Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for November 16, 2023
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum...
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. The lab is closed on all...
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk — Verkamp’s Visitor Center
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Mohave County Library: Let’s Get Messy Thursday
Dinosaur theme all throughout November!
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Homeschool Happenings – Jr. Ranger Program
Ranger Nikki will introduce youngsters to the Jr. Ranger program offered by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation. We will start indoors by reviewing the topics in the booklet and then...
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 1.2 miles roundtrip on the Lousely Hill Trail. It will be on moderate grade, with some sandy, rocky, or uneven ground. The hike will take about an hour, but it may go a...
National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
National Park Service: Spiny, Shady, and COOL! (West Side)
Come for a short walk and discover the great variety of cacti that inhabit this unique and fascinating desert. 45 minute walk, totaling a distance of roughly 100 yards. Wheelchair accessible Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program — Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: 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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Aquatic Life
Ranger Shaun has found some microscopes and is sampling the Lake! Come have a look at what sort of things might be swimming around in there. Learn about aquatic life...
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Big Astronomy
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:...
Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – TECH
After school activities with a focus on technologies. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters on a rotating schedule. Ages 8 to 18. Snacks will be available while supplies...
National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program – Yavapai Geology Museum
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
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...
Phoenix Public Library: Create!
Come create with us at Harmon Library! We'll be working on art projects, crafts, playing with STEAM toys and much more!
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...
Phoenix Public Library: Wizards of S.T.E.A.M
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...
Phoenix Public Library: MACH1 Open Hours
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft...
Tempe Public Library: Code Club
Want to learn some code? Code Club meets weekly to explore a variety of different computer programming languages and logic while creating simple computer games, apps and websites. Coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required. Please provide your email address when you register. *Please note that if your child misses two...
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 friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab
STEM for Tweens! 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,...
Sierra Vista Public Library: LEGO Club
Are you ready to build your dream home? Or a spaceship to blast off into the galaxy? Look no further because we have a pile of LEGOS just waiting to be used! Each month we will explore a new STEAM topic using our LEGO engineering skills. This program is recommended for youth ages 5 and...
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – 3D Printer Lab: Plants
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month our Maker Focus is Plants Plants grow in a dazzling array of shapes and sizes! Join us this week to explore...
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...
Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Yuma County Library System: Heliophysics Big Year and Space Weather
Patrons will learn more about the sun from informative NASA videos, showing some of the results gained through various missions. Stunning visuals and awe-inspiring facts will spark curiosity and wonder....
Yuma County Library System: Stargazing
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills Library and Volunteers.
National Park Service: Astronomy Night – Outdoor Constellation Talk
Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: From 7 pm to 8...