Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program. All Ages
Saturday, June 6 is Dinosaur Day! This year we are partnering with our gateway community of Holbrook, Arizona to celebrate all things dinosaur! There will be fun activities and opportunities to chat with paleontologists in two places from 10 am – 2 pm: Rainbow Forest Museum (Petrified Forest National Park) -Fossil preparation demonstration lab -Ranger-lead...
Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home! This program introduces you to non-releasable wildlife ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors and how they came to Arizona Game and Fish. Meet some cool critters! This program is part of the Unearth a Story 2026 Summer Reading Program. All Ages
Bring the ancient world to life this summer with an immersive program designed to spark curiosity and inspire readers of all ages. Featuring museum‑quality fossils, hands‑on excavation stations, and towering dinosaur specimens, this experience aligns seamlessly with the 2026 Summer Reading theme: Unearth a Story. Dinosaurs & Paleontology — Explore Earth’s prehistoric giants through real...
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Critter Chat is subject to...
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river...
Night Ops is Tucson’s premiere summer event series! Join Pima Air & Space Museum and the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum and experience both museums on select evenings with discounted admission and themed activities. Philippine Mars, SOFIA Airborne Observatory, and Orbis Flying Eye Hospital tours are included on alternating nights. Wristbands provided for access to both...