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Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

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...

Free with Admission

Liberty Wildlife: Free Nature Walk

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30. Will return about 9:30/10am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)

Free

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Hunter/Gatherers – Educational Walk

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th St., Scottsdale

Join our expert Archaeologist as we explore the challenges of the Archaic hunter and gatherer to survive and thrive in the Sonoran Desert of 2,000 years ago. See important desert flora and fauna, hunting sites and their importance to the survival of an Archaic band. This Moderate hike covers 3 miles over about 2.5 hours...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Metate in the Morning

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Come along a roughly 2-mile hike along a seasonal stream, through a mesquite bosque, and back down an old dirt road. Discuss the history of Spur Cross. Watch for wildlife. Learn about the plants in the area and how they and the creek, with its seasonal moods, affects each other. This is a 2.1-mile hike...

Free with Park Fee

Town of Gilbert: HSI Child & Babysitting Safety Training

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

The Childcare & Babysitting Safety (CABS) course, helps build confidence, self-esteem and skills necessary to care for infants and children on a daily basis and in emergency situations. Topics include:...

$65.00

Phoenix Public Library: Aqua Aware Arizona

What’s in Our Water? Join students from Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center for a hands-on look at Arizona’s groundwater! Learn how water becomes contaminated, explore the science of filtration, and participate...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: 50th Anniversary Free Day

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

December 13 marks 50 years of discovery for Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium! Celebrate with us by enjoying a day at Flandrau free of charge. Learn about cosmic chemistry, the...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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)

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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

Children’s Museum Tucson: Family Brain Boost

Children's Museum Tucson 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Preparedness Essentials with The American Red Cross

Yavapai County Free Library District - Paulden Public Library 16 W. Big Chino Rd., Paulden

Paulden Public Library is proud to host free, national preparedness programs led by Karen Pimentel of the American Red Cross. These one-a-month presentations are taught by a certified presenter and designed to help community members of all ages understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to emergencies and disasters. With an engaging, age-appropriate curriculum, each month's...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

$350

Glendale Public Library: Tween & Teen Coding Club

Glendale Public Library - Foothills Library 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale

Join Manas, our Teen coding instructor, and learn what coding is & how to it, or improve your current abilities. Develop logical thinking skills through small scratch projects and explore other coding languages such as HTML, CSS, Java, and Python! As you learn, you can create games and practical projects. This program is open to Teens...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Learn about diverse desert plant life on a short hike with Ranger Nikki. We will see cacti, trees, perennial shrubs and annual plants and discuss their life cycles and survival strategies. The route uses Pipeline Canyon Trail from the south access point to travel to the Cove. If the water level allows, we will continue...

Free with Park Fee

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, 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

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch (Afternoon Tour)

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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...

Free

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Family Nature Art – Arte de Naturaleza para toda la Familia

Brandi Fenton Memorial Park 3482 E. River Rd., Tucson

Enjoy a family-friendly morning of art and nature! All materials provided, no experience needed, all ages welcome. Explore the colors and shapes of nature and create your own clay project to take home. Se habla español. ¡Disfruta de una mañana familiar de arte y naturaleza! Se proporcionan todos los materiales, no se necesita experiencia. Son...

Free

Cave Creek Museum: Gold Fever Jeep Adventure

Cave Creek Museum 6140 E . Skyline Dr., Cave Creek

This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life.  After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly at...

$145.00

City of Tempe: Launch it!

Clark Park Community Center 1730 S. Roosevelt St., Tempe

Rocketeers will design and build a rocket that will keep their “eggstronaut” from cracking as it makes its way back to earth with a sunny-side up landing. We’ll use STEAM...

$33.00

HeatSync Labs: Light-Up Graham Cracker Houses

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Make the house of your dreams in graham crackers including lights and candies to decorate it for the holidays. We will use graham crackers, royal frosting, LED’s, gum drops and other candies for decorations. Everything needed will be provided and it is fun to work together. The non-electronic version of this was an Ose family...

$17.00

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Junior Ranger Winter Break Program

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Come see Ranger Kevin to learn everything you need to know about the Junior Ranger program! He’ll get you set up with the activity book and even point you in the direction of lots of great places in our county parks to visit where kids can work on the activities. Note: While the activities can...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ranger-narrated Lake Cruise

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Explore the beauty of Lake Pleasant on a cruise narrated by a Park Ranger. Learn about the history, flora and fauna of this oasis in the desert that serves as both a massive storage reservoir and a popular outdoor recreation destination for residents and visitors alike. The boat will make brief informational stops along the...

$30.00

Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife

Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale

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

Mesa Public Library: Merry Main Street STEAM

The Neon Garden at The Post Mesa 26 N. Macdonald, Mesa

Join the Mesa Public Library table at Merry Main Street for a festive and fun STEAM adventure making Bubble Garland! Families are invited to stop by the library’s booth in the Neon Garden for hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities — all with a cheerful holiday twist!

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Luminaria Walk in Spur Cross

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a self-guided Luminaria Walk through the stunning Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. As twilight falls, the trail will be softly illuminated by glowing luminarias, creating an enchanting ambiance perfect for quiet reflection and festive cheer. The walk spans approximately 1.5 miles on the Spur Cross Trail, featuring...

Free – $3

Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear stories connected to them. Bring your sky-related questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms and water are available nearby. NO pets, please. MEETING...

Free with Park Fee