Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, and small animals too. This hike will be an easy...
Fun for the whole family! Saturday, August 15, 8-10 am Reid Park, Ramada 17 Free food Face-painting Bird walks every half hour Live Music Hands-on learning activities for all ages Part of the Tucson Bird Alliance's Southeast Arizona Birding Festival.
Get ready for a slimy good time at the library! Children and families are invited to create their own colorful slime to take home. This hands-on activity is messy, creative,...
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,...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Kids ages 8-17 can come learn to code using Scratch. Every third Saturday 10-11 am.
Bring a little creativity into your day—join us for a relaxing and inspiring Book Folding workshop! 🌸 Transform the pages of a book into a beautiful blooming design you’ll be proud to display or gift. A NOVEL IN BLOOM - BOOK FOLDING SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, AT 10AM GOLDEN VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY Ages 6+
Al is turning 29! Whether you have met Al the tortoise or not, he invites you to celebrate his special day with a birthday shell-ebration! Al’s party will include getting to meet Al, getting to pet him (butt scratches are his favorite), as well as learning more about our tortoises here in the Sonoran Desert, and we...
that “sail”, “take off”, “fly”, “catapult”, and “race” really work? Do you love building with LEGO bricks but want to teach them some cool new tricks? If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, we’ve got the perfect LEGO engineering club for you! Join the LEGO Engineers! STEM Club for lots of building...
Put your problem-solving skills to the test while earning your Think Like an Engineer Badge in this engaging Badgelab program! Take on hands-on engineering challenges while designing, building, and improving...
Bring the whole family! Saturday, August 15 10:00am – 5:30pm—Nature Expo Open Free to attend! 10:00am – 1:00pm—Reid Park Zoo with Live Animals 10:00am – 5:00pm—Arizona Game & Fish with Live Raptors 3:30pm – 5:30pm—Festival Celebration sponsored by Pima County and the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan 25 Year Anniversary Special Guests celebrating the 25 Year Anniversary...
Join Saguaro Library to hand craft a DIY solar oven using tin foil, a cardboard box and the power of the sun. Explore solar energy, heat absorption, and renewable power to test and cook your own food at home! Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Saguaro. Guided activities will include science,...
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
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...
Explore a kid-friendly science topic each month Hands on-activities and simple experiments Learn easy science you can repeat at home Great for young scientists, families and curious minds Come have fun with us! Ages 5 - 11
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...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore...
Curious about 3D printing? Join our weekly drop-in program where you’ll learn how to design your own 3D model using Tinkercad. Whether you're a beginner or just want to try something new, this is a fun, hands-on way to explore creativity and technology. This program is led by our Teen Volunteers and Teen Advisory Board...
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and...
It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will give you the scoop about what's really going on and what to look out for. 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...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
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. Ages 10+
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...
The Observatory That Began With Mars and Reached the Moon Lowell Observatory’s story begins with one man’s fascination with Mars and a telescope shipped by train to a small Arizona...
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, kids ages 6-12 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage...
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
Come turn recycled CDs and DVDs into crafts. Ages 6-12.
Explore the laws of motion and learn about an iconic group of native Arizonan animals with this hands-on paper craft! This program is best suited for children 6-12 years old. It is first come, first served as supplies are limited.
🌟 Build, create, and imagine with us every Saturday! 🌟 Join us for LEGO Club every Saturday from 2:00–3:00 PM! 🧱✨ Children of all ages are invited to explore their creativity, tackle fun building challenges, and make new friends. 🎉 No library card required 💙 Free and open to the public Bring your imagination—we can't wait to build with you! See you...
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes – no e-bikes, please. Bring your bike and learn hands-on skills to keep it rolling smoothly. Ages 6+
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? The film explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, explosive origins, and connects life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. NSC Creative applies its trademark approach of making complex scientific concepts accessible to all ages by using immersive and engaging visualizations. We...
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...
Visit Palo Verde for an hour of brick building! Participants can take on a building challenge, follow a theme, or assemble their own creations! Program will be held on Saturdays...
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...
Do you love crafts, games, legos and experiments? Join us each week hands-on STEAM activities that will ignite your imagination and creativity! This is an intergenerational program, so the whole family is welcome! All supplies will be provided and some activities might get a little messy! Ages 0 - 13
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show tickets include access to all science...
A Live Tour Through Every Planet in Our Solar System. Join us on a journey through the solar system as we visit each of the planets! Travel from scorching-hot Mercury...
Need help with basic bike maintenance? Our Bicycle Lab offers 30-minute appointments where we’ll guide you through simple repairs like changing a tube or lubricating your chain. Only acoustic bikes –...
Celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Begin with an exclusive talk exploring how the Mother Road paved a path of astronomical discovery, then step inside a rarely seen private collections exhibit. See our restored 1911 Stevens-Duryea “Big Red” and discover how science and history came together along America’s most iconic highway. Space is limited, please reserve...
Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR142
Celebrating National Aviation Day. Up, Up, and Away Show with Fantastic Fliers. Movie: "Up" Offering parents a fun date night, kids are engaged in Experiments, Games, Movies! Grades K - 5 Section #: MSPR142
One small step was just the beginning. Now, we take one step beyond, driven by curiosity, bound for Mars, and ready to write the boldest chapter in human exploration. Experience the thrill of launch, the challenges of life in space, the cutting-edge technology of NASA’s Artemis program, and the search for life that could transform how...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Looking for an engaging summertime activity? Join us for an evening of exploration and discovery at Steward Observatory on the University of Arizona campus. This unique experience combines fascinating information about the cosmos and viewing through the Ray E. White 21-inch telescope. Participants will begin the evening with an engaging exploration of current astronomical research,...
There are a lot of things in the desert people are spooked by. Snakes, spiders, scorpions, coyotes, javelina, mountain lion, the list goes on. Turns out, a lot of them come out after dark, especially in the summer. Want to get your adrenaline going? Come walk the Metate-Spur Cross loop! Tag along with Ranger Shaun and see...
A celestial journey for the whole family! Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating introduction to cosmology. Passport to the Universe, developed by the American Museum of Natural History, NASA, and the California Academy of Sciences and narrated by...
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...