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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

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is $5 per person There are no set programs, but volunteers are on hand to bring animals out to meet you up close. We are closed the month of August All Ages

$5

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...

Mohave County Library: Learn & Play @ Your Library

Mohave County Library - Kingman Branch Library 3269 N. Burbank St., Kingman

This program will feature different activities such as sensory bins, building blocks, and other learning manipulatives. Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Intended for children 0-5. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: “Little Dino’s Baby Tooth” Dental Themed Puppet Show

Phoenix Public Library - Saguaro Library 2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents “Little Dino’s Baby Tooth” a dental themed puppet show.  A colorful and fun puppet production great for young children 2 - 8 years of age. In this adorable show, Little Dino is scared to lose his very first baby tooth. Luckily, his friend Maisy the butterfly is around to help...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Measure Like a Paleontologist

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

Children and families will explore early math skills by measuring dinosaur bones just like real paleontologists. Using hands‑on tools such as cubes or links, children will predict, measure, and compare the lengths of different bones. This activity builds problem‑solving, vocabulary, and confidence as families work together to explore size, length, and comparison in a fun, scientific...

Free

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 - Foothills Library 19055 N. 57th 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: Measure Like a Paleontologist

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

Children and families will explore early math skills by measuring dinosaur bones just like real paleontologists. Using hands‑on tools such as cubes or links, children will predict, measure, and compare the lengths of different bones. This activity builds problem‑solving, vocabulary, and confidence as families work together to explore size, length, and comparison in a fun, scientific...

Free

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

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

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...

Free – $27

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