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...
Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic is a mini-nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s summer rains. Come anytime between 7-9 a.m.! Follow signs for...
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a peaceful walk that includes meditation and nature-inspired art to help you relax, create, and reconnect with nature. Led by Ranger Jacque. Celebrate National...
Join us at Meteor Crater for our annual Neighbor Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 27th! As a 'thank you' to our Northern Arizona community, we offer free admission. Explore one of the world's best-preserved meteorite impact sites, take in the breathtaking views, and experience a day filled with adventure, discovery, activities, and fun for all...
Reid Park Zoo and the Erik Hite Foundation are partnering to honor our hometown heroes who protect our community. First responders — firefighters, EMT’s, members of the police, ATF, correction...
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....
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...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is $5 per person age 5 and up. There are no set programs, but volunteers are on hand to...
Take a guided tour of the Lava River Cave and hear about its origin and processes that form interesting features found in a lava tube. Bring at least two light sources (headlamps or flashlights) with fresh batteries, and adequate clothing, including a jacket and sturdy shoes for scrambling over boulders and walking on uneven, rocky...
The Mission Garden acequia (irrigation canal) runs through the garden, mirroring an ancient canal once used by Hohokam farmers. Soon after we installed the acequia, dragonflies and damselflies returned to the garden. Come celebrate these fascinating creatures with Dragonfly Day at Mission Garden, part of the larger Dragonfly Festival! Family friendly and open to all,...
The Harvest Festival in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office and NACA's Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment Program at the Hal Jensen Garden tour stop. This harvest festival will...
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...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Join Ranger Jacque to discover some of the recreation opportunities found within Maricopa County Parks and celebrate National Public Lands Day! National Public Lands Day is an annual event that...
Join National Park Service archeologists and biologists on National Public Lands Day (free entrance) to learn about Walnut Canyon's natural and human history. Try your hand at throwing at an atlatl and enjoy other hands-on activities for kids. Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science, a free annual 10-day event wholly designed to promote...
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...
Visit the Museum of Northern Arizona and enjoy exploring hands-on science activities for all ages, many related to the Shifting Life Zones exhibition. The Arizona Science Center and Meteor Crater Education Alliance will also bring hands-on activities to share. This is a free museum day sponsored by APS. Part of Flagstaff Festival of...
The STEMusic Concert is a high energy concert full of songs and lessons all about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Children will have a change to watch live experiments, practice...
Come to the Mesa Express Library for a high-flying engineering challenge inspired by the true story of parachuting beavers! In this hands-on STEM event, kids will design and build protective...
Join us for this hands-on, fun program where we’ll create some crunchy slime - also known as floam! Perfect for older children between the ages of 6-12. Supplies and seating are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club LEGO ¡Los LEGOs son divertidos para toda la familia! Construirás con LEGOs de todos los tamaños. Hojas para colorear y...
7-days "JOIN THE ADVENTURE, TO GO OUT OF SPACE" Coming this Fall! Learn how to draw an astronaut by practicing basic human figures. Noticing how the astronaut is floating in the foreground while his space capsule is in the background, moon landing history and more. Students will be challenged in every day adventure. Sign up...
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Dive into the fascinating world of bison with a 30-minute presentation from wildlife experts at Raymond Wildlife Area! Learn about the vital role bison play in the ecosystem, their conservation...
Learn about the Hassayampa River Preserve and the other Maricopa County Parks at this table display with Ranger Eric. In honor of National Public Lands Day, stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the trails, scenery, wildlife, and other resources the Hassayampa River Preserve and our other Maricopa County Parks have to offer to...
Grand Reopening for Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop A representative from Liberty Wildlife will talk about the services they provide, including quality wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education and conservation services for the community. They'll also have some live birds on-hand.
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
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 more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
A fun, beautifully animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins—revealing how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and how we are, quite literally, made of stars! Audience: Younger audiences Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science center exhibits...
Explore the wonders of science through interactive activities designed to spark imaginations of all ages. From the mysteries of the universe to the marvels of the natural world, dive into...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea...
Bring the whole family to play fun games using LEGOs. Each station will have different crafts, challenges and games to play. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a...
Let’s play with LEGOS! Every Saturday you can build something new. Show off your creativity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and have tons of fun! ¡Juguemos con LEGOS! Cada sábado puedes construir algo nuevo. ¡Demuestra tu creatividad y habilidades de STEAM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas) y diviertete muchísimo!
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building.
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building.
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just bring your imagination. No ticket or registration required.
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 Saturday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Families become space engineers as they rotate through hands-on stations to design, test, and imagine life on the Moon and Mars. From constructing habitats and powering space outposts to surviving...
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
The Star Party will feature a guest speaker with telescope viewing through the Winslow Homolovi Observatory's Moore Telescope (Celestron 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain) to follow the presentation. Night sky targets will be announced for the evening and may include deep space nebula, star clusters and more. Visit us online at: azstateparks.com/stars Part of Flagstaff Festival...
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...
Join Ranger Olivia and the International Dark Sky Discovery Center for a fun night of stargazing in observation of National Public Lands Day. National Public Lands Day is an annual...