Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for November 5, 2023
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Silent Walking – A Beginner’s Guide to Connecting with Nature
Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through the practice of Silent Walking and Sit Spots. This is a beginner’s level class, so anyone who is interested in cultivating the skills needed to appreciate the natural world in greater depth is welcome. We will learn...
Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 3
Ages 7 - 14 Level 3 is available for participants who have completed both Level 1 and Level 2. In this three-day program participants will broaden their horsemanship knowledge by learning different breeds and colors of horses. As riding skills develop further, participants are taken outside the riding arena to test their skills on a...
The University of Arizona: Arboretum History Tour
Learn the history and the heritage of Arizona's oldest University. Follow our guides as they show you beautiful places and tell you fascinating facts about the growth and development of the University, and how it came out of the sands of the Sonoran Desert to become the jewel of Arizona! Tours start at the...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Sonoran Desert Artifacts
Come to Ramada 12 at the Turf Picnic Area and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more will be on hand for you to touch and...
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky
One Sky is a brand new fulldome show that talks about the the night sky from the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates...
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: We Are Stars
This gorgeously animated fulldome show explores our explosive origins. Learn how hydrogen and carbon formed the building blocks of life. With fun characters and visuals, it's a great show for youngsters. Recommended for younger audiences. Themes: Stars, element formation Style: Fulldome animated film followed by star talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Sonoran Desert Artifacts
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. The theme is Sonoran Desert Artifacts, so bring your curiosity and your questions! A table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more will be on hand for you to touch and inspect. MEETING LOCATION: Nature...
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out interesting facts along the way. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Planets, space exploration. Style: Live presentation. Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 1
Ages 7 - 14 This three-day program is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and cleaning a horse’s stall. They also learn the process of preparing a horse to be ridden, which culminates with their first riding experience Horse Hands...
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 Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Silent Walking – A Beginner’s Guide to Connecting with Nature
Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through the practice of Silent Walking and Sit Spots. This is a beginner’s...