Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: LEGO Builders
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks! Ages 5-12.
Free
30 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for February 19, 2026
Ongoing
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Walk
Join Ranger Nikki on a walk to see what’s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Learn about the Sonoran Desert in springtime with a chance to see wildflowers and blooming shrubs. Late fall rains provided a start for the flower season so there may be a continuation of blooms or even a second...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
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!
Free with Admission
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Brown’s Ranch Stories – Educational Walk
Join us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown’s Ranch area. We will discuss the Indigenous people who lived here, the role of the military in the region, the ranching history of the region and...
Free
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Nibble, Bite, Chomp-Animal Teeth Puppets
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
Free with Admission
Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Free with Admission
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Homeschool Happenings – Birdwatching
Homeschool students can join Ranger Nikki on a birdwatching walk and learn how to identify common desert birds and their homes. Our mild winter season is a great time to get outside and enjoy observing our feathered friends. Ranger Nikki will introduce students to some common bird species that can be seen at our desert...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Oatmeal Energy Bites with Edible Ed!
Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen as we use Delta Dental and NOAH’s “Mouth Healthy” Cookbook recipe, to make this delicious and healthy treat! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve. Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm
Free with Admission
Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour
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...
$350
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Intro to Desert Hiking
Are you curious about hiking and want to find hikes near you? Then come down to Nature Center and learn how to start hiking in the desert with ranger Derik. This class will cover a variety of topics around hiking and desert safety. Topics covered will be Basic map reading, what to carry, knowing when...
Free with Park Fee
Pinal County Library District: Homeschool STEM Challenge
Join us for a Homeschool STEM Social focused on engineering and physics. Students will learn the mechanics behind catapults, design and build their own, and experiment with force, motion, and trajectory. Ages 7+
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
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
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...
Free – $27
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Galaxy Slam – Black Holes
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. This show will be followed by a black hole talk highlighting Kate Alexander's work in Astrophysics & Gravity....
Free – $27
⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Create a New Animal or Plant
Come join us for our Verde Valley SciTech Festival programming: Create a New Animal or Plant- design your own new animal or plant species and create a scientific fact sheet. Ages 6 - 12 Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Machine – Impossible
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create a machine that solves a problem—maybe even saves the world! In 60 minutes, use Micro: bit and other mini-robotics platforms to explore coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving. This program will self-destruct in 60 minutes. Are you ready? This program is limited to the first...
Free
⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Battle of the Boards – Youth Chess Club
Calling all young chess enthusiasts! Dive into the world of strategy and skill at weekly chess meetups, where every move matters. Whether just starting out or already a seasoned player, there’s a place at the board for everyone. A great opportunity to sharpen minds, build confidence, and have fun! Ages 6 - 11 Part...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Collaged Kaleidoscopes
Join MACH1 in the Children's Department for a craft! In this program participants will learn about light and symmetry as we transform upcycled materials into dazzling kaleidoscopes that you can share with your friends and family. This program is designed for children and teens of all ages. Space is limited - first come, first served.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – Glowforge Coasters
Ever wanted to learn how a laser cutter works or how to make your own custom deigns? Learn to use 3D design software and laser cutting best practices to make your ideas come to life with the Glowforge Aura at the Cholla Library’s MACH2! Join us this week to create your own custom set of...
Free
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
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...
$62.50 – $88.50
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
⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Meet a Snake, Make a Snake!
Meet a rescued kingsnake, learn about local snakes, & create a fun snake craft with AZ State Park Rangers. Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free events across the Verde Valley. Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to...
Free
Cochise County Library District: LEGO Club
Are you ready to build your dream home or a spaceship to blast off into the galaxy? Look no further because we have a pile of LEGO just waiting to be used! Each month we will explore a new STEAM topic using our LEGO engineering skills. This program is recommended for youth ages 5 and...
Free
Pinal County Library District: LEGO Club
Join us for an hour of brick-building fun at our LEGO Club for kids ages 7-12! We provide the LEGOs, you provide the problem-solving skills and imagination it takes to solve our fun challenges using only LEGO bricks! Engage in unique creative challenges using our vast LEGO collection and let’s build something amazing together!
Free
Cochise County Library District: Open House & Pie & Sky w/ the Bisbee Science Lab
Join the Copper Queen Library Annex every third Thursday of the month for an Open House during the Bisbee Science Lab's Pie & Sky Astronomy Program. Sign up for a library card, play with the Annex's new LiteZilla!, check out books and movies, and make crafts with your family!
Free
Desert Foothills Land Trust: Movie Night – Cactus Hotel
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a special outdoor screening of "Cactus Hotel" under the desert stars. Inspired by the beloved children's book "Welcome to the Cactus Hotel," the film follows the life of one towering saguaro and the community of desert creatures who depend on it. Watch as Gila woodpeckers carve out nesting holes,...
$25
Yuma County Library District: Stargazing
Join 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.
Free