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Come to the Library for special, science and car themed storytimes Ages 0 - 5 Part of Flagstaff Festival of Science 2026. 10-Day Science Festival Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.
Free
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Bats, birds, beetles, bees, butterflies! Meet the big puppets that tell the story of pollination - how animals and insects move pollen between plants so that more plants can grow. There will be a performance from Momentum Aerial Studio puppeteers and a hands-on activity in the Willow Bend Center. Great for younger kids! Ages...
Free
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Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...
Free – $27
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Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Free – $27
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LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Free
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Light as a feather, heavy as a stone, and everything in between. Using our scales, explore how to make different materials balance. How many corks do you need to balance a Hot Wheels car? This is a great introduction to STEAM concepts for all toddlers. Special thanks to ACE for sponsoring this program! Ages 0 - 4
Free with Admission
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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...
Free – $27
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Tackle a building challenge or unleash your creativity with blocks, LEGO®, and more! Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for a fun building adventure! Caregivers and children ages 2-5 are invited to tackle a building challenge or explore their own creative designs with blocks, LEGO®, and more! Ages 0 - 5...
Free
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Come to STEAM Jr. this month and have fun with marble mazes and other hands-on toys! Children ages 2 to 5 participate in fun and simple educational activities that introduce them to science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This program is designed to encourage curiosity as well as develop motor skills, social skills, and confidence....
Free
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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
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3 events,
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00
Free
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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
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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
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3 events,
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This is a free event for avid gardeners, people looking to grow their first plant, and everyone in-between! Speakers giving Free Classes Information Booths for Local Resources Plant Sale Education for Adults and Children Children's Activities Planting Booth
Free
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Discover the fascinating world of bats with Arizona Bat Rescue. Learn about these amazing nighttime creatures and their important role in our world while meeting a live bat ambassador. Registration required. Please register each child and adult attending the program to ensure everyone has a seat. This program can accommodate a maximum of 60 total...
Free
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Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Free
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1 event,
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It’s time to stretch your wings at the Chandler Nature Center’s annual Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash. Be a social butterfly and flutter over to Veterans Oasis Park for a fun-filled morning of discovery as you learn about these beautiful insects. You’ll enjoy hands-on crafts and games for all ages, guided nature walks, and giveaways. Nature Walks are...
Free
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2 events,
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Throughout history, animals have had special relationships with people; as our friends, our food, and more. Join archaeologist Jessica for this fun, interactive slideshow guessing game to learn about the roles different animals have played in Arizona history. All Ages
Free
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Join us for a special fire safety storytime with Mesa Fire and Medical! Aes 0-5
Free
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2 events,
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Let's celebrate fall with fun hands-on activities. Young explorers will learn the science of pumpkins, make a craft, and build apples. Children ages 2 to 5 participate in fun and simple educational activities that introduce them to science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This program is designed to encourage curiosity as well as develop motor skills,...
Free
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LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Free
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1 event,
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Visit the Read Runner for Toddler Coding, where little learners can explore the basics of coding through fun and engaging games.
Free
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2 events,
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Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that calls this area home. These calm, mindful walks are designed to be accessible and welcoming for all. Please reach out with any accessibility needs so we can ensure...
Free
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Free
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1 event,
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00
Free
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2 events,
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Come get WILD with wildlife of the Sonoran Desert at Pinnacle Peak Park! Local non-profit wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education organizations will be in the Ramada exhibiting live animals. This education opportunity is free for visitors of all ages. All exhibits are on Saturdays 10am-12pm. No registration necessary. Check our website for all of the...
Free
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Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Free
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1 event,
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LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Free
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1 event,
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Join us for a special storytime with the U.S. Forest Service and Smokey Bear! The U.S. Forest Service will showcase some of the tools they use, and children will have the opportunity to see their fire-prevention vehicle. This will take place in the Large Meeting Room (MPR). Ages 0 - 8
Free
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3 events,
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Tackle a building challenge or unleash your creativity with blocks, LEGO®, and more! Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for a fun building adventure! Caregivers and children ages 2-5 are invited to tackle a building challenge or explore their own creative designs with blocks, LEGO®, and more! Ages 0 - 5...
Free
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Free
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Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Free
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2 events,
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00
Free
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A STEAM-based Storytime that gives toddlers the opportunity to explore, be curious, and practice independent thinking. For ages 2-3 years old. Supplies are limited.
Free
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1 event,
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Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Free
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1 event,
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Sunday Storytime Sun, 10/18/2026 - 9:30am - 10:00am Bookish Crafts Storytime Doors open at 9:20 AM | Story time & craft begin at 9:30 AM Join us for Sunday Story Time at Bright Side Bookshop! This fun-filled morning features a reading of a children's book, followed by a free craft activity for little book lovers to...
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3 events,
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Want to learn more about insects and spiders and their amazing tiny world? Nature Stories programming is engaging, comfortable, and developmentally appropriate for young kids (ages 0-8) and their caregivers. Programs include nature read aloud, hands-on activities, and take-home crafts. We cant wait to see you there! This program may take place in our reading garden so please dress for...
Free
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LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Free
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The desert southwest is the ‘astronomy capital’ of the United States. Here the sky is always a source of spectacle, inspiration, and discussion. Astronomers and quality optical telescopes provide a unique experience of direct observation of the Moon, planets, their moons, galaxies, star clusters, and gaseous nebulae. You’ll be awed by this natural spectacle! The...
Free
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2 events,
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Get ready to launch into Halloween fun! Children will put their engineering skills to work building candy catapults, create spooky LEGO masterpieces, mix a mysterious Witch's Brew, make a Halloween craft, and enjoy engaging math challenges. Children ages 2 to 5 participate in fun and simple educational activities that introduce them to science, technology, engineering,...
Free
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Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! On Wednesday, October 21, join us for Sensory Night! This evening will have no flashing lights or loud music, and a limited capacity of attendees. Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening...
Free – $16
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4 events,
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Join us for a walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that calls this area home. These calm, mindful walks are designed to be accessible and welcoming for all. Please reach out with any accessibility needs so we can ensure...
Free
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Free
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Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds...
Free – $16
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3 events,
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00
Free
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Join us for hands-on STEAM activities as awe explore pumpkins, spiders, and all things fall through building, sorting and simple science investigations. Kids will rotate through engaging centers featuring spider- web art, pumpkin sensory science and open-ended discovery at their own pace. Children ages 2 to 5 participate in fun and simple educational activities that...
Free
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Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds...
Free – $16
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Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze Photo Spots Concessions Animal feedings October 24 & 25, 2026 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission. Members FREE!
Free with Admission
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Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover the wildlife that calls Rio Salado home. Enjoy an easy walk with plenty of opportunities to spot birds, insects, plants, and more. After the walk, stick around for...
Free
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Do you love crafts, games, LEGOs and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Free
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2 events,
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Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze Photo Spots Concessions Animal feedings October 24 & 25, 2026 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission. Members FREE!
Free with Admission
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Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds...
Free – $16
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3 events,
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Listen in to the Spooky Sounds of Space and learn how these sounds are created and what space objects are represented by these sounds. All Ages
Free
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Ever wonder what secrets lurk within our Milky Way? Join us for an adventure through the Solar System's darkest corners—where eternal storms rage, deadly gases swirl, and temperatures that could melt metal await. Prepare yourself for a hauntingly beautiful journey through the darkness that lies beyond Earth. Your tickets include access to all of Flandrau's...
$5 – $27
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LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and problem-solving skills. There is no registration...
Free
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2 events,
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Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Free
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Our classic live star talk has been taken over by a spooky twist. Learn about the darker astronomical stories and myths of the night sky and its mysterious constellations, all from a Tucson perspective. As a bonus to this special event, all ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits throughout the evening,...
$5 – $27
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3 events,
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Tour the Scottsdale Airport and get an up close look at how the airport contributes to the city of Scottsdale and the national airspace system! You’ll learn about the long, proud history of the airport and how it came to be the impressive facility it is today. (2-5 years old and a parent/caregiver)
$15 – $20
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Ever wonder what secrets lurk within our Milky Way? Join us for an adventure through the Solar System's darkest corners—where eternal storms rage, deadly gases swirl, and temperatures that could melt metal await. Prepare yourself for a hauntingly beautiful journey through the darkness that lies beyond Earth. Your tickets include access to all of Flandrau's...
$5 – $27
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Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00
Free
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4 events,
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Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00
Free
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Come celebrate Halloween with us! We will start with a fang-tastic storytime and spooky dance party in the Desert Willow room. This will be followed by trick-or-treat and crafts. Finish by visiting with Tempe Police and Fire in the parking lot. Costumes are welcome but not required. Ages 0 - 8
Free
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Our classic live star talk has been taken over by a spooky twist. Learn about the darker astronomical stories and myths of the night sky and its mysterious constellations, all from a Tucson perspective. As a bonus to this special event, all ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits throughout the evening,...
$5 – $27
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Join us if you dare! This family Halloween event in Tucson celebrates the season with a scientific flair! Participate in slimy activities, learn about the Tarantula nebula, and enjoy chemistry curiosities. The planetarium will be open, too, for special, laser light shows. Visit University of Arizona science club tables for special interactives and trick-or-treating while...
$4 – $18
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A Heritage Park Zoo Tradition! Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different...
$10 – $12
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