Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Leaf Man Collage
Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
28 events found.
Kids (6 – 8 years)
Events for October 17, 2026
Maricopa County Library District: 4 Peaks Kids presents Squishy Circuits!
Learn the basics of electricity in this fun, hands-on STEAM class! Kids will use conductive dough, mini LED lights, and battery packs to build simple closed circuits and discover how electricity flows. Then they’ll create a light-up project to take home and keep exploring! Sponsored by the Fountain Hills Friends of the Library. Ages 6...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Coding Club
Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.
Free
Pinal County Library District: STEM Lab
Join us every Saturday for STEM Lab, a hands-on adventure in science, technology, engineering, and math. Each week features a different project or experiment, giving kids the chance to explore,...
Free
City of Chandler: Nature Detectives
Journey outside Veterans Oasis Park and learn what it takes to be a nature detective. Learn detective skills and look for clues such as tracks, scat, feathers, fur, nests, and burrows. It's up to you to figure out what happened at our critter scene. Ages 6 - 8
$8 – $15
Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at White Tank such as, snakes, scorpions, a tarantula and even a Gila monster! At this program you will get to ask questions, learn new things, and possibly even touch a snake. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Medical Center: TMC Health’s Spooktacular Safety Fair
You're invited to our FREE Safety Fair for a spooktacular morning of fun! TMC Health is teaming up once again with our local community partners to help families stay safe this Halloween season—and beyond! Bring the kids in their spookiest costumes and join us at the TMC Rincon Health Campus for a festive fair featuring:...
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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
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
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families: Will it Sink or Float?
What determines whether an object will sink or float in water? We will play a fun game to see how the density of an object determines whether it will sink or float. Can you guess correctly? Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Saguaro. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every first & third Saturday...
Free
Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Early Learners Camp – Force & Motion: Newton’s First Law
Children will experiment with inclined planes, levers, and pulleys. They will also create a painting using force and motion. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to...
$20 – $25
Yavapai County Free Library District: Science Saturday
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 fun with us! Ages 5 - 11
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Wild Birds Unlimited Store Visit
A representative from Liberty Wildlife will talk about the services they provide, including quality wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education and conservation services for the community. They'll also have some live birds on-hand. All Ages
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!
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 self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play! Ages 6 - 18
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: All About Sssnakesss
This classroom setting program will feature information about different species of snakes that are commonly seen in Arizona, and how those snakes survive the heat/cold, what they eat, where they live, how they act, and why they look the way they look. Bring your questions and any sssuspicions about snakes for us to answer, this...
Free with Park Fee
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Little Major Tom
Tom and Stella live on Space Base 1 in the year 2053, training as young astronauts while floating high above Earth. When a massive hurricane threatens the planet, they must...
$10
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: DayTours: – Uncover the Secrets of Our Mountaintop Observatory
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
$6.25 – $11.50
Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun
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 una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
Free
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 an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Free – $27
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Team
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 in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). No ticket or registration required.
Free
Pima County Public Library: Create Club!
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 supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Free
Phoenix Public Library: MakersBase
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 bring your imagination. No ticket or registration required.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of brick building! Participants can take on a building challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Ages 6 - 12
Free
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Tucson Astronomy Festival
The 13th Annual Tucson Astronomy Festival will take place on Saturday, October 17th, 3pm - 9pm at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, Ramada 1. This free event is hosted by the...
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, 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...
Free – $27
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
$62.50 – $88.50
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 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...