What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Children ages 3-6 explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics through play. Looking for a way to encourage curiosity, problem solving, and much more with your little ones? Join other families for the Preschool STEAM program, Learn 'n' Play. Little explorers begin to develop a strong foundation for future learning in...

Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Each session features sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities that introduce basic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through play and exploration.

Join us for Mini Makers, a bimonthly hands-on program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Each session features sensory-rich, age-appropriate activities that introduce basic STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through play and exploration.

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!

Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Today's Activity: Polar Bear Play Put your balance and problem-solving skills to the test! Participants will design a creative way to keep a “penguin egg” safely perched on top of their feet—just like real penguin parents do. Then waddle across our course to see if your design can survive the journey! A fun, hands-on STEM...

Drop-in program for preschoolers building skills for kindergarten! Early literacy, STEM, dramatic play, fine motor skills and more!

Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Math! This fun interactive storytime focuses on early literacy and STEAM based themes through stories and hands on activities.

It’s Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend every day at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!

Come join us at Keeling Elementary's annual community night to promote STEAM learning, hands on activities, and community engagement.           Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!  

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!

Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...

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.

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

Put on your detective hat and become a Nature Detective! Discover the magic and wonders of nature all around you—every moment is full of surprises! Look closely, ask questions, and see what amazing things you can find in the world of plants, animals, and tiny treasures hiding everywhere. Every discovery is an adventure waiting to...

All aboard the Creativity Express! Transform ordinary egg cartons into colorful, one-of-a-kind trains while exploring the STEAM behind movement and design. Little engineers will experiment with shapes, balance, and structure as they build their own locomotives—practicing problem-solving, fine motor skills, and creative thinking along the way. It’s hands-on engineering fun that’s full steam ahead!

Education staff invite you on this special behind the scenes tour to learn about the unique adaptations of some of the largest types of tortoises. Learn about how we care for our largest tortoises at the Zoo and how our everyday actions can help protect tortoises in the wild. This experience provides an opportunity to...

It’s Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend every day at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!

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

Calling all LEGO Masters! Join us each month as we create and display amazing LEGO creations. Don't forget to bring your creativity; you'll need it! •5-8 year olds with guardian/parent •Space is limited, registration is required! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. •Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. Anyone...

Calling all LEGO Masters! Join us each month as we create and display amazing LEGO creations. Don't forget to bring your creativity; you'll need it! •5-8 year olds with guardian/parent •Space is limited, registration is required! Please register only the child(ren) attending the program. •Check in with staff outside the Story Time room door. Anyone...

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!

Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!

Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen for another hands-on culinary adventure that’s truly stellar! Young chefs will build their own fruity rockets while learning kitchen skills and fueling their imaginations. It’s a hands-on culinary adventure that’s out of this world! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register...

It’s Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend every day at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!

Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00  

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!

Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...

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 sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

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.

Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00  

Wonder at the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of the season with a cozy story and hands-on activity stations that explore the five senses of winter. Ages 3–5.

Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day (January 31st) with sensory play! Toddlers and preschoolers will love scooping, stirring, and pouring at our cocoa-scented sensory station, complete with fluffy play marshmallows and pretend whipped cream. It’s a fun, hands-on way to boost fine motor skills and spark imagination—all while creating sweet memories!

It’s Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend every day at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch  7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States  

When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit. With strategic lighting and nightfall...

Discover the incredible conservation work happening right here at the Phoenix Zoo! This family-friendly event includes interactive games, hands-on crafts and engaging activities that bring conservation science to life. Guests will have the opportunity to meet with Zoo conservation staff and partners and learn how they can help protect local wildlife. Date: 1/30/26 Time: 6 – 8...

Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the Phoenix Zoo’s conservation efforts! Engage with conservation scientists and discover the impactful work we’re doing to preserve species in Arizona. This is a family-friendly event and there is something for everyone! This year’s interactive stations include: – Putting your speed and agility to the test through our...

What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...

Join the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Naturalist, Kellie Elliott, on a guided walk through the Riparian Preserve. Learn to identify some of the common plants and animals in the park while gaining a knowledge of the Preserve’s history of the along with the groundwater recharge and ecological functions. The walk is about .75 miles. The...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It’s also Transportation Month—so try designing your very own car, bus, rocket, or other creative vehicle and explore the STEAM power of motion, design, and invention!

Join us at Star Bar on the 2nd floor to celebrate Transportation Month in style! Create your own personalized road map and explore a variety of vehicles while experimenting with design, direction, and problem-solving. As you chart your course, you’ll practice spatial reasoning, sequencing, and early engineering skills—all through playful, hands-on exploration. It’s the perfect...

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 sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Join us for an up-close look at some of Surprise’s most exciting big city vehicles—fire trucks, police cars, garbage trucks, and much more! This is your chance to sit in the driver’s seat, explore the ins and outs of these amazing vehicles, and even honk the horns and sound the sirens; if you dare! It’s...

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.

Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...

Kick off the SciTech Festival with hands-on STEM fun from 20+ community organizations - explore and discover together!   Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free events across the Verde Valley.   Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you...

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

Meet several of the Zoo’s animal Ambassadors during this semi-private encounter. During this experience, you will have the opportunity to get closer than you imagined with some awesome species. You’ll meet invertebrates, reptiles, and mammals, and have a chance to see a training session. Age: All ages; at least one adult must attend. Time: Tours begin...

It’s Transportation Month! Park it by a Playologist friend every day at 1:30pm for a fun transportation-themed story time!

This month's book is "Adorable Animals" by Mary Quattlebaum Read the book at home and then join us for fun activities, discussion and so much more!

Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.

When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit. With strategic lighting and nightfall...

Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.  

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 sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....

Reid Park Zoo is home to two southern white rhinos, Fireball and Yebonga. This experience will allow you to enter a special encounter space not accessible on a normal Zoo visit, and learn about the rhinos’ unique personalities and how we take extra care of each of their needs. Age: All participants must be 5...

Celebrate the start of our month-long STEAM festival with FREE admission to Science Vortex for the whole family.     Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free events across the Verde Valley.   Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see...

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.

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

It’s Healthy Smiles Month! “Brush” up on your reading and find a Playologist friend every day at 1:30 pm for a fun tooth-tacular story time! “Healthy Smiles” Month is generously supported by the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.

Education staff invite you on this special behind the scenes tour to learn about the unique adaptations of some of the largest types of tortoises. Learn about how we care for our largest tortoises at the Zoo and how our everyday actions can help protect tortoises in the wild. This experience provides an opportunity to...