Reid Park Zoo: $3 Ticket Tuesdays
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...
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...
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages
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 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,...
Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
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+
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...
Join us for an afternoon of live animals native to Arizona! For ages 8 and up. Adults and seniors welcomed. For more information, contact [email protected].
Join us to create and make! Ages 8+
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are...
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...
July 14- Insects in Amber Slime Ages 6 - 17
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently...
Join us on Tuesdays in June for a fun STEAM-themed program led by our teen volunteers! Ages 6 - 18
Join us each week as we build and program LEGO SPIKE Prime robots to compete in an archeology themed challenge with our community partner, Cobra Robotics! Additionally, attendees will learn...
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...
Tweens and teens can delve into the world of paleontology through interactive activities such as a chocolate chip cookie excavation, dinosaur digs, and fossil molding. All materials provided. For ages...
Come make your perfect garden bed that will never get your hands dirty and you never have to water it. It will always stay green and colorful. All Ages
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
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
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...
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...
Enjoy stunning mountain views and majestic saguaros on a leisurely sunset stroll. In this volunteer-led experience, learn about how the desert provides wildlife with shelter and vital sustenance. This hike...
Come and hone your needle and thread skills and learn the ways of the cloth. Beginners welcome, experts appreciated! If you have a topic of concern, feel free to make...
Experience the Highlands Center after dark during the July new moon. Join naturalists for a guided evening walk to explore the sights and sounds of the nighttime forest and discover...