.   Ages 5 - 18

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Discoveridocus Days – Reduce, Reuse, Recyclosaurus

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cordes Lakes Public Library 15989 S. Cordes Lakes Dr., Cordes Lakes

Weekly Dino Adventures at the Library Each Wednesday, kids can jump into a new hands‑on, dino‑themed activity inspired by the Summer Reading Program manual. Every week brings a fresh craft, game, or discovery challenge that lets young explorers create, experiment, and have fun. Kids are welcome to wear any dino‑themed clothes they have — otherwise,...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wild Arizona – Highland Center for Natural History

Yavapai County Free Library District - Clark Memorial Library 39 N Ninth St., Clarkdale

Discover what makes our region so extraordinary.  Join us for a fascinating look at local biogeography, native plants and wildlife, weather patterns, and the powerful ecological forces that shape this remarkable landscape.  A perfect for nature lovers, curious minds, and anyone that wants to understand the world right outside their door. All Ages

Free