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ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
Free with Admission
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November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....
Free with Admission
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From birds to butterflies, a look at the winged things of the skies Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array...
Free with Admission
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10 events,
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During our Nature Camp, kids will explore the natural world through fun games, activities, experiments, hikes, crafts, and more. Once registered, you will receive an email from ePACT where you will need to create an account to fill out our Emergency Form and sign our Policy Agreements. This needs to be done before the first...
$134 – $181
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ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
Free with Admission
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When school is out, camp is in at the Children's Museum of Phoenix! Featuring hands-on learning, games and activities designed to cultivate the minds and muscles of children ages 5-8. Each unique camp also includes plenty of free play on all three floors of the Museum's imaginative exhibits. January 2 - 5 Rate per 4-day...
$275 – $315
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13 events,
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ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
Free with Admission
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November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....
Free with Admission
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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13 events,
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ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
Free with Admission
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November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....
Free with Admission
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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13 events,
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ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
Free with Admission
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November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....
Free with Admission
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Has your toddler or preschooler ever tried painting with cars?? What little one doesn’t love playing with cars?! Car track painting is such a fun activity they will enjoy it to the fullest. We will use a toy car to paint colorful lines and patterns on paper. The grooves on the wheels create unique lines...
Free
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18 events,
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ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
Free with Admission
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Come by the library any time on January 6th 2024 to check out the awesome LEGO Creations made by the West Valley Brick Builders. Other LEGO Activities will be held throughout the day. Times can be found on our calendar.
Free
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Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about the five species of rattlesnakes that live in the Sonoran Desert. Did you know? – That a rattlesnake can strike a distance of up to two-thirds of their...
Free
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12 events,
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ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
Free with Admission
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November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....
Free with Admission
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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12 events,
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Uncover, discover and explore the wonderful world of nature around you! Building Blocks weekly curriculum covers nature themes throughout the session and prepares each child to be a successful learner. Children must be of age before the first day of class and potty-trained; no diapers or pull-ups permitted. Please contact the Program Leader [email protected] for more information....
$175 – $237
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One morning in a farmyard a spider begins to spin a web. Come join us as we learn about spinning spider webs and spin our very own webs on lacing cards. Persistence pay off! Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.
Free
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From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the audience and is available to all school classes with a focus on students with special needs and to groups focused... |
15 events,
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Ready for a fun and engaging learning environment for your child? Classes will begin with an engaging story book that will take us exploring through hands-on activities. These interactive activities will introduce/reinforce letters, numbers, shapes, colors, early literacy skills, music/movement, crafts (fine motor skills), and purposeful play. Let us prepare your child and create a...
$140
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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During this hands-on workshop, children between the ages of 4-8 years will have a blast discovering the science of aerodynamics using basic household materials. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve.
Free with Admission
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15 events,
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What kind of spider makes a round web? What spider makes a triangle shaped web? Have you seen a spider that doesn’t make a web at all? Come learn about spiders, match them to their webs and make your very own webs! Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant...
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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17 events,
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RAWR! Help your kiddo find their discovery hat, as we begin our adventure of learning all about dinosaurs! They'll learn about dinosaurs through songs, stories, dino digs, and crafts. Age at least 4 yrs but less than 8 yrs Jan 11, 2024 - Mar 7, 2024 Thu 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Exception date(s): 1...
$50
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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Discover the amazing world of science and explore the reasons behind the seemingly impossible. Through hands-on activities that pop, fizz, and explode, young scientists will be able to define, hypothesize, and find the answers to common scientific questions. Safety goggles required. Parent participation required. Age at least 2 yrs but less than 6 yrs Jan...
$84 – $114
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If you were a spider, what would you look like? What would your favorite food be? Join us as we make our very own spider and talk about all our spiders' favorite things! Let’s work on our story telling with a cute little art project. Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided...
Free
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Students will become paleontologists. Students will learn about fossils, dinosaurs, rocks and so much more. Students will learn through read-alouds, dino digs, study of fossils/rocks, projects/crafts. An $8.00 class fee will be due to the instructor on the date of the first class. No class on 2/2. Age at least 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs Jan...
$55
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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18 events,
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Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to find out all about the elusive ringtail; Sonoran Desert resident and state mammal. One of the most exciting small animals to see out hiking in the Preserve is the elusive ringtail,...
Free
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Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
Free
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Let's have fun with LEGOs! Build, play, and learn with other kids at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to join in alongside their children and engage in the joy of play. Each month will feature optional guided activities, and participants are always welcome to imagine and build their own creations. LEGOs and Mega Blox will...
Free
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9 events,
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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Join us in our sandbox outside as it turns into a construction zone with toy trucks and plenty of shovels and buckets! Build roads, haul rocks and learn more about these vehicles during this sensory activity. Transportation Month is generously supported by our friends at Waymo. Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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5 events,
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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From birds to butterflies, a look at the winged things of the skies Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array...
Free with Admission
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Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
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12 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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Drop-in program for preschoolers building skills for kindergarten! Early literacy, STEM, dramatic play, fine motor skills and more!
Free
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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16 events,
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Bring your little makers for a preschool friendly hour of parent and child maker time. We will have STEAM coloring crafts, building blocks, electronic toys, board games and more. There is something for everyone, at Little Makers Playtime.
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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14 events,
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You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association — an event you do not want to miss! The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair Store is available to answer questions by calling: 928.505.2440 from 10am-2pm Tue-Fri or by e-mailing: [email protected]. Main...
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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12 events,
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You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association — an event you do not want to miss! The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair Store is available to answer questions by calling: 928.505.2440 from 10am-2pm Tue-Fri or by e-mailing: [email protected]. Main...
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How does your face look when you are happy? How about Sad? What about your silliest face? We will use child safe mirrors to make all the faces and talk about the emotion that face represents. Children will work on identifying emotions with their grownups. Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided...
Free
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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15 events,
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STEM Fest is the culmination of Gearing Towards The Future. Held as a one-day event, on Saturday January 20, 2024, during the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 20-28, 2024. STEM Fest will highlight all of the Gearing Towards The Future winners and their projects along with companies and organizations focused on STEM initiatives. The winners will...
Free with Admission
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You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association — an event you do not want to miss! The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair Store is available to answer questions by calling: 928.505.2440 from 10am-2pm Tue-Fri or by e-mailing: [email protected]. Main...
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Our Nature Program is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona's diverse wildlife. This is a live reptile exhibit and so much more! On-site experts will be available to answer your questions about these creatures and interpret how they have adapted to survive and thrive in the sunny Sonoran...
Free with Park Fee
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12 events,
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You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association — an event you do not want to miss! The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair Store is available to answer questions by calling: 928.505.2440 from 10am-2pm Tue-Fri or by e-mailing: [email protected]. Main...
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Come on down to the Visitor Center and ask a ranger about our touch table! Learn about the different plants, animals, and minerals here at Picacho Peak. Take a closer look at some animal skulls, feel some cool pelts, and learn about the different minerals on our peak. Not only will this teach you some...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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12 events,
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Children learn when they can MOVE! We will be taking turns rolling a dice to see what kind of dinosaur we will be and how we can move, stomp and ROAR! Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.
Free
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For ages 3-6. Learn 'n' Play meets the fourth Monday of the month at 9:30 AM. Looking for a way to encourage curiosity, problem solving, and much more with your little ones? Join other families for the Preschool STEAM program, Learn 'n' Play. Little explorers begin to develop a strong foundation for future learning in...
Free
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From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the audience and is available to all school classes with a focus on students with special needs and to groups focused... |
10 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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Drop-in program for preschoolers building skills for kindergarten! Early literacy, STEM, dramatic play, fine motor skills and more!
Free
-
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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14 events,
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One Tyrannosaurus rex, Two Diplodocus, Three Ankylosaurus! Let’s practice counting our prehistoric dinosaurs and get a fun coloring book to take home to keep practicing! Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.
Free
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Is your child entering kindergarten in Fall 2024? If so, join a Kindergarten Bootcamp! This interactive series meets once a week for 7 weeks and gives families a taste of kindergarten. Parents/caregivers and children learn together the social, academic, and classroom skills needed for school success. Receive free tools and activities each week leading up to...
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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18 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...
Free
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16 events,
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Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. Appropriate for ages 2 – 5 years.
Free
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A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2 - 4. Supplies are limited.
Free
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If you are new to the Valley, or have lived here for years, and know little about the Sonoran Desert and its natural inhabitants, then this program is for you! Discover some of the common creatures that might call your yard home and learn about ways we can coexist together.
Free
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17 events,
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Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to find out all about the many species of butterflies that live in the Preserve. Pipevines and sulphers and skippers, oh my! The Sonoran Desert is home to over 250 species of...
Free
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Destination CMoP! Gas up and race over to the Museum on Saturday, January 27th for our CARnival, an EPIC car show for kids! It’s not your typical car show…at this one, our littlest visitors can touch and explore cars, trucks, buses, and more! This event is included with paid Museum admission of $17.00 per person....
Free with Admission
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Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups. What will you do? Play, read, and discover science with your preschooler! DiscoveryTime is a hands-on program that builds reading skills and introduces children to math and science. What is your child learning? Children learn how to bring out their inner scientist by exploring their world with...
Free
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8 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Free – $12
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6 events,
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A little Egg lay on a leaf, then a caterpillar and then what? Come learn the life cycle of a butterfly while making our own caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly! Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First.
Free
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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From birds to butterflies, a look at the winged things of the skies Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array...
Free with Admission
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10 events,
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We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Free with Museum Admission
-
Drop-in program for preschoolers building skills for kindergarten! Early literacy, STEM, dramatic play, fine motor skills and more!
Free
-
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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12 events,
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Little Learners will have the opportunity to observe and touch different trees, leaves, and bark, enhancing their sensory skills and understanding of textures. Outdoor explorations will take them on a nature walk, where they can observe trees in their natural habitat, listen to the sounds of the forest, and discover the diverse wildlife that depends...
$5
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
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Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
Free with Admission
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11 events,
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Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through a Storytime with songs, picture books, and interactive learning stations. Learn more about outer space and astronauts! STEAM Jr. occurs every 1st Thursday and is appropriate for ages 2–5 years.
Free
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Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...
Free
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Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups What will you do? You and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share books and activities that build kindergarten skills in class and are easily practiced at home. What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You...
Free
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10 events,
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Shows at 5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm “The Great Flossini” is an interactive magic character designed to educate and entertain his young audience about the importance of oral hygiene. The Totally Tooth-Ular Magic Show is a comedic adventure where oral health is the star. Audience members become part of the show with highly interactive magic routines...
Free with Admission
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Join the Main Library the first Friday of each month this Spring for a fun gardening presentation just for kids!
Free
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00 Free thanks to generous support from the City of Cottonwood No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 2
Free
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12 events,
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Trailside Naturalist – Butterfly Abundance, Richness and Diversity at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to find out all about the many species of butterflies that live in the Preserve. Pipevines and sulphers and skippers, oh...
Free
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Use your imagination to create with building blocks. Families with children ages 5-12. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. All Library Programs are free and open to the public.
Free
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Shows at 10:00 & 12:00 Join Great Arizona Puppet Theater for their performance of Little Dino’s Baby Tooth! During this adorable show, Little Dino is scared to lose his very first baby tooth. Luckily, his friend Maisy the butterfly is nearby to help ease his fears and show him how to take good care of...
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Come on down to the Visitor Center and ask a ranger about our touch table! Learn about the different plants, animals, and minerals here at Picacho Peak. Take a closer look at some animal skulls, feel some cool pelts, and learn about the different minerals on our peak. Not only will this teach you some...
Free with Park Fee
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different space is from Earth! Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about solar system exploration Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2...
Free – $12
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A weekend program for the whole family. We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Saturday...
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