Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too. This hike will be an easy...
Fun for the whole family! Saturday, August 15, 8-10 am Reid Park, Ramada 17 Free food Face-painting Bird walks every half hour Live Music Hands-on learning activities for all ages Part of the Tucson Bird Alliance's Southeast Arizona Birding Festival.
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.
Bring a little creativity into your day—join us for a relaxing and inspiring Book Folding workshop! 🌸 Transform the pages of a book into a beautiful blooming design you’ll be...
Al is turning 29! Whether you have met Al the tortoise or not, he invites you to celebrate his special day with a birthday shell-ebration! Al’s party will include getting to meet Al, getting to pet him (butt scratches are his favorite), as well as learning more about our tortoises here in the Sonoran Desert, and we...
Put your problem-solving skills to the test while earning your Think Like an Engineer Badge in this engaging Badgelab program! Take on hands-on engineering challenges while designing, building, and improving solutions to real-world problems. Through teamwork, creativity, and testing ideas, scouts will discover how engineers think, iterate, and innovate to make the world better every...
Bring the whole family! Saturday, August 15 10:00am – 5:30pm—Nature Expo Open Free to attend! 10:00am – 1:00pm—Reid Park Zoo with Live Animals 10:00am – 5:00pm—Arizona Game & Fish with Live Raptors 3:30pm – 5:30pm—Festival Celebration sponsored by Pima County and the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan 25 Year Anniversary Special Guests celebrating the 25 Year Anniversary...
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Every Saturday and Sunday at Noon; Saturday Brain...
Curious about 3D printing? Join our weekly drop-in program where you’ll learn how to design your own 3D model using Tinkercad. Whether you're a beginner or just want to try...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...
It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will give you the scoop about what's really going on and what to look out for. Drop on by for this unstructured, informal come-and-go style ranger table, where you can have a look at some of the venomous creatures...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
The Observatory That Began With Mars and Reached the Moon Lowell Observatory’s story begins with one man’s fascination with Mars and a telescope shipped by train to a small Arizona...
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 an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. NSC Creative applies its trademark approach of making complex scientific concepts accessible to all ages by using immersive and engaging visualizations. We...
Do you love crafts, games, legos and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Join us at Cholla Library's MACH2 for an introduction to Cricut Design Space! Create a variety of paper and vinyl crafts on the Cricut Joy or Maker. Each class will feature a...
Have you ever wanted to capture the beauty of cacti? In this class, you will be introduced to easy techniques to capture a few different kinds of cactus. Total beginners...
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
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 on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System. Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury...
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections...
This Desert 101 hike is perfect for exploring the foothills and enjoying a famous Arizona sunset. The route is approximately 3.5 miles roundtrip on the Goldmine, San Tan, and Moonlight Trails, featuring gravelly, slightly rocky terrain, with moderate inclines. Along the way, we'll discover the surprising diversity and adaptability of the desert! Don't forget to bring plenty of water,...
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the...
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 cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Looking for an engaging summertime activity? Join us for an evening of exploration and discovery at Steward Observatory on the University of Arizona campus. This unique experience combines fascinating information...
There are a lot of things in the desert people are spooked by. Snakes, spiders, scorpions, coyotes, javelina, mountain lion, the list goes on. Turns out, a lot of them come out after dark, especially in the summer. Want to get your adrenaline going? Come walk the Metate-Spur Cross loop! Tag along with Ranger Shaun and see...
A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...