Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs and more! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
20 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for August 24, 2023
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
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. They just might be the one to come across an “ore body” with a “vein of copper” running through it! This event is included with...
Free with Park Fee
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
Maricopa County Library District: Virtual Reality
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures
Did you know rattlesnakes can live over 20 years, but you can’t tell how old they are based on the length of their rattle? Stop by the Nature Center to chat with Ranger Steve about Arizona’s venomous animals! Stop by the lobby of the Nature Center from 12pm-2pm to chat with Ranger Steve about the...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State University: Space Futures Live
You’re invited to join us for a unique event on August 24, 2023! Space Futures Live will bring to the stage seven visiting scholars across a broad disciplinary landscape united in their mission to shape an inclusive and sustainable future for humanity in space. Space is limited, register today! Big Questions + Big Thinkers Phil Metzger // Planetary Physics How...
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 can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 FAQ...
$104.89 – $114.90
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Undiscovered Worlds
Do other planets like Earth exist? With rapidly improving technology like the Kepler Telescope, the exoplanet research presents a possibility of finding an Earth-like world. How will this change how we view our place in the universe? Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration Style: Fulldome Film followed by a live start talk Planetarium...
Free – $12
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 the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: spacer Tween Club – Zentangle Bookmarks
Tween Club is open to all children in grades 4-8. Join us to learn the basics of zentangle art and create your own unique bookmark using the zentangle technique and watercolors. No registration required. All materials provided.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Create!
Come create with us at Harmon Library!
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 astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
Free – $12
Phoenix Public Library: MACH1 Open Hours
Join us at MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math!) and make something cool! Bring a STEAM project or craft you're working on, or just explore our offerings and available equipment and activities. Computers are available for working on coding, graphic design, video editing, or 3D modeling projects only.
Free
Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities geared toward Tweens ages 6 to 12. Each week explores different projects centered around learning, exploration, creativity, and self-discovery.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – Pop-Up Solar System
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month we're exploring Space. Our Solar System is a big place and we want to place it directly in your hands. Create...
Free
Arizona State University: SWAT Away the Heat
Make a splash within your community and enjoy water slides, free food, and fun surprises! Presented by Social Work Advancement Team, SWAT, Undergraduate Student Government at West campus, and Devils In The Bedroom, this event is open to ASU students, faculty, and staff only. On Aug. 24 from 4-7 pm, stop in front of the...
Free
Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and...
Free with Park Fee
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