The University of Arizona: Environment and Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) Tour
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2...
Free
41 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for October 12, 2024
Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Nature Niños Activity
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day...
Free with Admission
Liberty Wildlife: Free Nature Walk
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we...
Free
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Breakfast with the Wolves
"Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the...
$20 – $35
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Programs
Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike). Bird Program talk...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Zoo: Barnyard Bonanza
The weather may be cooling off, but the fun is heating up at the Phoenix Zoo. Join us for a celebration of all things fall with cool crafts, fun activities,...
Free with Admission
Arizona Science Center: Girls in STEM – Creepy Chemistry
Concoct chemical creations as we dive into the creepiest chemistry—just in time for Halloween! Lunch will be provided. Grades 4 - 8
$20
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
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: Cubist Portraits!
Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful portrait using simple geometric shapes! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Arthropods
Come visit with Ranger Shaun and meet the invertebrate animal ambassadors! Want a sneak peek at the next program? Ranger Shaun’s doing a meet and greet with the animal ambassadors...
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club
Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete LEGO challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help.
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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
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
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
$15
National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101
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
Phoenix Zoo: Junior Horse Hands
his three-day series is a great introduction to horses and learning the basics of riding. This program will help you determine if horses are for you! Participants will learn safety...
$79 – $99
Pima County Public Library: Chess & LEGO Club
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
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn – Bugs!
Join Ranger Shaun for another Lunch time presentation! Today’s Menu: Arthropods! Bugs a la carte! Ranger Shaun is serving up a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other members of the...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!
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
Children’s Museum Tucson: Family Brain Boost
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...
Free with Admission
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: We Are Stars
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
Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 2
This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Participants will demonstrate their skills from Level 1 and caregiving is continued by learning about caring for a horse’s...
$164 – $199
Pima County Public Library: Make Your Own Slime
Feeling SLIMY? Come make your own slime and watch science in action! We will have 2 slime sessions, the first from 1:30pm-2:30pm and the second from 3pm-4pm. Both sessions require...
Free
National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
Free with Park Fee
Mohave County Library: LEGO Time
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families
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
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge
Our annual walking, biking and/or horseback riding challenge is just around the corner! Do you have what it takes to do 100 miles in 100 days? Accept the Maricopa County...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Play Program! El Programa de LEGOs!
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
Phoenix Public Library: Mason Bee Workshop – Build for Bees with Aashna Ramani
Build for Bees presents the Mason Bee Workshop with Aashna Ramani in the Ironwood Library meeting room. Children, tweens, teens, and adults will learn the essentials of helping bees survive...
Free
Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Skill Studio: Woodworking 101
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: Make Your Own Slime
Feeling SLIMY? Come make your own slime and watch science in action! We will have 2 slime sessions, the first from 1:30pm-2:30pm and the second from 3pm-4pm. Both sessions require...
Free
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
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
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...
$62.50 – $88.50
National Park Service: Hanging Gardens Sunset Guided Hike
Take a hike with a Park Ranger on a 1 mile (1.6km) round trip trail to a desert oasis. Enjoy sunset views and learn about desert habitats. Wear sturdy shoes,...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party
Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park! We'll be stargazing in the park's boat parking lot to take in beautiful views...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Meet a Researcher
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet Research Assistant Jacob Hyden! Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed...
Free with Admission