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...
A walk with Ranger Shaun to watch for early morning birds and bugs at the North end of the Lake. Hike the 1.2-mile Yavapai-Pipeline loop and look for pollinators in...
Trip Difficulty: Hard. This will be an out and back hike on the undulating Arizona Trail for about 4.7 miles total with 600 foot elevation loss/gain. Bathrooms at Gordon Hirabayashi...
Calling all Arizona Preschool - 12 and Preservice Educators! Arizona Science Center is pleased to invite to the Educate to Innovate Conference. Join us for a day of inspiration, innovation...
Stop by and chat with Ranger Shaun about pollinators today at the Discovery Center! Got a minute? Swing by the Discovery Center to get out of the heat, cool off...
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...
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...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
In today’s world, so much of what we do has become heavily computer based: from communicating with family far away, to shopping online, finding information, and even looking for work. These...
Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities...
A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00...
As part of SepSTEAMber, step into our playful Texture Café for a number scavenger hunt with a delicious twist! Preschool chefs will explore the café kitchen, searching for hidden numbers...
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,...
Pursue your artistic adventures with colored pencils! Learn the fundamental techniques to use and explore the beauty and diversity of color. We will focus on two beloved desert species, the Gambel's Quail...
A late morning walk on the lovely Pipeline Canyon Trail with Ranger Shaun. As the weather ever so slowly cools, short mid-day hikes become viable again! Join Ranger Shaun for...
Learn about the importance of water as our most valuable resource while making a hands-on water filter! Perfect for Elementary students and their families. Free.
Free hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math fun! STEAM projects for kids in grades 1-8 Takes place every Friday in the STEAM trailer when weather permits, otherwise inside the...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including...
Using Artificial Intelligence: Unlocking the Power of A. I. Step Into Tomorrow: Learn A.I. Today. Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? Whether you're a total beginner...
Step into the KIDchen for a hands-on sensory adventure where touch takes center stage! Children will explore textures like silky oats, bumpy pasta, and squishy oobleck—materials you can easily find...
Where Rocks, Crystals, and Curiosity Come Together! Every 3rd Friday Ready to dig into something awesome? Join us for a hands-on geology experience where you’ll explore the science, and the...
During our cool season the weather is great, less water is required, vegetables have higher nutritional value, and insects and other annoying critters are less active. Learn the key steps...
Choose Health is a fun and interactive nutrition class series designed for youth ages 8 and up! Younger siblings are welcome to join too. Join us for a weekly...
Learn to use a computer, navigate the internet and use office programs! First come first serve, while supplies last. Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar programas de oficina! Por...
Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 8–12.
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 /...
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are...
Kids will build towers, create animals, and tackle exciting challenges! 9/19 Mythical Creatures
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only...
Before your evening hikes in the park, stop by the trailhead and learn from Ranger Derik how to hike responsibly and protect the Sonoran Desert. Ranger Derik will have a...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Trailhead Staging Area and say hello to Ranger Kevin from 6:00pm to 7:00pm....
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see the iconic desert sunset over the Estrella Mountains. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also talking...
Let creativity take flight at Butterfly Brushstrokes, an intimate and inspiring painting event at Butterfly Wonderland. Perfect for a fun night out or a unique date night, this guided class...
Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No...
An artistic interpretation of this year's Keynote Presentation with a powerful performance merging ballet with concepts of Indigenous land stewardship, health, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in a poetic dance that...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail...
Join Ranger Derik on hike through the park at night in search of nocturnal creatures that call the park home. The hike will cover 2 miles over sections of Overton...
The 2025 W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presentation: Indigenous Food Systems Science features speaker Mariah Gladstone, Piikuni (Blackfeet) and Tsalagi (Cherokee), who was raised in Northwest Montana and holds...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun late-summer stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and...
Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Learn about...
Arizona is home to 28 species of bats, many of which live and forage right in our own backyards. Here’s your chance to see these fascinating creatures up close. This...
Open House Viewing at the 20" Barry Lutz Telescope: Explore the wonders of the night sky at NAU's Campus Observatory. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a...