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 16, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderately paced hike and enjoy the sights and sounds of our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Get a good hiking workout with Ranger Nikki while learning about some of the plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert. The route follows Blevins Trail eastward to Meridian and County Line Trails and loops back...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: White Tank – Invasive Species Removal
Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
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! 😎...
$29.99 – $39.99
Pinal County Library District: Homeschool Social
Work together to build the highest structure! Spaghetti Tower Challenge Join us for a fun and interactive homeschool social! Teams of four will work together to build the tallest structure using only spaghetti noodles, string, tape, and a marshmallow on top. This creative challenge encourages teamwork and problem-solving in a hands-on way. Can your team...
Free
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
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Connecting with Nature Class
Did you make it your New Year’s Resolution to spend more time in nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to the skills needed to enhance your connection with the...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome show followed by an OSIRIS-REx talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Free – $14
Pima County Public Library: GED Prep by Literacy Connects
This class will help participants improve their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills, all of which are necessary to increase their chances of success on their GED exams. The class will be taught in English. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something to...
Free
Pima County Public Library: GED One-on-One Help | Ayuda personalizada de GED
When you have a specific question, or just need a little extra boost, our GED instructor is here to help you. GED Prep is available in the subjects of Social Studies, Math, Science, Languages Arts, and Civics Classes. Instruction can include assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. Participants should be 16+ Minimum requirements: Notebook and something...
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: Cube Club
Monthly gathering for teens & tweens interested in solving the Rubik's Cube, learning new tips and tricks, practicing with a speedcubing timer, trying different twisty-puzzles, and making mosaic art out...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Family Garden Day – Seed Bombs
Come to the Mesa Express Library to make flower seed bombs to bring a little color to your garden.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert
Join Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2-mile hike on the Spur Cross and Mariposa Hill trails. Trails are rated moderate, so expect stretches of loose rock, uneven terrain...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: El Mirage Garden Club
Join the El Mirage Garden Club for our fifth meeting of the season! We'll be making gardening containers out of milk jugs! Those who sign up will get to take a milk jug gardening container home with them!
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – Papermaking
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Papermaking! This month, our Maker Focus is Ancient Civilizations Are you ready to learn the art and science of papermaking? We'll learn a bit about the history of paper and its many uses. Then, we'll delve into the process of creating unique handmade paper, using recycled materials. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make...
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 – Monster Bugs
(ages 12-18 / 60 min / space is limited) Fashion your own insanely huge, recycled insect from cardboard.
Free
Pima County Public Library: GED Prep en español
Curso de GED Prep en español -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para incrementar sus posibilidades de éxito en sus examenes GED. La clase se impartirá completamente en español. La instrucción puede incluir tareas, conferencias tradicionales y práctica interactiva. Los...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Night Hike
Learn all about the Sonoran Deserts nocturnal inhabitants during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 3 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky or uneven ground. Please dress in layers,...
Free with Park Fee
Pinal County Library District: Canva for Beginners
Learn the basics of this popular graphic design platform: what it can do and how to do it! Crafters, small business owners, nonprofits, and more can benefit from learning what Canva is capable of.
Free