Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library: LEGO Builders
Bring your creativity and join us for building fun with hundreds and hundreds of blocks! Ages 5-12.
Free
27 events found.
Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for February 11, 2026
Ongoing
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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Hidden Smiles
Head to the Art Studio to discover the science behind the magic—and the importance of brushing! Use white crayons to draw a hidden tooth, then reveal your design with watercolor paints as wax and water resist each other. Just like plaque we can’t always see, this activity shows how hidden layers can affect our teeth—and...
Free with Admission
Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Free with Admission
Desert Foothills Land Trust: Bird Walk at Saguaro Hill
Come explore the birds of the Sonoran Desert with us! Whether you're just getting acquainted with our feathered friends or are a seasoned birdwatcher, everyone is welcome. Meet on the patio of Desert Foothills Library, and we'll explore nearby Saguaro Hill Preserve with a guide from Desert Foothills Land Trust. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun...
Free
Desert Foothills Library: Winged Wonders – A Bird Walk and More!
Come explore the birds of the Sonoran Desert with us! Whether you're just getting acquainted with our feathered friends or are a seasoned birdwatcher, everyone is welcome. Meet on the patio of Desert Foothills Library, and we'll explore nearby Saguaro Hill Preserve with a guide from Desert Foothills Land Trust. Please wear closed-toe shoes, sun...
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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 and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
$15
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
$350
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Free – $27
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
⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Tween Club – It’s Physics!
Children ages 8 and up can join us for a fun activity. Today we will be learning a few fun things about physics! Learn a mind-bending physics chain & ring trick that looks like magic—but isn’t! Ages 8 - 12 Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology,...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Walk-in Wednesdays
Walk in and make a craft, listen to a story, or conduct an experiment. Something fun will be happening on a Wednesday afternoon in the Youth Activity Room. Supplies are...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Tween STEAM Activity!
Come join us at Cesar Chavez Library for a Tween STEAM activity! This activity is targeted for children ages 8-12.
Free
Yuma County Library District: Crystal Hearts All Around
Stop by and explore the science of crystals by making your own heart-shaped creations! Perfect for kids ages 6-12. Seating is limited, join us while supplies last!
Free
Tempe Public Library: Maker Lab – Creation Stations
Discover new tech, tools, and hands-on skills each month in the Maker Lab. Each month in the Maker Lab, you’ll get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools—from VR and 3D printing to laser cutting and more. It’s a chance to experiment, build real-world skills, and bring your ideas to life. This month...
Free
Pinal County Library District: Build It!
Put your engineering skills to work! Each week we will have some building sets and some challenges to complete...you bring your creativity and love of building! While this program is aimed at those 8 - 14 years old, we welcome younger siblings who attend with their age-appropriate siblings.
Free
Chandler Public Library: STEAM Club – Arizona Wildlife
Arizona Game and Fish join us to celebrate the amazing diversity of Arizona wildlife. You'll meet three fascinating animal ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations and behaviors. Finish with a fun hands-on activity! Each month, kids ages 6-12 explore a new STEAM theme. Our hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions,...
Free
⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Make Slime with Chief Science Officers
Get hands-on with Chief Science Officers Elisabeth and Aspen as they guide you through the process of making slime. Learn about the science behind slime while having fun and getting creative. This activity is perfect for kids and anyone interested in exploring science in a fun way! Ages 6 - 11 Part of the Verde...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations,...
Free – $27
Scottsdale Public Library: Full STEAM Ahead – Make Some Noise
Tin Can Drums Join us for a series of programs focused on music! Each session will explore the basic concepts of music, and participants will make instruments out of recycled materials! Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Maker Hour – Heart Popping Cards
Join MACH1 in the Children's Department for a Valentine's Day themed paper craft. We'll make pop-up heart cards to celebrate and spread the love! This program is designed for children...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: MACH2 – WeDo Wednesday LEGO Robotics
Join us in MACH2 for WeDo Wednesdays: LEGO Robotics. Ready to build moving robots, learn how motors work, and do basic programming? WeDo Wednesdays is the place for you! For...
Free
Pinal County Library District: Seed up Meet Up
Help us fill our seed packets for the seed library, hear from Master Gardeners, ask questions about your home garden, & learn about Earth Heart Park and Community Garden! Learn all about this month's topic: Flowers to Grow In Arizona
Free
⭐ Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Camp Verde Elementary School Parent/Teacher Night- STEM Stations
Enjoy hands-on STEM with Science Vortex, Arizona Science Center, & Meteor Crater Education Alliance. Grades K - 5 Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free events across the Verde Valley. Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see...
Free
Mesa Public Library: Sewing Class and Social
Learn to sew as a beginner or bring a project and socialize as a more advanced sewer. Come learn together and meet other sewers. Note: Registration is needed due to the limited number of machines. A THINKspot waiver must be signed before using library equipment. Please watch the tutorial for the Brother CS6000i sewing machines before...
Free
Pinal County Library District: Sewing
Want to learn earn to sew or just like sewing? Attend our open sewing sessions to learn or just be around others who enjoy sewing! Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.
Free