Mission Garden: Birds of Mission Garden
Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders. We'll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. The garden...
Free
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Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for August 8, 2024
City of Chandler: Homeschool Days – Weather Younger Learners
Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a...
$6 – $9
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Talk
Join Ranger Shaun for an intro to arthropods and a short bug catching trip! Come learn about the different groups of arthropods! What is the difference between a bug and...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – San Tan Critters
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including...
Free with Park Fee
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 Admission
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert 101
After your morning hikes cool off in the nature center at a discovery table and talk to Ranger Derik about the diverse plants and animals that call the desert home. ...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Nibble, Bite, Chomp-Animal Teeth Puppets
Review different types of animal teeth and create your own animal puppet! Funded by the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation’s “Back to School” Dental Hygiene Support Program. Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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
City of Chandler: Homeschool Days – Weather [#4NC104]
Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a...
$9 – $13
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: The Great Flossini presents The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show
Performances at 10:30am and 11:30am “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...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – “T.” Time with Tarantulas
Missed the class? No worries? Ranger Shaun is still hanging out with the bugs! Come chat! Ranger Shaun will be on location at the Cave Creek Nature Center with the...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...
Free – $14
Surprise Public Library: Maker Fun
Ages 5 to 9 can learn science with hands on activities and projects.
Free
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...
Free
Avondale Public Library: STEAM LAB
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that...
Free
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 – $14
Phoenix Public Library: Crawling Caterpillars
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Crawling Caterpillars! Together we'll transform simple household supplies into magnificent caterpillars and beautiful leaves while learning about the butterfly life cycle! Plus we'll...
Free
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...
Free
Children’s Museum Tucson: Discovery Nights
Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos bilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working families and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. Discovery Nights programming...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love…Tarantulas!
Help Ranger Kevin celebrate Tarantula Appreciation Day by joining him for a closer look at these amazing arachnids. Are you scared silly of spiders? Deathly afraid of arachnids? Well, perhaps...
Free with Park Fee