Come view local wildlife and learn to identify birds with the Arizona Game and Fish Department at Rio de Flag! Enjoy a morning outdoors with wildlife experts who will teach you birding basics. Binoculars and field guides will be provided! Reservations required. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival...
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
Stop by the 2nd floor and get a hand-crafted origami piece made by origami artist Charlie Humme! Can you find the elephant pieces to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day? Ages 5 - 12
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...
Dive into hands-on exploration with cool mechanical and electronic projects, just like it sounds! Tinker, build, and discover how things work. For ages 8–12.
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library. Ages 6 - 18
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...
At the After School Nutrition Program learn how to make healthy choices! Presented by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for Nutrition Education, kids and tweens will meet Tuesdays in September to learn about building balanced meals, smarter snack choices, nutrition labels, and more. Each week the presenter will demonstrate a new recipe and assist...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Design, build, and launch your own mini catapult in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop! Using simple materials, participants will create a working launcher, then put it to the test by experimenting with distance and accuracy. Through trial and iteration, you'll discover how small design changes affect performance--bringing engineering and physics to life in a fun, active...
Join us at Palo Verde Library every Thursday for a STEAM activity, art project, game day, or another fun activity! *This program is best for ages 5 and up. Ages 5 - 12
Join us for a special Open House of the Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center! From 4-8pm, enjoy immersive shows in the giant-screen Lowell Universe Theater, soak up stunning views from the rooftop, and explore interactive exhibits for all ages that bring the Universe to life. Ages 3+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science...
Join our Robotics Club and dive into the exciting world of robotics! This hands-on club is the perfect place to explore technology, programming, and creative problem-solving. Work as a team to program robots and then put them to the test with fun challenges and competitions. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn! ...
Come build a robot out of LEGOs and race it with the CocoNuts! This activity is suitable for kids (and kids at heart) ages 8 and up and their parents! Please plan to arrive at the start of the event - it takes about 1 hour to build a robot and 30 minutes to race....