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Phoenix Public Library: Who Built That?

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

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...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

Phoenix Public Library: Tools for School

Phoenix Public Library - Juniper Library 1825 W. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix

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

Reid Park Zoo: Little Critters Workshop – Animal Shapes

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

You can explore the animal world at the Zoo with your “little critter” through activities based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and cognitive skills. Each program includes animal ambassador encounters, crafts, and more!  Advance registration is required.  This Month’s Topic: Animal Shapes Have fun as you and your child go on an...

$12 – $20

Avondale Public Library: STEAM Playdate

Avondale Public Library - Civic Center Library 11350 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale

Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open-play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific and adult guidance is required. This program is for children ages 3-6.

Free

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Rocks and Ruins

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Explore Tucson Basin geology and archaeology   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 of feathers, bones, skins, and plant parts,...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wonder Wednesday

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 STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Free

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...

Free with Park Fee

Avondale Public Library: More2Explore

Avondale Public Library - Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale

Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics. Ages 5 - 12

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.

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Tools for School

Phoenix Public Library - Century Library 1750 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix

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

Surprise Public Library: Maker Fun

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

Ages 5 to 9 can learn science with hands on activities and projects.

Free

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