National Public Lands Day is an annual event that encourages the public to connect with the public lands around them. This can include joining volunteer projects at your local public lands or just simply getting outdoors, exploring nature safely and responsibly while supporting efforts to learn about and protect these special places. This National Public...
Join NAU's Apex, Arizona Archaeology Project for a guided tour of a Depression-era logging camp along the Grand Canyon Railway and learn about historical archaeology in Arizona! Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The Tour will be outside of Tusayan, Arizona, but we will arrange a meeting place in Flagstaff. Reservations are required. Email [email protected]...
Monarch Butterflies are on their fall migration. Mexico or California - Where will they go? Learn to tag a monarch butterfly to find out. Join us and become a Citizen Scientist for a day! Limited to 15 people Reservations required. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship...
Rim Tour: Reservation required. Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 27th! As a 'thank you' to our Northern Arizona community, we offer free admission. Explore one of the world's best-preserved meteorite impact sites, take in the breathtaking views, and experience a day filled with adventure, discovery, activities,...
Get ready to explore, discover, and follow your curiosity! In this family-friendly adventure, participants will use GPS-enabled phones to navigate to five hidden geocaches located around Tynkertopia MakerSpace. Starting and ending at TynkerSpace, you'll follow clues, track coordinates, and experience how real-world navigation technology works. Each stop brings a new discovery. Those who find all...
Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 27th! As a 'thank you' to our Northern Arizona community, we offer free admission. Explore one of the world's best-preserved meteorite impact sites, take in the breathtaking views, and experience a day filled with adventure, discovery, activities, and fun for all...
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...
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...
Meet several of the Zoo’s animal Ambassadors during this semi-private encounter. During this experience, you will have the opportunity to get closer than you imagined with some awesome species. You’ll meet invertebrates, reptiles, and mammals, and have a chance to see a training session. Age: All ages; at least one adult must attend. Time: Start times vary...
Students are filled with noticings and wonderings but often get stuck when translating passions into a testable question or engineering design problem. SARSEF will guide students and caregivers through planning...
Join the staff of the Naval Observatory for a 2 hour guided tour of the Flagstaff Station. Learn the mission of the observatory, our history, our current research, and visit...
Step back in time, to explore our local people of the past at Elden Pueblo's Open House day, from 10am to 4 pm, with tours at 10 am, noon and...
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,...
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...
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...
Flagstaff has its faults; geologic faults, that is! On this guided geology tour, we will visit several faults exposed around town to observe the rock formations involved, the amount of offset along fault strands, and interpret the age of activity. We will consider how these faults fit into the regional tectonic setting and discuss a...
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 a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and...
Join us for a walk on the newly completed homestead trail at Rogers Lake County Natural Area. We will be discussing the natural and cultural history of the area, along with a look at the site of the original homestead. Come prepared to walk approximately 2 miles in a forested trail. The site has no...
Join the staff of the Naval Observatory for a 2 hour guided tour of the Flagstaff Station. Learn the mission of the observatory, our history, our current research, and visit several of our telescopes. Our staff will be there to answer your questions, so come prepared. All visitors must be U. S. citizens, and all...
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...
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...
3 bona fide scientists, 5 (creative) improvisers. You'll learn from the scientists and laugh at how the improvisers interpret their work. A fun way to end your weekend. (Improvisation may...
Open House Viewing at the 20" Barry Lutz Telescope: Explore the wonders of the night sky at NAU's Campus Observatory. Ages 13+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
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...