Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. Oracle State Park’s volunteer geologist,...
Join us for a vibrant and exciting adventure at our “Science Saturday: Color Science” event! It’s a fantastic opportunity for families to discover the wonders of color in a fun and educational way. Best of all, it’s completely free! Get ready to unleash your inner artist with tie dye and soap art, create Cabbage pH...
Meet other nature-loving families as we take a leisurely stroll observing nature and learning fun facts about specific zoo trails. During each tour, the guide will feature the unique horticulture,...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am. Children of all ages are welcome!
Learn what it is like to be a Border Patrol Agent and attend a live demonstration with the K-9 team. Space is limited.
Come watch local teams of youth grades 4th - 8th, demonstrate their robots and answer questions. They are preparing for competition in December.
(all ages / 30 min) Check out a fire truck and meet Scottsdale firefighters. *This program is subject to change if our firefighters need to respond to an emergency.
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
Ages 5 - 6 (and a caregiver) This three-day series is a great introduction to horses. This program will help you determine if horses are a good fit for your...
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 self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
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,...
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...
Explore the art of folding paper! Learn the basics of folding technique and reading diagrams. Depending on student experience level and interest, activities may include folding easy flowers and animals...
Dive into the captivating world of marine life with an educational Aquarist Talk and Live Feeding in the Tropical Waters gallery. Join Sara Donaldson at the Observation Pool as she unveils intriguing insights into venomous round stingrays and introduces guests to Agatha, the horn shark. Enjoy this interactive experience and take home a complimentary horn...
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...
Budding percussionists of all ages will learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from wood and items found around the home. At the beginning of the workshop our...
Ages 7 - 14 This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Caregiving is continued in this level with participants learning about caring for a horse’s hooves and how to bathe a horse. Participants begin to develop riding skills that focus on basic control of a horse. Horse Hands Level 2: November...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-4pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
The Journey to Palomar, the result of more than five years’ work by Los Angeles filmmakers Todd and Robin Mason, traces Hale’s remarkable life as he struggles both personally and...
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math...
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 friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
Educational talks about our unique Spineless Giants- learn more from one of our “bug specialists” about some of the largest insects from around the world. Be amazed at tarantulas, mantises...
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free...
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...
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...