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City of Buckeye: Kids Hike

Skyline Regional Park 2600 N. Watson Rd., Buckeye

Love hiking? Got kids? Take them on a 1-mile guided hiking adventure for a great way to get them connected to the outdoors. We'll play hiking activities and go over basic Sonoran Desert facts. An adult must accompany each child. Bring extra water, sun protection, and wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7 - 13

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Fall Fusion Mini Camp – Mission: Space

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

This October, join us for an out-of-this world adventure as we discover the wonders of space and the engineering behind space exploration. Whether they’re dreaming of becoming astronauts, engineers, or scientists, campers will have the opportunity to develop their science skills and creativity while learning about the universe. Camp Activity Highlights 👨‍🚀 Astronaut Training: Take on hands-on...

$110 – $125

iCode: Roblox Editor – Create & Code Your World – 3 Day Camp

iCode Peoria 9127 W. Union Hills Dr., #301, Peoria

Campers will learn to use The Roblox Editor, a special coding environment used to create complete projects in Roblox! Throughout the week, campers will use block coding, a programming style that shows that texted-based coding is not essential. This exciting camp takes an activity your child already loves, and turns it into an educational adventure!...

$299

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Leaf Man Collage

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12

Free with Admission

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free....

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

Pima County Public Library: Storytime with Smokey Bear

Pima County Public Library - Martha Cooper Library 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson

Join us for a special storytime with the U.S. Forest Service and Smokey Bear! The U.S. Forest Service will showcase some of the tools they use, and children will have...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: AZ Science on Wheels – Amazing Arizona Primary tabs

Yavapai County Free Library District - Bagdad Public Library 700 Palo Verde Bldg. C, Bagdad

Get hands on with the Arizona Science Center as we explore amazing state we call home! Discover desert animal adaptations, mine for copper, decorate a cactus, and enjoy more exciting Arizona-themed activities. Explore, experiment, and discover the science of Arizona! All Ages

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Alebrije Dreamss

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Design your own alebrije collage! Mix shapes, colors, and patterns to create a colorful creature that reflects your creativity and imagination. Alebrijes were invented by Pedro Linares López in Mexico City and are colorful, animal-like creatures that represent the dream world of their maker. Can you make a brave alebrije? Or an alebrije full of...

Free with Admission

Yavapai County Free Library District: Full STEAM Ahead!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more! Ages 5 - 18

Free

Pima County Public Library: What’s Up Wednesday!

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Looking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more. Ages 6 - 13

Free

Pima County Public Library: Create Club

Pima County Public Library - Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson

Do you love arts and crafts, games, and science experiments? Join us each week for hands-on activities designed to spark your imagination and creativity! All supplies are provided. Some activities might get a little messy! This intergenerational program welcomes kids, tweens, and families. Learn, explore, and create together in Create Club! Ages 6 - 13

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Kidz S.T.E.A.M.

Yavapai County Free Library District - Prescott Valley Public Library 7401 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley

Welcome to Kidz STEAM! STEAM encompasses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Our Kidz STEAM program offers children ages 5 - 8 and their caregiver the opportunity to get creative and test out their inventiveness while engaging with other children in the community. Today's Activity: Tic Tac Toe Game Free & open to the public. Registration is required....

Free

Maricopa County Library District: STEM Club – Glow-in-the-dark Slime

MCLDAZ - Guadalupe Library 9241 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe

Get ready to mix, stretch, and illuminate! In this hands-on activity you will become junior chemists as you transform everyday ingredients into a vibrant, light-emitting polymer goo. Ages 8  12

Free

Chandler Public Library: STEAM Club (ages 6-12) – Green Lab Arizona – Climate Detectives

Chandler Public Library - Downtown Campus 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler

THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES REGISTRATION. Please reserve a space for each child that will be participating in the program. Green Lab Arizona: Climate Detectives is a free, hands-on climate science workshop for children ages 6–12, presented by Acumen Haven. Kids will explore why some surfaces get hotter than others, investigate a neighborhood heat map, plant their own microgreens,...

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO® Play at Nanini Library

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Come build with us! Folks of all ages are welcome to dig into our massive piles of LEGO® bricks and let their imaginations run wild. We've got Duplo blocks on hand for our littlest builders, too! No registration needed — just drop in. Light refreshments provided while supplies last. Ages 3 - 18

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Display your LEGO creation at the library for all to enjoy! LEGO Clubs helps improve math...

Free

Pima County Public Library: STEAM Club

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

STEAM is an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.” Our STEAM Club brings creativity, problem-solving, logic, and experimentation together – which suits many ways of learning and allows children to explore and experiment while having fun! Come explore new STEAM topics with us each week!  Ages 6 - 17    

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

Phoenix Public Library: Block Party

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

Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza!   Ages 3-12

Free

Maricopa County Library District: LEGO Hour

MCLDAZ - Perry Library 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert

Think you can solve real-world challenges with just LEGO bricks? Put your imagination to the test! You'll be given a creative prompt and tasked with building a brilliant solution; no instructions, just your ideas and determination. Come spark your creativity and engineer something amazing! Ages 7-12

Free

Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – WeDo Wednesday LEGO Robotics

Phoenix Public Library - Cholla Library 10050 Metro Parkway E., Phoenix

Join us in MACH2 for WeDo Wednesdays: LEGO Robotics. Ready to build moving robots, learn how motors work, and do basic programming? WeDo Wednesdays is the place for you! For kids ages 7-12 or older kids diving into LEGOS or programming for the first time - use WeDo Kits to build and program animals, critters,...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Little Innovators

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Kids ages 3-6 with an adult will learn about STEM concepts by reading a book and then doing a science experiment following the Scientific Method. We will be learning about slime by making it and playing with it.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Spooky Houses in Photopea

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us in MACH1 this week as we use Photopea to spookify an old house using image editing software! Learn how to change lighting and add scary elements to make a house into a haunted one!  This program is designed for 8-17, Space is limited - first come, first served.

Free

Scottsdale Public Library: LEGO Masters

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our weekly challenge by yourself or with some friends.  We'll finish each week with an opportunity...

Free

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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...