Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!
Free with Admission
17 events found.
Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
Events for March 8, 2026
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Measure-a-Saurus!
Step back in time for some dino-sized STEAM fun! In this hands-on activity, young paleontologists will explore the fascinating world of dinosaur facts and measurements, comparing their own height, stride, and even “tooth size” to prehistoric giants. Using tools of measurement and simple math, kids will practice estimation, observation, and data collection as they measure...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Jurrasic Sandpit!
Step into the Jurassic Sandpit and dig into dino-sized adventures all month long! Young paleontologists can uncover hidden “fossils” using brushes, scoops, and magnifying glasses. This hands-on pretend play experience...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Catch-a-Dino Quest
Keep your eyes peeled… we’ve had reports of dinosaur sightings all around the Museum! You never know where one might pop up – scaling the Climber, stacking blocks, or showing...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Dinosaur Hats
Design, decorate, and wear your very own dino hat! Slip it on and let your imagination roar to life as you become a dinosaur for the day.
Free with Admission
Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
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...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Flying Dinosaurs
Stop by to design a flying paper dinosaur, then send your creation gliding through the air as you imagine how prehistoric creatures might have moved!
Free with Admission
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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 and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Free – $10
⭐Arizona Renaissance Festival: Wizards and Wonder Weekend
There is something for EVERYONE at the Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Festival’s 50 acre village is filled with 16 stages of nonstop entertainment, music, comedy, falconry, dance, mermaids, and acrobatics....
Free – $36
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
$15
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Perfect Little Planet
Embark on the ultimate space vacation with a visiting alien family exploring our solar system’s top sights. Soar over Pluto, dive past Miranda’s cliffs, and stroll Mars’ surface in this fun, immersive adventure for younger audiences. Audience: Pre-K audiences Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access...
Free – $27
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
$350
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky and Beyond
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Free – $27
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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: Black Holes
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Free – $27
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Butterflies and Allies
Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Come meet Ranger Kevin between 2pm and 3:30pm. Pick up your free butterfly ID guides and then gain the knowledge you need to start helping out our native...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
Free – $27