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 8, 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...
$5
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Little Keepers Day Camp
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...
$50
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
Yavapai County Free Library District: Unearth a Story: Summer Adventure Series – Dino Silhouettes
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! July 8 — Dino Silhouettes Create roaring silhouettes using chalk. Ages 0 - 11
Free
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...
Pinal County Library District: America 250 Codes & Ciphers
It's America 250 Codes & Ciphers week! We are going to explore the science and history of codes and ciphers in America. 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...
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...
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
Mesa Public Library: Dinosaur Tails and Tales
Dinosaur Tails & Tales is a roaring good time. Join us for dino-themed stories and some dinosaur crafts. Ages 0 - 5
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Science Heroes – Digging It!
Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! Harness the power of pressure and energy with our Toilet Tornado™! Experiment with physical vs. chemical...
Free
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...
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...
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: Arizona Science Center Presents – COOL SCIENCE!
Take a break from the Arizona heat to learn about solids, liquids and gases while observing some of the coolest liquid nitrogen experiments! Tickets will be distributed in the youth department 15 minutes prior to the show, on a first-come, first-served basis. All Ages
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Tie Dye Time!
Unearth your colorful side with tie dye, sidewalk chalk, and messy art! For youth of all ages. Please bring a piece of clothing or fabric to tie dye. Dye will be provided.In case of rain, activities will move indoors to the Founders Suite. Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library. Ages...
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 – GALAXY JARS
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 Galaxy Jars! 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
Yuma County Library District: The Wacky Science Show
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! All ages. Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Free
Avondale Public Library: Youth Wednesday – Volcanoes
Featuring engaging activities designed to build skills, expand vocabulary, explore science concepts, and more. Ages 5 - 12
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Block Party
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Free
Surprise Public Library: Little Innovators
Kids ages 3-6 with an adult will learn about STEM concepts by reading a book and then doing a science experiment following the Scientific Method. We will be learning about...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Discoveridocus Days – Dinolympics
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
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