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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too.  This hike will be an easy...

Free with Park Fee

Mesa Public Library: Slime Time!

Brady Park 7045 E. Monterey Ave., Mesa

Get ready for a slimy good time at the library! Children and families are invited to create their own colorful slime to take home. This hands-on activity is messy, creative,...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Coding Club

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.

Free

Mohave County Library: A NOVEL IN BLOOM

Mohave County Library - Golden Valley Community Library 3417 N. Verde Rd., Golden Valley

Bring a little creativity into your day—join us for a relaxing and inspiring Book Folding workshop! 🌸 Transform the pages of a book into a beautiful blooming design you’ll be...

Free

Town of Gilbert: Bonanza LEGO Engineers! STEM Club

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

that “sail”, “take off”, “fly”, “catapult”, and “race” really work? Do you love building with LEGO bricks but want to teach them some cool new tricks? If you answered “YES!”...

$24

Arizona Science Center: Girl Scout Thinking Like an Engineer BadgeLabs

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Put your problem-solving skills to the test while earning your Think Like an Engineer Badge in this engaging Badgelab program! Take on hands-on engineering challenges while designing, building, and improving...

$30

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families

Phoenix Public Library - Saguaro Library 2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix

Join Saguaro Library to hand craft a DIY solar oven using tin foil, a cardboard box and the power of the sun. Explore solar energy, heat absorption, and renewable power...

Free

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Raptor Education

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.

Free with Admission

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $27

Yuma County Library District: Pipe Cleaner Dragon Fly Craft

Yuma County Library District - Wellton Library 28790 San Jose Ave., Wellton

Kids can create their very own colorful dragonflies using pipe cleaners, beads, and a little imagination! This fun hands-on library craft encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and artistic expression while children design unique...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Science Saturday

Yavapai County Free Library District - Beaver Creek Library 4810 E. Beaver Creek Ln., Rimrock

Explore a kid-friendly science topic each month Hands on-activities and simple experiments Learn easy science you can repeat at home Great for young scientists, families and curious minds Come have...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

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

Children’s Museum Tucson: Family Brain Boost

Children's Museum Tucson 200 S. 6th Ave., Tucson

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...

Free with Admission

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: 3-2-1 Liftoff!

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears...

Free – $27

Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Sage Library 7602 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix

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

Lowell Observatory: History Talk – Origins of Lowell

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

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

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Team

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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

Yuma County Library District: Paper Walking Horses

Yuma County Library District - Foothills Library 13226 E. South Frontage Rd., Yuma

Explore the laws of motion and learn about an iconic group of native Arizonan animals with this hands-on paper craft! This program is best suited for children 6-12 years old....

Free

Mohave County Library: LEGO Time

Mohave County Library - Kingman Branch Library 3269 N. Burbank St., Kingman

🌟 Build, create, and imagine with us every Saturday! 🌟 Join us for LEGO Club every Saturday from 2:00–3:00 PM! 🧱✨ Children of all ages are invited to explore their creativity, tackle fun building challenges,...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Bike Lab

Phoenix Public Library - Harmon Library 1325 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix

Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain.  Only acoustic bikes –...

Free

Lowell Observatory: We Are Stars

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

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...

Phoenix Public Library: MakersBase

Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix

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...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders

Phoenix Public Library - Palo Verde Library 4402 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix

Visit Palo Verde for an hour of brick building! Participants can take on a building challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program will be held on Saturdays...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Building Blocks Club

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Create Club!

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Do you love crafts, games, legos and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Bike Lab

Phoenix Public Library - Harmon Library 1325 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix

Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain.  Only acoustic bikes –...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $27

Lowell Observatory: Meet the Planets

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

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

Phoenix Public Library: Bike Lab

Phoenix Public Library - Harmon Library 1325 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix

Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain.  Only acoustic bikes –...

Free

Lowell Observatory: Cosmic Highways – A Centennial Tour

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

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

Mad Science: Parents’ Night Out

Mad Science Lab 2701 E. Thomas Rd. STE I, Phoenix

Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR142  

$50

Mad Science: Parents’ Night Out – National Aviation Day

Mad Science Lab 2701 E. Thomas Rd. STE I, Phoenix

Celebrating National Aviation Day. Up, Up, and Away Show with Fantastic Fliers. Movie: "Up" Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K -...

$50

Lowell Observatory: One Step Beyond – A Journey to Mars

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

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

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

There are a lot of things in the desert people are spooked by. Snakes, spiders, scorpions, coyotes, javelina, mountain lion, the list goes on. Turns out, a lot of them...

Free with Park Fee

Lowell Observatory: Passport to the Universe

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

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...

Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing

Lowell Observatory 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff

Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...