Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life.
$5
38 events found.
Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for October 2, 2024
Tucson Audubon Society: Christopher Columbus Park Field Trip
rip difficulty: Easy. Walking Distance: 1.5 miles loop. Trip Duration: 2.5 hours. Ground Condition: Paved and dirt pathway with some areas of uneven footing and loose gravel. Ample parking, restroom facilities and benches available at periodic intervals throughout the park. When you combine two lakes, native flora, and large trees you are in for a...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Nature Niños Activity
The Nature Niños open arts & craft activity opens at 10 am and is available until CMOV closure. This activity is related to the story time book of the day and is nature-focused. The indoor space includes exhibits from the original Oro Valley location: Airways, Peek-a-Boo Place, Farmers Market, Fun Mirrors and the Light Table....
Free with Admission
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall...
Free with Park Fee
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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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 along a tree-lined desert wash, and view an awesome example of the Giant Cactus. Hike will be 3/4 mile round trip walk along a flat, sandy...
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
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
$15
Phoenix Public Library: Phoenix Public Library:
Are you curious about 3D printing but don't know where to start? Join us at MACH2 for our introductory class on the fundamentals of 3D printing technology. Learn the basics...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
$20 – $25
Cave Creek Museum: Opening Day!
Join Cave Creek Museum for our first day of the 2024-2025 Season! Enjoy new and refreshed exhibits—we’ve been working hard all summer to bring to our community and visitors displays that will continue to share the history of Cave Creek, Carefree and the Desert Foothills area.
Yavapai County Free Library District: Wonder Wednesday
Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Free
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 smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: Tween STEAM Activity!
ome join us at Cesar Chavez Library for a Tween STEAM activity! This activity is targeted for children ages 8-12.
Free
Glendale Public Library: STEAM Kids Club – Braiiins
Get spooky-smart at the STEAM Kids Club this Halloween! Kids aged 6-12 will craft eerie brain hats, mapping out the hemispheres and learning about brain functions in a fun and ghoulish way. Join us for a Halloween-themed workshop where science meets spook-tacular creativity! *Registration required. Space is limited to the first 20 children.
Free
Pima County Public Library: What’s Up Wednesday!
Looking for something to do on early-out Wednesdays? Come join us for a different activity each week; craft projects, science projects, games and more.
Free
Buckeye Public Library: First Flight
Students participating in the Buckeye Library STEM Program "First Flight" will work with the crew of the Corps of Discovery spacecraft ASL-3305 Voyager. Their job will be to evaluate the operation of the ship including its ability to fly to the planets of our Solar System.
Free
Pima County Public Library: Nutrition Class
Children will learn about the importance of food choices and how they can affect their physical and mental health. This class will help them choose healthier snack options that nourish their bodies and promote well-being. Presented by AZ Health Zone.
Free
Pima County Public Library: Create Club
Do you love arts & crafts, games, and STEAM-centered fun? Join us each week for Create Club and enjoy hands-on activities that will ignite your imagination! Ideal for school-aged children but remember to bring a grown-up if you’re under 8! All supplies provided. Some activities might get a little messy.
Free
Mohave County Library: Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library
This program will feature different activities such as crafts, games, LEGOs, etc... Intended for children 5-12. All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All library programs are...
Free
Pinal County Library District: S.T.E.A.M Squad
Explore, discover and get your brain going with fun STE(A)M activities. New Program Alert: Combining LEGO Explorers and Tinker Time. Both activities will now become a single weekly STE(A)M program! Explore, design, build, and discover with rotating STEM resources such as Snap Circuits, Sphero little Bits and various hands on activities. This will be a two...
Free
Chandler Public Library: LEGO Club – Monster Mash
Learn together while having fun! Playing with LEGOs helps build skills like creativity, problem solving, and teamwork. Participants are able to complete challenges provided or free build. This month we will create monsters and explore some Halloween themed challenges! Held the first Wednesday of each month. LEGO Club's theme changes each month!
Free
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club
Come and join us for a wonderful hour of relaxing free build. Let your imaginations soar! LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes....
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – Once Upon a Fairytale
Discover the secrets of science behind your favorite fairytales. **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration. Ages 6 - 12
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builds at Mesquite – Under the Sea
Come drop into our Brick Building Sessions where you can use your imaginations to design, create, and show off exciting and unique Brick builds based on various concepts.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Block Party
Join us every Wednesday for a free form, brick building, engineering extravaganza! Ages 3-12
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
Free – $14
Pima County Public Library: Robots!
Program and experiment with 3 different kinds of robots!
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
$62.50 – $88.50
Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab
Interested in 3D printers? Want to try a drum set or the keyboard? Come hang out in the teen center to get creative, hang out, and have fun! Ages 12 - 18
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: New Moon Hike
Ranger Jacque leads the way on this night hike, sure to please the senses as you take in the shadowy cover of darkness, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night. ...
Free with Park Fee
Apache Junction Parks and Recreation: Stargazing with the Pros
We are excited to offer you a magical night of star gazing and learning about the sky. Come and enjoy Gazing at the stars with our Pros. Learn a little...
Free
Pinal County Library District: Sewing Wednesdays
njoy an evening of sewing fun, no matter your experience level. Sewing machines and materials provided. Great for beginner or parents and children to do together. Ages 10+
Free
National Park Service: Explore the Night (East District)
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight and a light jacket. 1mi-1.5mi, 2 hour hike. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee