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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Intro to Desert Birding

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by a review of Sonoran desert birds.   From hobbyists to extreme birdathon competitors, birding is a popular past time all over the world thanks to its relative ease and affordability. Yet for those newly interested, it can seem...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Discovery Tour Saturdays and Sundays through March 23, 2025

$5 – $7

The University of Arizona: Arboretum History Tour

Learn the history and the heritage of Arizona's oldest University. Follow our guides as they show you beautiful places and tell you fascinating facts about the growth and development of...

Free

OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...

$106.90 – $116.90

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...

Free with Admission

Lowell Observatory: Shakespeare on Pluto

In collaboration with Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy and Lowell Observatory After the successful run of Simply Silly Shakespeare, an original play designed for young audiences, the characters of Shakespeare and...

$5 – $30

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

2025 Buckeye Air Fair: Flight School Sunday

More than 30,000 spectators made Buckeye Air Fair 2024 a huge success. The 2025 Air Fair will feature an airshow, vintage and military aircraft, action-packed demonstrations, Aviation Academy exhibitions and so much more. Event Times: Friday, February 14: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Demo Airshow: Noon - 1 p.m. Saturday, February 15: 10 a.m. -...

Free

OdySea Aquarium: SeaTREK Helmet Diving

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...

$106.90 – $116.90

Tohono Chul: Butterflies and their Plants

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaro Saunter

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Learn all about saguaros and meet the rare and remarkable “Michelin Man” and “Three Amigos” cacti during this guided hike with Ranger Jacque.   Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike...

Free with Park Fee

Lowell Observatory: I Heart Pluto Festival 2025 – Special Activities at Lowell

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

Lowell Observatory is open with regular programming and special festival programming, such as face painting, tours, and special talks.       Part of the I Heart Pluto Festival 2025 The 2025 I Heart Pluto Festival is an event celebrating the 95th anniversary of Pluto’s discovery on February 18, 1930. It is organized by Lowell Observatory.

Free with Admission

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Extreme Weather

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the...

Free – $14

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 Two...

$106.90 – $116.90

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small or simply invisible. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk  Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...

Free – $14

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration   Planetarium Tickets...

Free – $14