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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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Birds and What They Eat

Pima County Public Library - Caviglia Arivaca Library 17050 W. Arivaca Rd., Arivaca

Join us for a fun and educational program where you’ll learn about a variety of birds and discover what’s on their menu!   Ages 0 - 18

Free

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk | Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons,...

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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Advanced Keepers Day Camp

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Do you love feeding and interacting with reptiles? Sign up for this half-day camp to act like a volunteer with activities, interactions, and real animal care opportunities! The Keeper Program is...

$50

National Park Service: Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument Montezuma Castle Rd., Camp Verde

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Dino Art Lab

Pinal County Library District - Vista Grande Library 1556 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande

Unearth a story with dinosaur themed arts projects on Wednesdays this summer. The program is recommended for children ages 4-12. Parents are required for children under the age of 12.

Free

Bearizona Wildlife Park: VIP Experience

Bearizona Wildlife Park 1500 E. Route 66, Williams

Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts...

Pinal County Library District: Paleo Projects

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

Dino-themed mini science projects for our friends aged 4 and up! Our morning session is 10 - 11 AM and the afternoon session is 2 - 3 PM. The same...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Eye on the Wild

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

Step into The Great Indoors for a camping-inspired adventure! Young explorers will craft their own binoculars, then set off on a room-wide scavenger hunt to spot hidden “wildlife” and nature-inspired...

Free with Admission

Navajo County Library District: Smash Your Own Geode

Navajo County Library District - Show Low Public Library 181 N. 9th St., Show Low

Come join us for a hands on exploration of the fascinating geology behind geodes and discover how these natural treasures form over time. Then, experience the excitement of cracking one...

Free

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! Ages 5 - 18

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Dinosaur Yoga

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

Children ages 3+ can join us for Dino Yoga, a fun dinosaur-themed program featuring simple yoga poses, imaginative play, and mindfulness activities. Ages 3 - 18

Free

National Park Service: Critter Chat | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Introduction to Tie Dye

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

Learn to tie dye with natural and synthetic dyes! Participants will learn the basics of tying fabrics to achieve varied patterns and effects. Class will provide t-shirts, socks, and bandanas...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Adopt a Dino

Pima County Public Library - Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley

Join us as we learn about paleontology and the work of paleontologists! Excavate a dinosaur egg and unearth a dinosaur that will be yours to take home! Please register each...

Free

Pinal County Library District: STEAM Genius – Discover, Dig, & Design!

Pinal County Library District - Viney Jones Library 778 N. Main St., Florence

Discover, dig, and design all summer long with STEAM Genius! This hands-on library program invites kids ages 7–12 to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through fun, engaging activities...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Dino Bones Printmaking

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

Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and create a stamp to complete your own dino skeleton! We'll use ink and carving tools to fill in a dinosaur cutout in your own...

Free

Chandler Public Library: Unearth a Story – Garden Creations

Chandler Public Library - Hamilton Campus 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler

Calling all creatives and nature lovers ages 9 to 17!  Dig into creativity at this hands-on event inspired by our Unearth a Story summer theme! Explore creative stations where you...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Petroglyph Jewelry!

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Using air-dry clay, stamps, and our fingers we will make ancient style petroglyphs! Petroglyphs are carvings on clay or stone which tell a story through images and words! After you...

Free

National Park Service: Geology Talk | Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...

Free with Park Fee

Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Discover new tech, tools, and hands-on skills each month in the Maker Lab.   Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Dino News with Petroglyphs

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

Take a blast into the past and learn how humans used pictures and drawings (known as Petroglyphs) to communicate and tell stories for future generations. Then, design your own petroglyph...

Free

Navajo County Library District: Minecraft Mode

Navajo County Library District - Snowflake - Taylor Public Library 418 S. 4th West, Snowflake

Come play and explore the world of Minecraft with friends. Ages 11 - 14

Free

Pima County Public Library: STEAM Club

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

STEAM is an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.” Our STEAM Club brings creativity, problem-solving, logic, and experimentation together – which suits many ways of learning and allows...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Block Party

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

Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza!   Ages 3-12

Free

Mesa Public Library: Sewing Class and Social

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Complete a featured sewing project following step-by-step instructions from our instructor. Come learn together and meet other sewers. Note: Registration is needed due to the limited number of machines. A...

Free

City of Chandler: Mysteries of the Deep

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Journey 20,000 leagues under the sea in this class, where you'll learn about the weird and amazing creatures and treasures that inhabit the darkest depths of the ocean. Ages 8...

$7 – $10