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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia.    Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too. This hike will be an easy 1-mile hike on our barrier...

Free with Park Fee

iCode: Claymation Creation – Stop Motion Animation 1-Day Camp

iCode Scottsdale 13910 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. #100, Scottsdale

Join us for a day-long of filming, video editing, and learning the fundamentals of claymation. Students get to present their final movie at the end of class! This is a great camp for creative-minded students. Ages 7 - 10  

$129.00

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Saguaros in Bloom

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us!   Have you ever wondered about our state flower: the saguaro blossom? This is a casual drop-in program, will have information and live displays of saguaro blossoms, fruit, and seeds. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center Map of Meeting Location:...

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, 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

Tohono Chul: Reptile Ramble

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, hands-on experience! This wildlife experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Skins and Skulls

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A to discuss curious adaptations of common desert dwellers.    Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, Skins and Skulls. Discover...

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

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 small or simply invisible. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk  Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...

Free – $14

Phoenix Public Library: Harmon STEAM Club – Open Studio

Phoenix Public Library - Harmon Library 1325 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix

Are you a teen who loves to build and create? Do you need a quiet and safe space to try something new, complete a school project, or work on your masterpiece? Then join us for Open Studio! We'll provide a large open space for you to spread out and staff will be available to assist...

Free

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

Mohave County Library: Inspiration/Station

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

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

Free

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Learning Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Kids will use their creativity to build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges!  

Free

Pima County Public Library: Fun Friday

Pima County Public Library - Santa Rosa Library 1075 S. 10th Ave., Tucson

oin us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games....

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,...

Free – $14

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

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights 2025 – School’s Out! Teacher Appreciation Night

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and...

Free – $11.25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Night Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik on an evening hike through the park in search of scorpions and other native Sonoran Desert species.   The hike will cover roughly 2 miles and gain about 150ft of elevation over the length of the hike. Expect loose and rocky sections on the trail. Hiking boots are encouraged and hiking poles can...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters.   Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail...

Free with Park Fee