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...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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,...
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...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
Unwind and get creative with Zentangle art! In this relaxing class, you’ll learn how to draw simple, repeating patterns to create beautiful designs. No art experience needed. Perfect for anyone who...
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...
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
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...
Drop in and see our Bambu 3D printer in action and paint your own 3D print! Supplies provided; no experience necessary. Ages 9 - 13
Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 6 - 13
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...
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...
Build games, don't just play them. No experience necessary. Join us and learn how to code. Use variables, loops, conditionals, debugging strategies and more. Build your own or team up...
What will we find if we dig down? Join Environmental Educators from Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources to learn about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos,...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
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...
Get ready to unearth your inner inventor at Titans! This dino-mite program invites t(w)eens to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on activities and creative challenges. From origami and...
Curious about 3D printing? Attend this introductory program on 3D printing, how it works and explore your creativity with our new Makerspace equipment. Attendees will be able to choose a small item to be printed and picked...
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...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as...
Join our GED instructors online via Zoom for guided GED math instruction. Math instruction can include recommendations for online math learning, traditional lecture, and interactive practice. Math instruction builds on itself,...
In this beginner‑friendly two‑hour class, you’ll learn how to draw six different flowers using simple techniques that create a soft, semi‑realistic look. We’ll break each bloom down into easy shapes,...
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...
Come see a variety of insects and other cool creepy crawlies with entomologists from Arizona State University (ASU) for Bug Night! Sponsored by Friends of Hassayampa, the researchers will be setting up...
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...
Did you know that Arizona is home to hundreds of species of moths? Get up close and personal with some of them in this bug-tastic program! Join Nature Center staff...
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...