Click HERE to view the 2024-2025 Community Report

Filters

Changing any of the form inputs will cause the list of events to refresh with the filtered results.

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Aquatic Life on the Hassayampa

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this short hike with Ranger Derik, followed by looking at some live examples of organisms under a microscope. Join Ranger Derik for a...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

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

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...

Free with Park Fee

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, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages

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, 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...

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

Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...

$20 – $25

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

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: Zoo to You – Habitats Around the World

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

Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...

Free

Bearizona Wildlife Park: VIP Experience

Bearizona Wildlife Park 1500 E. Route 66, Williams

Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts about how Bearizona’s training programs keep our animals happy, healthy and their lives enriched. Jump on our Wild Ride bus with our entertaining tour guides...

Pima County Public Library: Portable Planetarium

Pima County Public Library - Martha Cooper Library 1377 N. Catalina Ave., 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 night sky, and the mythology behind them. The Planetarium will be open for four 30-minute sessions between 10:30am-12:30pm. Tickets will be handed out from the...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Zoo to You – Habitats Around the World

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

Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world. Presented by Reid Park Zoo   Ages 3 - 13

Free

Pinal County Library District: Forensic Anthropology

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

The Arizona Museum of Natural History is coming to the Library! For teens ages 13-18! An introduction to the exciting world of forensic anthropology by searching for clues in bone...

Free

Navajo County Library District: Dinosaur Bone Building

Navajo County Library District - Show Low Public Library 181 N. 9th St., Show Low

Come and learn how archaeologists reconstruct skeletons from sometimes jumbled fossil bones then reconstruct your own dinosaur from foam bones.   Ages 6 - 14

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Full STEAM Ahead!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more! Ages 5 - 18

Free

Phoenix Public Library: All About Teens

Phoenix Public Library - Ocotillo Library 102 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix

Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday for a teen hangout! Whether you're interested in learning music coding, trying out new games, or getting crafty with art, there's something for everyone—no experience...

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky

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

An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and tools under our one sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...

Free – $27

Phoenix Public Library: 3D Pen Doodles

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

Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and learn how to use 3D Doodle pens to draw in three dimensions. Participants will practice basic techniques and then create a fun, colorful mini sculpture to take home. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for children 8-17, family members are welcome. Space is limited - first come,...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Trivia-ology – Ancient Cultures, Dinosaurs, and more!

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

Join us for a trivia series of the ologies (archaeology, paleontology, anthropology, and more!) Think you know the most about dinosaurs, ancient cultures, and history? Come test your knowledge and also learn...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Deep Down Underground

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

f What will we find if we dig down? Learn about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos, dinos, mammoths, sophisticated civilizations-- it all happened here and the...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Fossils with Arizona State Parks

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

Kids ages 6+ can join the Arizona State Park Rangers on Wednesday, June 24 from 2:30–3:30 PM to explore fossils, discover prehistoric life, and learn how fossils are formed through hands-on activities.   Ages 6 - 18

Free

Pima County Public Library: Paper Making

Pima County Public Library - Miller-Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson

Turn paper scraps into your own writable piece of paper. Ever wonder how that sheet of notebook paper ended up there? Probably not, but this is your chance to see...

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 the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...

Free with Park Fee

Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab

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

Pima County Public Library: Dinosaur Origami

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Our presenter Nathalie will take us back into the Jurassic to teach us how to make a stegosaurus, a triceratops, or a pterodactyl origami! We will also be decorating our dinosaurs!...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Dino Discovery!

Pima County Public Library - Santa Rosa Library 1075 S. 10th Ave., Tucson

Join us for a morning of science fun as the Tucson Children's Museum presents Dino discovery! Get ready to dive into the prehistoric era as we learn all about the...

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGOs @ Nanini

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

Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No registration is required. Snacks will be provided, while supplies last. Ages 3 - 18

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Creative Minds Club – Geodes!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Join us for Creative Minds Club – an after-school creativity club where we will be doing something fun and creative every Wednesday. On this Wednesday we will be discovering GEODES!  This is a special Creative Minds Club for Summer Reading Program.   Ages 5 - 18

Free

Pima County Public Library: STEAM Club

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

STEAM is an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.” Our STEAM Club brings creativity, problem-solving, logic, and experimentation together – which suits many ways of learning and allows children to explore and experiment while having fun! Come explore new STEAM topics with us each week!  Ages 6 - 17    

Free

Pima County Public Library: Portable Planetarium

Pima County Public Library - Joel D Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson

Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. Learn about constellation stories, science facts, pop culture references, and stars from around the world! Presenter Lauren James...

Free

Yuma County Library District: DIY 3D Dinosaur Skeleton Model

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

Put your brains to the test and build a 3D dinosaur skeleton model to take home! Participants will also get a chance to paint their models. Materials will be provided....

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

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

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, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...

Free – $27

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Display your LEGO creation at the library for all to enjoy! LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Ages 3 - 18

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Discoveridocus Days – Dino Discovery Eggs

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cordes Lakes Public Library 15989 S. Cordes Lakes Dr., Cordes Lakes

Weekly Dino Adventures at the Library Each Wednesday, kids can jump into a new hands‑on, dino‑themed activity inspired by the Summer Reading Program manual. Every week brings a fresh craft,...

Free

Chandler Public Library: Unearth a Story – Tiny Wonder Hummingbirds

Chandler Public Library - Basha Campus 5990 S.Val Vista Dr., Chandler

Did you know that hummingbirds can go from 0-30 mph instantly, fly upside down and backwards, and cruise over 500 miles without stopping, plus eat the equivalent of 300 cheeseburgers...

Free

Mission Garden: Dia de San Juan Fiesta

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Celebrate the 28th Annual Día de San Juan Fiesta at Mission Garden! Join the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association at Mission Garden on Wednesday, June 24 for an evening of community,...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – “Stars and Stripe”-Gazing

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of early summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. We will...

Free with Park Fee