"Take Flight" is a three-day immersive discovery flight "team experience" for a parent (or guardian) and their student. Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors...
Come and walk with dinosaurs! These dinosaurs look so real it will feel like you've time traveled to the past. All ages.
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,...
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...
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...
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+
Unleash your inner paleontologist and artist in this creative painting program! Participants will design and paint a realistic dinosaur eye on canvas, exploring color, texture, and imagination while bringing these...
The QPR Institute’s Youth QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) workshop is a 1.5-hour training designed for youth, which teaches participants to recognize suicide warning signs in their peers, and how to intervene. It teaches practical, age-appropriate...
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...
A hands-on class for curious kids who love insects and creepy-crawlies. Students will build bugs using clay and pipe cleaners, explore insect toys and models, and observe live compost worms...
Jeff Servoss, a Wildlife Biologist specializing in herpetology at the USFWS, discusses behavior, adaptations, defense mechanisms, physiology, conservation biology, habitat ecology, biological diversity, folklore, human safety and first aid, and...
What will we find if we dig down? Melissa Mundt, from Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources, will be teaching us about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos,...
Meet astronauts and space pioneers in a family STEM adventure with art, gaming, rockets, planetarium shows, and space missions. SpaceFort: Asteroid Day Flagstaff is a joyful celebration of space, creativity, imagination,...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing...
A Fun Wellness Program for Kids MATFORCE is teaming up with local libraries to bring families a lively, hands-on program all about making healthy choices. In just 30 minutes,...
Join us for a high energy, hands-on dinosaur experience brought to us by Dino Entertainment Crew. Expect a big dino show, baby dinos, sensory bins, and plenty of chances for...
Do you like LEGO? How about origami? Combine these two fun activites with dinosaurs into Friday Fun! We are going to have challenge builds, so this isn't quite like the...
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...
The Coding Corner is a welcoming, hands-on program where learners of all levels can explore the world of coding and technology. Whether you're brand new or building on existing skills, this...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
Help commemorate America 250, the initiative to honor our Country’s 250th birthday, by learning all about our iconic national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Ranger Nikki hosts a drop-in information table...
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...
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...
Using dried pasta and salt dough, library staff will show kids how to create their own fossils and become a paleontologist - a pasta paleontologist, that is! Due to limited...
Go back into the Jurassic to fold a stegosaurus, a triceratops, a pterodactyl. Use markers to decorate them! Presented by Nathalie Mornu Because good hand/eye coordination is required, this is...
Kids ages 13-18 take turns playing with our VR headsets! Friday, December 27th from 4-5pm.
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,...
Attention future engineers and anyone who wants to learn about robotics, this is the program for you. Come and learn about VEX IQ and how to start your own robotics...
Dino Crew will be at the library! All ages
Become a junior paleontologist! Dig into your own dinosaur egg and uncover a hidden dino inside. Limited supplies available, first come first served! All tools provided for a hands-on prehistoric...
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary year by journeying into the deep past with Ranger Jacque! Explore ancient Hohokam ruins and rock art sites that tell the story of our lands from...
Around the world, people have looked up at the stars in the sky and made meaning from the patterns they see there. This new show features stories from four different...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife with Rangers Derik and Eric! Join Rangers Derik and Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal...
Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. his program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After...
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call McDowell home. During this night hike we will be looking for wildlife, specifically scorpions,...
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff and Docents! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Guests will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, you...