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Tucson Botanical Gardens: $5 Fridays

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under...

$5.00

Mesa Public Library: Tinkering for Toddlers

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Little Learners Weekly STEM

Science Vortex 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2

Free

Pima County Public Library: Garden Discovery Days

Pima County Public Library - Salazar - Ajo Library 15 Plaza 179, Ajo

Explore the magical world of gardening with your children! This week, we'll be planting different kinds of melons! Ages 0-5.  

Free

Pima County Public Library: Nature Colors

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

Why are plants and animals different colors? Join environmental educators from Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources to explore colors in our natural world through stories and hands-on activities. Create your own project from natural materials to take home. This program is for kids ages 0-8 years old.

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Mammals of the Desert

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

Stop by the Discovery Center and learn about the many animals that call the lake home.   2 tables will be set up in the middle of the nature center and you will have the opportunity to hold skulls, pelts and other natural artifacts from around the Sonoran Desert. Feel free to ask the ranger about...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space

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

Messengers of Time and Space is an immersive planetarium show produced by NOIRLab, exploring how observatories like Gemini and Vera C. Rubin team up to study dramatic cosmic events in real time—exploding stars, cosmic rays, and more. With stunning visuals and engaging stories, it’s a thrilling journey through our ever-changing Universe! Audience: General, all ages...

Free – $14

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

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

This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: Portable Planetarium

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

Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

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...

Free – $14

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: The Cosmic Webb

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

This program uses the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 to take the audience through the science and discoveries of the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope. Each of the three movements of the concerto becomes a mini episode of cosmic wonder. From the beginnings of the universe to the formation...

$16.50

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights 2025 – Happy Father’s Day!

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo...

Free – $11.25