Mission Garden: Agave Planting
This event is free. All gifts are appreciated.—they help the garden grow. Help plant agave at Mission Garden! Learn more about this food’s ancient methods and future possibilities. Come plant...
Free
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Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for April 18, 2024
Chandler Public Library: Downtown Scavenger Hunt – Earth Day
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Free
🌏 Town of Gilbert: Earth & Arbor Day Celebration [#35563]
Join us for our annual Earth & Arbor Day Celebration! Learn valuable resources to create a happier, healthier, sustainable place to live. It’s not too late to make a positive impact...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Homeschool Happenings – Celebrate Earth Day!
Join Ranger Nikki to learn about kid-friendly ways you can celebrate Earth Day…every day! Explore ways for youngsters to become more involved with the natural world through Citizen Science projects...
Free with Park Fee
Pima Air and Space Museum: Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Tour
The Boeing 747SP will be open for tours on select days this spring from 10am-3pm. Access is included with admission on these days. Purchase upon arrival. Tours will run continuously, lasting about...
Free with Admission
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Connect with Nature Through Your Phone
Drop by Ranger Shaun’s City Naturalist app Workshop to find out about some of the best apps on the market for identifying the plants and animals you see in the parks! Swing by the Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park Nature Center today and kick off the City Nature Challenge! Learn about some of the apps the...
Free with Park Fee
Argo: Arts for Argo
Come and “fish” for seashells and starfish, help decorate Argo in our ARTS4ARGO Contest, “Sign-on” as a “Argonaut” crew member and make your own Metal Lifeboat to test in Botany Bay’s “Sink or Float” test tub where each “Survivor” can pick out their own seashell or starfish! While there, enjoy and learn a few dance...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Big Astronomy
In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe using world-class telescopes. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: astronomy, telescopes, James Webb Style: Fulldome film followed by short talk about James Webb Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12...
Free – $12
Pima County Public Library: T.n.T. – TECH
After school activities with a focus on technologies for teens only. We'll have robotics and 3D printers and vinyl-cutters available as well as smaller tech projects based on available supplies. Ages 13 to 18.
Free
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register for a 15 minute session to try out a different game or app each month. Anyone is welcome to come and watch! Registration opens 1...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Tween STEAM – Mondrian Luminaries
Geometry and abstract art team up in this super cool program. Tweens, ages 9-11, will dive into the world of the legendary Dutch artist Piet Mondrian and craft stunning luminaries...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
Free – $12
Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon
Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register for a 15 minute session to try out a different game or app each month. Anyone is welcome to come and watch! Registration opens 1...
Free
Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: LEGO Club
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. Ages 5-12.
Free
Avondale Public Library: STEAM LAB
Explore a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and projects. Activities are open-play, but staff will be on hand for guidance. Please be aware that the activities and materials used are age specific and adult guidance is required. This program is for children ages 6-12.
Free
Pima County Public Library: Teen Time
Come hang out with us every Thursday and explore our 101 Space. Game and craft offerings will vary by week!
Free
Navajo County Library District: STEAM Tweens
STEAM program for Grades 6 - 8
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 generous support from the Rosenbluth Family Foundation No need to signup, just show up: 301 N. Willard St. Room 202
Free
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
Scottsdale Public Library: Teens Celebrate Earth Month – Pine Pendants
Make a beautiful pendant out of pine needles! We’ll use natural resources found in our yards and learn basic stitching and traditional basket weaving techniques. Ages 12 - 18
Free