Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
Home School Discovery Days offers homeschool students an engaging, out-of-the-house learning experience focused on Science and History. Each session features a variety of hands-on activities, group exploration, and interactive lessons designed to spark curiosity and encourage discovery. Programming, activities, and formats may vary by date to allow for seasonal themes, special topics, and participant interests....
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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
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,...
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
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 town. Explore the founding era that gave the world the Clark Refractor, sparked a generation of astronomical discovery, and laid the groundwork for everything that...
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 mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
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...
Drop in and see our Bambu 3D printer in action and paint your own 3D print! Supplies provided; no experience necessary. Ages 9 - 13
Looking for something fun for the kids? Join us at the library for an exciting program filled with crafts, games, LEGOs, and more! There's something new to enjoy each time, making it a great opportunity for kids to create, play, and have fun with friends. Ages: 5–12 Please note: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an...
Drop in and build your imagination brick by brick! Explore creative designs and challenges in our cozy LEGO Lounge. For ages 6 - 13
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...
Build games, don't just play them. No experience necessary. Join us and learn how to code. Use variables, loops, conditionals, debugging strategies and more. Build your own or team up...
What will we find if we dig down? Join Environmental Educators from Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources to learn about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos,...
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 8-12
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
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...
Join us for an hour of brick-building fun at our LEGO Club for kids ages 7-12! We provide the LEGOs, you provide the problem-solving skills and imagination it takes to solve our fun challenges using only LEGO bricks! Engage in unique creative challenges using our vast LEGO collection and let’s build something amazing together! **Please...
Get ready to unearth your inner inventor at Titans! This dino-mite program invites t(w)eens to explore the world of STEAM through fun, hands-on activities and creative challenges. From origami and engineering to coding games and art projects, participants will dig into exciting ways to discover science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics all summer long. Ages...
Curious about 3D printing? Attend this introductory program on 3D printing, how it works and explore your creativity with our new Makerspace equipment. Attendees will be able to choose a small item to be printed and picked up later. This program is open to teens and adults. (ages 12 and up / 60 min)
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...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. You may bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for evening critters(optional). This hike will be about 2 miles starting on the on...
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 cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Come see a variety of insects and other cool creepy crawlies with entomologists from Arizona State University (ASU) for Bug Night! Sponsored by Friends of Hassayampa, the researchers will be setting up a large light setup to attract insects at the picnic area in the palm grove after dark. The Preserve has high biodiversity and we should expect...
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...
Did you know that Arizona is home to hundreds of species of moths? Get up close and personal with some of them in this bug-tastic program! Join Nature Center staff in viewing and identifying moths using a light sheet set-up in Veterans Oasis Park, and learn how to make your own light sheet at home....
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...