Reid Park Zoo: $3 Ticket Tuesdays
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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,...