Calling All Young Architects and World Explorers! Are you ready to embark on a global adventure — all within the exciting world of Minecraft? In this immersive class, students will travel...
Featuring five local authors and their books to engage children. This filmed series can be enjoyed at home with your child before bed or at anytime. We are proud to present: Julie Blake Gidley, Monica Brown, Erica P. Mason, Diana Reich, and Susan Lamb. This collection of children's stories introduces young readers to themes of...
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...
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...
Explore and discover the “bee’s knees” and hidden gems of The Children’s Garden! Join our Garden Specialist this morning for a fun ‘seek & find’ game outside!
It’s SepSTEAMber! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts and tunnels, kids will explore structural design, problem-solving, and creative thinking—all core elements of STEAM learning.
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Homeschool students can join Ranger Nikki to learn about butterflies, discover some of their favorite flowers and perform an inventory of the butterfly species found in the park’s Pollinator Garden. ...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Join us in the KIDchen today for “SepSTEAMber” Month! We’ll mix up some sweet, scientific, homemade honeycomb with Edible Ed! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first-come, first-served. Sessions at 10:30 & 12:00
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...
Dive into two hours of hands-on exploration with cool mechanical and electronic projects, just like it sounds! Tinker, build, and discover how things work. For ages 8–12.
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....
Step into the shoes of a farmer in our fun game! You and your friends will work together to run a farm. You'll decide what to buy for the farm,...
Explore the diversity of life in our desert ecosystem through guided exploration and games! Understand the interrelationships between plants, animals, and the environment. Optional outdoor ecosystem scavenger hunt. Presented by Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources
Do you Love LEGOs? Love to create your own designs? Join us every Thursday for LEGO Club!!
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
Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos bilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working families and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. Discovery Nights programming...
A star party is a magical evening of celestial exploration, perfect for curious minds of all ages! Enjoy twilight talks--short, engaging presentations by astronomers who share fascinating facts about the night sky, constellations, planets, and cosmic phenomena. Participants can take turns looking through powerful telescopes to get up-close views of planets, star clusters, and distant...
Starting just after sunset at Tynkertopia, participants will have the opportunity to look through a telescope that will target several different astronomical sources throughout the evening. During this time, there will also be several DIY astronomy activities for children (3rd-8th grade) available at Tynkertopia. A professional astronomer will be on-hand to operate the telescope, assist...
Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset. The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather. Admission is free, but space is limited. Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. The University...
oin us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes are available courtesy of our volunteers.