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 come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
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...
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...
Join our GED instructors for guided GED Social Studies & Science instruction. Instruction can include online assignments, traditional lectures, and interactive practice. The Science test rely heavily on reading comprehension and we would encourage you to spend time with the RLA instructors to increase those skills. The Science test will also test your math knowledge....
Pilgrimage of Light is an exhibition of work by Texas-based artist and Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence alum Mark Chen. His photographs unite the cosmos and the Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience of deep time through projected celestial imagery. Presented in partnership with the Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program Beasley Hours Wed /...
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,...
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...
Created for a younger audience in mind (8 years or older), earlier in the day. But you don’t have to be a homeschooler. If you’re a teen and this time works for you, please join us. No experience necessary. Join us and learn how to code. Use variables, loops, conditionals, debugging strategies and more. Build your own...
AI isn't coming to Flagstaff; it's already here, growing food, driving business, teaching kids, and reshaping jobs. Join four local innovators for a lively, audience-driven panel as they pull back the curtain on what's happening in our community, answer your questions, and look to the future. Ages 13+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of...
Jump into the world of robotics in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop! Participants will experiment with VEX robots, learning how to control movement, adjust design, and navigate challenges. Then it's time to hit the course and race your robot through an obstacle track and see how it performs. Make quick tweaks, try again, and improve your...
Explore Downtown's unique geology with geologist Daniel Foley. Learn about architectural styles, discuss changing preferences for certain rock types, and discover exciting historic events etched in stone. Meeting location provided upon reservation. Reservation Required. Ages 13+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free...
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+
Explorers of all ages can walk across a giant, gym-sized landscape map of Mars to learn about the Red Planet! Open to the public from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
STEAM is an acronym for “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.” Our STEAM Club brings creativity, problem-solving, logic, and experimentation together – which suits many ways of learning and allows children to explore and experiment while having fun! Come explore new STEAM topics with us each week! Ages 6 - 17
Come build with us! Folks of all ages are welcome to dig into our massive piles of LEGO® bricks and let their imaginations run wild. We've got Duplo blocks on hand for our littlest builders, too! No registration needed — just drop in. Light refreshments provided while supplies last. Ages 3 - 18
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Display your LEGO creation at the library for all to enjoy! LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Ages 3 - 18
Monarch Butterflies are on their Fall Migration! Mexico or California, where will they go? Learn to tag a monarch to find out. Join us in the field and become a Citizen Scientist for a day! Limited to 15 people. Reservations required. Ages 6+ Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our...
Discover new tech, tools, and hands-on skills each month in the Maker Lab. Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. It’s a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. Ages 12...
Reservations are required for the classroom portion of the workshop. This two-part workshop will consist of a beginner’s classroom session followed by a field session. The classroom session will cover the basics of planning, equipment, camera settings, composition, and post-processing for astrophotography, with a focus on capturing images of the Milky Way. After a break,...
Curso de GED Prep en español - en línea -- 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...
Curso de GED Prep en español -- en línea -- Esta clase ayudará a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades de lectura, escritura, matemáticas y pensamiento crítico, todas ellas necesarias para...
Join our GED instructors online via Zoom for guided GED math instruction. Math instruction can include recommendations for online math learning, traditional lecture, and interactive practice. Math instruction builds on itself, requiring basic building blocks to learn more complex concepts. For that reason we highly recommend that you make a commitment to attending at the same...
The hike will cover 3 miles and gain 343ft in elevation on rocky trail. There are a few loose sections of trail and areas with steep drop-offs so if you have difficulty with balance sturdy hiking shoes and trekking poles are strongly encouraged. As you will be hiking at night all hikers will need flashlights...
We’re setting up our version of the silver screen near the Nature Center tonight. Once it’s dark, we’ll turn on the spotlight and enjoy the show that unfolds, as all manner of arthropods are drawn to the light. We’ll even have a few “creepy-crawlies” on hand to look at. Plus, conditions permitting, we’ll take a...
This event is dependent on the weather. Please check this listing for updates the day of the event. This two-part workshop will consist of a beginner’s classroom session followed by a field session. The classroom session will cover the basics of planning, equipment, camera settings, composition, and post-processing for astrophotography, with a focus on capturing...
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...
Come experience the desert in a new light, darkness! Bring a flashlight (and UV light if you have one) and we’ll see the desert in a new way. Scorpions glow, mice and spiders scurry from plant to plant, unseen birds and bats shuffle and flutter above. The desert is a completely different world in the...
Join us for a 1-mile night hike through Buffalo Park! As we walk along a flat, well-maintained dirt trail, we will experiment with our senses, explore the constellations, and discuss the nighttime environment. Please bring water and red lights (no white lights, please!) to help preserve night vision. Ages 9+ Part of Flagstaff...