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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Look for desert and migratory birds around the lake with Ranger Eric!   Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will...

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an amazing...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission

Free with Admission

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! 

Free with Park Fee

Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Free with general admission. 10am and 11am tours Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Take a Tour of the Past (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come visit the history and culture of the Hohokam desert people who lived here 1,000 years ago. We will also investigate the many mysterious petroglyphs from the past found in Saguaro...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discover the Lake Boat Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are...

$5 – $7

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Coronado National Memorial 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford

Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 11 am. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology...

Free with Park Fee

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: All About Saguaros

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Learn about the fascinating life cycle of the saguaro cactus, from tiny and vulnerable seed to many-armed giant and the spiny, flowering, fruiting habitat-providing stages in-between. The class includes a...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at White Tank’s Nature Center!   This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come...

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: See Beyond the Screen – VR at the Library!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Black Canyon City Community Library 34701 S. Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

Join us for a demonstration of our new VR headsets!  Snacks and door prizes.  We received this grant through the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.  Our goal is...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

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

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join an interpretive volunteer outside near the restrooms for a short walk around the Red Hills Visitor Center to learn about several plants that grow here in the Sonoran Desert and some...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...

$20 – $25

Navajo County Library District: STEAM+

Navajo County Library District - Winslow Public Library 420 W. Gilmore, Winslow

STEAM+ Join us as we learn and explore STEAM concepts! This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a Division of the Secretary of State,...

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Canyon Connections Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Digital Art

Pima County Public Library - Sam Lena-South Tucson Library 1607 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson

We are creating images and bitmap artwork using the Paint 3D application. No art experience is necessary, just the willingness to sit and learn to draw using digital tools.

Free

Pima County Public Library: Code Club

Pima County Public Library - Sam Lena-South Tucson Library 1607 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson

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...

Free

National Park Service: Ranger Talk! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...

Free with Park Fee

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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...

$62.50 – $88.50

Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders

Phoenix Public Library - Juniper Library 1825 W. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix

Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are...

Free

Mohave County Library: Inspiration/Station

Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch 1770 N. McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City

Ages: 5-11 Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Pre - Registration required due to limited seating. Call: 928-453-0718 All Library Programs are...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Titans

Pinal County Library District - Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Ave., Coolidge

For ages 8-18. Looking for a challenge, want to learn something new? Titans is just the thing for you. It is both a fun and educational program that focuses on...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

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

This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...

Free – $14

HeatSync Labs: Blender Buddies

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

People coming together to create 3d models in Blender and print them! All skill levels welcome. Inclusive. Safe space. No bullying. Sign up to get notices about events you're interested...

Phoenix Zoo: ZooLights

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition,  ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle,...

$25 – $35

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina Nights

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal...

Free with Park Fee

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Wildlights and Animal Sights

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

Join us this holiday season for our annual “Wildlights and Animal Sights” event here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! The holiday light display will be open to the public every Friday...

$12

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling...

HeatSync Labs: Young Makers

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No...