Pima Air & Space Museum: MODEL AIRPLANE MAKE N TAKE
Introduce your child to the hobby of model building at Pima Air and Space Museum. When: 3rd Saturday of every month at 10am Where: Administrative Building located north of the...
$15 – $20
47 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for August 19, 2023
Ongoing
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Homeschool Happenings – Desert Hike
Take your kids on a hike through the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Derik to learn about the plants and animals that live there. Students will have the opportunity to explore...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about a variety of desert plants, shrubs, cacti and trees. Learn about saguaros, cholla, desert shrubs, legume trees and...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Free with Park Fee
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center: Rio Wetlands Birding Tour
Come learn about the exciting world of birding in this hands-on workshop! The workshop will cover basic birding skills using sight, sounds, behavior and habitat. During the first part of...
$10 – $15
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Morning Hike
Join Ranger Kevin as we seek out the plants and animals that live in this precious riparian zone. A lovely morning hike with Ranger Kevin for 2-3 miles on the...
Free with Park Fee
Watershed Management Group: Family Saturdays! ¡Sábados Familiares!
Bring the kids to Family Saturday at the Living Lab to learn about composting. This event is free for the whole family on Saturday, August 19 from 8:00am - 11:00am. We'll...
Free
White Mountain Nature Center: Decomposers and Edibles Hike
Ever wonder why mushroom species are so abundant? What is their role within forest ecosystems? Can we enjoy more than just seeing them around the forest? Join Rick Gagnon for...
Free – $10
Highlands Center for Natural History: Guided Walk – Hike with a Naturalist
Take a walk on wooded trails with an Arizona Master Naturalist to learn about the native flora and fauna of the Central Highlands ecoregion we call home!
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike
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
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Core Sampling
Have you ever wondered how mining operations determined just where to mine for precious metals? Bring the kids and dig in to a fun, hands on lesson in core sampling....
Free with Park Fee
Pinal County Public Library: STEM Challenge
Tables of different challenges set for school aged children to explore!
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Coding Club with Caleb
Learn coding with Caleb! Ages 12 - 18
Free
Sierra Vista Public Library: Stegosaurus Saturday
For ages 10 and under Don’t be a nervous rex, stomp on by for some dino-mite fun! Join us to make some dinosaur crafts, complete the scavenger hunt in the...
Free
City of Mesa: Launch It! (#68594)
Rocketeer will design and build a rocket that will keep their "Eggstronaut" safe as it tries to make its way back home to earth and have a safe landing. We'll...
$37 – $39
Phoenix Herpetological Society: Facility Tour
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
OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
$104.90 – $114.90
Phoenix Public Library: DiscoveryTime
Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups. What will you do? Play, read, and discover science with your preschooler! DiscoveryTime is a hands-on program that builds reading skills...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Little Makers Playtime – Family Friendly Hour
Bring your little makers for a family friendly hour of parent and child maker time. We will have STEAM coloring crafts, electronic toys, coding board games and electronics learning kits...
Free
OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
$104.89 – $114.90
OdySea Aquarium: SeaTREK Helmet Diving
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
$104.90 – $114.90
Scottsdale Public Library: Farmer Jan
Using magic, songs, and puppets, we learn how animals make the farm a happy place by all working together! **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to...
Free
Butterfly Wonderland: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Time with performers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show!
Step into the enchanting world of Eric Carle’s timeless classics as Butterfly Wonderland hosts a special Story Time with members of The Very Hungry Caterpillar cast! This critically acclaimed production,...
Free with Admission
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes
Produced in collaboration with NASA and NOVA, this cutting-edge full-dome production features immersive animations of galactic events while exploring the science behind black holes. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Planetarium Tickets...
Free – $12
Yuma County Library District: Coding Club for Kids
Ever wonder how memes and gifs are made? Come to our coding club to learn basic coding using our online resource, Vidcode! Must have a valid email address. For children...
Free
Yuma County Library District: Storytime & Explore – Bear Shadow
This storytime is about a bear that discovers his shadow. After singing and storytelling, children will get an opportunity to explore how shadows work and create a fun craft to...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Virtual Reality
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Enjoy the air-conditioned Nature Center while exploring the amazing world of desert cacti with Ranger Derik. A discovery station with real samples of cacti, as well as pictures of fruits...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Perfect Little Planet
Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family on vacation from another star system! This show is a journey through the fascinating planets of our...
Free – $12
Pinal County Library District: Sewing Saturdays
Learn to sew. Participants will begin with prepared projects to develop skills using sewing machines, then progress to individual projects. All materials provided. Age 10 and up. Adults welcome.
Free
Pinal County Public Library: Master Gardeners – Getting ready to plant/raised beds/starter
San Tan Valley Library is pleased to host the Master Gardener's Class Series! Please Join us August 19, 1:00-3:00pm for "Getting ready to plant/raised beds/starter"
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Animals of the Sonoran Desert
Join Ranger Kevin as we meet and learn about the animals that inhabit our Sonoran Desert. Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 1:30 pm to 3...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
Free – $12
Phoenix Public Library: Desert Broom Builder’s Club
We supply the LEGOs, you bring the imagination. Join Desert Broom Library for our monthly LEGOs building club. You can follow our theme or create your own. Creative thinking, teamwork...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Summer Interpretive Programs for Kids – Junior Ranger Pop-up
Join Arizona State Parks and the US Forest Service for a fun series of kid programs from May to September! Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Sonoran Desert Geology
Stop by the Discovery Center to learn with Ranger Steve about the unique geology of the Sonoran Desert and see some rock specimens up close. Did you know that the...
Free with Park Fee
Mohave County Library: LEGO Time
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-4pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Free
Pima County Public Library: Code Club
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make...
Free
White Mountain Nature Center: Raptor Training
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in...
Free
HeatSync Labs: Intermediate Game Development – Roblox
Hey, super creative game builders! Buckle up for a mind-blowing escapade, where you'll uncover the ultimate game-making tricks! Picture crafting jaw-dropping lands and then weaving your coder's wand for some...
$20 – $25
Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...
Free – $12
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party at Homolovi State Park
Come out to Homolovi's Visitor Center Museum and Observatory for a night under the stars! These astronomy events are free with cost of park entry. Each event will feature a guest...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Flashlight Nights
Make summer shine at Flashlight Nights. Bring a flashlight and enjoy the Garden after dark with performances, cool treats, hands-on activities and creature features. DATE: Saturdays | July 29 -...
Free with Admission
Lowell Observatory: Dyer Telescope Premium Access
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...
$575