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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. Appropriate for ages 2 – 5 years.
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...
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami boats for Transportation Month! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Transportation Month is generously supported by our friends at Waymo.
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!
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...
Calling all explorers!!! Come join us as we discover the wonders that our world has to offer with a new adventure and activity each month! •5-7 year olds; parent/guardian recommended...
What is the difference between poison and venom? Come learn more at Ranger Steve’s discovery station and display of LIVE venomous animals. Join Ranger Steve at the San Tan Nature Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have...
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...
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
Use your infinite imagination to create great things with LEGOs. ****Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to receive a ticket, which will be your child’s registration. Ages 5 and up
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12