Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Leaf Man Collage
Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
15 events found.
Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
Events for October 17, 2026
Phoenix Public Library: Tools for School
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...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at White Tank such as, snakes, scorpions, a tarantula and even a Gila monster! At this program you will get to ask questions, learn new things, and possibly even touch a snake. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Medical Center: TMC Health’s Spooktacular Safety Fair
You're invited to our FREE Safety Fair for a spooktacular morning of fun! TMC Health is teaming up once again with our local community partners to help families stay safe this Halloween season—and beyond! Bring the kids in their spookiest costumes and join us at the TMC Rincon Health Campus for a festive fair featuring:...
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit. 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....
Free – $10
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
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families: Will it Sink or Float?
What determines whether an object will sink or float in water? We will play a fun game to see how the density of an object determines whether it will sink or float. Can you guess correctly? Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Saguaro. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every first & third Saturday...
Free
Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Early Learners Camp – Force & Motion: Newton’s First Law
Children will experiment with inclined planes, levers, and pulleys. They will also create a painting using force and motion. Fun and Learning with STEAM Created for children ages 3 to...
$20 – $25
Liberty Wildlife: Wild Birds Unlimited Store Visit
A representative from Liberty Wildlife will talk about the services they provide, including quality wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education and conservation services for the community. They'll also have some live birds on-hand. All Ages
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Family+Math Storytime
Who’s it for? Children ages 3 to 5 years with their favorite grownups. What will you do? Each week you and your child will explore a new math concept through stories,...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: All About Sssnakesss
This classroom setting program will feature information about different species of snakes that are commonly seen in Arizona, and how those snakes survive the heat/cold, what they eat, where they live, how they act, and why they look the way they look. Bring your questions and any sssuspicions about snakes for us to answer, this...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
Free – $27
Pima County Public Library: Create Club!
Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Free
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Tucson Astronomy Festival
The 13th Annual Tucson Astronomy Festival will take place on Saturday, October 17th, 3pm - 9pm at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, Ramada 1. This free event is hosted by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. There will be astronomy exhibits for all ages, telescopes for solar viewing during the day and night sky viewing in the...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & 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