Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Summer Golf Cart Tour – Copy
Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most...
$30 – $36
26 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for August 14, 2026
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Origami with Charlie Humme
Come visit Charlie Humme on the 2nd floor and get some handcrafted origami pieces to celebrate Music and Sound Month! Ages 6 - 12
Free with Admission
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,...
Free – $25
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Aquatic Life
Did you know that very small - often microscopic - aquatic animals can tell us a whole lot about the quality of the water in places like rivers, streams, lakes and ponds? Drop in on this...
Free with Park Fee
City of Mesa: STEAM Lab – Makerspace!
Students put their imaginations to the test in this exciting hands-on educational experience! Designed to encourage creativity away from screens, the Makerspace Lab offers opportunities to explore, build, and innovate...
$200
Tucson Bird Alliance: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival – Community Nature Expo
Bring the whole family! Friday, August 14 12:00pm – 5:30pm—Nature Expo Open Free to attend! Raptor displays with Arizona Raptor Center 4:30pm – 5:30pm—Festival Celebration sponsored by Sabrewing Nature Tours Book...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Did you know there are well over 250 cacti species native to the Sonoran Desert spanning the United States and Mexico? In fact, across the U.S., you can find close...
Free with Park Fee
Navajo County Library District: STEAM+
Join us as we learn and explore STEAM concepts! This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a Division of the Secretary of State, with...
Free
Lowell Observatory: History Talk – Origins of Lowell
The Observatory That Began With Mars and Reached the Moon Lowell Observatory’s story begins with one man’s fascination with Mars and a telescope shipped by train to a small Arizona...
Free with Admission
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
Free – $27
Lowell Observatory: We Are Stars
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution...
City of Mesa: LEGO Masters!
Students learn how to work in teams, solve problems, and create solutions while exploring their creativity in this hands-on class. They build creative projects and engage in fun challenges including...
$200
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,...
Free – $27
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...
Free
Mohave County Library: Inspiration/Station
Where STEM meets Art! Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public. Ages: 5-11
Free
Pima County Public Library: Soap So Sweet, It’s a Clean Treat!
Soap-making is a hands-on, colorful activity where children will experiment with scents, and colors. Using molds to create shapes turns the process into a craft project. The “magic” of melting and pouring...
Free
Lowell Observatory: Meet the Planets
A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System. Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury...
Free with Admission
Tempe Public Library: LEGO Lab – Engineering & Computer Science
Join us for a special program where LEGO elements will be used to solve problems through storytelling. The program utilizes LEGO bricks, hardware, and the LEGO Spike app. Supplies limited....
Free
Pima County Public Library: Fun Friday
Join us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games....
Free
Lowell Observatory: Cosmic Highways – A Centennial Tour
Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections...
Free with Admission
Town of Gilbert: Nutty Scientists Parent’s Night Out
Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids hang with a Nutty Scientist for possibly a messy, explosive, hands on fun! evening They’ll explore cool science, laugh a ton, and...
$40
Lowell Observatory: One Step Beyond – A Journey to Mars
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the...
Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Free with Admission
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: UA Campus Astronomy Series – Tucson’s Window to the Universe
Looking for an engaging summertime activity? Join us for an evening of exploration and discovery at Steward Observatory on the University of Arizona campus. This unique experience combines fascinating information...
$1 – $10
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night
We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional....
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Passport to the Universe
A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating...