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Reid Park Zoo: $3 Ticket Tuesdays

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

To thank the community for its support, while offering budget-friendly staycation fun for families, Reid Park Zoo is once again offering its $3 Ticket Tuesdays for 2026.  Every Tuesday in...

$3

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, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals. Program duration: 60...

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: Junior 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

Pima County Public Library: Desert Reptiles

Pima County Public Library - W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson

Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum   Ages 3 - 8

Free

Pima County Public Library: Meet the Neighbors

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

Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora...

Free

Yavapai College: Watercolor Animals

Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus 601 W. Black Hills Dr., Clarkdale

In this class, students will explore painting animals using watercolors. The class will paint a new animal each week, using the delicate, and sensitive media of watercolor painting. Each session,...

$120

Maricopa County Library District: Phoenix Herpetological Society – Reptiles

MCLDAZ - White Tank Library 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Embark on a whirlwind journey across the world to explore the fascinating world of reptiles and their habitats—no passport required! In this live, hands-on demonstration, participants will meet amazing scaly...

Free

Mesa Public Library: MABEL at Main

Mesa Public Library - Main Branch 64 E. First St., Mesa

Join Mesa Arts Center's MABEL (Mobile Arts Based Engagement Lab) in the Children's area for a summer of dino fun! Each week, we will explore a new element of the...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere ($5 off Tuesdays)

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $22

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

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

Surprise Public Library: Dinosaur Painting

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Come paint some plastic dinosaur figures using a variety of colors, including glow-in-the-dark and metallic paints! Bring your imagination to life as you design your dinosaur however you think it...

Free

Chandler Public Library: Unearth a Story – Dino Bingo!

Chandler Public Library - Downtown Campus 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler

Kids, head over to the the Downtown Library for a fun afternoon playing dinosaur-themed bingo. Win prizes and learn interesting dinosaur facts while you play! This program is intended for...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Dino Origami

Pima County Public Library - Southwest Library 6855 S. Mark Rd., Tucson

sOur 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...

Free

Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Sonoran Sunset Stroll

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Enjoy stunning mountain views and majestic saguaros on a leisurely sunset stroll. In this volunteer-led experience, learn about how the desert provides wildlife with shelter and vital sustenance. This hike...

Free with Park Fee