Phoenix Public Library: Brick Builders
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of LEGO brick building! Participants can take on a LEGO challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program held every Thursday from...
Free
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Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for February 27, 2025
Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling
Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Look for desert and migratory birds around the lake with Ranger Eric! Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will...
Free with Park Fee
Northern Arizona University: “TIMBER! Northern Arizona’s Logging Legacy” Exhibit
Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history....
Free
Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Join Ranger Nikki to look for early signs of wildflowers and other blooming plants. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to talk about a variety of plants along...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Geology of the McDowells – Educational Walk
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation...
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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...
Free with Park Fee
Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Eric on a 2-mile roundtrip hike along the Cottonwood Trail, as we learn about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. The hike is rated as...
Free with Park Fee
Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Desert Chow
Follow the predator/prey trail and explore a tangled food web Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Invasive Species (Bad Plants in Good Places)
To commemorate National Invasive Species Awareness Week, drop by to talk with Ranger Nikki about local and regional efforts to manage the spread of non-native invader plants as a proactive...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Invasive Plants Awareness
Drop by to talk with Ranger Olivia and learn about local and regional efforts to manage the spread of non-native invader plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and...
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,...
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 /...
$20 – $25
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: INCOMING!
Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! explores asteroids, comets, and meteors. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey and get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect...
Free – $14
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....
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...
Free
Surprise Public Library: Teen and Tween S.T.E.A.M.
Come explore hands on S.T.E.A.M. activities at the Asante Library where we’ll investigate all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Free
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....
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...
Free – $14
Surprise Public Library: Tween Toolkit
This series will be geared to tweens ages 9-12 and focus on topics that may help them in their life, such as money management, makeup skills, babysitting tips, CPR, computer...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Teen & Tween Tech Thursdays
Come over to the Woods library and play with robots, explore video and audio editing or check out some of our video and board games! Every 1st and 4th Thursday of the...
Free
Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
$40.00
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – Deep Breath Lungs
Take a deep breath and blow into a new set of lungs! Craft a set of working "lungs" in this fun craft mimicking the human body using paper, plastic, and...
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...
$62.50 – $88.50
Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – LEGO Masters
(ages 6-11 / 60 minutes /space is limited) Are you a LEGO Master? Join us for some build time while you complete our monthly challenge by yourself or with some...
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning...
Free with Park Fee
Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Makerspace Family Night – Scribble Bots
Make a robot that creates its own colorful art. Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Sahuarita Maker Fair!
Join us for the Sahuarita Unified School District Maker Fair! Presented in conjunction with the Maker Space at Sahuarita High School. Featuring demonstrations, science experiments, presenters, art, 3D printing, seedling...
Free