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...
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of...
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of...
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of...
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of...
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
The Japanese practice of Shirin-yoku (forest bathing) is a way to release the stress of modern life by spending time in nature and connecting with the environment. Join a certified...
The Preserve is located in one of the most biodiverse areas of the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the plant life that thrives in this area. Note: If you have the...
Hike with a Park Geology Guide to the Grandview Overlook. Learn about the rocks, minerals, and land formations of Pinnacle Peak, McDowell Mountains, and the valley of the sun as...
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:...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Estrella Mountain Regional Park Meet at the Nature Center parking lot...
Spring has sprung and things are busy on the farm. It’s time for planting and watching as the world comes to life around you. Join us for a celebration of...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...
Mark your calendars and get ready for another unforgettable weekend at Luke Air Force Base! You won’t want to miss the sky in action. Come witness the full power of...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! White Tank Mountain Regional Park Meet at Area 4 parking lot...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Usery Mountain Regional Park Meet at the Nature Center parking lot...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Meet at the Dragonfly Parking Lot...
Have you ever spotted a butterfly and wished you knew its name? This hands-on monitoring experience is for you! Hassayampa River Preserve Meet at the Nature Center parking lot 1.3...
Limited space, by reservation only! Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
Families are invited to a flutter-tastic Spring Equinox celebration at the Monarch Haven & Reading Sanctuary at Red Mountain Library! The M.O.R.E. (Mesa Outdoor Recreation Experience) mobile unit will be hosting an educational activity...
Learn about hiking safety, and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the Sonoran Desert as you join our park guide to trek the Calloway Trail to an overlook on the face of Picacho...
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...
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...
HEADS UP Arivacans! The fourth annual Turkey Vulture Festival is March 21, and the open mic is 1:00-3:00 at the Arivaca Dancehall. Time to get going on your vulture songs,...
Get your engineers cap ready as the Grand Canyon State Model Railroaders pull into the depot at Red Mountain Library. The model railroad display is moving full steam ahead with showcases of...
Celebrate springtime in the Sonoran Desert with family and friends! Discover our new interactive exhibit, enjoy live music, search for plants and animals, meet your neighbors, and so much more....
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
Join HD SOUTH and local teacher Erik Gillman for this intermediate 3 D printing STEM program. In this class, students will learn how to create designs for 3D printing using...
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...
During this 30-minute adventure, see a Keeper training session with either our brown (grizzly) bear or lions. Your experience will take you behind the scenes to see a training with...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
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...
Have fun creating your own kite using recyclable materials. At the end, you’ll have a kite ready to fly! First come first serve, while supplies last. Descubre lo divertido que es...
Craft something both useful and beautiful! In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll learn to cut, sand, and assemble your very own wooden recipe holder. Perfect for propping up favorite family...
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,...
Welcome Jeff Miner for a unique opportunity to learn the art of paper folding. In this hands-on paper folding workshop, you’ll learn to create two classic designs! First, discover the...
Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those...
Dive into a day of discovery and creativity as the Civic Center Library transforms into a hub of hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly fun -- all celebrating the power...
Learn how Reid Park Zoo cares for its herd of goats, from nutritious foods and tactile enrichment, to climbing structures and training. Get an up-close look at the features that...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea...
Need Math help? We've got you covered! Struggling with Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Get free, one-on-one tutoring with our local certified math teacher volunteer. Registration required. Ages 12-18.
LEGOs are fun for the whole family and help improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Come and build, create and destroy with us at...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Join us at Cholla Library's MACH2 for an introduction to Cricut Design Space! Create a variety of paper and vinyl crafts on the Cricut Joy or Maker. Each class will feature a...
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,...
Planet Earth is a truly fascinating place. The only known world where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? That’s what Little Eve, the young bear in Krutart...
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...
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth,...
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions,...
POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION examines the lives of residents of Pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. through artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archeological...
The Zoo is hosting two after hours events in conjunction with the exhibit. During “Builders and Bricks Nights” from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., March 14 and March 21, guests can...
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for...