Marana Parks & Recreation

06/07/2026

🍋 When life gives you lemons, paint them! Adult Paint Night is this coming Friday!

🎨 Relax and become the artist you never knew you were! This instructor-led class will take you stroke by stroke to paint your very own picture. No experience necessary! Registration will include 16x20 canvas and supplies to paint. Not included but allowed is food to enjoy during the evening.

⏰ Date/Time: Fri, June 12, 6-8pm
ℹ️ Cost: $35 Resident or $43.75 Non-Resident
📍 Ora Mae Harn Senior Center (13250 N Lon Adams Rd)
👉 Register now at http://apm.activecommunities.com/marana/Activity_Search/12199

06/07/2026

✍ Join us for Young Rembrandts Summer Art Workshops! At Young Rembrandts, we teach drawing techniques and visual arts in a fun and nurturing setting that guarantees success for every child. Students will enhance their core learning skills while exploring their favorite subjects. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are supplied by Young Rembrandts. 3-day or 5-day workshops available. Ages 5-12.

⏰ Weekly June 8-July 31, 9am-noon
💲 3-day: $135/session resident or $168.75/session non-resident
💲 5-day: $225/session resident or $281.25/session non-resident
📍Gladden Farms Elementary
👉 Register for 3-day workshops online at http://apm.activecommunities.com/marana/Activity_Search/12123
👉 Register 5-day workshops online at
http://apm.activecommunities.com/marana/Activity_Search/12093
📞 Or call (520) 382-1950 to register over the phone

06/06/2026

🧠 Join us for Lego® summer camps where kids build creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence through hands-on play! Each week features a new theme with guided building challenges that encourage imagination, teamwork, and critical thinking in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary and all materials are provided. Presented by Play Well Teknologies. Ages 5-12.

⏰ Weekly June 8-July 31, 9am-noon (ages 5-7) or 1-4pm (ages 8-12)
💲 $180/session resident or $225/session non-resident
📍Gladden Farms Elementary
👉 Register ages 5-7 online at http://apm.activecommunities.com/marana/Activity_Search/12076
👉 Register ages 8-12 online at
http://apm.activecommunities.com/marana/Activity_Search/12142
📞 Or call (520) 382-1950 to register over the phone

06/06/2026

🐾 Movies in Marana this month is on Saturday, June 20th at Gladden Farms Community Park! It's Night so bring your party animals to this free showing of Zootopia 2.

🎥🍿 Movie starts after sunset. Some seating is provided but attendees are encouraged to bring their own (e.g. lawn chairs or picnic blankets). Outside food and beverages are allowed (no alcohol and no glass containers).

🎬 See the full Movies in Marana season lineup at maranaaz.gov/movies

06/05/2026

💧 There's still time to register your family for Wet and Wild in the Garden! This 5-day program at Heritage River Park is sure to give you and your child(ren) a fun and earthy way to start the day.

🪱 Bring your restless kids out to the Marana Community Garden to care for plants, find wild critters, and play imaginative games! Every session uses water play to help keep us cool. Activities include squirting plants and people, investigating mud and worms, seeking habitat for birds and kids, and planting and snacking on garden goodies. Take home new ideas for exploring your own backyard too!

⏰ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀/𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: Mon, Jun 8-Fri, Jun 12, 8-9am
🧒𝗔𝗴𝗲𝘀: 2-10 with adult present.
ℹ️ 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: $50/family Resident or $62.50/family Non-Resident (family includes up to 8 people)
📍𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Community Garden at Marana Heritage River Park (12375 N Heritage Park Dr)

👉 Register now at http://apm.activecommunities.com/marana/Activity_Search/12070

06/04/2026

🎆 30 Days & Counting Until Marana's Star-Spangled Spectacular! 🎆

Have you ever been?

Celebrate Independence Day Marana-style on July 4, 2026, at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park!

FREE and open to the public, this family-friendly event features:

💦 Splash pad fun & water games

🎶 Live music performances

🎨 Arts & crafts activities

🌮 Food trucks & vendors

🏰 Inflatables

🎇 A spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9 PM!

Mark your calendars and join us for Southern Arizona's greatest Fourth of July celebration. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

06/04/2026

🎆ONE MONTH COUNTDOWN: We hope you'll join us to celebrate America's birthday at this year's Star-Spangled Spectacular!

🎇Expect a bigger fireworks show as we join communities across the country in commemorating a historic milestone in our nation’s history.

👉Stay in the know before you go and view all of our event details here: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Signature-Community-Events/Star-Spangled-Spectacular

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Town of Marana’s largest Signature Event, the Star-Spangled Spectacular at Crossroads at Silverbell District Park.

06/03/2026

Attention Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center pool users: Maintenance has been completed and the Recreation Pool and Water Slides will reopen today at 4pm. Thank you for your patience.

Attention Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center pool users: due to unexpected maintenance, the Recreation Pool and Water Slides will need to be closed effective immediately. This maintenance may impact the rest of the day’s operation, but we will communicate as soon as possible if we are able to reopen at some point today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

06/03/2026

Attention Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center pool users: due to unexpected maintenance, the Recreation Pool and Water Slides will need to be closed effective immediately. This maintenance may impact the rest of the day’s operation, but we will communicate as soon as possible if we are able to reopen at some point today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

06/03/2026

🌜 Don't miss out on our FREE Night Hikes this Saturday! Pick between The Classic, covering approximately 3.5 miles and featuring a hard-fought 900 feet of elevation gain leading to the Wild Mustang Bench; or The Mellow, approximately 3 miles of relatively flat hiking leading to the Cush Cayton line shack.

Pre-registration is required for this activity. All ages welcome.

⏰ Saturday, June 6, 6:30-9:30PM
🆓 Free
📍 Wild B***o Trailhead (14810 N Secret Springs Dr)
👉 Register now at http://apm.activecommunities.com/marana/Activity_Search/12067