Pima County Parks and Recreation: Nocturnal Ecology Hike
Join a naturalist for a guided hike through the desert after dark. Experience the Sonoran Desert as it comes to life after the sun sets. On this 2-mile, family-friendly hike...
Free
35 events found.
Teens (13 – 18 years)
Events for July 11, 2025
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,...
Free – $25
National Park Service: Good Morning Saguaro! (East District)
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...
Free with Park Fee
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: Fossil Discovery Walk
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...
Free with Park Fee
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...
$20 – $25
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Laboratory
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Patio Chat (West District)
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Free with Park Fee
Butterfly Wonderland: Koi Feedings
Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...
Free with Admission
Yavapai County Free Library District: Basic Youth Sewing Class
Join us for a hands on sewing class. Whether you are a beginner or already know around a sewing machine. There is something for everyone.
Free
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Foothills Library: Baby Dinosaur Storytime
The Dino Crew will be at Desert Foothills Library for an interactive baby dinosaur show with a story, fossil digs, sensory bins, and dinosaur props for a roaring good time...
Free
National Park Service: Dam Talk
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Phoenix Virtual Reality Game Truck
Come join us for an epic gaming experience! Game Bus Zelda is rolling to the library, bringing 8 TVs inside on the Xbox One S and Nintendo Switch consoles. Step...
Free
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Take Flight Summer Camp [Echo]
"Take Flight" is a three-day immersive discovery flight "team experience" for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors...
Free
National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)
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...
Free with Park Fee
Pinal County Library District: Intro to 3D Print & Design
Learn how to create a simple 3D design on the computer and how to print it on the library's 3D printer. Everyone will get to make their own bookmark! Join...
Free
National Park Service: The Desert as a Provider (West District)
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Saguaro Science Corner (East District)
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee
Navajo County Library District: Colorful Meals
Teens are invited to join us in the kitchen for a fun, hands-on cooking program where they'll help prepare a colorful, delicious meal. We’ll explore how adding a variety of...
Free
Pima County Public Library: 3D Printing Fridays
Have ever wanted to try 3D printing or do you have a few files you've always wanted to bring to life but didn't have the tech to pull it off?...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Zoo to You – Habitats
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival! Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Electricity Camp – Generators
Groups of 3 to 5 will build wind turbines that generate electricity! *Space is limited to 15. 1st come 1st serve
Free
Page Public Library: Make Your Own Merch
Choose your favorite artist and choose a piece of their art. Use a tshirt press and cricut machine to create your very own merch!
Free
National Park Service: Arizona’s Wildcats! (West District)
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Geology Talk
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...
Free with Park Fee
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...
Free
Navajo County Library District: Mad Maker Lab – Minecraft Mode
Come enjoy STEAM in fun, interactive, and weekly projects This week: Minecraft Mode: Come and play the Minecraft game at the library. Two sessions: 10 am - 11 am and...
Free
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only...
Free
Douglas Public Library: Wildman Phil Reptile Show
Fun and educational show with live animals!
Free
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: The Arctic
Imagine a place in America that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, located in the northeastern corner...
$10.00
City of Chandler: CNC Lock-In
Get ready for a fun-filled night inside the CNC! Participants will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with our snakes, journey on a nocturnal nature walk, go...
$33 – $45
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call San Tan home. We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Theater
Bug Theater returns! Come join Ranger Shaun at the Amphitheater to see what we can bring in from the dark! After last year’s hot dry summer, will the promise of...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Astronomy Night – Telescope Viewing and Constellation Talk
Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: Anytime...
Free with Park Fee