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Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab – 3D Design and Printing

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Discover new tech, tools, and hands-on skills each month in the Maker Lab.   Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

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

Look for desert and migratory birds around the lake with Ranger Eric!   Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will...

Free with Park Fee

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Glass in Flight

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: White Tank – Invasive Species Removal

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour

Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building 1215 E. Lowell St., Tucson

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Free

Mesa Public Library: 3D Print Design – Cookie Cutters

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Create your own 3D printable cookie cutter design. We can either make these cookie cutters small to fit in the class time, or if participants wish, Rin can 3D print...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Explore your Maricopa County Parks Trails!

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

Learn about what each of the Maricopa County Parks have to offer at this table display with Ranger Eric.   Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the trails, scenery, wildlife, and other resources that each of Maricopa County Parks have to offer to visitors. Free trail maps for all parks will be available to...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

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

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: A Meditation Walk

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale

Step away from the day to day and discover inner peace as you immerse yourself in the beauty and power of the Sonoran Desert on a mindful ½ mile journey...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Embroidery Machine Demonstration

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

See our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine in action and learn how it operates and what kinds of projects you can make with it. Registration is not required but space is...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Teen and Tween S.T.E.A.M.

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

Come explore hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities at the Asante Library where we’ll investigate all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

Free

Surprise Public Library: T(w)een Toolkit

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

This series will be geared to tweens and teens ages 8-18 and focus on topics that may help them in their life, such as money management, CPR/first aid, how to start a resume, study skills, how to cope with stress, sewing skills, basic food prep, and more. The program will be held on the fourth...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex of Verde Valley 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00  

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset.   Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, beautiful views, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular...

Free with Park Fee

Scottsdale Public Library: LEGO Legends

Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

Ready to prove you're a true LEGO Legend? Take on build challenges solo or with a team--then show off your creations! Ages 12 - 18

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of winter stargazing!   Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star...

Free with Park Fee

Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night

Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus 1140 Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista

Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather.  Admission is free, but space is limited.  Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. The University...

Free