Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through a chainfruit cholla forest as you learn about the many cacti species found in the Sonoran Desert. Hike on the Lost Sheep Trail...
Free with Park Fee
35 events found.
Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for June 27, 2024
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nature Hike
Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike! Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Tortoise and Hilltop trails, rated...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Clay Mine Hike and Tour
Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. This is a great program for residents and visitors alike! Join Ranger Kevin...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
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 the...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk Ranger Program
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...
Free with Park Fee
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. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Yavapai County Free Library District: Heritage Park Zoo at the Library
Heritage Park Zoo at the Library!! The zoo will be bringing 3 animals to the library for a close encounter experience and presentation. Don't miss seeing the animals at the...
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Hour
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Junior Ranger
Learn about the Junior Ranger program and earn your badge by taking the pledge with Ranger Jacque! Designed for kids, and everyone who is a kid at heart, the Junior...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger!
Questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Bring your burning...
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
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Hour
Master builders, assemble! We'll provide the LEGOs and lots of space. You bring your imagination and enthusiasm! For children, ages 5 and up. LEGO Hour is presented with funding from...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...
Free – $14
Pinal County Library District: Adventures with Food!
Join the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Office for a fun food class for kids! Adventures with Food is a free *FOUR WEEK* class that provides hands-on instruction that will...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: 3D Doodle Pen Creations
Join us this week to use 3D doodle pens to create 3D objects! We will teach you how to load and unload your pens and create mini-models using stencils or...
Free
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
National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Public Library: Raising Hedgehogs (with live hedgehogs!)
Ever held a Hedgehog?! You've seen them online, but now you can meet some in-person! Learn about hedgehogs and proper hedgehog care. While these spiny creatures aren’t very cuddly, they make...
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 5-11. This event is part of our Summer Reading Challenge (SRC). Attending this event...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Create a Cyanotype print
Cyanotypes are prints that can be made with found objects and the sun! Learn how to make one of these images at our Summer Learning Camp! A cyanotype, also referred...
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...
Free – $14
Yuma County Library District: Black Light Adventure
It's a glow–in-the-dark adventure! Enjoy games and activities while under a blacklight and discover why things glow! Advisory: This program will have black lights the entire duration; please let a...
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...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Bird Community
Natural Resources Parks & Recreation will host this program for tweens (9-13): Learn how our community is important for birds and migratory birds, common birds you can see in your...
Free
Arizona Science Center: OceanX Expedition – Unveiling the Deep
Join Arizona Science Center in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater for a live broadcast from OceanXplorer, the world's most advanced exploration, research, and media vessel. Hosted by OceanX...
Free with Admission
Buckeye Public Library: STEAM Ages 8 – 12
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
National Park Service: Exploring the Endangered Ranger Program
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the...
Free with Park Fee
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
Pima County Public Library: Explore 3D printing
Come and join us for an afternoon of 3D Printing and 3D Modeling at the Teen Space this summer! You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of 3D...
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
National Park Service: Grand Canyon Speaks! with Cory Ahowenwa
Come join us for a 45-minute long Ranger led interview with Cory Ahowenwa to talk about his connections to Grand Canyon as a Hopi tribal member. At the Desert View Ampitheater...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike
Join Ranger Shaun for an after dark safari! C Head to Blackrock trail for a late evening walk through the desert! We’ll use our flashlights and blacklights to search for...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Astronomy Night – Constellation Talk
Astronomy Night - Constellations Over the Canyon 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...
Free with Park Fee