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National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk | Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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 seasons,...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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

Navajo County Library District: Planetarium

Navajo County Library District - Snowflake - Taylor Public Library 418 S. 4th West, Snowflake

Hurry and sign up today for the planetarium! Call or come into the library to register for 30-minute sessions. Ages 5+

Free

National Park Service: Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Portable Planetarium

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Fiber-art-a-saurus

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

Come in to learn weaving, sewing, and embroidery in this three-part series of dinosaur-inspired fiber arts! You will take home all of your creations at the end, and learn some...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – Dinosaur Shadow Box

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

Join us at Cholla Library's MACH2 to create a dinosaur-themed shadow box! Families are invited to build a multi-layered, three‑dimensional dinosaur scene using pre-cut cardstock. This hands-on craft is perfect for...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Dino Discovery Day!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Seligman Public Library 54170 N. Floyd St., Seligman

A New Dino adventure each week. It may be a story. We are doing explore with Eggs. We will have an excavation. We are going to paint a Dino. Come...

Free

National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Public Library: Summer STEAM Time

Phoenix Public Library - Prickly Pear Library 3635 W. Baseline Rd., Laveen

Join us on Thursdays in June at the Library as we learn about the natural world through crafts and games. This program is suitable for ages 0-18.

Free

Tempe Public Library: Teen Talk ASU Naturespace

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Teens, you are invited to a special presentation from ASU's Naturespace Library. Check out rare specimens, get inspired by patterns in nature, and learn about college and career opportunities. Ages...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Titans

Pinal County Library District - Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Ave., Coolidge

Get ready to unearth your inner inventor at Titans! This dino-mite program invites t(w)eens to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on activities and creative challenges. From origami and...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Cardboard Chompers

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create your own dinosaur out of upcycled cardboard! Each moveable dino will have jaws that open and close, and after assembling it, you'll have...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Portable Planetarium

Pima County Public Library - Sam Lena-South Tucson Library 1607 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson

Join guest presenter Lauren James to learn about the stars, hear constellation stories, and science facts! Space is limited—please call to reserve your spot. All Ages

Free

Pima County Public Library: Sonoran Desert Seasons Workshop

Pima County Public Library - Dewhirst-Catalina Library 15631 N. Oracle Rd. #199, Catalina

Read and draw about seasons in our unique desert. Eat a sweet model of sunshine. Whatever the season, explore what's growing at your library. This is a family oriented program...

Free

National Park Service: Geology Talk | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Zoo to You – Adaptations

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

Ideal for all ages! Learn about adaptations that help wild animals survive and how people can be inspired by nature’s survival tips. Presented by Reid Park Zoo Ages 3 -...

Free

Mohave County Library: Teen Dinolympics

Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch 1770 N. McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City

Race against the clock and complete a set of challenges to beat your friends and win the Dinosaur Olympics! Ages: 12-18 All Library Programs are Free and Open to the...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Maker Fun

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

Do you like science? Are you creative and like making things? Then our Maker Fun program is for you! Join us for hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities and projects. All ages

Free

Pima County Public Library: Minecraft Island Survival Test

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Do you enjoy video games?  Join us for a fun Minecraft adventure were you and your friends are on a deserted tropical island and need to complete a few challenges...

Free

Surprise Public Library: LEGO Club!

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

Come hang out with us at Lego Club! We'll have lots of fun things to build with such as Legos, K'Nex and Keva Blocks, along with some other Lego themed...

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Growing Herbs – Master Gardener Presentation

Yavapai County Free Library District - Camp Verde Community Library 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

Fresh herbs can elevate your cooking, brighten your space, and are easier to grow than you might think. Join us for an informative workshop that covers the basics of getting started and keeping your herbs thriving. What Is an Herb? – Understand what qualifies as an herb and how they’re commonly used. Why Grow Herbs? – Explore...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Astronomy Night – The Sun

Glendale Public Library - Heroes Regional Park Library 6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale

Ever wondered about the Sun? It provides us light and warmth but few know much about our closest star. The West Valley Astronomy Club invites you to explore the Sun...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Teen LEGO Night

Glendale Public Library - Velma Teague Library 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale

Build, create, and connect! Use our LEGO bricks to design your own creations while hanging out with other teens. Enjoy a relaxed, creative space to socialize and have fun! Ages...

Free