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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Shows at 10:30 & 11:30 “The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show is a comedic adventure where oral health is the star. Audience members become part of the show with highly interactive magic routines designed...
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
$8 | 15-20 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. It's anything but basic! This Mini Maker Experience allows creative minds to build a science-themed keepsake to commemorate your Arizona Science Center visit. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are estimated. We invite...
$25 | 30-40 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Looking to explore something new with more time to create? This Mini Maker Experience gives creators the freedom to build beyond with expert help from our CREATE techs. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are...
$45 | 45-60 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Learn a new skill with expert coaching from our CREATE techs! This Mini Maker Experience dives into a specific creative area and allows plenty of time for your ideas to take form. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by...
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a table full of interesting objects like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus boots and much more for you to...
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...
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
It’s Healthy Smiles Month! “Brush” up on your reading and find a Playologist friend every day at 1:30pm for a fun tooth-tacular storytime! Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation generously supports Healthy Smiles Month. Free with Admission
Embark on an epic word adventure at the STEAM Kid's Club! Kids aged 6-12 will team up to conquer a colossal floor crossword puzzle, engaging in collaborative problem-solving and word wizardry in this larger-than-life challenge. Join forces, sharpen your wits, and let the thrill of unraveling words lead you through this interactive and brain-teasing program....
Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics. Ages 5 - 12
Join Ranger Steve at the Nature Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have all your questions answered! Get hands on and hold items like snake skins, rattles, and even skeletons! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No registration required,...
February 28– Dr. Seuss Activities
Why do birds build nests, and how do these homes keep them safe and warm? Learn all about it and make your own model nest out of natural materials, then take it home and maybe, make it a home for a real bird. Seating is limited. Supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis...
Apply your junior engineering skills w/ littleBits Electronic Kits to build a one-of-a-kind car. Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
🚀🔍 It's all about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)! Join the Benchmark School STEAM Festival for an afternoon of awesome science experiments and cool tech demos. Mark your calendar to experience real-world STEAM! 🎉🚂 Experience the thrill of Ability 360's Phoenix Wheelchair Suns & Mercury team as the court becomes a stage for boundless talent and...
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...
Explore the fascinating world of dogs with our interactive program series, "Canine Culture." Geared toward ages 6 and up, each event focuses on different aspects of dogs, from basic training and canine health to art activities and book recommendations. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month starting January 10, 2024, for...
(ages 6 -11 / 45 min) Make a practically pitch-perfect pan flute, learn about the math and physics of music, and play a little ditty with your new instrument! **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. At each meeting, our young engineers will be given a LEGO challenge to problem solve and test. We will work together to build creative LEGO creations!
Learners will begin to explore data, data collection, and how we represent data by creating a dataset and making physical sculptures. Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Come present and share science, technology, engineering, arts, and math! An interactive engaging environment for our Tucson military families. Showcase your cool interactive projects to students! Location: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 6630 E Lightning Dr, Tucson, AZ Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the...
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...