Learn about aquatic and riparian life on this short hike with Ranger Derik, followed by looking at some live examples of organisms under a microscope. Join Ranger Derik for a...
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...
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,...
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,...
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...
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...
Unearth a Story! Dig into Dinosaurs, Archeology, and Paleontology this summer with our weekly Summer Reading Adventure Series. Join us for hands‑on activities inspired by stories, science, and pure creativity....
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+
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...
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.
A wildlife comedy show with live animals! All Ages
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...
Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. We'll learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the...
Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Mix up some bath fizzies with a Jurassic surprise inside! For kids age 6-12. First come first served, while supplies last.
Introduction to ChatGPT on iPads Ages 12+
Come and learn how archaeologists reconstruct skeletons from sometimes jumbled fossil bones then reconstruct your own dinosaur from foam bones. Ages 6 - 14
Our city heroes have an urgent mission! Nurse Jerry needs to get from his house to the hospital to help patients in need, but the bridge is broken! Be a...
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
Explore some of Arizona’s human and natural history. Learn about life of animals and what it was like to be a child in the McDowell Mountains in the past by doing activities with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Ages 6 -...
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...
Get up close and personal with a variety of amazing Arizona reptiles! A trained volunteer will talk about reptile behavior, habitat, preservation and safety. Ages 5+
Children ages 5 and up are invited to explore hands-on, nature-based activities at the library this summer. Each session encourages curiosity about the natural world and supports learning through age-appropriate...
Dino-themed mini science projects for our friends aged 4 and up! This is for those ages 4 and up. We will provide some coloring sheets for younger siblings. Parental supervision...
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and...
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...
Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and learn how to use 3D Doodle pens to draw in three dimensions. Participants will practice basic techniques and then create a fun, colorful mini sculpture to take home. All materials will be provided. This program is designed for children 8-17, family members are welcome. Space is limited - first come,...
f What will we find if we dig down? Learn about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos, dinos, mammoths, sophisticated civilizations-- it all happened here and the...
Kids ages 6+ can join the Arizona State Park Rangers on Wednesday, June 24 from 2:30–3:30 PM to explore fossils, discover prehistoric life, and learn how fossils are formed through...
Come by and get a chance to color a Dino egg. Suited for kids ages 6-12, seating is limited while supplies last.
Turn paper scraps into your own writable piece of paper. Ever wonder how that sheet of notebook paper ended up there? Probably not, but this is your chance to see...
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...
Get up close and personal with a variety of amazing Arizona reptiles! A trained volunteer will talk about reptile behavior, habitat, preservation and safety. Ages 5+
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 VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. It’s a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. Ages 12...
Our presenter Nathalie will take us back into the Jurassic to teach us how to make a stegosaurus, a triceratops, or a pterodactyl origami! We will also be decorating our dinosaurs!...
Join us for a morning of science fun as the Tucson Children's Museum presents Dino discovery! Get ready to dive into the prehistoric era as we learn all about the...
Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No...
You get to become an archaeologist and an ancient detective in this interactive program. Ages 11 - 14
Join us for Creative Minds Club – an after-school creativity club where we will be doing something fun and creative every Wednesday. On this Wednesday we will be discovering GEODES!...
In honor of our Summer Reading Challenge theme, Unearth a Story, we will be making air-clay pottery! Join us as we explore different pottery designs and make our own unique...
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...
Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. Learn about constellation stories, science facts, pop culture references, and stars from around the world! Presenter Lauren James...
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,...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Display your LEGO creation at the library for all to enjoy! LEGO Clubs helps improve math...
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Roar into some dinosaur fun each Wednesday! Each program will feature a prehistoric craft or hands-on activity. Using 3D-printed flat puzzle pieces of parts of a dinosaur, assemble your very...
Join us in MACH2 for WeDo Wednesdays: LEGO Robotics. Ready to build moving robots, learn how motors work, and do basic programming? WeDo Wednesdays is the place for you! For...
Weekly Dino Adventures at the Library Each Wednesday, kids can jump into a new hands‑on, dino‑themed activity inspired by the Summer Reading Program manual. Every week brings a fresh craft,...
Mix, mold, and explore chemistry! Kids will create dinosaur bath bombs and learn about fizzy reactions, with a hidden dino surprise inside. Ages 7 - 12
Did you know that hummingbirds can go from 0-30 mph instantly, fly upside down and backwards, and cruise over 500 miles without stopping, plus eat the equivalent of 300 cheeseburgers...
Celebrate the 28th Annual Día de San Juan Fiesta at Mission Garden! Join the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association at Mission Garden on Wednesday, June 24 for an evening of community,...
Join Ranger Kevin for a very special evening of early summer stargazing in commemoration of America’s 250th birthday! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. We will...