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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation:Morning Meander

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia.   Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Felted Geodes

Jerome State Historic Park 100 Douglas Rd., Jerome

Did you know that there are two types of geodes? Volcanic geodes are formed through volcanic activity and sedimentary geodes are formed through sedimentation. We’ll dig into all these details...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Animals That Move

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Stop by the Art Studio and learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal. While in the Art Studio, use recyclables plus a dash of...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

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...

Free with Museum Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin!   Come meet Ranger Kevin...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter.  It can seem like everything in the desert...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: That’s Extreme

Pima County Public Library - Miller-Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson

Join us for science fun as the Tucson Children's Museum presents That's Extreme! Kids will discuss various cloud types and the formation of extreme weather patterns, and then create their...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Playdough-tacular with Edible Ed!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Sessions at 10:30am and 12:00pm In honor of National Play Dough Day (September 16th), join us in making your very own play dough! You and your child will measure, mix,...

Free with Admission

Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails

Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale

Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!  

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Basic Build

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

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...

$8

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Mid-Make

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

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...

$25

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Creative Challenge

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

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...

$45

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Homeschool Workshop: Laser Cutting

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this two-hour, beginner-level workshop, homeschoolers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs...

$25

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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

Phoenix Public Library: Wizards of S.T.E.A.M

Phoenix Public Library - Agave Library 23550 N. 36th Ave., Glendale

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...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Kids Cafe – Butterfly Trivia

Phoenix Public Library - Harmon Library 1325 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix

Come enjoy a nutritious after school meal and stay for a fun activity. Thursday is Trivia Thursday: Test your knowledge with trivia challenges you can win! (‘cuz we know, you know...) This week,...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Maker Fun

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

Ages 5 to 9 can learn science with hands on activities and projects.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH1 Open Hours

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

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 at Civic Center Library

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

Explore your SMART side with 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....

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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: Tiny Orchestra

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us this week at Thursday Maker Hour: Tiny Orchestra. This month we are exploring music and sound. Join us this week to craft a tiny orchestra out of felt, fabric,...

Free

Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM

Buckeye Public Library System- Downtown Branch 310 N. 6th St., Buckeye

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...

Free

Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night

Science Vortex 301 N. Willard St., Cottonwood

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

Pima County Public Library: Open Garden Hours at Valencia Library

Pima County Public Library - Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson

Join us for open garden hours. Help us tend to the Valencia garden, do something crafty or just sit and read with the plants. All ages welcome.  No registration required

Free