Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
Free
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Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for January 16, 2025
National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Talks will take place on the patio in front of the...
Free with Park Fee
Verse Gilbert: Star Walk
STAR WALK is an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience divided into multiple acts. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos, including the Sun, Alpha Centauri, and the Laniakea Supercluster! 😎 Wearing Augmented Reality glasses, you'll walk around the room and use hand and voice commands to interact with planets, asteroids, and other cosmic bodies! 🎹 Be mesmerized as you listen...
$29.99 – $39.99
Pinal County Library District: Homeschool Social
Work together to build the highest structure! Spaghetti Tower Challenge Join us for a fun and interactive homeschool social! Teams of four will work together to build the tallest structure using only spaghetti noodles, string, tape, and a marshmallow on top. This creative challenge encourages teamwork and problem-solving in a hands-on way. Can your team...
Free
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, 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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Connecting with Nature Class
Did you make it your New Year’s Resolution to spend more time in nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to the skills needed to enhance your connection with the natural world. Make it your New Year’s resolution to get connected with nature! Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!
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 asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Free – $14
Mohave County Library: Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library
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
Phoenix Public Library: Wizards of S.T.E.A.M
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 practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Build confidence while making mistakes, work on problem solving and improve fine...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Family Garden Day – Seed Bombs
Come to the Mesa Express Library to make flower seed bombs to bring a little color to your garden.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert
Join Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2-mile hike on the Spur Cross and Mariposa Hill trails. Trails are rated moderate, so expect stretches of loose rock, uneven terrain...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: El Mirage Garden Club
Join the El Mirage Garden Club for our fifth meeting of the season! We'll be making gardening containers out of milk jugs! Those who sign up will get to take a milk jug gardening container home with them!
Free
Glendale Public Library: Builder Mania @ Main
There's nothing better than building something from start to finish. Join us for some mini-engineering fun with Tinker Toys, Straw Builders, Magnetix, Marble Run and more!
Free
Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab at Civic Center Library
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. Open STEAM Lab (ages 6-12): Thursdays, 4 pm
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – Papermaking
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Papermaking! This month, our Maker Focus is Ancient Civilizations Are you ready to learn the art and science of papermaking? We'll learn a bit about the history of paper and its many uses. Then, we'll delve into the process of creating unique handmade paper, using recycled materials. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make...
Free
Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...
$40.00
Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – Adventures in Flight
Discover aerodynamics and how things fly while making your own paper airplanes. (ages 6-11/ 45 min) **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.
Free
Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM
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 learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
Free
Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night
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 generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Full STEAM Ahead
Each month we’ll explore the world and solve problems through the lens of science, technology, engineering, or math with fun hands-on activities. 8-12-year-olds. Registration required.
Free
Glendale Public Library: Family Fun Day
Looking for fun, family-friendly activities? Join us for games, crafts, and STEAM gadgets to explore! Grow your problem-solving, creative thinking, and teamwork skills! Aimed at ages 7-12.
Free