To thank the community for its support, while offering budget-friendly staycation fun for families, Reid Park Zoo is once again offering its $3 Ticket Tuesdays for 2026. Every Tuesday in June and July daytime admission is $3 per person at the gate. As always, Zoo members can visit daily for free. Zoo summer hours are...
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, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...
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...
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+
Explore the wild side of Arizona with this free, live presentation from Arizona Game & Fish Meet incredible animal ambassadors and learn about the unique wildlife that calls our state...
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 program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Critter Chat is subject to...
Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’...
Join us on Tuesdays in June for a fun STEAM-themed program led by our teen volunteers! Ages 6 - 18
June 23- Learn About Sun Safety (UA & CCHSS) Ages 6 - 17
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...
Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting experiments about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’...
Come create your own dinosaur headband and feet and join the dino parade! We'll stomp and roar and parade our creations around the library. All ages
Join us to create a miniature prehistoric habitat with dinosaur figures! All materials and instructions will be provided for teens aged 12-18. Pre-registration is required.
Explore, create, and innovate at the library. This dinosaur-themed event will feature: Engineering a dinosaur out of marshmallows and straws, Building and flying a paper pterodactyl airplane, Creating dinosaur bookmarks,...
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library. Ages 6 - 18
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Teens will get hands-on practice with STEAM skills such as design, engineering, and programming while building with LEGO®. LEGO® Education engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while...
Create your own layered sand jar while exploring Earth’s natural layers! Participants will use colorful sand to build unique designs and learn how layers of sand and sediment form over time. For all ages. Space is limited, first come first served. ¡Crea tu propio frasco de arena en capas mientras exploras las capas de la Tierra! Los participantes usarán...
Join paleontologist Brandon Nguyen for a fascinating look at how fossils are discovered during everyday construction projects. This talk will focus on fossil discoveries found during the construction of...
Look for scorpions and other nocturnal critters on this hike with Ranger Shaun! Join Ranger Shaun to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Rock Peak Wash Trail. The hike will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently...