Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Waterfall Morning Hike
Have we had enough rain lately to make the Waterfall run? Ranger Shaun isn’t sure, so he’s going to check. Wanna go? Legends tell of time when there was a...
Free with Park Fee
33 events found.
Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for March 12, 2026
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
Rio Salado Audubon Center: Thursday Guided Nature Walk
Join us for a peaceful and mindful walk through the Rio Salado habitat. Together, we’ll explore the trails, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, and observe the wildlife that...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Matriarchy in the McDowells – Educational Walk
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating women–both those who are human and those in the animal kingdom–with a leisurely walk on the Jane Rau trail. There are...
Free
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Measure-a-Saurus!
Step back in time for some dino-sized STEAM fun! In this hands-on activity, young paleontologists will explore the fascinating world of dinosaur facts and measurements, comparing their own height, stride,...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Jurrasic Sandpit!
Step into the Jurassic Sandpit and dig into dino-sized adventures all month long! Young paleontologists can uncover hidden “fossils” using brushes, scoops, and magnifying glasses. This hands-on pretend play experience...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Catch-a-Dino Quest
Keep your eyes peeled… we’ve had reports of dinosaur sightings all around the Museum! You never know where one might pop up – scaling the Climber, stacking blocks, or showing...
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...
Free with Admission
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Free
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
Maricopa County Library District: Touch-A-Truck Storytime
Enjoy an outdoor storytime , then meet and greet our City of Goodyear community helpers. You will get an up close look at the Police vehicles!
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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...
$350
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Rattlesnakes
Temperatures are climbing. Snakes are going to be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for an anxiety reducing chat. Swing by the nature center and talk...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch n’ Learn – All About Saguaro!
Discover the fascinating world of the saguaro cactus at this presentation-style program with Ranger Jacque! Feel free to bring your own lunch and eat it too! Join us for an...
Free with Park Fee
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: Messengers of Time and Space
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to...
Free – $27
Pinal County Library District: Mini Sewing Figurines
Join us this Spring Break for Mini Sewing Figurines! Participants will learn basic hand-sewing skills while creating a mini plush animal or food to take home. All materials are provided,...
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: Make in MACH2
Join us in MACH2 as we create something new each month! This is a drop-in program with all materials provided, and welcome to all ages.
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Tween S.T.E.A.M
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,...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky and 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
Arizona Science Center: Dorrance DOME After Hours – Worlds Beyond Earth
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions,...
$7 – $14
Mesa Public Library: Sewing an Avocado Cat Plushie – Teens
Join us as we learn to use a sewing machine like a pro. This month, we will be making an Avocado Cat Plushie. In this crafty program, we will supply...
Free
Avondale Public Library: Nature Nerds at Civic Center Library
Formerly known as STEAM Lab, this refreshed program brings nature and STEAM together in hands-on adventures! Interactive experiments and creative projects invite kids to explore, invent, and uncover the wonders...
Free
Buckeye Public Library System: STEAM
This program combines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills with engaging hands-on activities. Each session offers interactive challenges to encourage creative thinking. Ages...
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
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: Discovery Station – Butterflies and Allies
Join us in the fight to protect our precious desert pollinators and learn what you can do to be a better friend to butterflies and their allies! Come meet Ranger...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Science Center: Dorrance DOME After Hours – Orbital
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic animated journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth,...
$7 – $14
Butterfly Wonderland: Spring Break Mad Science Bug Class
Kids dive into the amazing world of insects in this hands-on entomology workshop! Presented by staff from Mad Science, children will examine real insect specimens up close, refresh their insect...
$40
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of springtime stargazing! Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star...
Free with Park Fee