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
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Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
Events for April 18, 2026
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Free with Admission
Cave Creek Museum: Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days – Meet a Miner Day
Cave Creek had large gold mining operations during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. What do you suppose children did if they lived in the gold camp? Come to see...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Apple Packing Shed Open House
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Saturday Nature Program
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. This program is weather dependent. Meet at...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Earth Day Celebration at Red Rock
Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual Earth Day Celebration in Sedona's red rocks! FREE admission from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! This event features live wildlife presentations, nature hikes, booths, games, prizes, kids crafts, and much more! Learn from our community partners how we can all...
Free
Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Early Learners Camp – Planets: Terrestrial
Children will learn about the planets closest to our sun through various experiments. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to 6, these activity-based, hands-on camps explore science and include STEAM elements. Camps are usually held on the first and third Saturdays of each month unless otherwise noted. Even though there are...
$20 – $25
⭐ Rosson House at The Square PHX: Galaxy STEM Fest 2026
Get ready to blast off into the future at Galaxy STEM Fest! Join us on Saturday, April 18th for our FREE, family-friendly festival celebrating the intersection of STEM and history at Heritage & Science Park in Downtown Phoenix. This great community event features local vendors and nonprofits, hands-on activities for all ages, thrilling demonstrations, delicious...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Kartchner Caverns
oin Kartchner Caverns, an International Dark Sky Park, for a Star Party on April 18 to celebrate International Dark Sky Week! Before night sky viewing through high-powered telescopes begins, listen to a presentation by Ted Blank, "Light Pollution: Why Should I Care?" This talk will discuss the importance of protecting our dark skies through smart lighting to...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Star Party at Cattail Cove
Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park! We'll be stargazing in the park's boat parking lot to take in beautiful views...
Free with Park Fee
⭐Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory: Astronomy Observation
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for...
Free