Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. After the walk,...
Ranger Shaun isn’t the best of the birders among the Rangers, but he enjoys it and that’s worth something! He hopes you’ll come join him for a crash course in...
Enjoy a guided plant hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will be along a portion of the San...
Get ready for a slimy good time at the library! Children and families are invited to create their own colorful slime to take home. This hands-on activity is messy, creative,...
Step into the world of engineering! Explore all things construction, creativity, problem-solving and innovation as you get hands-on with designing, building, and testing your own structures. Jr. Scientists will spend...
Breakfast with the Animals"" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
Join us every Saturday for STEM Lab, a hands-on adventure in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each week features a different project or experiment, giving kids the chance to explore,...
September is Parks for Pollinators month and we are celebrating here at the Riparian Preserve! Join us for this one-day workshop focused on the critters that pollinate the plants of...
Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the Sonoran Desert and how they survive the heat? Visit our indoor Nature Center anytime between 10:00am-12:00pm to learn more...
Bring a project and spend dedicated time creating alongside fellow makers. Shop Day is CREATE's monthly makerspace studio session where you can design, prototype, build, repair, and refine personal projects....
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
The story of oceans is the story of life. Life requires three critical ingredients: energy, organic molecules, and liquid water. Our vast oceans define our home Earth, and in the...
STEAM Genius is a hands-on library program designed for kids ages 7-12 to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in fun and engaging ways. Each session features interactive projects...
Experience the art of leatherworking as you design, craft, and take home your own custom leather keychain. Ages 10+ | 120 Minutes Children under 14 must be accompanied by a...
Build a two-stage balloon rocket! Learn about Newton's third law of motion and spaceflight. STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment,...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
School-aged children are invited to drop by the Century Library and take on different building challenges. Join your fellow brick builders and join the fun. Ages 6 - 12
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...
Explore the basics of each step of 3D printing in this two hour workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to create your own custom 3D model, then bring...
Learn the basics of 3d modeling and customize your own 3d printed fidget robot. Benjamin is a 3d printed fidget robot with elastic holding the arms and legs to allow...
The Youth Solution Summit engages and empowers students to advocate and enact actionable change in their communities, increase awareness of STEM and sustainability careers, and provide hands-on opportunities to develop...
Discover the incredible adaptations that make owls the ultimate nocturnal predators. In this presentation, we’ll explore the specific species that call the McDowell Sonoran Preserve home and learn about the...
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just...
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of brick building! Participants can take on a building challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Ages 6 - 12
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like...
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...
This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. Sunsets at Mission Garden can be magical. In the hot summer season, you’re invited to enjoy the evening sunset glow and cooler temperatures...
Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...