Join Ranger Olivia for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. We’ll meet at the Nature Center, where restrooms and water fountains are available. No pets, please....
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 all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve? Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures, from the plants and animals to the recent and ancient history in a stunning geological setting. There are restrooms available at the trailhead but no water. Bring water,...
Sonoran Desert 101 at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive...
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Families will explore a winter wonderland made from simple materials – interconnected cardboard squares, tall notched cardboard pipes, sparkling glitter glue, and hand-cut paper snowflakes. Every construction, decoration, and small...
Come explore cars and motorcycles at the Tempe Public Library! Join us as we host different car and motorcycle clubs, including lowriders and restored classics, plus different unique city vehicles at the library! Come learn how the library can support you in your restoration, or just fix basic items on your vehicle.
October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...
Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home! This program introduces you to four to six fascinating non-releasable wildlife ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors and how they came to Arizona Game and Fish. *Registration is required.
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
This event is for families and children to use LEGO with supervision, with the purpose of unleashing their creativity and helping with problem-solving skills. HeatSync Labs is a 501(c)3 nonprofit hackerspace in Mesa, Arizona dedicated to helping you get access to the tools and skills you need to make awesome stuff. Remember...
Join Ranger Olivia to learn about some of the festive plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert, and how our critters survive the cold. Get in the Holiday spirit by...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
Learn about making easy percussion instruments. Budding percussionists of all ages (3-93) will learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from wood and items found around the home....
Narrated by George Takei, this planetarium show explores comets, asteroids, and their powerful impacts on Earth. Journey through time and space to see how these ancient objects shaped our planet—and what we’re learning from them now. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include...
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®'s Skill Studio Workshops explore beginner woodworking, laser cutting, 3D printing and sewing. Through two-hour sessions, the experts at CREATE will guide Makers through the creation...
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Go from having never designed anything to making your own unique snowflakes as paper ornament or acrylic earrings. This class will start you off with the Inkscape design software covering the the basics of how to use sketches, clip-art, photos, and shapes to combine and create your own unique designs. Then we will cover...
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95