Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Enjoy a guided trail run on one of Pima County’s beautiful desert trails. Learn techniques to increase safety and efficiency while maximizing fun on the trail. Along the...
"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals on our relationship with the environment, turning it from a leisure and resource to one of shelter and survival. Through elements of cityscapes, vegetation and...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
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!...
$8 | 15-20 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. It's anything but basic! This Mini Maker Experience allows creative minds to build a science-themed keepsake to commemorate your Arizona Science Center visit. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are estimated. We invite...
$25 | 30-40 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Looking to explore something new with more time to create? This Mini Maker Experience gives creators the freedom to build beyond with expert help from our CREATE techs. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are...
$45 | 45-60 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+ Tuesday – Saturday | Drop-In Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Learn a new skill with expert coaching from our CREATE techs! This Mini Maker Experience dives into a specific creative area and allows plenty of time for your ideas to take form. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by...
Ranger Derik will be available to answer questions about the native plants and animals that are found in San Tan Mountains Regional Park, as well as any other questions you have about the Sonoran Desert. A table will be set up displaying a collection of items that have been collected from around Maricopa County including...
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...
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 making, Perler beading and more. Tools and supplies are available upon request Ages 12 - 18
MEET OUR NEW MATH & SCIENCE TUTOR! We are thrilled to announce that DPL has partnered with Cochise College to offer Math/Science tutoring on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the library. Tutor Karyme Arellano, who has had previous experience volunteer tutoring at church, will be available up to 13 hours per week to meet individually...
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 practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology,...
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 astronomy talk is constantly changing! Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology Style: Live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages...
For Kids, ages 6-18. Code Club meets weekly to explore different computer programming languages and logic. Previous coding experience is not required. Beginners are welcome. 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...
Ages 5 and up Use your infinite imagination to create great things with LEGOs. There will be no end to the fun once the building gets started! ****Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to receive a ticket, which will be your child’s registration.
Are you ready to showcase your building skills and take on other tween geniuses in the ultimate LEGO competition? You'll need to rely on your wit, imagination, and engineering smarts to create the most impressive brick masterpieces. Who will come out on top and be crowned LEGO Build Champion? All events at the Glendale Public...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month our Maker Focus is Engineering! Join us this week to celebrate Leap Day by DIYing a cute frog with easy craft materials like cups, pipe cleaners, and pom poms! This program is a walk-in program for children of all ages and their families.
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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
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 learning opportunities. As a means of enhancing the learning experience while demonstrating how all things are connected. Participants will be able to explore through curiosity...
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...
Celebrate Leap Day, it only happens every 4 years! Learn the science behind Feb. 29th & compete in a leaping challenge. Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Our annual Estes STEAM Night is a free, family engagement event. The campus will be buzzing with over 20 unique, hands-on STEAM activities, hosted by teachers, staff, and various outside vendors and community partners. Location: Estes Elementary School 11280 W Grier Rd, Marana, AZ 85653 Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here!...
From 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Astronomer Kevin Legore will lecture on how the basic elements are formed in space and provide the building blocks for everything around us. Then, join us on the north lawn of the library to view the night sky via numerous telescopes.
Calling all Teens and Tweens! Have you ever wanted to print something on a 3D printer but don’t know where to start? Well, you’re in luck! Come hang out with us and learn the basics of 3D printing at the Velma Teague Library. In this program we will briefly discuss how a 3D printer works...