Rio Salado Audubon Center: Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in...
Free
24 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for April 18, 2026
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...
Free with Admission
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
Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge 2026: Nature Observations 101 – Using iNaturalist for the Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge
Do you like observing nature? Then help science and make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly worldwide competition among cities to see whose residents can spot...
Free with Admission
Cave Creek Museum: Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days – Meet a Miner Day
Cave Creek had large gold mining operations during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. What do you suppose children did if they lived in the gold camp? Come to see what the life of a miner was like. Join us for a morning of learning and fun. You can even pan for gold! This event...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Apple Packing Shed Open House
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history....
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Saturday Nature Program
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Earth Day Celebration at Red Rock
Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual Earth Day Celebration in Sedona's red rocks! FREE admission from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! This event features live wildlife presentations, nature hikes, booths, games, prizes, kids crafts, and much more! Learn from our community partners how we can all...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families – Hurricane Proof Houses
What are Hurricanes? Join us at the Saguaro Library and learn the science behind these natural events. Design and build hurricane-proof houses and test your designs to see how they stand up to water and strong wind. Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Saguaro. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering,...
Free
Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Early Learners Camp – Planets: Terrestrial
Children will learn about the planets closest to our sun through various experiments. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore...
$20 – $25
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!
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...
Free
⭐ Rosson House at The Square PHX: Galaxy STEM Fest 2026
Get ready to blast off into the future at Galaxy STEM Fest! Join us on Saturday, April 18th for our FREE, family-friendly festival celebrating the intersection of STEM and history...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Kartchner Caverns
oin Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a Star Party on April 18 to celebrate International Dark Sky Week! Before night sky viewing through high-powered telescopes begins, listen to...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Free
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Whale Superhighway
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway...
$10
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Team
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, kids ages 6-12 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage...
Free
City of Tempe: Stark Solder Scientist
Become one of the circuit culprits and learn how to thwart your siblings and friends with an alarm that will go off whenever they open a drawer or door! Be...
$42
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Whale Superhighway
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway...
$10
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Whale Superhighway
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway...
$10
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...
$62.50 – $88.50
Phoenix Zoo: Girl Scout Night Camp – Outdoor Art
Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for multiple scout levels, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. These camps are appropriate for ages 7...
$89 – $99
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Cattail Cove
Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park! We'll be stargazing in the park's boat parking lot to take in beautiful views...
Free with Park Fee
⭐Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory: Astronomy Observation
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for...
Free
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing at Agua Caliente Park
Viewing Location: Bus Lanes @ North end of Parking Lot Information: Great dark skies in Northeast Tucson. Star Party open to the Public. Cost: FREE. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will...
Free