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
24 events found.
Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
Events for July 23, 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
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station at the Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of...
Free with Park Fee
Butterfly Wonderland: Story Time with Critter Visit
Join Butterfly Wonderland for a magical adventure in the Butterfly Theater! Dive deep into the rainforest with a Story Time session, featuring captivating tales about butterflies and other rainforest critters. Parents and kids will embark on an exciting journey through these lively stories read by dynamic storytellers each week. Many of these delightful books will...
Free with Admission
Mohave County Library: Learn & Play @ Your Library
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.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Mammals of Hassayampa
Stop by after your morning hikes and birding and learn about the many mammal species that call the park home. Click program title for more details. Ranger Derik will have a table...
Free with Park Fee
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – Scales of the Southwest Presentation
Escape the midday heat and head into the air-conditioned Nature Center for this special America 250 Lunch n' Learn! From the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag to "Slytherin" and other Hollywood snake-lore, our nation's relationship with serpents has been marked by both deep reverence and intense fear. In this engaging presentation, Ranger Jacque will let the scales of justice...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters
Join us for an up-close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors—namely snakes, but also potentially our tortoise, scorpion, and tarantula—devour their juicy meals. Advisory – Snakes will be fed pre-killed mice; arachnids may be fed live crickets if available. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center. ...
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: Kidz and Tweens Dino S.T.E.A.M.
Welcome to Kidz STEAM! STEAM encompasses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Our STEAM program offers the opportunity to get creative and test out their inventiveness while engaging with other children in the community. Today's Activity: Dino Eggs This event is for ages 5-12. Children ages 5-8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Free & open to...
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: Messengers of Time and Space
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...
Free – $27
Glendale Public Library: Dinosaur Explore!
Archaeological adventures abound! Visit each station for games and activities, and win cool prizes! This program is intended for ages 3 to 12. First come, first served. Tickets released one...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Monster Jam STEM Day @ the Library
Big Trucks, Big Science! Rev up for our Monster Truck STEM Smash day at the Bagdad Public Library! Race Monster Jam trucks, paint with tire tracks, work a mini pit crew, smash towers, and explore hands-on STEM stations in this walk-through event. It's also our final Spirit Day-Show us your favorite monster truck with clothing,...
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 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...
Free with Park Fee
Mohave County Library: Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library
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.
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
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...
Free – $27
Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night
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
Free
Surprise Public Library: LEGO Club!
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...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: 4H Club Meeting
4-H Social here at the Library Presented by Elaine Miller. Ages 5 - 18
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...
Free with Admission