ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation...
Stop by one of our many Discovery Stations, and participate in hands-on activities with volunteers to learn about the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. Free with Admission
Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark independent play and encourage growth and exploration. Join...
November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with...
Join Reid Park Zoo staff and Tucson Audubon Society staff for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Join Ranger Shaun for an informal Q&A about rattlesnakes! See some snake artifacts like skins, rattles, and fangs. Learn about how they behave, versus how movies, books, and your imagination...
10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Explore the Garden with a docent and learn how plants have adapted to the desert environment. See the Garden’s living collection with plants...
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience:...
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,...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
After school activities with a focus on technologies. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters on a rotating schedule. Ages 8 to 18. Snacks will be available while supplies...
Tween Club is open to all tweens in grades 4-8. Today's Activity: Lego Challenge-Winter Wonderland. Do you love Legos? Join us as we use our creativity to solve a different...
Bring your skills and interests to the Teen Center and immerse yourself in our individually-paced, teen-led pop-up maker space. Explore studio recording, computer programming, 3D printing, graphic design, painting, button...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
Come create with us at Harmon Library! We'll be working on art projects, crafts, playing with STEAM toys and much more!
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to...
The Riparian Preserve comes alive with a holiday glow during Gilbert's annual Riparian After Dark event, presented by the partnership of Sundt and PCL Construction. Stroll around the 1.5 miles of trails and walkways that weave through...
Whether from the deepest reaches of space, to the world under your feet, NASA has a citizen science project for you. Space is limited.
Join Ranger Steve for an evening of stargazing and astronomy education! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a small telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters!...
There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 2– 23, Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7 Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic,...
Come on down to Picacho Peak State Park and take a grand look at the beautiful stars above. In this 45-minute program, a park ranger will help you learn about...
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills...