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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, then caravan in...

Free with Park Fee

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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 feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...

$79

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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

Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation have 13 different parks around the Valley all with unique features that are just waiting for you to come explore! Maricopa County has one of the largest regional park systems in the Country and has over 120,000 acres of public land that serves as open space to connect residents with...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: El Rio Outreach Walk-In Clinic

Pima County Public Library - Joel D Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson

Nurses from the El Rio Community Health Center will be at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library every Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. This is a walk-in clinic so no appointment is necessary! The nurses are able to provide these services: Primary care Blood pressure check Screening labs/STD check Medication prescription Acute and chronic disease management...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Would you like to meet a few of the critters that call our desert home, and learn a little more about them? Drop in on this Discovery Station with Ranger Derik. There will be objects to explore, bones and other biofacts to examine, and even a few of our animal ambassadors that you can observe...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space ($5 Off Day)

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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 mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk     All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...

Free – $22

Maricopa County Library District: Teen Challenge – Game Design

MCLDAZ - Perry Library 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert

Learn how to design and code your very own game! Come to the Perry Teen Den!      Teen Challenge Series: Challenge yourself or your friends! Each month we'll have a different activity to challenge your abilities or face off with your friends.   Ages 12 - 18

Free

Pima County Public Library: Tweens – 3D Print & Paint

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Drop in and see our Bambu 3D printer in action and paint your own 3D print! Supplies provided; no experience necessary. Ages 9 - 13

Free

Pima County Public Library: Teen STEAM Scene

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

Youth ages 11 - 18: Join us on the second and fourth Thursdays each month for fun STEAM activities and games! You are also welcome to bring your own projects...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – Sewing 101

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

NOTE: This sewing project will be a repeat of MACH2: Sewing 101's program from earlier this month. Always wanted to learn how to sew? Or do you know how to sew, but it has been ages since you’ve used a sewing machine? Join us at Cholla Library’s Mach2 Intro to Sewing! We will cover everything from...

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Lounge

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 6 - 13

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets, puzzle sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Snack packs are provided! Ages 3 - 18

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond ($5 Off Day)

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...

Free – $22

Pima County Public Library: Discovery Crew – Saguaro Stories

Pima County Public Library - Miller-Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson

There are few, if any, images that represent the Sonoran Desert as well as the saguaro cactus.  It is central to our ecosystem. Discover how the saguaro thrives in the desert and explore the fascinating interrelationships between saguaros and other desert plants and animals. Ages 9 - 13

Free

Mesa Public Library: App Artist

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the next level.  It’s time to learn how to unlock your creativity at App Artist. This program operates on a first-come, first-served basis for 10 tweens...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Teen Challenge – Game Design

MCLDAZ - Perry Library 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert

Learn how to design and code your very own game! Come to the Perry Teen Den!      Teen Challenge Series: Challenge yourself or your friends! Each month we'll have a...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Code Club for Teens and Tweens – WTA Game Developer Club

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Calling all Video Game fans between the ages of 10 and 18. You may play games like Roblox, Marvel Rivals, and Fortnite, but have you ever thought about making your own? Join us at Wheeler Taft Abbett Library and learn how to make your own video game! Make games, make friends, and have fun! Updated age...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex of Verde Valley 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

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  

Free

Mesa Public Library: Teen Mental Health Workshop – Mindful Stroll

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

September is Suicide Prevention month. Join us weekly as we introduce new topics to support and understand mental health and learn new techniques to cope and protect your overall well-being. This week teens will clear their minds and enjoy the views while on a mindful stroll around the Eastmark Great Park. Walking is a simple...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Ranger Derik 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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure to pack flashlights and blacklights, if you have them, and make sure everything is charged or have extra batteries. We will be hiking along a portion of the Blevins trail for a total of about 2 miles out and back for our safari!...

Free with Park Fee

Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

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...