Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community.   Ranger Kevin hosts a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and documents...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Join us as we read Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson and make a fun craft after! Materials provided. Registration required.

Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of native plants that are in not just our parks, but in Arizona.  April is Native Plant Month, and we are always ready to give our amazing native plants a little love. Come along and find out what makes our cactus, tree and shrub...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

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...

Art Coders: Interactive Maps Join us for a MACH1-To-Go program to make your own interactive map. We'll learn about the basic components of maps and then make our own maps of real or imagined places. Finally, using a free coding program called Octostudio, we'll add interactive elements to our maps. No map-making or coding experience...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. This fun hour features nature-themed stories, songs, puppets, and sensory activities! Held rain or shine. Kids of all ages welcome, but we are geared toward infants through 7-year-olds. Registration is not necessary. Free with Garden Admission.

Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays. 2-3 p.m. Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities — anything from painting and crafting, to building and robotics. Ages 5...

Join Ranger Olivia to learn what being a Junior Ranger means, and how you can earn your badge today! Click on program title for more details. This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and learn about how you can become a Junior Ranger on National Junior Ranger Day. This...

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...

Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza!   Ages 3-12

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of native plants that are in not just our parks, but in Arizona.   April is Native Plant Month, and we are always ready to give our amazing native plants a little love. Come along and find out what makes our cactus, tree and shrub species...

Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community.  Let’s get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and documents nature photos that you take with your...

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...

Explore Arizona’s vibrant space ecosystem with 40 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and ventures. Enjoy a lively, eclectic atmosphere with cash bars, complimentary snacks, and plenty of opportunities to see what’s happening across the state’s space community. Then settle in for headliner speaker sessions in a dynamic theater setting.   REGISTRATION     Arizona SciTech...

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...

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing...

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  

Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert’s scaled and slithery residents at Reptile Ramble! In partnership with the Tucson Herpetological Society, this hands-on experience invites you to get up close with snakes, lizards, tortoises, and turtles while learning how these remarkable creatures survive and thrive in our desert home.

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00  

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission is not guaranteed due to extremely limited capacity.

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for unstructured outdoor play! Kids can explore the Zoo’s “enchanted forest”, and caregivers can learn how to take nature play home. Nature play is child-directed play in nature and with nature. Nature play can happen in the smallest natural and wild areas, all ages of children can participate, it can...

Step into the serene and captivating world of bonsai at the 54th Annual Art of Bonsai Exhibit with the Tucson Bonsai Society, set against the lush backdrop of Tohono Chul. Whether you’re a longtime bonsai enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibit is the perfect way to learn, connect, and be inspired. What You’ll Experience: – An...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Experience a day of discovery at the grand opening of Mysteries of the Cosmos: Life in the Universe, a new interactive exhibit at the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium explores astronomy, exoplanets, and one of humanity’s most enduring questions: Are we alone in the universe? Through hands-on activities and immersive displays, guests will encounter the science...

Children will construct and launch a hot air balloon and will also build a device to harness the power of the Sun. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of...

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and Duplo® blocks will be provided. Ages 5-12.

Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR138  

May the 4th Be With You Themed. Science fiction and real space technology. Movie: "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR138  

Join us for WMG’s 9th Annual Tanque Verde Flow and Feast, an annual celebration of our River Run Network program. This free, family-friendly event features a self-led creek walk, a catered dinner from Tumerico with vegan and vegetarian options, fun nature-based activities to do along the creek, and a special dinner show: Arundo the Musical! Please register...

Step into the serene and captivating world of bonsai at the 54th Annual Art of Bonsai Exhibit with the Tucson Bonsai Society, set against the lush backdrop of Tohono Chul. Whether you’re a longtime bonsai enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibit is the perfect way to learn, connect, and be inspired. What You’ll Experience: – An...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.