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
25 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for August 31, 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 our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...
$104.90 – $114.90
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 by the length of their rattle? Stop by the Nature Center to chat...
Free with Park Fee
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
Maricopa County Library District: Virtual Reality
Occulus for all. One hour limit.
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...
Free – $12
Pima County Public Library: Introduction to Tie Dye with Yusuke Banno
Learn to tie dye with natural and synthetic dyes! Participants will learn the basics of tying fabrics to achieve varied patterns and effects. Class will provide t-shirts, socks, and bandanas for attendees to dye and take home! Presented by Yusuke Banno. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes in advance of the...
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
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...
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...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – Watercolor Galaxies
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month we're exploring Space. Galaxies are full of color and beauty. Let's create our own pieces of art to represent the vastness of space by blending and swirling liquid watercolor. This program is a walk-in program for all ages. Supervision required for those under 8.
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
Yuma County Library District: Science of Flight
In this hands-on workshop, tweens will learn the science behind how airplanes fly and put their skills to the test in a paper airplane building contest. Ages 10 - 13. First come first serve, while supplies last.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Steve for an easy after-dark hike on the Merkle Trail to look for nocturnal wildlife! Look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife with Ranger Steve on this easy 1.5...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Derik for an evening hike on the park trails to find nocturnal wildlife! Learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert while on an evening walk with...
Free with Park Fee
HeatSync Labs: Laser Cut Box Making Class
Come make a box! In this class we will help you use box generating tools to customize and cut a box for yourself (or someone you know) on the laser cutter. In addition we will demo some boxes and share their completed designs. Cover how to import designs with LaserCut 5.3. Show some of the...
$25 – $40
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be easy to moderate on occasionally rocky and uneven terrain, and will be about 1-2 miles roundtrip, depending on heat and participant interest. Wildlife...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night – Agua Caliente Park (#12666)
Bats, and frogs, and snakes – oh my! Join two naturalists as we seek flying, slithering, and hopping creatures that come out at night. Explore the nocturnal world using bat detectors to discover which species are flying above our heads, and flashlights to observe snakes and other herpetofaunal creatures active during summer nights. Learn about...
$5 – $10
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