Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for April 24, 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...
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Join the City Nature Challenge
Join Ranger Nikki to learn about this weekend’s City Nature Challenge April 24-27th and how your input can help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki will host a drop-in information table...
Arizona State Parks & Trails: The Inside History of Jerome
An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting. Featuring an overview of the geology, United Verde Copper Co....
Playful Digital Learning: Minecraft 202 – Build & Design
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and...
Chandler Public Library: K-12 Afterschool Tutoring
Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether it's homework help or test prep, we’re here to support your child’s growth! Led by experienced high school mentors, Olivia and Jaden, this program is...
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...
Maricopa County Library District: STEMsters for Kids
Run by teen volunteers, STEMsters encourages school-age children to explore STEM concepts through fun, engaging, and interactive workshops!
Playful Digital Learning: Minecraft 202 – Build & Design
This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according...
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...
⭐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 the Observatory. The observatory houses a 16-inch diameter Meade, modified Richey-Cretien scope, guided by a Paramount ME computer controlled German equatorial mount slaved to The...
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing @ Picacho Peak State Park
Truely dark skies at a scenic location – Picacho Peak State Park Star Party is open to the Public. Event is free but park admission fees apply. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will have several advanced amateur telescopes for astronomical viewing. We will observe Planets, Nebulae, Galaxies, Star Clusters and lots more. Great opportunity to...
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Picacho Peak
oin Picacho Peak State Park for a Star Party with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA). Peer through high-powered telescopes as TAAA's knowledgeable astronomers show you exciting features of the universe. Bring...