Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper. Travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s kitchen to learn what the animals at the Zoo eat and watch a training demonstration with an animal ambassador. Creating an enrichment puzzle for an animal and visiting the...
Come out to the Outdoor Expo The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona is at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Free Event & Free Parking Saturday & Sunday,...
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!
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, and even “tooth size” to prehistoric giants. Using tools of measurement and simple math, kids will practice estimation, observation, and data collection as they measure...
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 invites kids to investigate, imagine, and unearth prehistoric treasures right in the Children’s Garden.
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 off disco moves on the 2nd floor. Stay alert, exploders… your mission this month is simple: catch a DINO if you can!
Design your own dinosaur and explore simple mechanics as you make it move, wiggle, and groove!
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...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us at the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), a LEED...
Come and meet some very realistic dinosaurs from Dino Crew Entertainment! They will be hanging out in the Atrium, taking photos, and interacting with guests. Admission into this program is...
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover wildlife that calls...
Join a ranger lead walk at the Homolovi II Ancestral Hopi Pueblo. Homolovi II is one of four pueblos in the Homolovi cluster recorded by Jesse Walter Fewkes from the Smithsonian in 1896. Homolovi II is the largest of the ancestral Hopi pueblos having over 1000 estimated rooms and 47 kivas. This 0.4 mile walk...
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction,...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Science is dynamic, fun, hands-on, visual, and exciting. Join us for two hours of non-stop science fun at the Arizona Museum of Natural History! See fascinating scientific experiments and participate...
Roboteers will build and program Classic LEGO Mindstorm NXT Robots and tackle real world situations on a small scale! From saving lives to cleaning your room, robots do it all! We'll put our heads together with a world class roboteer and get lots of gears moving when we explore, learn, and have fun! Challenges change...
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...
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.
Where Comics and Pop Culture Meet! Entry costs $5 or $3 if you donate at least 2 non-perishable food items. Kids 10 and under get in free! Proceeds go to the Cottonwood Bookmarks, Friends of the Library to help support the Cottonwood Public Library's Summer Reading Programs! Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see...
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
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! You’ll build with LEGOs of all sizes. Free coloring sheets and bookmarks. LEGO Clubs helps improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social...
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...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
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...
Play musical instruments from around the world with ASU Professors Emeritus Duane and Maureen Roen. In this fun and interactive musical workshop, learn how to make and play simple percussion...
Education staff invite you on this special behind the scenes tour to learn about the unique adaptations of some of the largest types of tortoises. Learn about how we care for our largest tortoises at the Zoo and how our everyday actions can help protect tortoises in the wild. This experience provides an opportunity to...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk ...
See physics and art intertwine with this mesmerizing DIY! Learn about the science of reflection, then explore the concept hands-on by making our own colorful kaleidoscopes! This program is best...
Explore the world of LEGO with us every Saturday from 2-3pm. Children of all ages are welcome!
Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, tarantulas, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. Drop on by for this unstructured, informal come-and-go style ranger table, where you can have a look at some of the venomous creatures behind glass, examine some artifacts, and learn that maybe the...
LEGOs are fun for the whole family and help improve math skills, science skills, literary skills, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Come and build, create and destroy with us at the library! ¡Los LEGOs son divertidos para toda la familia y ayudan a mejorar las habilidades matemáticas, científicas, literarias, sociales y de resolver las problemas....
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO®. Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO® and jumbo blocks will be provided. Ages 5-9.
A perfect program for techy kids and teens! Create your own design in the powerful 3D art program, TinkerCAD. Watch as your design comes to life right before your eyes...
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...
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,...
Look for desert wildflowers and learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about wildflowers and other...
Run by teen volunteers, STEMsters encourages school-age children to explore STEM concepts through fun, engaging, and interactive workshops! This time we will be making tissue paper parachutes.
Launch Into Adventure at the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival! Get ready to Discover the Night at a festival that’s out of this world! Join us on Saturday, March 28...
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Come view the stars during the Arizona SciTech Festival! Fun for the whole family, located at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve. East Valley Astronomy Club members staff operations and programming for...