Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike
Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet...
Free with Park Fee
16 events found.
Teens (13 – 18 years)
Events for September 11, 2026
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander
Start from the Visitor Center and take a leisurely stroll through the Preserve. We’ll walk the majority of the trails in the park, pausing to observe wildlife, listen for birdsongs, discuss the history of the area, and generally take in the atmosphere. Closed toed shoes and water bottles are required. Binoculars, cameras, hats, and sunscreen...
Free with Park Fee
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
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 come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
$20 – $25
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
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...
$79
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
$89
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ranger Walk at the Pollinator Garden
Join Ranger Eric to walk through our pollinator garden and look for insect and bird pollinators at the native plants there, as well as discuss the importance of pollinators to flowering plants, food webs, and the ecosystem. The walk will be very short, and we can break early depending on the heat. We will first...
Free with Park Fee
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
$89
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER
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 team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
$69
Navajo County Library District: Mad Maker Lab
STEM activities for ages 11 - 14.
Free
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
$62.50 – $88.50
City of Buckeye: CPR & First Aid
Used properly, CPR and First Aid can SAVE LIVES! Learn CPR for the adult, child, and how to recognize a sudden cardiac arrest. Apply First Aid techniques for bleeding, burns, seizures, stroke, shock, poisonings, bites/stings, heart attack, heat emergencies, etc. Receive a two (2) year certification from the Health Safety Institute, HSI. Digital student book...
$65 – $75
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Hike
Take a 2 mile loop hike along the Metate and Spur Cross trails with Ranger Jacque. Along the way, we will explore why the Sonoran Desert ranks as one of the most biodiverse deserts on the planet. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like mule deer, squirrels, rabbits, a variety of bird species, and plenty...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset
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 well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 1.5 miles starting on...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Worlds Revealed Speaker Series – Pilgrimage of Light: An Artist’s Adventure in Astronomy with Mark Chen
When we look at far-away galaxies, or when we lay our hands on ancient rocks, we are sensing distant pasts. Mark Chen embarks on photographic journeys to bear witness to this trio of coexistence: universe, Earth, and people. Laboring the legwork of landscape photographers and with a transjector and a NASA archive, he transjects the...
Free with Admission
Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Discover the mysterious world of scorpions on this Scorpion Safari! The adventure begins at the covered picnic tables, where there are portapotties but no water fountains. We will start with...
Free with Park Fee