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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Amigos Wash Bird Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join community volunteers Jim and Judy Taylor as we explore Amigos Wash at a slow pace for birds, plants other animals we might encounter.   The walk will be two miles, wear closed-toed shoes, bring water and binoculars-NO pets please. Walking the wash is a mile each way and is a bit more strenuous than an...

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

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Coronado National Memorial 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford

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

Main Event Gilbert 1735 S. Santan Village Pkwy., Gilbert

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

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

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Full STEAM Ahead!

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 STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Free

Avondale Public Library: More2Explore (Ages 5-12) 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.

Free

Yuma County Library District: DIY Bouncy Balls

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

In this interactive program, participants will learn to make their very own bouncy balls using simple ingredients and colorful designs. Perfect for children up to age 12. Join us as we explore the science behind elasticity. First come first serve while supplies last.

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

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

Pima County Public Library: Constellations

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

Join Susan O'Connor from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an activity focused on the fascinating world of constellations. In this workshop, children will use marshmallows as a creative medium to craft their own celestial designs.

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Kidz S.T.E.A.M.

Yavapai County Free Library District - Prescott Valley Public Library 7401 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley

Welcome to Kidz STEAM! STEAM encompasses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Our Kidz STEAM program offers children ages 5 - 12 and their caregiver the opportunity to get creative and test out their inventiveness while engaging with other children in the community. Today's Activity: Snow Free & open to the public. Registration is required. Space is limited. All...

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGOs @ Nanini

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our LEGOs and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest builders! No registration is required. Snacks will be provided, while supplies last.

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

Maricopa County Library District: Exploration Station

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Come and explore the world of STEM! This month we will be exploring the world of earth science with leaf rubbings! Materials provided. Registration required.

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – Snow Day!

Scottsdale Public Library - Arabian Library 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale

(ages 6-11 / 45 minutes) Bundle up and join us for an un-brr-lievable snow day at the library! We will have SNOW much fun exploring the science behind how insta snow works as we make and play with our own fake snow. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start...

Free

Chandler Public Library: A.R.T. Now – The Art of Sewing

Chandler Public Library - Downtown Campus 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler

Art (in) Real Time. Discover in depth, the long lost "A" in S.T.E.A.M.!  Join us for monthly sessions as we explore and learn about new and different forms of art each month. For the month of January, we will explore the art of sewing and the pathways made by artists such as Betsy Ross and Coco...

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

Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – LEGO Masters

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

(ages 6-11 / 45 min) Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our weekly challenge by yourself or with some friends. We'll finish each week with an opportunity to present your build to the group. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Digital Art Lab – Mural Art with Procreate

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join MACH1 to draw, write, doodle, digitize, scan, code, and more in this 1-hour program as we explore art in its many forms with new topics every session. Create symmetrical mural art with Procreate on tablets!  Follow along as we emmulate the art of ancient civilizations like the Mayans and Aztecs using repeating patterns.  No design...

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

Phoenix Public Library: LEGO Club

MCLDAZ - Guadalupe Library 9241 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe

LEGO Club is open to all school-age children and their siblings. At each meeting, our young builders will be given either a LEGO challenge to problem-solve and test, or open playtime. Let's work together to build creative LEGO creations!

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Experiment Time

MCLDAZ - Perry Library 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert

Let's learn more about the world and the way it works! Science can come in many shapes and sizes. Stop by to see how science appears in our world! Suitable for ages 5 and up. While supplies last. Our experiment this month: Marshmallow Cannons

Free

Chandler Public Library: LEGO Club – Robots

Chandler Public Library - Hamilton Campus 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler

Let's build and create with LEGOs! Join us as we use problem solving and engineering skills to build with LEGO pieces. This month we will explore robot themed challenges!  This is a drop-in program where kids ages 6-12 can either build using their imagination, or follow a monthly challenge. LEGOs are provided. LEGO Club is held...

Free

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 black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...

Free – $14

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab

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

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

Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders

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

Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building.  You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own.  Creative thinking, teamwork, eye-hand coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks. Trae tu imaginación y únete a nosotros para una tarde de construcción de...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: QC LEGO Club

MCLDAZ - Queen Creek Library 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek

Calling all LEGO Masters! Join us each month as we create and display amazing LEGO creations. Don't forget to bring your creativity; you'll need it! •5-8 year olds with guardian/parent •Space is limited, registration is required! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. •Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. Anyone...

Free