Come and try your artist skills in an entry level drawing/painting class! Seating is limited. Registration required.

Learn to raise chickens in almost any kind of backyard! In addition to gaining insight into animal care and environmental sustainability, participants will have a chance to pet, feed, and […]

Come play chess. Are you a beginner? Are you a tournament player? Somewhere in between? Expert teachers can help anyone get to the next level. Chess experts! Food! Fun! Friends! […]

We all have someone in our lives we've been meaning to thank. Now is the time to put your thoughts into writing and share them. It might be a family […]

You can explore the animal world at the Zoo with your “little critter” through activities based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Each program includes animal ambassador encounters, crafts, and more! Advance registration is required. This Month’s Topic: A, B, C in the Zoo Anteater, Bear, and Capybara – […]

The Drawing Studio of Tucson presents basic charcoal drawing. All materials are provided. Seating is capped at 12 so please register ahead.

Experience and learn about the wide diversity in the animal kingdom through a visit from Reid Park Zoo's live animal ambassadors. This special presentation will inspire you to protect and care for animals around the world.

Learn to create beautiful paper crafts using the ancient Japanese art of Origami. Several guides will be available for a variety of options. There will also be a short presentation about Origami and its history and its influence in modernity. Presented by Yusuke Banno.

Vanya Marinkovic brings you zany fun puppets & famous children’s characters! All ages are invited to come and enjoy a hugely entertaining, original show featuring singing and dancing. Vanya and her puppet friends share fun facts with the audience, making these shows not only funny and musical, but educational and interactive!

Learn to mix a full range of skin tones using only 4 colors! Using the limited palette of colors made famous by Master Artist Anders Zorn, create a beautiful oil painting. You will begin by mixing batches of colors and create a color chart for reference. You will then use your pre-mixed colors to paint […]

Meet and read with a miniature horse and learn everything you want to know about them. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to the start of the program at the Information Desk. Presented by Mini Miracles.

Come and meet the Glass in Flight artist, Alex Heveri. Light refreshments will be served. Participate in the #glassinflight contest. This exhibit is located throughout the Desert Museum grounds. Event is free with admission to the museum.

You too can paint! Come paint a colorful image of a warm delicious cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa. Follow artist Dolores Haro step-by-step to paint with acrylics on an 8 x 10 canvas. Limited Seating.

FREE Community Event that's all about Science! Explore how much fun science can be at this FREE event with Science demonstrations, STEM activities/experiments, and awe-inspiring information. It is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! These are the things that make Family SciFest one of the Museum’s longest running and most popular event. FREE […]

You are invited to a special showing of the movie "Amazing Grace." Everyone is welcome. Please invite a friend!

Join Reid Park Zoo staff and Tucson Audubon Society staff for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. The tour may last up to 2 hours, but […]

Students will discuss the topic of murals—where they are and what they mean—and create their own mural using play dough.

The Tucson Rodeo Parade has been a part of the rodeo festivities since 1925 and is now the "largest non-motorized parade in the country." Over 200 non-motorized floats are on display along the one and one-half mile parade route.

An intro to making circuits and mini robots for kids and tweens. Using mini-motors, small batteries, and art supplies, create a mini robot that lights up, buzzes, and dances.

This is a free play period for kids aged 3-8 (siblings of nearby ages are welcome too). Set up some wooden tracks, make a train with engine and cars, load and unload cargo, make up stories as you go, it is up to you! This program may be accompanied by train-related music or films like […]

Stop by Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul between 9 am - 12:30 pm to celebrate with a variety of activities and family fun for all ages! Enjoy a special performance by Mr. Nature, along with face painting fun, balloon animals with That Balloon Girl, tasty concessions, and nature-themed activities!

A bioblitz is an event at which a group of volunteers get together to find and identify as many different native plants and animals as possible in a given area. Participate in a zoo-wide bioblitz and become a community scientist for the day! Learn how you can participate in science by posting your wildlife observations […]

You don't need a PhD to come have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) at the library! Come do hands-on projects that support STEM concepts for kids ages 6-13.

An intro to making circuits and mini robots. Using mini-motors, small batteries and art supplies, you will create a mini robot that lights up, buzzes, and dances. Presented by Yusuke Banno.

Join a musical educator for a fun Sonoran Desert-themed story time. Learn fantastic facts, meet live critters, and be ready to move & sing to live music! 

Each glass tile is approximately 7 inches high by 12 inches wide. Each is kiln-formed on a mold that leaves an impression on one side enabling the tile to be hand-painted as much or as little as each painter would like. Everything is provided so each participant can make their butterflies as colorful and cheerful […]

Herb gardening is easy and rewarding here in the Tucson desert. Even beginners can have great success growing their own herbs year ‘round. You’ll learn which herbs do well here, which ones do best in pots, and when all the different varieties of herbs should be planted.

Who says the Zoo is just for kids? Adults ages 62 and above can enjoy $5 admission to the Zoo on Wednesday, March 1. Celebrate with animal lovers as you experience animal presentations throughout the day. Dive into the deep end of the conversation with Keeper Chats on animal welfare from a holistic standpoint. Discount […]

Charcoal is the fastest, most expressive, and forgiving drawing medium. It is perfect for improving your drawing skills. The concepts and techniques used for charcoal drawing go hand in hand with painting. It is a perfect way to both prepare yourself for painting and enhance your existing painting abilities.

Kids will learn all about the space program, role play as an astronaut, test air rockets, and design their own UFOs! This program is geared for children ages 7-12. There is a 30 person limit for the program. Tickets will be handed out starting at 2:30pm.

Learn how to raise Nigerian Dwarf Goats in the Sonoran Desert! Tucson permits the keeping of dwarf goats, and they are wonderfully adapted to our climate! Learn simple ways of keeping goats comfortable and well fed. A variety of Nigerian Dwarf Goats will be brought for attendees to pet, feed, and get to know!

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 for attendees to dye and take home!

This is a family workshop all about worms and the wonders they do. You will leave with a worm bin made from repurposed materials. Ages 3 and up.

Think outside the box and learn to make your own fresh pasta at home. Mix, roll, shape, and cook pastas and sauces from scratch. On the Menu: Choice of laminated fettuccine, angel hair, tortellini, or ravioli Pesto Puttanesca Served with Fresh Salad Skills include: How to make and roll pasta How to fill pasta How […]