To thank the community for its support, while offering budget-friendly staycation fun for families, Reid Park Zoo is once again offering its $3 Ticket Tuesdays for 2026. Every Tuesday in June and July daytime admission is $3 per person at the gate. As always, Zoo members can visit daily for free. Zoo summer hours are...
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
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...
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...
Drop-in program for preschoolers building skills for kindergarten! Early literacy, STEM, dramatic play, fine motor skills and more! Ages 1 - 5
This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.
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,...
Join us at Palo Verde Library every Thursday for a STEAM activity, art project, game day, or another fun activity! *This program is best for ages 5 and up. Ages 5 - 12
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. Ages 6+
We are back again with our annual Summer Reading Program stay-and-play! Play is one of the five early literacy practices, and teaches littles by building imagination, practicing socioemotional skills, and understanding the connection between words and physical things, while supporting their self-expression and autonomy (Every Child Ready to Read). This year, we will be exploring...
Kids learn smart, safe habits through a fun, hands-on wellness activity. They'll pick items from a mysterious grocery bag, decide together whether each one is safe to taste, touch, or smell, complete a simple worksheet, draw a healthy activity on the back, and finish the day with bubbles. Ages 5 - 11
Come enjoy a fun, hands-on activity making Eruption Dino Extinction-themed slime at the library! Please bring or wear an old shirt, as dye or slime may get on clothing—we don’t want your...
It’s School House Prep Month! Join us this Tuesday Afternoon for our Try-It Tuesday STEAM program and explore science with a splash of color! Kids will explore the magic of chromatography by discovering the hidden rainbow inside a black marker. This simple experiment sparks curiosity, builds early science skills, and supports school readiness through observation...
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...
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global...
Mini Light-Up Planetarium, light up your imagination! Create you own mini planetarium at the library this summer! The Friend of the Bagdad Library will provide ping-pong balls and battery operated...
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...
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks, and earn points toward your Summer Reading Challenge goals! Ages 5-11.
This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.
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...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO! Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO blocks will be provided. Ages 5 - 12
This drop-in program is open to kids and teens ages 5–18 who love to build, create, and imagine. Each session features a fun LEGO building challenge, or participants can choose to free build and work on their own creations. Come ready to build your way, no registration required!
Brick building with all supplies included. Younger siblings are welcome. Ages 5 - 12
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
As the sun sets, the desert comes alive with a vast array of fascinating wildlife, many of which are insects, like moths and beetles. As part of National Moth Week, we will set up a blacklight and see what creatures reveal themselves! DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take...