Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history....
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Make a “Toothsaver Necklace” to save your tooth for the Tooth Fairy! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Slither like a gopher snake, hop like a jackrabbit, crawl like a hairy desert scorpion, or imitate other desert creatures. Learn more about our amazing desert wildlife through story time,...
It’s important to take care of your teeth – celebrate Tooth-day with us every Tuesday as we do a special tooth-related activity. Children will have fun practicing proper tooth-brushing techniques as they use a toothbrush to paint a pearly white tooth! Healthy Smiles Month is generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am “The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show is a comedic adventure where oral health is the star. Audience members become part of the show with highly interactive magic routines designed...
Explore the tide zones of the Gulf of California and witness how the desert changes as you travel inland Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models,...
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...
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...
After school activities with a STEAM theme. Experience the possibility for something new; arts and science, math and tech. Just drop-in for a while and see what is in store. Ages 8 to 13.
Let’s play with LEGO and DUPLO bricks! Every Tuesday we’ll build something with a different theme every time. Don't worry - there's plenty of room to freestyle as well. Show off your...
Do you love LEGOs? Join us for a random LEGO challenge or bring your own creativity to make your own LEGOcreation. LEGOs Provided!
Want to learn some code? Code Club meets weekly to explore a variety of different computer programming languages and logic. Coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. No registration required. The first class will primarily focus on getting all participants set-up with a Code Learning Account, which will be used for the entire Spring...
Which screwdriver should I use? In this set of four classes, children will learn how to select the best available hand tool for the task. They will learn techniques to...
Join us for a game of chess or building with LEGOs.
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the...
Create a self-portrait using items found in the natural world! All ages Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
In our LEGO Club kids can unleash their imagination, creativity, and engineering skills while building amazing structures and creations with LEGO bricks! This fun, collaborative environment encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and innovative thinking as young builders tackle challenges and showcase their unique designs. Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 5 – 6 PM Class Fee: $25...