The Surprise SciTech Festival is a high-energy, hands-on celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) for all ages. This free community event showcases real-world innovation through engaging exhibits from educational, civic, and business organizations, and local innovators. As a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Institute, the festival also highlights career pathways to...
Lift off into discovery while earning your Space Science Badge! Girl Scouts will explore planets, stars, and galaxies through hands-on activities and interactive challenges that spark curiosity about the universe. By investigating how astronauts live, work and study the cosmos in space, scouts will build teamwork, confidence, and a sense of wonder about what lies...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Register for a FREE guided tour of one of seven different collections of trees and plants in the Campus Arboretum. Led by Pima County Master Gardeners, the tours provide in-depth education, information and the opportunity to get all your questions answered. Most tours start at the Berger Memorial Fountain on the west side of the Old Main...
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...