Phoenix Public Library: MakersBase
Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just...
Free
26 events found.
Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for June 12, 2025
Ongoing
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike along the Dragonfly Trail at Spur Cross and...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ecosystem Hike
A morning walk around the North loop with Ranger Shaun. Come walk the easy 2.9-mile loop of North trail with Ranger Shaun and learn about our desert ecosystem and some...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: History of the Hohokam Hike
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike through history and learn about the native peoples that once called the White Tank Mountains home. Ranger Derik leads this hike along sections...
Free with Park Fee
Mission Garden: Birds of Mission Garden
Every second Thursday of the month, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM At Mission Garden, meet at the front gate FREE Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's...
Free
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
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
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
Chandler Public Library: Science Heroes- Adventure of the Missing Color
Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, kids will get excited about the science that’s all around us! Explore the scientists who color our world with art!
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Interested in learning more about cacti? Then come on by to chat with Ranger Eric and see examples of the cacti diversity of the Sonoran Desert. Come learn about cacti...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Hohokam Masters of the Desert
Stop by the White tank Nature center after your morning hike or after your trip through the library and learn about the amazing people that once called the White Tank...
Free with Park Fee
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: Uncover the Secrets of Our Mountaintop Observatory
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours. Discover the rich history of this unique site, from its origins as a...
$25.00
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Our Sun, Our Living Star
Discover the secrets of our star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface. This visually striking planetarium show is about the most important star in our lives. Audience:...
Free – $14
Yuma County Library District: Colorful Slime
Get ready for a day of gooey fun, come get your slime on! (First come first serve, while supplies last)
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
Phoenix Public Library: Doodling in 3D
Ever wanted your drawings to leap right out of the page? With our 3D Doodlepens, you can draw anything into reality! Join us and learn how to make 3D monsters,...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Digital Art – Pancakes in Procreate
Join us in the MACH1 Studio to create a delicious pancake stack breakfast. Using the Procreate app on the Ipad, we will draw, color, and add details and layers to create...
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
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
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
Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona: American Red Cross Online Babysitter’s Basics Training
Cadette, Senior, Ambassador American Red Cross self-paced online training for certification in Babysitting skills, safety tips, and more. The purpose of this American Red Cross online training is to provide...
$30.00
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Estrella home. We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure...
Free with Park Fee