Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Thursday from...
Free
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Teens (13 – 18 years)
Events for January 9, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: San Tan – Invasive Species Removal
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaro Saunter
Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike to learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert, and of course, about the saguaros! You may have seen saguaros before, but have you ever marveled at the mighty Michelin Man, or cast any thought to the Three Amigos? These extraordinary saguaros are unusual and awesome, and we...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Talks will take place on the patio in front of the...
Free with Park Fee
Verse Gilbert: Star Walk
STAR WALK is an immersive augmented reality (AR) experience divided into multiple acts. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the cosmos, including the Sun, Alpha Centauri, and the Laniakea Supercluster! 😎 Wearing Augmented Reality glasses, you'll walk around the room and use hand and voice commands to interact with planets, asteroids, and other cosmic bodies! 🎹 Be mesmerized as you listen...
$29.99 – $39.99
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to look for early signs of spring plants sprouting. Take a hike with Ranger Nikki to look for pops of greenery along the trail, indicating that spring blooms are on the way. Depending on winter rains and temperatures we may see the beginnings of wildflowers such as fiddleneck, filaree...
Free with Park Fee
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...
$62.50 – $88.50
Surprise Public Library: Maker Fun
Do you like science? Are you creative and like making things? Then our Maker Fun program is for you! Join us for hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities and projects.
Free
Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...
$40.00
Scottsdale Public Library: Knowasis Creations – Rag Wreaths
(ages 12-18 / 60 min / space is limited) Create a fun wreath using fabric scraps and your creativity. This no-sew craft is great for all abilities.
Free
Phoenix Zoo: ZooLights
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle, guiding you through the illuminated pathways alongside animal habitats and Zoo trails. Don’t miss our brand-new light show, featuring vibrant visuals and mesmerizing music that...
$25 – $35
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination
Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling display of luminarias will wow you! Experience a holiday light show unlike any other in southern Arizona! Designed by nationally known public garden landscape architect Tres...