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,...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day is three...
Kids, ages 2-7, Come be a Paleontologist-in-Training by squishing, smearing, scooping and pouring. June 25th in the youth room 10:00 - 11:00am All library programs are free and open to the public. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us as we read Dinosaur Day by Diana Murray and make a fun craft after! Materials provided. Registration provided. Ages 5 - 12
Calling all little dinosaur lovers! Join us for a fun-filled morning of prehistoric art projects just for our youngest paleontologists. Make your favorite dinosaurs come to life with a variety of hands-on crafts. This program is for youth ages 5 and under.
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...
Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! Explore the complex history and symbolism of desert reptiles in the American story, from revolutionary flags to Hollywood legends. Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 25 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag...
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface...
Let's explore children's creativity through crafting! We will be creating a Dinosaur Terrrarium! This event is for ages 5-12. Children ages 5-8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. All materials will be provided. Please register each child individually so that we may prepare the proper amount of materials. If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel...
Miniature Painting Party & 3D Printing Demo. Drop in, pick a miniature—dinosaurs, cute animals, or sci‑fi figures—and paint with all Wilhoit Public Library‑provided supplies. The staff will offer quick tips while the library’s 3D printer runs a live demo. Before you leave, request a custom miniature and we’ll print it during the week for pickup...
A New Dino adventure each week. It may be a story. We are doing explore with Eggs. We will have an excavation. We are going to paint a Dino. Come...
Preschoolers (3-5) and kids (6-8) will make dinosaur themed art using cardboard tubes, paper plates, and other recycled materials! Presented by Emily Kleinkauf This registration is for the 1:30PM program. Please register one week before on June 18th at 8:00 AM. Kids must have a caregiver with them, and must be between the ages of 3-8. Please register the...
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...
Join us on Thursdays in June at the Library as we learn about the natural world through crafts and games. This program is suitable for ages 0-18.
Unearth a story about modern-day dinosaurs with Wildman Phil as he brings his collection of crazy creatures to the library. Discover some of the earth's prehistoric remnants like a giant spider, lizards with strange defenses, beautiful snakes, armored alligator and a long-necked turtle. All ages
Participants will be presented with Arizona history of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People, the first farmers of the desert. They will learn about their history, culture and how archaeology and their descendants teach us more about these incredibly innovative people. The presentation will also be accompanied with artifacts and followed by a clay pinch pot...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create a dinosaur themed collage! We'll cut and tear up paper, magazines, and other collage materials and end up with a unique collage in the shape of a dinosaur's silhouette. This program is designed for children of all ages and their families. Space is limited - first come, first served....
Stop by the Discovery Center and learn about the many animals that call the park home. Ranger Derik will have 2 tables set up in the main lobby of the...
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...
Preschoolers (3-5) and kids (6-8) will make dinosaur themed art using cardboard tubes, paper plates, and other recycled materials! Presented by Emily Kleinkauf This registration is for the 3:00PM program. Please register one week before on June 18th at 8:00 AM. Kids must have a caregiver with them, and must be between the ages of 3-8. Please register the...
Come relax and build some amazing themed LEGO builds. Ages 5 - 11
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Come hang out with us at Lego Club! We'll have lots of fun things to build with such as Legos, K'Nex and Keva Blocks, along with some other Lego themed activities. No need to bring anything, only your imagination! Ages 5 - 13
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all ages to connect with marine life and find calm in a world of noise. This is a 47-minute experience with real-world visuals and sounds captured...
It's all archaeology all summer long! For this month's youth art night, learn the foundations of art and leave with a one-of-a-kind dinosaur painting! This program is intended for ages 3 to 12. Registration is required. If registering more than one participant, please sign up each participant separately under their own name. Ages 3...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages