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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

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: MINI MOOORNINGS – MINI HIGHLAND COW ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

ZOO ADMISSION BOGO DEAL IS INCLUDED in the price of the Highland Cow encounter! Enjoy a full day at the zoo the day of your encounter AND receive an additional ticket to use at your convenience. That's TWO days to enjoy the zoo with one amazing enCOWnter! Enjoy special food items, and mini mimosas with...

$69 – $129

Yavapai County Free Library District: Garden Exchange

Yavapai County Free Library District - Seligman Public Library 54170 N. Floyd St., Seligman

We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest. All Ages

Free

Chandler Public Library: Baby Dinosaur!

Chandler Public Library - Sunset Campus 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler

Little explorers ages 5 and under will meet some friendly baby dinosaurs in this fun program. Participants can "pet, feed and interact" with realistic puppets. Program includes sensory bins, stories,...

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...

River of Time Museum: Bat-Tastic Adventure

River of Time Museum 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills

Bring you 4-6 year olds for an hour of bat-Tastic fun! We will read the book “The Ballad of Cactus Joe” by  Clive McFarland and Lily Murray to the children, followed by a hands-on supervised craft. 

Free with Admission

Yavapai County Free Library District: Science Saturday

Yavapai County Free Library District - Beaver Creek Library 4810 E. Beaver Creek Ln., Rimrock

Explore a kid-friendly science topic each month Hands on-activities and simple experiments Learn easy science you can repeat at home Great for young scientists, families and curious minds Come have...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Great AZ Puppet Theater – My Pet Dinosaur

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Young Arthur is excited to celebrate his birthday. This year, he receives a very special present from his uncle—a dinosaur egg! When the egg hatches, Arthur and his pet parrot find themselves on an unexpected adventure filled with mischief, surprises, and plenty of laughter. Featuring hand puppets and rod puppets, this delightful show is perfect for...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Tortoise Talk

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Come meet Ranger Nikki 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 12pm and 2pm to learn more about them and if...

Free with Park Fee

Surprise Public Library: Great AZ Puppet Theater – My Pet Dinosaur

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Young Arthur is excited to celebrate his birthday. This year, he receives a very special present from his uncle—a dinosaur egg! When the egg hatches, Arthur and his pet parrot find...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up-close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors- namely snakes - devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to meet our reptiles (maybe even pet one!) and learn about the unique...

Free with Park Fee

Avondale Public Library: Trending Now – Fossil Finders

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

Dig into the world of dinosaurs and fossils with hands-on discovery and imagination. Kids explore like paleontologists as they examine fossils and take part in fun, interactive activities. Ages 0 - 18

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – Bilingual Robotics Expo

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

Únase a los equipos locales de FIRST® Robotics de todo el Valle en MACH2 Makerspace y en Cholla Library para una Exposición Robótica Bilingüe de FIRST®, traída hacia usted por...

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

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 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

Pima County Public Library: Create Club!

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Do you love crafts, games, legos and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13

Free

Pima Air and Space Museum: Night Ops – Animal Appreciation Night

Pima Air & Space Museum 6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson

Night Ops is Tucson’s premiere summer event series! Join Pima Air & Space Museum and the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum and experience both museums on select evenings with discounted admission and themed activities. Philippine Mars, SOFIA Airborne Observatory, and Orbis Flying Eye Hospital tours are included on alternating nights. Wristbands provided for access to both...

Free – $15

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights – Spots and Stripes

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Get ready for wild summer evenings you won’t want to miss! Join us for Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health, and experience the Zoo like never before—after the sun goes down and the desert cools off. Wander the paths in the evening breeze while discovering something new around every corner. Each week is packed with adventure:...

Free – $12