National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
Free with Park Fee
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Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
Events for July 1, 2026
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
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
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is $5 per person There are no set programs, but volunteers are on hand to bring animals out to meet you up close. We are closed the month of August All Ages
$5
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Ages 3 - 12
Free with Admission
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
$79
Bearizona Wildlife Park: VIP Experience
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
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
Phoenix Public Library: Tools for School
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
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
$89
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
$69
Yavapai County Free Library District: Full STEAM Ahead!
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
Children ages 3+ can join us for Dino Yoga, a fun dinosaur-themed program featuring simple yoga poses, imaginative play, and mindfulness activities. Wednesdays, July 1st and July 8th from 1:15–2:00 p.m. Ages 3 - 18
Free
National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk
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
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and tools under our one sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Free – $27
Glendale Public Library: Wildman Phil Presents – LIVING DINOSAURS!
Unearth a story about modern-day dinosaurs in an up-close and personal manner when Wildman Phil brings his collection of crazy creatures to your library. Enjoy discovering incredible facts about some of the earth's prehistoric remnants like a giant spider, lizards with strange defenses, beautiful snakes, armored alligator, and long-necked turtle. ISN'T THAT WILD?! Tickets will...
Free
National Park Service: Geology Talk | Ranger Talk
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
Pinal County Library District: Dino-mite Stories in the Studio with Ms. Diamin
Join us for dino-mite stories and activities with Ms. Diamin. Each week features a fun story followed by a hands-on art project, inspiring creativity and imagination all summer long. Ages 0 - 8
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Creative Minds Club – FOSSIL DOUGH FUN
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 playing with fossil dough! This is a special Creative Minds Club for Summer Reading Program. Ages 5 - 18
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Free – $27
Phoenix Public Library: Block Party
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builds at Mesquite
Come drop into our Brick Building Sessions where you can use your imaginations to design, create, and show off exciting and unique Brick builds based on various concepts. All Ages
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Discoveridocus Days – Pet Rocks
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
Arizona Museum of Natural History: Dinosaurs After Dark
Get ready for something cool this summer! Dinosaurs After Dark is back at AZMNH. The museum will be open after hours with crafts, activities, and the Arizona Through Time speaker series. All Ages
Free with Admission
Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
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
Free with Admission