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Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101

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

Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...

$35

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Monsoon season has the power to transform the Sonoran Desert! The hot, dry desert suddenly springs to life after intense thunderstorms. At Monsoon Magic, you’ll learn meteorology and see the...

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Program

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella...

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

Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper....

$20 – $25

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...

Arizona Science Center: Girls in STEM – Desert Discoveries

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Did you know there’s a ton of science living (literally) right in your backyard? It’s no secret that Arizona’s desert environment is unique—and it’s no different for the plants and...

$20

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

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

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

Museum of Northern Arizona: Harvest Festival at Colton Garden

Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff

Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a FREE event. Join the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Foodlink for a fun-filled harvest celebration. Enjoy a pueblo...

Free

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101

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

Add woodworking to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Makers will dive into hand tool woodworking by learning how to use a hand saw, drill and other tools during...

$35

Pima County Public Library: Chess & LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, the Sahuarita Library's Chess & Lego Club is geared towards families, kids, teens, and adults. DROP IN ANYTIME to join a match or play...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Things That Fly Workshop

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

During this hands-on workshop, children between the ages of 4-8 years will have a blast discovering the science of aerodynamics using basic household materials. Admission into the program is free...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 1

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

This three-day program, ages 7 - 14, is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and...

$164 – $199

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

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

Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a...

Free – $14

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

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: We Are Stars

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

A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...

Free – $14

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: Whale Super Highway

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once...

$6.60

Town of Gilbert: Squishmallow Tree House Art Event [#38111]

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Does your child love Squishmallows? Join us for a unique art experience where your child will receive a mystery 2” Squishville Mini-Squishmallow. Using upcycled materials your child will design, build,...

$38

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families

Phoenix Public Library - Mesquite Library 4525 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. N., Phoenix

Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

​​The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Play Program! El Programa de LEGOs!

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

We now have a LEGO Play! program on Saturdays at the library! Stop on by and have fun building up some amazing creations! Ahora, tenemos un programa de LEGOs en...

Free

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: Whale Super Highway

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once...

$6.60

Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly Family Fun

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Sage Library 7602 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix

Make seed balls to help attract butterflies to your garden and learn about the amazing monarch butterfly. Haga bolas de semillas para ayudar a atraer mariposas a su jardín y...

Free

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

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: Whale Super Highway

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once...

$6.60

Reid Park Zoo: DreamNight 2024

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Reid Park Zoo invites you to be a part of the wonder and joy of DreamNight at the Zoo! On Saturday, September 14, Reid Park Zoo is hosting DreamNight! DreamNight...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Observe the Moon

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

The West Valley Astronomy Club is back with their telescopes in tow. We will staring up at the night sky at the Asante Library looking at everything the night has...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party

Oracle State Park 3820 E. Wildlife Dr., Oracle

Meet at ranch house patio. Join us for an evening admiring the night sky! We will begin the evening at the ranch house patio for a Twilight Talk from 6:30-7:30 p.m....

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: International Observe the Moon Night

MCLDAZ - Fountain Hills Branch 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills

The Library, FH Dark Sky Association, Night Sky Tourist, and the Town of Fountain Hills have teamed up to bring you this great Moon-themed event! There will be plenty of...

Free

Lowell Observatory: Meet a Planetary Scientist

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Planetary Scientist Dr. Larry Wasserman! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be...

Free with Admission