Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike
Join Ranger Eric for an early morning hike to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert before the day heats up! We will meet...
Free with Park Fee
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Teens (13 – 18 years)
Events for September 11, 2026
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander
Start from the Visitor Center and take a leisurely stroll through the Preserve. We’ll walk the majority of the trails in the park, pausing to observe wildlife, listen for birdsongs, discuss the history of the area, and generally take in the atmosphere. Closed toed shoes and water bottles are required. Binoculars, cameras, hats, and sunscreen...
Free with Park Fee
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...
$20 – $25
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
$79
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
$89
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ranger Walk at the Pollinator Garden
Join Ranger Eric to walk through our pollinator garden and look for insect and bird pollinators at the native plants there, as well as discuss the importance of pollinators to...
Free with Park Fee
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
$89
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
$69
Navajo County Library District: Mad Maker Lab
STEM activities for ages 11 - 14.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are...
Free
Arizona Science Center: Worlds Beyond Earth
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the...
$7 – $14
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
Arizona Science Center: The Psychedelic Mixtape – The Visionary Experience
In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...
$7 – $14
City of Buckeye: CPR & First Aid
Used properly, CPR and First Aid can SAVE LIVES! Learn CPR for the adult, child, and how to recognize a sudden cardiac arrest. Apply First Aid techniques for bleeding, burns, seizures, stroke, shock, poisonings, bites/stings, heart attack, heat emergencies, etc. Receive a two (2) year certification from the Health Safety Institute, HSI. Digital student book...
$65 – $75
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Hike
Take a 2 mile loop hike along the Metate and Spur Cross trails with Ranger Jacque. Along the way, we will explore why the Sonoran Desert ranks as one of the most biodiverse deserts on the planet. Keep your eyes open for wildlife like mule deer, squirrels, rabbits, a variety of bird species, and plenty...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 1.5 miles starting on...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Science Center: Hand Sewing – Pockets
Explore the basics of handsewing—discover how to thread a needle and learn the backstitch and running stitch. Then, put your new skills to the test as you sew pockets into a dress, skirt, tote bag or scrap fabric. Ages 8+ | 120 Minutes Children under 14 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
$35
Lowell Observatory: Worlds Revealed Speaker Series – Pilgrimage of Light: An Artist’s Adventure in Astronomy with Mark Chen
When we look at far-away galaxies, or when we lay our hands on ancient rocks, we are sensing distant pasts. Mark Chen embarks on photographic journeys to bear witness to...
Free with Admission
Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Discover the mysterious world of scorpions on this Scorpion Safari! The adventure begins at the covered picnic tables, where there are portapotties but no water fountains. We will start with a 15 minute overview on scorpion identification and behavior before heading out in search of these fascinating arachnids. We will walk about a mile along...
Free with Park Fee