STEM Community Calendar

Name: Diamond in the Desert
Start: 2026-01-21
End: 2026-01-21
Location: Mesa Convention Center

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SciTech Institute’s Community Events Calendar is the #1 resource to learn about and register for STEAM events taking place throughout the state of Arizona. With new events added almost daily – both by our trained staff and by you, our community liaisons, the Community Events Calendar is the most up-to-date and comprehensive list of Arizona’s STEAM activities available anywhere on the web.

View or bookmark the calendar today to find STEAM events in your city or region. Use its simple, interactive filtering tools to find the perfect fit based on age group, topic, audience, location, and much more. And most importantly – don’t forget to check back often!

UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS

Skateland Chandler: STEM SKATE – Co-Ops & Homeschool Groups

Join us for an engaging STEM Skate designed especially for homeschool families, co-ops, and micro-schools! Enjoy a hands-on STEM lesson followed by skating fun in a relaxed, group-friendly environment.

January 21

Helen B. Keeling Elementary School: STEM Night

Come join us at Keeling Elementary's annual community night to promote STEAM learning, hands on activities, and community engagement.

January 27

Children's Museum of Phoenix: Hot Chocolate Sensory Play!

Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31st) with sensory play! Toddlers and preschoolers will love scooping, stirring, and pouring at our cocoa-scented sensory station, complete with fluffy play marshmallows and pretend whipped cream.

January 30

Cave Creek Museum: Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days - Archaeology Expo

How did the early inhabitants of the Foothills live here in the desert without modern conveniences? What kind of homes did they build, what did they eat? Was life all work without play time?Join us to learn about survival in the desert. Learn what petroglyphs are plus make your own clay pot!

February 7

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Romance Among the Stars

The universe may be pretty cold and empty, but it is not without its spots of fire, fury, and frenzy. Join us as we travel across the cosmos this February to visit some of the most romantic spots and situations in space.

February 14

Reid Park Zoo: Little Critters - Nature’s Valentine

Join us in exploring how animals show their appreciation and affection for one another in unique ways! Make a nature valentine with your Little Critter and meet live animal ambassadors to discover how animals show care for one another, choose partners, and develop their own families.

February 22

Worlds of Work Pinal County: Career Expo

The Expo will be a fun, educational, hands-on opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to become familiar with a broad overview of high-demand, high-wage career opportunities available in Pinal County.

April 14

Eastern Arizona College: Workforce Talent Connection

Open to college students, high schoolers, and the community, this outdoor event brings together educational institutions, technical schools, and industry professionals to showcase career pathways and workforce opportunities.

April 28

Southwest Wings: Spring Fling Free Welcome Jamboree

Enjoy a chance to meet your fellow Southwest Wings participants, guides, and the faces behind “The Greatest Little Birding Festival in the United States”, along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

May 5