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Playful Digital Learning: Travel the World in Minecraft

Kyrene de las Manitas Elementary School 1201 W. Courtney Ln., Tempe

Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel...

$142

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Waterfall Morning Walk

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Shaun for a morning jaunt up the mountain!   Come for an early walk in the relative cool of the morning up to the top of waterfall trail and...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive Bloodmobile

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option. Use sponsor code phxlibrary.

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Magnified Garden

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Examine a variety of seeds up close to see how no 2 seeds are alike! You’ll also compare and contrast the details of color, weight, texture, and size. You can...

Free with Admission

Reid Park Zoo: Little Critters Workshop – Animal Shapes

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

These interactive programs encourage families to learn about the animal world together. Each program features a different animal theme and includes animal ambassador encounters, movement-based activities, and a simple craft....

$20 – $28

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Pollinators

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Ranger Shaun’s brought out the bug box again! But bugs aren’t the only pollinators on the block! Come learn about the others too!   Everybody loves flowers of one type or...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: In the Pipeline

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

It’s SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts and tunnels, kids will explore...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!

Free with Admission

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly BabyTime

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

Who’s it for? Babies up to two years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, sing, and read with your baby in a warm and nurturing program. What will...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly Family Storytime

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly Music & Movement

Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups.  What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Intro to 3D Printing

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

earn the basics of 3D printing as well as a broad overview of Tinkercad and Thingiverse, the software platforms that help make your 3D prints become a reality. If time...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...

Free – $25

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly BabyTime

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

Who’s it for? Babies up to two years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, sing, and read with your baby in a warm and nurturing program. What will...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly Music & Movement

Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups.  What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Pollinator Talk

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

A more in-depth look at the pollinator-flower relationship with Ranger Shaun.   A basic discussion of flower morphology and plant reproductive strategies as they relate to pollinators. What are flowers anyway?...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Fizzy Lemonade with Edible Ed!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Celebrate “SepSTEAMber” in the KIDchen with Edible Ed as we mix up a tangy treat that fizzes with fun! Kids will explore the chemistry behind acids and bases while stirring,...

Free

Tempe Public Library: Budding Builders

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Tackle a building challenge or unleash your creativity with blocks, LEGO®, and more! 09/18: Under the sea

Free

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...

$20 – $25

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...

$350

Pinal County Library District: Homeschool Social

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Join us this September for our Homeschool Social where creativity meets engineering! Homeschooled children will enjoy an interactive session of paper bridge building, combining fun with learning in a hands-on...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Intro to Visible Mending for Adults

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Visible mending is a technique embraced by various cultures to repair fabric, enhancing its longevity while also adding a distinct personal flair. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals...

Free

Avondale Public Library: Ayuda con Aparatos Electronicos

Avondale Public Library - Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale

Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de libros electrónicos, el streaming...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Embroidery Machine Demonstration

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Learn how to operate our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine and find out what it can do. Registration is not required but space is limited.

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Android Phone Help Desk

MCLDAZ - Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City

If you are having problems with your Android-based cell phone, bring it to the Sun City Library any Thursday afternoon. The Help Table is open from 2:00pm to 3:30pm on...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Tech help @ Main

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Are you looking for a one- on-one session to learn how to use technology better? Drop in for help to get you comfortable using an application. Basic Excel Word eBooks...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: El Mirage Garden Club

MCLDAZ - El Mirage Library 14011 N. 1st Ave., El Mirage

Join us for the first garden club event of the season! We'll be planting flowers in our raised garden bed from seed and from transplants!

Free

Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab at Civic Center Library

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance....

Free

Glendale Public Library: Thinking Money for Kids – Pet Cents

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Ever dreamt of having a furry, feathery, or scaly sidekick? Well, before you dive into the pet parade, it's time to think about the cha-ching! Keeping your critter healthy, happy,...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Webpage Design (Part 2)

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us in the Children's Place for a foray into HTML coding.  We will be using a preestablished template to learn how a webpage is formatted in HTML and learn the...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00  

Free

Pinal County Library District: Crafts for Pollinators

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Build a simple pollinator waterer and hummingbird feeder! Help support our pollinating birds & insects with a pollinator waterer and hummingbird feeder. These are easy to make with upcycled items...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Intro to Visible Mending for Teens

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Visible mending is a technique embraced by various cultures to repair fabric, enhancing its longevity while also adding a distinct personal flair. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate terrain hike to see plant life that may have been invigorated by any monsoon rains.  Join Ranger Nikki on a 4.5-mile moderately paced hike...

Free with Park Fee