Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in November, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 7:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
It’s time again for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation annual 100-mile trail challenge! November 1 is the official start date so take the first steps to your goal on a guided hike with Ranger Nikki. The route is 5.5 miles on the easy to moderate terrain of San Tan and Hedgehog Trails but you...
Let's celebrate Dinovember! Stop by the Hamilton Library to test your detective skills with a scavenger hunt. Find all the dinosaurs and earn a prize! Explore every area of the library to complete the scavenger hunt. Each child can earn one prize per day.
Visit the Marcus Landslide geological site, second largest landslide in Arizona. The elevation gain is 400 ft. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~2.5 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request...
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...
Bring your own LEGO and build with us!
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Calling all young eco-artists and sound enthusiasts! Get ready to harmonize with nature at the STEAM Kid's Club. Kids aged 6-12 will embark on a creative journey, crafting beautiful wind chimes from recycled materials, all while discovering the power of recycling and its positive impact on the environment. Let your artistic skills resonate in this...
Get your creativity in gear and build Lego masterpieces with us! Whether it's a cool car, spaceship, or dream home, the sky is the limit in this program designed for children ages 5-11, younger children may attend if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. All events at the Glendale Public Library are public, and...
Code Club is a weekly time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. It’s informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us! No coding experience required!
Teens & Tweens: Explore our 101 Teen Makerspace, grab a snack and have fun with friends. Get crafty & creative, make something amazing or just hang out and relax! We’ve got board games, art supplies, paper crafts, and jewelry making goodies galore. Our Teen Makerspace is open on a drop-in basis every Monday-Friday afternoon, and...
Come to the Young Adult Lounge at Desert Foothills Library for a dedicated time for teens! Each week will have a different featured activity or craft such as a video game tournament, trivia parties, DIYs, and more. This program is intended for grades 8-12
ooking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.
How do reptiles differ from each other based on where they live? Is there anywhere that reptiles are not found? Take a trip around the world with Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary & their reptiles while learning how these animals vary from place to place in this hands on experience. Program is limited to 35 kids &...
Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes, whatever you'd like on them.
Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but remember to bring a grown-up if you’re under 8! All supplies provided. Some activities might get a little messy.
Are you looking for something to do? Tweens and teens, drop in for some fun and excitement. Each week we focus on different art, crafts, games, or science. We listen to music and experiment. Come relax and play in a safe space. No matter who you are, you are welcome here!
Learn together while having fun! Playing with LEGOs builds skills like creativity, problem solving, and team work. We will have monthly challenges that will test your building skills. Held the first Wednesday of each month.
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 of multiple cubes. Bring your own Rubik’s Cube(s) or we’ll have some to borrow. Open to beginning and advanced Cubers.
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
Join MACH1 for this special introductory program to learn how to code a choose-your-own-adventure story that you can share with your friends and family! Together we'll flex our storytelling muscles while building basic coding skills like text styling, variable creation, and conditionals using a free online program called Twine. No coding or creative writing experience needed! This...
Learn to make seed balls and hear the history of Masanobu Fukuoka's no-till farming methods. Discover an exciting way to help re-vegetate our city's landscape and create a local plant paradise! You'll even get to take away a seed ball. Presented by Yusuke Joshua Banno
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. LEGO Club helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills.
Join us for MACH1’s Open Hours to explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)! Explore our extensive collection of STEM games, robotics toys, circuitry kits, craft supplies and more. Engage in coding, digital art, 3D modeling, and more using our available computers, or showcase your crafting kills with access to sewing...
(ages 5 and up / 45 min) Use your infinite imagination to create and build with LEGOs. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.
(ages 6 and up / 45 min) Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history, habitat, preservation and safety of each animal. ***Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to receive...
Ages 5 - 12 Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Kids will be given challenges like building a bridge or creating a castle, but they may free build as well. Younger siblings welcome! Fun for the whole family!
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Join MACH1 each week to learn the basics of 3D Modeling using Tinkercad. You'll start by creating simple shapes and assembling them into more complex creations, until you're ready to design your own 3D printed masterpiece! 3D Modeling is also used for video game design, animation and more! Students who attend for multiple sessions and complete...
Introduction to basic coding principles through gamified learning experiences using block-based coding languages consisting of text. Students should be able to read on grade level. Dates: November 1, 8, 15, 29 Time: 5 – 6 PM Class Fee: $35 Intended Audience: 2nd – 5th Grade Students Instructor: Josh Collier, Computer Programmer, and Tynkertopia Volunteer
Interested in 3D printers? Want to try a drum set or the keyboard? Come hang out in the teen center to get creative, hang out, and have fun!
Join us weekly to sew your project! Enjoy an evening of sewing fun, no matter your experience level. Sewing machines and materials provided. Great for beginner or parents and children to do together. Ages 10+