Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Geology Hike
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...
Free with Park Fee
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Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for November 18, 2023
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Hikes with Charles – Calloway Trail
Have you ever wanted to hike the trails of Picacho but didn’t want to do it alone? Join our local volunteer, Charles! He will guide you and a group of...
Free with Park Fee
Mohave County Library: Dinovember
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Naturalist – Rattling on About Rattlers at Gateway Trailhead
Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about the five species of rattlesnakes that live in the Sonoran Desert. Did you know? – That a rattlesnake can...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Avian Adventure Tour
Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are...
$5 – $7
Phoenix Public Library: Health Fair
Burton Barr Central Library is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, November 18, from 9am-1pm that will offer a wide range of health services and health-related information to attendees. This program...
Free
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...
Free with Park Fee
Superstition Mountain Museum: 2023 – 2024 Season Opening Day
The Museum officially starts its season on Saturday, November 18. Come and see the Superstition Mountain Railroad model train exhibit running full steam ahead—this will be its seventh season of...
Free with Admission
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Cave Fest
Explore the science of Kartchner Caverns State Park and its ecosystem during Cave Fest! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family during this celebration. Cave Fest features natural resource presentations, caving...
Free with Park Fee
Pima Air & Space Museum: MODEL AIRPLANE MAKE N TAKE
Introduce your child to the hobby of model building at Pima Air and Space Museum. When: 3rd Saturday of every month at 10am Where: Administrative Building located north of the...
$15 – $20
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...
Free with Park Fee
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...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
Free – $10
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina State Park Nature Program
Our Nature Program is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona's diverse wildlife. This is a live reptile exhibit and so much more! On-site...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Foothills Land Trust: Desert Discovery Day
Unplug and join us for a day of digital detox, fresh air, fun and adventure! Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 10th annual Desert Discovery Day. A fun-filled day of...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Discovery Day
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents the 11th annual Desert Discovery Day: a free, family-friendly, fun-filled day of adventure and educational activities in a natural desert setting. Discover the Sonoran Desert,...
Free with Park Fee
Mesa Public Library: Little Makers Playtime – Family Friendly Hour
Bring your little makers for a family-friendly hour of parent and child maker time. We will have STEAM coloring crafts, electronic toys, coding board games and electronics learning kits for...
Free
Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiousity Early Learners Camp – Thermodynamics: Energy Transfer
Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month...
$20 – $25
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!...
Free with Park Fee
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:...
Free – $12
Yuma County Library System: Strawberry DNA
Have you ever seen DNA? Did you know it's actually pretty simple to extract DNA from certain foods, like strawberries? We will show you how! This program is for older...
Free
National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Lake Discovery Tour
Lake Discovery Tour, 11:30 a.m. Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to...
$5 – $7
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!
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...
Free
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...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Perfect Little Planet
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...
Free – $12
Glendale Public Library: STEAM Family Project – Gigantic Soap Bubbles!
Everybody can master skills of giant bubble makers! We'll find out about science behind of humongous soap bubbles, prepare right soapy solution and tools to amuse each other and friends...
Free
Yuma County Library System: Nature Scavenger Hunt
Let’s go on a nature hunt and create a nature print. This program is for young botanists ages 6–12 with a caregiver. Supplies are limited; register at the front desk or...
Free
Butterfly Wonderland: Stingray & Shark Feedings
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...
Free with Admission
Tynkertopia: Ice Dyeing Workshop
In this 90 minute workshop, students will use special dyes and lots of ice cubes to create one-of-a-kind ice dyed T-shirts. Because the dyes are strong, participants will be required...
$40
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,...
Free – $25
Embry – Riddle Aeronatical University: Rising Stars of Prescott
Interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers, and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for...
$5
National Park Service: Saguaro National Park Play Sonoran Desert Bingo! (West District)
Learn about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert while enjoying a rousing version of bingo! Get five in a row - down, across, or diagonally - and win...
Free with Park Fee
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...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead
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...
Free
Mesa Public Library: LEGO® Club
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO and DUPLO blocks will be provided.
Free
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...
Free
Butterfly Wonderland: Bug Talks
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...
Free with Admission
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...
Free with Park Fee
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...
$60 – $85
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...
Free – $12
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!
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...
Free – $12
Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun
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...
Free
Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus – Pine: Cybersecurity- Daisies Badge Level 1
Join STEM the Gap Academy for a 90-minute online workshop and earn your Daisy Cybersecurity Basics badge! Girls will learn how to use their computers and other electronic gadgets better...
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Picacho Peak Ranger Talks
Come on down to the campground amphitheater and listen in on some of our ranger-led talks! Each week is a new topic and a new opportunity to learn about the...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party at Picacho Peak
Join Picacho Peak State Park for a Star Party with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Peer through high-powered telescopes as TAAA's knowledgeable astronomers show you exciting features of...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur...
Free with Park Fee
Earth and Space Expedition Center: COMMUNITY STARGAZING NIGHT
Free – $10
National Park Service: Explore the Night (East District)
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Astronomy Night – Outdoor Constellation Talk and Telescope Viewing
Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: Anytime...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Meet a Planetary Astronomy
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Lowell Planetary Astronomer, Dr. Larry Wasserman! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be...
Free with Admission