Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...

In this class, students will learn the basics of programming within Minecraft! Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program...

Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure...

Have you always wanted to beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft? In this class, students will work together to practice fighting mobs and completing the major challenges in the game on their way to victory! Every day, students will get to learn a new concept of Minecraft survival, then advance to the next steps that...

Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...

Calling young architects and world travellers! Do you want to travel the world in Minecraft? In this five-day camp (classes), students will recreate historical structures from around the world. Students will learn about the structure, its country/culture, and its significance while “traveling” worldwide within the digital world of Minecraft. The student will also be building...

This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks! Ages 5-12.

May the Fourth Be With You!  In a library "Far, Far Away," create all things Lego Starships!  We'll have a special guest from Bricks & Minifigs Chandler to inspire us to build cargo freighters, shuttles, escape pods, transports, starfighters, patrol ships, and more!  Participants ages 6-12 will be able to complete the challenges provided or free...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

This five-day class allows students to create their own movies completely from scratch! They will participate in all of the essential parts of movie creation, including researching the setting, writing the script as a group, creating the movie set, and finally acting it out, all within the digital world of Minecraft. The teacher will then...

In this class, students will learn the basics of programming within Minecraft! Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program...

Students will learn PDL Code, a language created by our company to work seamlessly with Minecraft and introduce the basics of coding. Using core elements from other popular languages such as Java or C++, PDL Code has its own console where students program outside of Minecraft to make things happen on our very own secure...

Have you always wanted to beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft? In this class, students will work together to practice fighting mobs and completing the major challenges in the game on their way to victory! Every day, students will get to learn a new concept of Minecraft survival, then advance to the next steps that...

Have you played Minecraft Survival before and always wanted to face the Wither and power up a beacon? What about raiding the Woodland Mansion, or taking on the Warden? In this class, students will work as a team to encounter various aspects of Minecraft Survival and acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to explore...

Calling young architects and world travellers! Do you want to travel the world in Minecraft? In this five-day camp (classes), students will recreate historical structures from around the world. Students will learn about the structure, its country/culture, and its significance while “traveling” worldwide within the digital world of Minecraft. The student will also be building...

This five-day camp will help students create their very own Minecraft escape room! During this class,students will work towards building their own escape rooms in Minecraft using some unique redstone concepts. Teachers will teach students some basic redstone logic gates, different puzzles students can create in Minecraft, and some redstone and building tricks so students...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Create an origami flower card for that special person in your life!

Hands-on engineering fun for homeschoolers of all ages! These classes let students use real tools and materials to design, test, and build their creations. Each session stands on its own or builds on the last, offering age-appropriate challenges that grow from simple structures to advanced, functional builds. Grades K - 8 Grades K - 2:...

STEAMtank is a transdisciplinary class for ASU students to create children’s museum exhibits that teach kids Kindergarten through 8th Grade about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through imaginative play in a fun-filled environment. The goal is to create a sense of wonder for younger students and get them started learning about STEAM at an...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

Explore the world of art in 3 dimensions. Design, build and create various sculptures with wire. What unique creations can you come up with?

Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks! Ages 5-11.

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.

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

Join us at Cholla Library every Tuesday afternoon at 4 PM for a fun STEAM activity! Each week we will do a project with a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math twist!

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.

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

Make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment - something fun will be happening every Wednesday in the Youth Activity Room! Supplies are limited.

Come join us at the Library for a Tween STEAM activity! This activity is targeted for children ages 8-12.

Walk in and make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment. Something fun will be happening on a Wednesday afternoon in the Youth Activity Room. Supplies are limited.

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

Kids, are you ready to learn a new skill - and have fun at the same time? Here is your chance! Join us at Cholla Library’s Mach2 for Kids Can Sew! and we will cover the basics of how to sew by hand. Plus, you'll walk away with a cute, handmade project! Space is limited. Ask...

Come drop into our Brick Building Sessions where you can use your imaginations to design, create, and show off exciting and unique Brick builds based on various concepts.

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

Using principles of engineering, construct a functioning bridge able to hold weight. Bridge Challenge accepted? Ages 6 - 11

Get ready for something cool this summer! Dinosaurs After Dark is back at AZMNH. The museum will be open after hours with crafts, activities, and the Arizona Through Time speaker series: Arizona Through Time Speaker Series - Devonian Deep Diving State 48: A Comprehensive History of Arizona in the Age of Fishes. Explore Arizona’s past in...

This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, and immerse yourself in the natural world. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 7 am and explores a different aspect of the park each week....

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand on their network of like-minded learners.  ...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...

Learn the basics of 3D printing, watch a 3D printer in action, then paint a pre-made flower. These flowers would make a lovely gift for Mother's Day on May 10th. Ages 8+. Mother's Day card supplies will also be provided.

Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand their network of like-minded learners.

Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand their network of like-minded learners. Ages 7...

Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm Drop by the KIDchen today for a hands-on STEM adventure with Edible Ed—part of our May-ker Month celebration! This month, we’re diving into making, crafting, and working with our hands. Kids will explore early kitchen science and math skills as they cut, measure, and mix ingredients. It’s a playful, sensory-rich...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

Join MACH1 in the Children's Department and create a playable paper guitar. This activity will blend basic circuitry and basic coding to bring our musical instruments to life. No experience necessary. This program is designed for children ages 8-17 and their families. Space is limited - first come, first served.

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  

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...

Visit your local Chandler Library branch to pick up a paleontology grab-and-go activity. Young explorers will create their own fossil impressions using clay, mimicking real paleontologists studying ancient creatures. The fun continues as they break open a geode to discover the sparkling crystals inside, formed over millions of years! Best for ages 6-12 years. Kits are...

Visit your local Chandler Library branch to pick up a paleontology grab-and-go activity. Young explorers will create their own fossil impressions using clay, mimicking real paleontologists studying ancient creatures. The fun continues as they break open a geode to discover the sparkling crystals inside, formed over millions of years! Best for ages 6-12 years. Kits are...

Visit your local Chandler Library branch to pick up a paleontology grab-and-go activity. Young explorers will create their own fossil impressions using clay, mimicking real paleontologists studying ancient creatures. The fun continues as they break open a geode to discover the sparkling crystals inside, formed over millions of years! Best for ages 6-12 years. Kits are...

Visit your local Chandler Library branch to pick up a paleontology grab-and-go activity. Young explorers will create their own fossil impressions using clay, mimicking real paleontologists studying ancient creatures. The fun continues as they break open a geode to discover the sparkling crystals inside, formed over millions of years! Best for ages 6-12 years. Kits are...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami roses to celebrate Mother’s Day! Make and share with the loved ones who care for you.

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

Ever think to make art out of the bolts and washers and nuts you have in your home? Now you can! Join us as we use simple hardware to create trees and other designs. What will you try and make?

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Join us for a special program where LEGO elements will be used to solve problems through storytelling. The program utilizes LEGO bricks, hardware, and the LEGO Spike app. Supplies limited. LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential, part of the LEGO® Learning System, is the cross-curricular STEAM solution for elementary education. SPIKE Essential engages students in hands-on investigation...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

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...

Reserved tickets for "Tour the Universe" planetarium show at the December 5th, 2025 Astronomy Night at the Mesa Community College Planetarium on MCC's Southern & Dobson campus in Mesa, Arizona.   Showings of "Tour the Universe" are 25 minutes in length. Shows start at approximately 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm. Guests with ticket reservations should arrive at least 15 minutes prior...

WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We meet almost 100% of our water needs with rainwater, greywater, and stormwater and grow a lush array of native Sonoran Desert plants. This landscape provides habitat for many animal species,...

Join Tucson Bird Alliance guides for a garden walk at Tohono Chul and discover the Sonoran Desert’s feathered residents! Of the 500+ bird species found in Arizona each year, more than 140 have visited our gardens. Watch Cactus Wrens chatter from cactus to tree, hear the Curved-billed Thrasher’s two-part whistle, catch hummingbirds sipping blooms, and look skyward...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Artist and teaching artist Bryson Bost creates abstract, intuitive artwork that encourages curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on exploration. Join Bryson this May‑ker’s Month as he invites visitors to explore his STEAM‑inspired Dancing Planets series, where arcs, circles, and intricate patterns become a creative playground. It’s an opportunity to slow down, experiment with color and form, and...

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

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!

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

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.

We will foster students’ engineering, competitive and creative edge as we challenge them to fulfill briefs given by a world class judge. Using everyday materials, kids will create the bridges, towers, and vehicles of tomorrow. Challenges are different each session.   Ages 8 - 14

Come enjoy the fun of taking things apart and learning how things work. This free event is for all ages. We will provide the old technology and tools to take things apart. The optional donations help us replace screwdrivers and bits.   No experience necessary. All technology will be sent for recycling when we are...

Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday of the month. Let's create!

It's time to get messy! Leave the cleanup to us and join us monthly for fun, messy activities. This month, we will be making slime. Ages 6-12. Registration required.

Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain.  Only acoustic bikes – no e-bikes, please.  Bring your bike and learn hands-on skills to keep it rolling smoothly.

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.

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

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...

Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Reid Park Zoo is home to two southern white rhinos, Fireball and Yebonga. This experience will allow you to enter a special encounter space not accessible on a normal Zoo visit, and learn about the rhinos’ unique personalities and how we take extra care of each of their needs. Age: All participants must be 5...

Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in!  Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

This one-time class gives students unique challenges to test their Minecraft building and design skills. Students will work either in a group or by themselves to create a build according to theme. One class students may be amusement park tycoons; the next, a minigame host; another, pirates with their own working cannons! Each week, we...

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...