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Tucson Audubon Society: Santa Rita Lodge – Accessible ‘Sit’ Field Trip

Trip duration: 2 hours, Ground condition: Paved/concrete, Benches available; some shaded seating available Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon!...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert

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

This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.6-mile hike on the Overton and Clay Mine trails. Trails are rated...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

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! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Talks will take place on the patio in front of the...

Free with Park Fee

Verse Gilbert: Star Walk

Main Event Gilbert 1735 S. Santan Village Pkwy., Gilbert

STAR WALK is an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience divided into multiple acts. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos, including the Sun, Alpha Centauri, and the Laniakea Supercluster! 😎 Wearing Augmented Reality glasses, you'll walk around the room and use hand and voice commands to interact with planets, asteroids, and other cosmic bodies! 🎹 Be mesmerized as you listen...

$29.99 – $39.99

Pima County Public Library: Draw Your Favorite Native Cactus Plants

Pima County Public Library - Martha Cooper Library 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson

From the mighty Saguaro cactus, to blooming hedgehogs, prickly pear and barrel cactus, there are many for students to pick from. We can complete one or two drawings in this class....

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn – Saguaros

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

How big do saguaros grow? How long do they live? How many arms can they have? Why do some of them have holes? If you’ve ever wondered about the mighty saguaro, join us for this discussion. We’ll take a closer look at these majestic plants and talk about the critical role they play in our...

Free with Park Fee

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

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Secret Agent

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

Test write secret messages with invisible ink!  Create your unique fingerprint card.  We'll have books and movies to check out about secret agents and spies! Ages 8-18.  Snacks and Drinks provided by the BCC Library Board.

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Clay Mine Hike and Tour

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

Ready for a rare glimpse inside a real Arizona mine? We’ll be hiking roughly 1.8-miles round-trip to the Clay Mine, where an enterprising woman by the name of Leila P....

Free with Park Fee

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

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 just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks!

Free

Chandler Public Library: K-12 Afterschool Tutoring Program

Chandler Public Library - Basha Campus 5990 S.Val Vista Dr., Chandler

Dive into the world of learning with Olivia and Jaden! These high school students are available every Friday after school to support your child's academic journey in math (any level)...

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

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

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Learning Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges, all while developing STEM skills, problem-solving skills, and sparking their imagination through hands-on Lego projects. Space is limited.

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: Touring the Solar System

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

Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration   Planetarium Tickets...

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...

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...

$40.00

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 animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution:  The...

Free with Park Fee

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 babysitting. No lectures. This is discovery learning and creation. Questions to: [email protected] HeatSync Labs is a makerspace with tools and equipment which create a community...