Garden Discovery Days
2026-05-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts.

Zumbini- Los Ranchitos FRC
2026-05-28 10:30 - 11:30
Come join Vanessa and Parent Aid for a fun hour of music and movement! This class will enhance your child’s development of their social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills. Zumbini is designed for families with kiddos birth to 5-years old. Zumbini is an interactive activity for Parents and Kiddos! Bring your most comfortable dancing shoes and we’ll see you there!
Registration is FREE!
Class is offered in-person at the Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos.

Happy Hour: Family Playtime/Hora Feliz: Tiempo de Juego en Familia
2026-05-28 11:30 - 12:30
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

¡Únete a Vanessa en Parent Aid para una hora lúdica y sin estrés de conexión, creatividad y comunidad! Happy Hour: Tiempo de Juego Familiar es un espacio cálido y acogedor donde padres e hijos exploran la alegría del juego libre, juntos.
Esta experiencia interactiva ayuda a los más pequeños a construir habilidades sociales importantes, al mismo tiempo que ofrece a los padres la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí, compartir experiencias y entrar en el mundo de sus hijos a través del juego. Es una mezcla perfecta de unión, apoyo y diversión: sin agenda, sin presión, solo tiempo de calidad.

Kids in Motion
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
Kids in Motion is an active and fun class that promotes your child’s gross motor skill development through energetic and exciting activities.

Please note: Videos are used in class to support instruction and curriculum

Sunny Ranch Family Cafe
2026-06-05 09:00 - 10:30
Parents and caregivers can join us to share about the challenges and successes of raising their children, provide support for each other, discuss what they would like to see at the FRC, and enjoy a nice time with each other.
Los padres y cuidadores pueden unirse a nosotros para compartir sobre los desafíos y éxitos de criar a sus hijos, brindarse apoyo mutuo, discutir lo que les gustaría ver en el FRC y disfrutar de un momento agradable juntos.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2026-06-09 10:30 - 11:30
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime: WATER
Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 their caregivers to explore nature through playful, hands-on outdoor activities led by a trained educator. Each session includes engaging experiences like digging, building, and crafting, plus a themed Storytime. Families also receive a bilingual activity page to continue learning at home.
Water: Children and caregivers learn about the importance of water in the Sonoran Desert, discovering how plants, animals, and people adapt to limited water sources. They explore where water comes from, how it moves through the desert, and why it’s vital for all life. This experience fosters curiosity, respect for natural resources, and a deeper connection to the desert environment.
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HANDS IN NATURE: Art, Exploration, and Creative Play
2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:30
This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2026-06-23 10:30 - 11:30
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime: NATURE’S ART
Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 their caregivers to explore nature through playful, hands-on outdoor activities led by a trained educator. Each session includes engaging experiences like digging, building, and crafting, plus a themed Storytime. Families also receive a bilingual activity page to continue learning at home.
Nature’s Art: Children and caregivers explore the colors, shapes, and textures of natural materials found in the Sonoran Desert to create unique artwork. They learn to see beauty in plants, rocks, sticks, and sand while expressing creativity and building a connection to the environment. This experience encourages observation, imagination, and appreciation for the desert’s natural treasures.
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