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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

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

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

Free with Park Fee

Highlands Center for Natural History: Wednesday Wanderings

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott

Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and occasionally have steep and rocky inclines. Make sure to bring water, wear appropriate hiking shoes and...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: It’s MAY-KER Month

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

It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!

Free with Admission

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 using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!

Free with Admission

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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...

Free with Park Fee

City of Sierra Vista: Make a Paper Airplane

Drop into the museum during any open hours and enjoy monthly themed activities! We’ll provide the supplies and simple instructions that prompt kids to explore a variety of subjects. Location: Henry F. Hauser Museum 2950 East Tacoma Street Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635

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, 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...

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 / 27 ft)  telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...

$20 – $25

Yavapai County Free Library District: Full STEAM Ahead!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Free

Yuma County Library District: Peacock Art Adventure

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

Join us to discover the fascinating world of the majestic peacock! Uncover fun facts about these stunning creatures and learn why their colors are so vibrant. While you're at it, unleash your creativity by crafting your own abstract interpretation of a peacock and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Suited for kids ages 6-12.

Free

Pima County Public Library: Create Club

Pima County Public Library - Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson

Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but remember to bring a grown-up if you’re under 8! All supplies provided. Some activities might get a little messy.

Free

Pima County Public Library: Tween/Teen Craft – Origami and Flextangles

Pima County Public Library - Miller-Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson

Fold origami and create your own flextangles! Origami patterns and videos will be provided for you to follow independently. Flextangle templates and instructions will also be provided and examples will be available. Drop in at any time after 2:30pm to create your origami and flextangles but make sure to give yourself enough time to complete your projects...

Free

Pinal County Library District: S.T.E.A.M Squad

Pinal County Library District: San Tan Valley Library 31505 N. Schnepf Rd., San Tan Valley

Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, LEGO, science-based crafts and various hands on activities. Our resident origami master will be on hand to share her knowledge as well. This will be a two hour drop in program. Ages...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Activity!

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

Come join us at Saguaro library for an engaging STEAM activity! STEAM activites will include hands on fun exploring Science, Engineering, Technology, Art & Math. Ages 3-12. Tickets are available 15 minutes prior to the session at the service desk.

Free

Pima County Public Library: Code Club

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., 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 friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete LEGO challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help.

Free

Mohave County Library: Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library

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

This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Music Coders

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

Have you ever wanted to make your own music? Join MACH1 to program to code, compose, and customize your own songs! Together we'll learn about music through the coding language...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

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

Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...

Free – $14

Arizona Science Center: Community Listening Event

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

We want your feedback! Join us for a FREE event at Arizona Science Center. As we embark on a full transformation of Arizona Science Center, we want your voice to...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Sage Library 7602 W. Encanto Blvd., 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, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. Trae tu imaginación y únete a nosotros para una tarde de construcción de...

Free

Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Discover new skills and tech each week, you can dive into exciting projects like 3D printing, vinyl cutting, coding, and more. The possibilities are endless! This month we will use the Silhouette cutting machine to make stickers and stencils. Space is limited.

Free

Pinal County Library District: Sewing Wednesdays

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Want to sew? Want to learn to sew? Join us! Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others.  Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Astronomy Night on the Commons!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Community Library Sedona 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona

Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at our Astronomy Night on the Commons! Join local astronomers and explore the wonders of the universe, including distant galaxies and the red planet,...

Free