Tynkertopia: Hand Sew Your Own Stuffed Animal
Come learn how to hand sew your own stuffed animal. We will be learning how to sew on buttons, basic embroidery stitching, and basic hand sewing stitches to complete your...
$40
44 events found.
Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for February 10, 2024
Ongoing
Tynkertopia: Make Your Own Mythical Creatures
Using paper, art supplies, and recycled materials found at Tynkertopia, students will create a different mythical creature each week. Possible projects include creating a dragon, leprechaun, gnome, fairy, mermaid, goblin,...
$35
Tynkertopia: Coding for 2nd – 5th Grade Students
ntroduction 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: February 8, 15, 22,...
$35
Tynkertopia: Take Apart and Peek Inside
Each week, participants will use the Tynkertopia workshop and tools to take apart computers, laptops, cell phones, hard drives, and a variety of other electronic devices to learn about how...
$30
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Regional Park Bird Walk
Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford. With the park's wide range of habitats, you will encounter some of...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Audubon Society: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park Field Trip
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason...
Free
Tucson Audubon Society: Second Saturdays at Reid Park Field Trip
Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking Distance: 1.0-1.5 miles. Trip Duration: 2.5 hours. Ground Condition: Mostly flat surface on grass, paved and dirt pathway with some areas of uneven footing. Ample parking,...
Free
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 within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the...
Free with Park Fee
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Bird Walk
As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided...
Free with Admission
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Naturalist – Protecting the Desert Tortoise
Trailside Naturalist – Protecting the Desert Tortoise at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Naturalist – Protecting the Desert Tortoise at Gateway Trailhead
Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn all about the desert tortoises...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk
Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Sonoran...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Biodiversity in the Sonoran Desert Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead
Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Sonoran Desert is the most biodiverse desert in the world, and...
Free
Arizona Science Center: Skill Studio – Woodworking 101
$35 | Ages 8+ | 60 Minutes Second and Third Saturdays 9:15 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. Add woodworking to your toolbox...
$35
Yuma County Library District: Three Little Pigs Building Challenge 2 – House of Sticks
Huff and puff and SHAKE the house down as we build small houses from sticks and then use earthquake simulation tables to see which house will be the last one...
Free
Cave Creek Museum: The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
Museum opens at 9.00 am for event check-in, The ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the...
Free – $15
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Program
Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird life. Free...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike
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
Watershed Management Group: Living Lab & Learning Center Tour
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100%...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Teen Musician Mechanics
Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing,...
Free
Pinal County Library District: STEM – Think Outside the Box!
STEM 3.0 This year each Saturday the STEM Challenge will be to Think Outside the Box! For those who meet the challenge you win a free book!! This program is...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina State Park Nature Program
Our Nature Program is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona's diverse wildlife. This is a live reptile exhibit and so much more! On-site...
Free with Park Fee
⭐City of El Mirage: Public Safety Day
Public Safety Day is a community festival at Gateway Park Saturday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that features public safety-related agencies within El Mirage and also from...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation:Usery Mountain Regional Park Open House & Community Resource Fair
We invite our community to visit on this special day to learn about Usery Mountain Regional Park. Come one, come all to the Usery Mountain Regional Park Open House! If you have...
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
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Big Bird’s One Sky
One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color as the furry friends watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street. From Sesame Street to the moon, discover how different...
Free – $12
Yuma County Library District: Bath Fizzies
Why do bath fizzes fizz? Find out the science behind these fun bath accessories as you make your own to take home. Seating is limited. Supplies will be provided on a first-come,...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Free
⭐ Mountain View Preparatory: Mad Science
Experience quintessential STEM fun with glow-in-the-dark slime, magnet-powered cars, bubbles & balloon-powered LEGO cars. Location: Mountain View Preparatory 2939 Del Rio Drive, Cottonwood, AZ, 86326 Arizona...
Free
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
Glendale Public Library: Family STEAM Project – Sand Science!
Drop-in at the library youth patio to have fun with sand science! Sand seems very ordinary material but it is so unique! You will explore sand qualities through amazing experiments,...
Free
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Edible & Medicinal Plant Tour
Join us as we guide you through the awe-inspiring abundance of the Sonoran Desert. Far from barren, this vibrant landscape is home to an unparalleled variety of over 540 medicinal...
Free with Admission
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
Yuma County Library District: Paper Heart Sculptures
We invite you to come to the library to create a beautiful Valentines Day sculpture made out of paper! First come first serve, while supplies last.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families
Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Mesquite. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event every second Saturday...
Free
Mohave County Library: LEGO Time
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-4pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Free
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Romance Among the Stars
The universe may be pretty cold and empty, but it is not without its spots of fire, fury, and frenzy. Join us as we travel across the cosmos this February...
$5
Phoenix Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM)....
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
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...
Free – $12
Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Meet Cosmos the Gopher Snake! Magical Mimicry in Nature
Join, Sharon Maurer, an Arizona State Parks Ranger, to learn about native snakes in Sedona and the Verde Valley. This interactive program covers snake identification and behavior, and features a meet-and-greet portion...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party – For the Love of Stars
Join Oracle State Park, an Internation Dark Sky Park, for an evening of telescope viewing of night sky objects on the patio of the Kannally Ranch House. This event is in...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views of the moon, planets, star clusters, and...
$5