National Park Service: The GIANT Cactus (East District)
Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find a real giant among giants. Join a ranger for a walk...
Free with Park Fee
20 events found.
Teens (13 – 18 years)
Events for November 21, 2023
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk — Verkamp’s Visitor Center
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or American Indian use of plants and animals. Program...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program — Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30 minutes. Presented daily. We all have our favorites - favorite restaurants, favorite music, favorite parks. Join a ranger, or a park volunteer, for a program...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates...
Free – $12
National Park Service: Tenacious Turtles! (West District)
Turtles are ancient reptiles that have adapted to a wide range of habitats including the desert. Please join a Park Ranger to learn about the various turtles that can be seen in Saguaro National Park and how they have adapted to the dry environment! Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program – Yavapai Geology Museum
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. 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...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – STEAM
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 18. Snacks will be available while supplies last
Free
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets, puzzle sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. All levels and ages of Builders are welcome.
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Teen Tech Tuesdays – Virtual Reality & Drawing Tablets
Choose your tech! Have you ever wanted to create art with a professional drawing tablet? Or explore Virtual Reality? Here's your chance to immerse yourselves in VR games or try your hand at digital painting. For VR, choose from several apps to explore interests including art, physics, to a NASA astronaut. You can even play a...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Learning Lab – Drop-In Technology, Job & Homework Help
Drop in for help with a wide variety of Library Digital Resources, including the Library website, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, downloadable music, and more. Additional computer help is available for computer basics (Email and Internet), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), job help (resumes, online applications, and job searching), and homework. Get help with a range...
Free
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Activity!
Come join us at Harmon library for a STEAM activity.
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
Free – $12
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club
Let’s play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks! We’ll build something with a different theme every time. Don't worry - there's plenty of room to freestyle as well. Show off your creativity and have some fun! There is no registration, however we are limited to up to 50 people in the room at a time.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Activity!
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity!
Free
💡 Maricopa County Library District: Astronomy Association of Arizona Presents STAR PARTY
The desert southwest is the ‘astronomy capital’ of the United States. Here, the sky is always a source of spectacle, inspiration, and discussion. Astronomers and quality optical telescopes provide a unique experience of direct observation of the Moon, planets, their moons, galaxies, star clusters, and gaseous nebulae. You’ll be awed by this natural spectacle! The...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike
Join Ranger Derik on a 3.5 moderate loop hike along sections of the Slate, Quartz, Go John, and Jasper. The trail can be steep, rocky and uneven in places so...
Free with Park Fee