Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Claymine Tour
Join Ranger Olivia for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the...
Free with Park Fee
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Events for December 6, 2025
Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens
This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder, bird bander, and preserve docent Anne Leight on this guided, easy walk. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but some are available to borrow from the front desk of the Visitor Center. Please wear closed-toed, sturdy footwear and sun...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Secrets of the Preserve – Educational Walk
Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve? Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. There are restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water,...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk
Sonoran Desert 101 at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Blevins Trail Ranger Guided Hike
This is a 3-mile hike on an easy rated trail. Along the way we’ll have a look at the late fall plants and animals of the desert and discuss some of the adaptions and strategies they use to survive both the chilly nights of winter and the hot days of summer. Closed toe shoes and...
Free with Park Fee
Tempe Public Library: Car and Motorcycle Show
Come explore cars and motorcycles at the Tempe Public Library! Join us as we host different car and motorcycle clubs, including lowriders and restored classics, plus different unique city...
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
$15.00
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch (Morning Tour)
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Free – $27
Maricopa County Library District: Arizona Game and Fish – Arizona Wildlife
Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home! This program introduces you to four to six fascinating non-releasable wildlife ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors and how they came to Arizona Game and Fish. *Registration is required.
Free
Children’s Museum Tucson: Family Brain Boost
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Every Saturday and Sunday at Noon; Saturday Brain...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Holidays in the Sonoran
Join Ranger Olivia to learn about some of the festive plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert, and how our critters survive the cold. Get in the Holiday spirit by learning about plants like Desert Mistletoe, Christmas Cactus, and more in this casual family friendly program. We will also discuss how our animals can survive the...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch (Afternoon Tour)
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Free
Tempe Public Library: Making and Playing Simple Percussion Instruments
Learn about making easy percussion instruments. Budding percussionists of all ages (3-93) will learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from wood and items found around the home....
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Incoming!
Narrated by George Takei, this planetarium show explores comets, asteroids, and their powerful impacts on Earth. Journey through time and space to see how these ancient objects shaped our planet—and what we’re learning from them now. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include...
Free – $27
Arizona Science Center: CREATE Skill Studio – Thread the Halls: Tote Embroidery
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®'s Skill Studio Workshops explore beginner woodworking, laser cutting, 3D printing and sewing. Through two-hour sessions, the experts at CREATE will guide Makers through the creation process of a take-home keepsake, safety best practices, and tips and tricks. Thread the Halls: Tote Embroidery $35 | Ages 8+| 120 Minutes Saturday December...
$35.00
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
$62.50 – $88.50
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
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...
Free – $27
Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
HeatSync Labs: Designing Laser Cut Projects – Snowflake Ornaments or Earrings
Go from having never designed anything to making your own unique snowflakes as paper ornament or acrylic earrings. This class will start you off with the Inkscape design software covering the the basics of how to use sketches, clip-art, photos, and shapes to combine and create your own unique designs. Then we will cover...
$10.00
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95
$21.95 – $45.95