Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify...
Free with Park Fee
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Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for November 16, 2023
Mohave County Library: Dinovember
Free
Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Maeveen Behan Nature Trek (#12890)
Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary to explore a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat within urban NW Tucson. Trails are smooth,...
Free – $5
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum...
Free with Museum Admission
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. The lab is closed on all...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: The GIANT Cactus (East District)
Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find a real giant among giants. Join a ranger for a walk...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk — Verkamp’s Visitor Center
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Homeschool Happenings – Jr. Ranger Program
Ranger Nikki will introduce youngsters to the Jr. Ranger program offered by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation. We will start indoors by reviewing the topics in the booklet and then...
Free with Park Fee
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 1.2 miles roundtrip on the Lousely Hill Trail....
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Spiny, Shady, and COOL! (West Side)
Come for a short walk and discover the great variety of cacti that inhabit this unique and fascinating desert. 45 minute walk, totaling a distance of roughly 100 yards. Wheelchair...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program — Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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,...
Free – $25
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Aquatic Life
Ranger Shaun has found some microscopes and is sampling the Lake! Come have a look at what sort of things might be swimming around in there. Learn about aquatic life...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Big Astronomy
In Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style:...
Free – $12
Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – TECH
After school activities with a focus on technologies. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters on a rotating schedule. Ages 8 to 18. Snacks will be available while supplies...
Free
National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program – Yavapai Geology Museum
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...
Free with Park Fee
Tempe Public Library: Create Thursday
Bring your skills and interests to the Teen Center and immerse yourself in our individually-paced, teen-led pop-up maker space. Explore studio recording, computer programming, 3D printing, graphic design, painting, button...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Learning Lab – Drop-In Technology, Job & Homework Help
Drop in for help with a wide variety of Library Digital Resources, including the Library website, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, downloadable music, and more. Additional computer help is available for...
Free
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
Free with Park Fee
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...
$60 – $85
Phoenix Public Library: Create!
Come create with us at Harmon Library! We'll be working on art projects, crafts, playing with STEAM toys and much more!
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...
Free – $12
Phoenix Public Library: Wizards of S.T.E.A.M
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 Explore! Create! Have fun! Each week brings a new S.T.E.A.M. project to make and explore. Hands-on projects provide a fun way to...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Raising Hedgehogs (with Live Hedgehogs!)
Hedgehogs raised domestically make interesting pets, but require close attention to their health needs. Get the information and advice you need to take good care of your hedgehog. Presented by...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: MACH1 Open Hours
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...
Free
Tempe Public Library: Code Club
Want to learn some code? Code Club meets weekly to explore a variety of different computer programming languages and logic while creating simple computer games, apps and websites. Coding experience...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Code Club
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...
Free
Yuma County Library System: Light Up Origami
Combine electricity and origami in this hands-on workshop! Learn how to fold an origami firefly and frog, and then make them light up with the addition of LED lights. All materials...
Free
Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab
STEM for Tweens! Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities geared toward Tweens ages 6 to 12. Each week explores different projects centered around learning,...
Free
Sierra Vista Public Library: LEGO Club
Are you ready to build your dream home? Or a spaceship to blast off into the galaxy? Look no further because we have a pile of LEGOS just waiting to...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – 3D Printer Lab: Plants
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month our Maker Focus is Plants Plants grow in a dazzling array of shapes and sizes! Join us this week to explore...
Free
Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM
STEAM is science, technology, engineering, art, and math all wrapped into one. STEAM combines subjects that are known to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun and unique hands-on...
Free
Science Vortex Verde Valley: Makerspace Family Night
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 thanks to...
Free
Yuma County Library System: Heliophysics Big Year and Space Weather
Patrons will learn more about the sun from informative NASA videos, showing some of the results gained through various missions. Stunning visuals and awe-inspiring facts will spark curiosity and wonder....
Free
City of Mesa: Underage Drinking Presentation (#73579)
This presentation provides an in -depth look at the dangers of underage drinking and identifies various types of risky behaviors associated with alcohol consumption. Teens must register to attend. Parents...
Free
Glendale Public Library: LEGO Build Tournament
Compete with other teens, 12-18, to build superior LEGOcreations, combining creativity with the principles of engineering. There can only be one LEGO champion! All events at the Glendale Public Library...
Free
Yuma County Library System: Stargazing
Join us in the east parking lot for an evening of stargazing. Learn about various planets, stars, and more! Telescopes will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Foothills...
Free
National Park Service: Astronomy Night – Outdoor Constellation Talk
Learn about the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: From 7 pm to 8...
Free with Park Fee