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National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.   All Ages

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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

Free with Park Fee

Bearizona Wildlife Park: VIP Experience

Bearizona Wildlife Park 1500 E. Route 66, Williams

Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts about how Bearizona’s training programs keep our animals happy, healthy and their lives enriched. Jump on our Wild Ride bus with our entertaining tour guides...

Phoenix Public Library: Blooming Flowers

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Kids create colorful paper flowers that magically open in water, turning science into a quick, fun surprise for families to enjoy together. We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Free

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers.  Wheelchair accessible.  Ages 6+

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum Tucson: Brain Boost Monday

Children's Museum Tucson 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson

Get an extra boost of science every Monday this summer with Family Brain Boost! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science for the whole family! Explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! All Ages

Free with Admission

National Park Service: The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible. All Ages

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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...

Free with Park Fee

Glendale Public Library: Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents Zoner and the Drip

Glendale Public Library - Heroes Regional Park Library 6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale

Zoner and the Drip is an entertaining puppet show about a newcomer to Arizona struggling with the desert climate. His antics attract the attention of Drip, a water droplet frustrated by Zoner's wasteful ways. Their interactions lead to hilariously eye-opening lessons about conservation! First-come, First-served. The storied Great Arizona Puppet Theatre has partnered with the...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Blooming Flowers

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Kids create colorful paper flowers that magically open in water, turning science into a quick, fun surprise for families to enjoy together. We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children birth to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Free

Yuma County Library District: Fizzy Dino Egg

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

Join us for this fun sensory activity where we’ll create a fizzy dinosaur egg you can drop in water! This program is perfect for children of all ages. Seating is limited, while supplies last. Ages 0 - 12

Free

National Park Service: Arizona’s Wildcats! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! Wheelchair accessible. All Ages

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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...

Free with Park Fee

Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Ranger Rendezvous | The Secret Life of Bats | Guided Ranger Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Discover the nocturnal wildlife that fills our night sky. Walk along the rim to learn about Grand Canyon's only flying mammal - bats - and their key role. This program will be outdoors; you will meet the ranger at the Park Headquarters Building, and then follow a paved trail 0.4 miles to the rim of...

Free with Park Fee