Pima County Parks and Recreation: Big Wash Nature Trek
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated...
$5
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Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for October 17, 2024
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...
Free with Admission
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 Admission
Free with Admission
Highlands Center for Natural History: Prescott National Forest Prescribed Fire Education Miniseries – Fire Ecology
During October 2024, The Highlands Center and Prescott National Forest are partnering to offer a four-session miniseries focused on fire ecology and prescribed burns. Through this program, participants will be able to...
Free
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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Pastel Leaves
Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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 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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Quiet Hour
Feel inner peace outside in this guided 4-step process led by Ranger Jacque. Would you like a break from noise and stress and a new way to enjoy nature? The Quiet Hour process can help. It blends nine techniques or influences that research indicates have a calming or uplifting effect. This seated program is for...
Free with Park Fee
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
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
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
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 practice following directions, basic science, and learn technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Build confidence while making mistakes, work on problem solving and improve fine...
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: Cube Club
Monthly gathering for teens & tweens interested in solving the Rubik's Cube, learning new tips and tricks, practicing with a speedcubing timer, trying different twisty-puzzles, and making mosaic art out of multiple cubes. Bring your own Rubik’s Cube(s) or we’ll have some to borrow. Open to beginning and advanced Cubers. Ages 10 - 18
Free
Town of Gilbert: Mad Scientist’s Adventure Lab [#38620]
Age at least 7 yrs but less than 11 yrs Is your child secretly a mad scientist?! In this lab, your kiddo will embark on a series of science adventures! Focus is on inspiring, educating and entertaining your kiddo about the world of science through calculations, measurements and a big ole mess! Each week we'll...
$38
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
Avondale Public Library: STEAM Lab at Civic Center Library
Explore your SMART side with 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 materials used are age specific and caregiver supervision is required. Open STEAM Lab (Ages 6-12): Thursdays, 4 pm
Free
Mesa Public Library: Adventures in VR
Join us as we venture into virtual reality as we test out apps and explore new virtual places. This month we will be playing virtual mini golf! Registration is required and spots are limited.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: 3D Printer Lab – Monster Maker
It's alive!! Join us this week as we create a creepy Frankenstein's monster and learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad, an online 3D modeling site. Once you are done with your design, learn the ins and outs of our 3D printers and how to print your model or another model of your own design. 3D...
Free
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 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...
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
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock
The Moonlight Hike is among the most popular interpretive hikes at Red Rock State Park. Hike leaders guide hikers on a rare opportunity to enjoy sunset and moonrise from a trail overlook. Along the way, guests will learn about natural resources along the trail. The hike generally lasts between 2 to 2.5 hrs and covers...
$15
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric on this full moon hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Enjoy views of sunset and the rising full moon across the Valley while joining Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike! Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles,...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike
Join Ranger Derik on a night hike through the desert as the full moon rises over Phoenix. The hike will cover 2.5 miles on easy to moderate terrain expect sandy...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Full “Super” Moon Wander
Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Nature reveals another side in the night hours; there is always something to discover! Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring water and a flashlight.
$5