Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is excited to announce Sanderson Ford Giraffe Jam Family Fun Run 2026. Giraffe Jam will be an 'almost a 5k' run/walk through the Zoo...
This leisurely two-hour, half mile walk along the Kovach Family Trail will tell the story of three well educated, visionary, bold and brilliant women who challenged and changed the “status quo”! Please arrive 15 minutes start of the walk. Restrooms and water at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs,...
Join us for a family-friendly morning getting to know bats’ amazing (not spooky!) superpowers. Bring the whole family to beautiful Agua Caliente Park to explore the amazing world of bats through games, stories and crafts. Ages 6+
Make a 3-dimensional spooky tree to celebrate this fall season. Ages 5 - 12
Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze Photo Spots Concessions Animal feedings October 24 & 25, 2026 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission. Members FREE!
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover the wildlife that calls Rio Salado home. Enjoy an easy walk with plenty of opportunities to spot birds, insects, plants, and more. After the walk, stick around for...
Arizona is home to 29 different species of bats! Bats are important pollinators for Arizona and the reason we have the Saguaro cactus. Families will learn about these amazing creatures with hands-on activities. Non-Member child (5-17) $10 Member child ($8) Up to 2 adults free with child* *Please no more than 2 participating adults per...
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,...
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...
Free, drop-in homework help for students in grades K-12 who need support, assistance, and encouragement with their homework. We also help students access library resources including online databases and online, one-to-one tutoring. Connect to online Homework Help (2–11 pm every day except major holidays). Ayuda gratuita con las tareas para los estudiantes en los grados...
Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. Engaging in creative activities like crafting can stimulate your brain, boost focus, and reduce stress. Ages 6+
In this 2 hour-class, participants will learn the basics of the popular Arduino microcontroller hardware and software. They will first assemble a modular battery-powered electric dragster, which includes an Arduino board, motor controller, DC motor, and servo motor. Next, they will use a laptop with Arduino software to write a simple program that will control...
Education staff invite you on this special behind the scenes tour to learn about the unique adaptations of some of the largest types of tortoises. Learn about how we care for our largest tortoises at the Zoo and how our everyday actions can help protect tortoises in the wild. This experience provides an opportunity to...
Calling all science, technology, engineering and math lovers ages 8-12. We have the club for you! Led by two Norte Dame High School students, Mini Minds in STEM monthly meetings provide hands-on lessons and activities to boost confidence, support inquiry and gain knowledge of scientific concepts in a collaborative environment. Ages 8 - 12
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 a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
(ages 12 and up / 60 min) Curious about 3D printing? Attend this introductory program on 3D printing, how it works and explore your creativity with our new Makerspace equipment. Attendees will be able to choose a small item to be printed and picked up later. This program is open to teens and adults. Space...
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 and activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity. Participants will explore a variety of STEAM concepts throughout the year (All dates and times are subject...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Curious about 3D printing? Join our weekly drop-in program where you’ll learn how to design your own 3D model using Tinkercad. Whether you're a beginner or just want to try...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and...
High School students and caregivers are welcome to come hear from Phoenix Public Library College Depot staff as you begin exploring options. Learn about the college application process, apprenticeships, and more! This information session will be geared towards 9th -11th graders.
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...
HD South welcomes Kathie McMahon, author of the award-winning chapter book series, Mortimer and Me, about an 8-year-old boy and a moose named Mortimer. Kathie will be talking about her 8-book series, as well as reading from Moose in Training, the first book in her new series, Mortimer and Lily. Illustrator Tanja Bauerle will demonstrate how to draw...
Break-In Bags are locked mystery bags filled with small prizes. To “break in,” kids must solve a series of word problems within the time allotted. Each problem has a numerical answer, and those numbers together form the combination that opens the lock. If they unlock the bag without using the internet, they get to keep...
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 una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
Tweens, explore, experiment, and discover something new at STEAM Studio. This month we will be exploring luminescence and making our own glow-in-the-dark monster rocks to take home. Ages 7-12. Registration...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided. Ages 6 - 12
Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
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
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, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
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...
Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR144
It’s time for another full moon in our desert! Ranger Nikki will lead you on a slow-paced hike to watch the sunset and enjoy the surroundings as night settles in and the moon climbs higher above the mountains. Nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, geckos, centipedes, stink bugs and more might be stirring about,...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds...
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...
The Hunter’s Moon hangs high in the sky. Let’s see what we can find in the park as the cooler evening temps slip back in! As the month winds down, the desert is finishing up its summer routine and finally breaking into the fall patterns as temperatures come down and precipitation gets whispered about hopefully...