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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! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Preschool Express

Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library - Downtown Library 300 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff

Join library staff for a science-based preschool storytime with stories, songs and more. LOCATION Flagstaff Downtown Library Community Room EVENT TYPE Family Science Activities     🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science! Download the app Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy...

Free

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Science Exhibits

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

From Earthly wonders to the farthest reaches of space, Flandrau's exhibits reveal the marvels of the universe. Visit the deepest seas, explore the rainforests, even go back in time! Experience...

Free – $14

Maricopa County Library District: Family Storytime

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Discover letters, numbers, colors, and more with your little ones! Children and their grownups will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities that explore the fundamentals of language, literacy, and learning. Please note: Space is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE (both children and adults.)

Free

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Family Storytime

Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library - East Flagstaff Community Library 3000 N. Fourth St. Suite 5, Flagstaff

Families are invited to the East Flagstaff Library Community room for an interactive storytime. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books about innovation in science! LOCATION Community Room - East Flagstaff Community Library EVENT TYPE Performance     🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science! Download the app Each year,...

Free

Avondale Public Library: STEAM Playdate at Civic Center Library

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

Ages 3 - 6 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 materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required.

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Rattlesnakes

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Snakes are on the move again. Come talk with Ranger Shaun to find out why, and how to safely see one, or avoid it!   We’re closing out Summer, even if the temperatures don’t think so. Snakes are going to be more active again soon. If this makes you excited, uncomfortable, or curious Ranger Shaun would...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Family Storytime

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Discover letters, numbers, colors, and more with your little ones! Children and their grownups will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities that explore the fundamentals of language, literacy, and learning. Please note: Space is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE (both children and adults.)

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Tech Toy Time

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Calling all little engineers and programmers! Stop by to learn about circuitry, coding, and more with developmentally appropriate, creative technical toys! This program is geared towards 3-6-year-olds and is free...

Free with Admission

Avondale Public Library: More2Explore at Sam Garcia Library

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

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

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGOs @ Nanini

Pima County Public Library - Nanini Library 7300 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson

Folks of all ages are invited to dig through huge piles of our Legos and build whatever their imagination desires. We also have Duplo blocks for the littlest builders! No registration is required. Snacks will be provided, while supplies last.

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Kidz S.T.E.A.M. – Balloon-Propelled CD Hovercraft

Yavapai County Free Library District - Prescott Valley Public Library 7401 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley

Welcome to Kidz STEAM! STEAM encompasses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Our Kidz STEAM program offers children ages 5 - 8 and their caregiver the opportunity to get creative and test out their inventiveness while engaging with other children in the community. Today's Activity: Balloon-Propelled CD Hovercraft Free & open to the public. Registration is required. Space is...

Free

Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club

Pima County Public Library - Oro Valley Library 1305 W. Naranja Dr., Oro Valley

Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Club LEGO ¡Los LEGOs son divertidos para toda la familia!...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club

Yavapai County Free Library District - Cottonwood Public Library 100 6th St., Cottonwood

Kids of all ages can come and socialize while they complete LEGO challenges. This is a drop in program, please stay with your child if they need help.

Free

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Crafting the Clouds with Kids!

Coconino Center for the Arts 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff

To celebrate Coconino Center for the Arts current exhibition ("Cumulus: The Art of Meteorology") with kids, we will be hosting a fun cloud related craft and discussion. We will discover...

Free

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Build-A-Bot Workshop

Tynkertopia, Inc. 3330 E. Elder Dr., Flagstaff

Come to Flagstaff's STEAM Community Center, and engage in the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve). Create a Bot using a wide variety of recycled materials. Ages 2 - 102! Designing your OWN Bot is fun, creative, purposeful, and mindful at the same time! LOCATION Tynkertopia EVENT TYPE Workshop - Kids    ...

Free

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Tag a Monarch Butterfly

Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery 1970 N. Page Springs Rd., Cornville

Discover the art of tagging monarchs during their fall migration with the Southwest Monarch Study! Nets and tags are provided for this educational experience. Adults and youth are welcome, though...

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

Maricopa County Library District: Experiment Time! Bouncy Balls

MCLDAZ - Perry Library 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert

Let's learn more about the world and the way it works! Science can come in many shapes and sizes. Stop by to see how science appears in our world! Suitable for ages 5 and up. While supplies last.

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

​​The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...

Free – $14

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Astronomy Nights @ Tynkertopia

Tynkertopia, Inc. 3330 E. Elder Dr., Flagstaff

Starting just after sunset at Tynkertopia, participants will have the opportunity to look through a telescope that will target several different astronomical sources throughout the evening. During this time, there...

Free