July 14 — Astronomy Night

Join the experts from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), Tucson Amateur Astronomers, and Desert Museum docents for a star-studded evening adventure — complete with star gazing and lots of solar system hands-on activities.

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July 7 — Creatures of the Night

The desert is the place to be for lively nightlife! Bats, owls, and kangaroo rats are just a few of the animals that awaken as the sun sets. Explore their world and learn a little more about life after dark.

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June 30 — Dinosaur Night

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June 23 — Pollinator Party!

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June 16 — Creatures of the Night

The desert is the place to be for lively nightlife! Bats, owls, and kangaroo rats are just a few of the animals that awaken as the sun sets. Explore their world and learn a little more about life after dark.

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Beat the Arizona heat and enjoy a family-friendly outing during our popular

Cool Summer Nights. So what makes these Saturday evenings so enchanting? The

stunning sunsets, skies speckled with stars, night-blooming plants, and

animals reappearing from their daytime naps.

The desert comes alive at night as nocturnal animals awake. Bats perform

aerial acrobatics in pursuit of dinner, beavers splash around in their pond,

and scorpions glow green under black light. Bring your flashlight and

Our Summer Superhero Spree will be all things super! Crafts, photo booth, costume contest, even an appearance by our very own superhero Bookman and more! Come dressed as your favorite superhero for this action-packed event full of fun. Decorate your own superhero mask and cape. Make recycled comic book collages. This event is for all ages, but please, no villains allowed!

www.bookmans.com/events/summer-kids-event-summer-superhero-spree/

Who can build the most powerful Star Wars Starship? Join Bookmans East on July 4th for our annual Lego Build Off! Let your imagination fly as you watch episodes of the Star Wars Clone Wars TV show! Legos are more than just a toy, they are creative building blocks!! Work with friends or build your own! All things are possible with Legos, so don’t miss the fun! The event is free and open to kids of all ages!!