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...
Join us for a family-friendly morning getting to know edible desert plants and how humans’ use plants traditionally and currently. Bring the whole family as we explore the beautiful desert...
The Surprise SciTech Festival is a high-energy, hands-on celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) for all ages. This free community event showcases real-world innovation through engaging exhibits from educational, civic, and business organizations, and local innovators. As a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Institute, the festival also highlights career pathways to...
Lift off into discovery while earning your Space Science Badge! Girl Scouts will explore planets, stars, and galaxies through hands-on activities and interactive challenges that spark curiosity about the universe. By investigating how astronauts live, work and study the cosmos in space, scouts will build teamwork, confidence, and a sense of wonder about what lies...
Children will create and learn to use a thermometer. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Even though there are two classes offered per...
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...