If we told you there was science hidden within Halloween, would you believe us? Allow Arizona Science Center to show you the strange, spirited (and even silly) science behind Halloween at our annual Science Skele-bration! Through frightfully fun activities, daring demonstrations and exclusive special activations, the whole family will peer into the world of spine-tingling science....
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 and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
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
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Age at least 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs Students will become paleontologists. Students will learn about fossils, dinosaurs, rocks and so much more. Students will learn through read-aloud's,...
Nature Stories is an engaging and comfortable program that is developmentally appropriate for children ages 0 to 8 and their caregivers. The program includes a nature read-aloud, hands-on activities, and take-home crafts. The theme for this program is "Pollinators Play: Meet the pollinators and their favorite flowers." Presented by Pima County Natural Resources Parks and...
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...
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 International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
Age at least 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs Let's have fun learning science and getting messy! Students will get to participate in experiments that pop, fizz, and rise. Students will learn through hands-on experiments, stories, and technology. Oct 25, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024 Fri 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM No class on...
Age at least 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs Mini space explorers' journey to their final frontier as they learn about planets, constellations, and the moon. Discover an out-of-this-world adventure through crafts, books, and hands-on activities. Oct 25, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024 Fri 11:15 AM - Noon No class on 11/29.
What makes a mammal? Ranger Shaun would love to tell you! Bring a lunch and grab a chair! Find out how mammals have adapted to live…well, basically everywhere, but specifically we’re going to talk about the Sonoran Desert. What is a mammal, what makes them special, and how have they come to be everywhere? We’ll...
Skeletons. Almost everyone has one, but nobody wants to talk about them. Ranger Shaun does! Ranger Shaun has some bones from all sorts of critters on display so he can talk about all sorts of spooky skeletons just in time for Halloween! Mammals! Reptiles! Arachnids! Insects! Plants! Did I say plants?! Come find out! MEETING...
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...
Visit the THINKspot this week during its open hours to create a bridge with materials provided (or ones you have created). The bridge that can carry the most weight will win a prize!
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...
Ages: 5-11 Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Do you love to build with LEGOs®? Join us for LEGO® building fun. LEGO® Lab Do you love to build with LEGOs®? Join us for LEGO® building fun. Meet new friends and engage in cooperative play while attempting weekly challenges that promote engineering, math and problem-solving skills. Use your creativity to build anything you can...
This club is for all of our inspired builders and creators. Kids just like you! We will meet up on the last Friday of every month.
Join us Friday, October 25th from 5-7 pm to celebrate Halloween at the Highlands Center! This is a family-friendly Halloween event focused on education, crafts, and interactive activities. Take a spooky stroll throughout the Discovery Gardens to encounter this season’s favorite creepy characters, plus learning stations where you can dissect owl pellets and learn about spiders and bats. Many...
calling all ghosts and goblins Enjoy a spook-tacular stroll around the Phoenix Zoo at night with games, activities and treat stations and much more!
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by OneAZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit...
Join us at the Tubac Presidio State Historical Park in Tubac AZ for an evening of stargazing under truly dark skies at a historic location. TAAA will have volunteer astronomers with Telescopes setup and viewing Planets, Nebulas, Galaxies, Star Clusters and more, under the dark skies of Southern Arizona! This is “Anza Under the Stars”...