Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate early morning hike to enjoy flowering saguaros and other cacti. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to learn about saguaros...
Free with Park Fee
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Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for May 22, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Riparian Hike
Join Ranger Derik on a morning hike through the park and learn about the many animals and plants call riparian habitat home. The hike will wind through open desert and...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful...
Free with Park Fee
Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling
This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing, and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling,...
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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Pom-Pom Catapults!
t’s May-ker Month! Put your engineering skills to the test by building your very own pom-pom launcher using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon! Explore the basics of tension...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Intro to Desert Hiking
Stop by the contact station and learn about what to bring and how to hike safely in the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Derik. Ranger Derik will have a table set...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: It’s MAY-KER Month
It’s MAY-KER Month, and we’ve crafted an exciting line-up of interactive programs where young innovators can build, create, and explore all month long!
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio using recyclables plus a dash of imagination!
Free with Admission
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Saguaro-palooza!
Join Ranger Kevin for Saguaro-palooza!, a celebration of the most amazing cactus of the Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in and learn why...
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
City of Sierra Vista: Make a Paper Airplane
Drop into the museum during any open hours and enjoy monthly themed activities! We’ll provide the supplies and simple instructions that prompt kids to explore a variety of subjects. Location:...
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
Buckeye Public Library: 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...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Math Help
Come get help with higher level math, up through college courses, with an expert. No registration is required.
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