The event includes plant sales by the Master Gardeners and Metro Tech Horticulture department, invited plant and craft vendors, student clubs, prize drawings, and a treasure of rummage items. Unique vendor items this year include a beautiful variety of arts and crafts, homemade baked goods by Metro Tech culinary students, handmade soaps, crafts, and jewelry,...
For a Ghoulishly good time, join us for this fun FREE event at Pinnacle Peak Park for a Pre-Halloween Skele-bration! We will have costume contests (10 am) set up by age groups with gift card prizes, educational tables, bat visitors, and craft tables set up for the whole family to enjoy! Costumes are encouraged but...
View the Sun through safely filtered telescopes. Saturday, October 24 from 9am - 2pm. Help us celebrate 20 years of viewing the wonders of our night (and day) sky. Public viewing Friday and Saturday from sunset until 9:30pm, weather permitting. All Ages
Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze Photo Spots Concessions Animal feedings October 24 & 25, 2026 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission. Members FREE!
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover the wildlife that calls Rio Salado home. Enjoy an easy walk with plenty of opportunities to spot birds, insects, plants, and more. After the walk, stick around for...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free....
A fun science experiment for children of all ages with parent supervision. In this activity the children will be learning about static electricity while experimenting with household items! Supplies and seating are limited and available on a first come first served basis. Ages 0 - 12
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
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 an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury to icy Neptune and Pluto during this live presentation. Along the way, you’ll learn cool facts, see stunning visuals, and discover what makes each planet unique. This live presentation is a great way to spark curiosity and...
Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
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...
Come visit the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary's annual Gators and Ghouls event for a spooky family night of FUN! The PHS property will be open for guests to explore all of the activities and some of the amazing reptiles we care for! We will be offering a variety of reptile and Halloween fun including: Candy!!!! (goodies...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds...
The zoo gates creak open after hours for a frightfully fun night filled with plenty of trick-or-treating, two "spooky" Sea Lion shows, a costume contest, monster mash dance party, and more! Costumes are encouraged and little goblins and ghouls will love exploring the aquarium area after dark in a safe family friendly atmosphere that's all...