Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters. All Ages
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
Ages: 2-5 Practice early childhood literacy, music and movement. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are Free and Open to the Public
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...
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...
It's summer reading time! Visit AZMNH every Friday in July from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM when a children's book author will read their story. This will be followed by...
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! All ages. Space is limited; tickets will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis beginning 1 hour before the start of the show.
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+
Young learners will learn simple STEAM concepts through hands on activities. Ages 0 - 4
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...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
Duunnn... Duuuuunn duun... It's Shark Week, you know what that means? It's time to sink our teeth into some fin-tastic shark themed crafts and activities. All Ages. Walk-ins welcome.
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...
Get ready for a fun, hands-on science show full of exciting experiments, surprising tricks, and interactive moments! All ages. Space is limited; tickets will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis beginning 1 hour before the start of the show.
Did you know that birds are the closest living relatives to the dinosaurs? Find out how a chicken is a modern day T-Rex!! Jungle Jill will bring live birds and reptiles to explore how they are related to their dinosaur cousins. Some audience volunteers will get a chance to help with a few animals. The program...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Journey through a story of hope and resilience as you discover how the California condor made its comeback from the brink of extinction. The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. Yavapai Point is...
For this program’s opening weekend this summer, the Prescott and Prescott Valley Police Department K-9 units will be joining us to show off their incredible dogs and to perform live...
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
Join Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on July 10 for an exciting night of music under the stars! Enjoy a live performance of "You Were Light" by University of Arizona Astronomy Professor Kevin Hainline with original music by Tucson musician Lara Ruggles followed by a planterium show and and telescope viewings on the mall (weather...
Join a naturalist for a guided hike through the desert after dark. Experience the Sonoran Desert as it comes to life after the sun sets. This 2-mile or less family-friendly hike will help us explore the nocturnal adaptations of desert wildlife that help them survive. All ages welcome. Meet at: precise location will be given...
Park Rangers will work in concert with local astro-volunteers to conduct informal astronomical interpretation at the parking lot for the Wahweap Amphitheater. Rangers will bring GLCA telescopes and choose a variety of subjects to focus on throughout the evening. Please be aware of your headlights and take care not to shine them at the rangers...