Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of historic Canoa Ranch where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Trailside Naturalist – Butterfly Abundance, Richness and Diversity at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to find out all about the many species of butterflies that live in the Preserve. Pipevines and sulphers and skippers, oh...
Use your imagination to create with building blocks. Families with children ages 5-12. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
Does your child dream of becoming a Zoo veterinarian? Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the...
STEM 3.0 This year each Saturday the STEM Challenge will be to Think Outside the Box! For those who meet the challenge you win a free book!! This program is for grades 3 through 8 (ages 8 - 12), and please note that we may be using hot glue guns for some of the activities. No...
Shows at 10:00 & 12:00 Join Great Arizona Puppet Theater for their performance of Little Dino’s Baby Tooth! During this adorable show, Little Dino is scared to lose his very first baby tooth. Luckily, his friend Maisy the butterfly is nearby to help ease his fears and show him how to take good care of...
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! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Do you and your kids love being outside? Are you all fascinated with nature? Then come out to Picacho Peak State Park for a Junior Ranger Guided Hike! Join Ranger Noah on a short hike in our park that is suitable for all ages! While hiking, the group will fill out Junior Ranger packets that...
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!
A weekend program for the whole family. We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Saturday...
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 solar system. Featuring fun characters and computer animation, it's great for for younger audiences! Recommended for younger audiences. Themes: Planets, planet features Style: Fulldome animated...
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...
$35 | Ages 8+ | 60 Minutes First and Fourth Saturdays 12:45 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. Add 3D printing to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Explore the software, learn tips and meet the machinery used for 3D printing throughout this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. By the end of the workshop, Makers...
$35 | Ages 8+ | 60 Minutes First and Fourth Saturdays 12:45 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop, Makers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs will walk you through tool safety,...
Seeing further into space is also seeing back in time. New technology is allowing researchers to peer back to a time of first stars and galaxies. The James Webb Space telescope gives us the best chance yet of observe our early universe and test our best understanding of the distribution of the cosmic matter we observe today....
ASU opens its doors each year and invites the community in to visit with faculty members showcasing their labs and classrooms in action. Sharing the incredible work that is being done by world-renowned researchers, staff and students that build everything from virtual worlds to spacecraft. State-of-the-art living and learning facilities are found in the heart...
Come on in for LEGO day to compete for some cool prizes! Prizes for 1st,2nd, and 3rd place.
Younger patrons will create pop-up books in this fun STEAM activity. Pop-up cards are a great hands- on way to explore engineering by turning a two dimensional piece of paper into a three-dimensional moving creation! Ages 8-13. First come first serve, while supplies last.
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...
There will be a Festival Kickoff Signature Event ideal for families on Saturday, February 3rd, 2:00-4:00 at the Science Vortex in Cottonwood. There will booths run by participating STEM organizations with hands-on activities for children of all ages, a Science is Fun presentation by Chief Science Officers, a planetarium provided by the Arizona Science Center,...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-4pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
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 (STEAM). No ticket or registration required.
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...
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 una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores.
oin us for an awe-inspiring library event with Michele Losee, Ph.D., founder, president, and executive director of the International Raptor & Falconry Center. As a master falconer, environmental educator, and raptor ecologist, Michele brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for raptor conservation. Discover the mission of the Center, devoted to the well-being of...
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...