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Phoenix Zoo: Homeschool Days

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring science-based careers. Stations will feature camera trapping, behavioral enrichment, information on palm oil consumption, bird watching and so much more! Participants will have full access...

$20

Arizona Science Center: The Science Behind Halloween

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

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....

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Nature Niños Activity

Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul 7366 N Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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....

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

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

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

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

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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...

Free with Park Fee

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! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

Avondale Public Library: STEAM Playdate 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. Please be aware that materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. STEAM Playdate (Ages 3–6): Wednesdays, 11 am

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wonder Wednesday

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Free

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, 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...

Free – $25

Yuma County Library District: Origami Frankenstein!

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

Do you know Frankenstein's story? Learn all about him in this fun program where you will get to make a Frankenstein origami that you can actually play with! This program is best suited for kids ages 6-12. Seating is limited; offered while supplies last.

Free

Avondale Public Library: More2Explore at Sam Garcia Library

Avondale Public Library - Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale

Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays. 2-3 p.m. For the latest information, find us on Facebook and Instagram. Ages 5 - 12

Free

Pima County Public Library: What’s Up Wednesday!

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

Looking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.

Free

Pima County Public Library: Create Club

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

Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but remember to bring a grown-up if you’re under 8! All supplies provided. Some activities might get a little messy.

Free

Pima County Public Library: Pocket Solar System

Pima County Public Library - Santa Rosa Library 1075 S. 10th Ave., Tucson

Join Susan O'Connor from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association to explore the solar system with the "Pocket Solar System" activity. This hands-on activity allows visitors to create a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system. Participants will gain an understanding of the vast space between planets and learn about the various...

Free

Mohave County Library: Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library

Mohave County Library - Kingman Branch Library 3269 N. Burbank St., Kingman

This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Free

Pinal County Library District: S.T.E.A.M Squad

Pinal County Library District: San Tan Valley Library 31505 N. Schnepf Rd., San Tan Valley

Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. New Program Alert: Combining LEGO Explorers and Tinker Time. Both activities will now become a single weekly STE(A)M program! Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, Sphero little Bits and various hands on activities. This will be a two...

Free

Douglas Public Library: Math/Science Tutoring

Douglas Public Library 560 E. 10th St., Douglas

MEET MISS MIRANDA, OUR NEW MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR! We are thrilled to announce that DPL has partnered with Cochise College to offer free Math/Science tutoring Monday through Thursday at the library. Miss Miranda will be available up to 12 hours per week to meet individually or in groups with elementary, middle school and DHS students...

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club Lego ¡Los LEGOos son divertidos para toda la familia!...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Halloween Steam

Mesa Public Library - Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa

Come join us for Halloween themed experiments. Stretch your imagination using science! We'll do hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. Grades 1-6.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Block Party

Phoenix Public Library - Saguaro Library 2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix

Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza!   Ages 3-12

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – Pumpkin Wrecking Ball

Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

Come learn some engineering skills while you play with pumpkins! We will be using pumpkins and various other materials to see if the pumpkins will knock over smaller objects. Ages 6 - 12

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Spooky Tucson Sky

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

Our classic live star talk has been taken over by a spooky twist. Learn about the darker astronomical stories and myths of the night sky and its mysterious constellations, all from a Tucson perspective. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy with a spooky twist Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...

Free – $14

City of Chandler: The Benefits of Bats [#1NC108]

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Education takes flights as you learn the many benefits of the winged creatures of the night, bats. Interactive activities dispel myths and provide bat basics covering their biology, anatomy and communication style. You’ll also discover why these amazing animals and their voracious appetite for insects are vital to the health of our ecosystem. Age at...

$7 – $10