Celebrate fall in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon our annual Fall Festival. Bring your picnic supplies and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn while having lunch and soaking in every aspect of this gorgeous venue. Enjoy interesting and educational demonstrations, plus plenty of kid’s activities. Experience all of this while enjoying the various wildlife and native plants of Slide Rock State Park! Partner booths...
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Did you know you can discover science through touching, hearing and tasting? In partnership with the Foundation for Blind Children, Arizona Science Center presents Science Beyond Sight—a FREE community event in Heritage & Science Park on October 5! From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Guests will have the chance to explore science through their senses with...
Celebrate fall with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Bring the whole family to immerse yourselves in the tapestry of the changing seasons at our fun-filled, fall-themed, event. Dive into creativity and exploration with hands-on activities, including crafting intricate seed art, indulging in mouthwatering apple nachos, fashioning unique vegetable stamps, crafting charming pine cone bird feeders,...
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...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Meet up with us at the Heritage Library after Storytime on Saturday, October 5 at 11am, and we’ll walk you to Yuma Fire Department Station 1 for a tour with...
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars! Audience: Younger audience, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about physics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages...
Ranger Shaun will be talking about what there is and how to see it in the desert after dark! Come on by! Hang around after lunch or just pop by to get a sneak peek at the menu for tonight’s Creatures of the Night hike! While we may not see all (or most, or any…)...
Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert . From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
October is when some of our spookiest desert critters get their turn in the spotlight! Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate spooky season! Forget about animals with two legs or four; let’s meet some critters with six, eight, or more! Insects, spiders, and scorpions galore! You’ll have to come visit to see what’s in store!...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration Planetarium Tickets...
Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. This private after-hours event will include some tasty treats for both the animals and our guests, plus some fun activities!
Join us for Dark Skies: Stargazing, where Astronomy Expert and NASA Ambassador Mark Johnston will share real-time images from his deep space telescope displayed on four large monitor screens for an awe-inspiring experience. Bring your own chair (BYOC) and snacks to enjoy this marvelous starry show under the night sky. Location: Our Lady of Joy...
Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to look through...
Join TAAA for an evening of stargazing to view amazing solar system and deep sky objects from a truly Dark Sky Park. You will see planets, nebulae, star clusters, double stars, galaxies millions of light years away, and lots more. We will have several telescopes for public viewing. Observing location will be at the Faraway...