Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander
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...
Free with Park Fee
16 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for October 8, 2026
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center: Thursday Guided Bird Walk
Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that calls this area...
Free
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Cubist Collages
Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
Drop on by for this informal come-and-go style table, where you can have a look at some of the venomous creatures behind glass, examine some artifacts, and learn that maybe...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
Learn about the diversity, behavior, and ecology of snakes of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! We will also discuss safety around venomous snakes and Gila monsters, as well as...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
Free – $27
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets, puzzle sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary...
Free
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Lounge
Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 6 - 13
Free
Pima County Public Library: The Wonders of Space
Little astronomers will enjoy sorting celestial objects or discovering properties of space rocks (meteorites) through hands-on investigations. They will begin to grasp the great sizes and distances of these dynamic...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Arizona Raptor Center Presents – Raptor Reads, a Storytime Program
Join educators and feathered ambassadors from the Arizona Raptor Center for a reading of “Knight Owl,” by Christopher Denise. After the read-aloud, stay and meet some live owls and learn...
Free
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
Phoenix Public Library: Tween S.T.E.A.M
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: LEGO Masters
Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our monthly challenge by yourself or with some friends. We'll finish each session with an opportunity...
Free
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
Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Free
Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing
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...