Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, then caravan in...
Free with Park Fee
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Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for September 24, 2026
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
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...
$79
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
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,...
$89
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER
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...
$69
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation have 13 different parks around the Valley all with unique features that are just waiting for you to come explore! Maricopa County has one of the largest regional park systems in the Country and has over 120,000 acres of public land that serves as open space to connect residents with...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station
Would you like to meet a few of the critters that call our desert home, and learn a little more about them? Drop in on this Discovery Station with Ranger Derik. There will be objects to explore, bones and other biofacts to examine, and even a few of our animal ambassadors that you can observe...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Messengers of Time and Space ($5 Off Day)
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...
Free – $22
Maricopa County Library District: Teen Challenge – Game Design
Learn how to design and code your very own game! Come to the Perry Teen Den! Teen Challenge Series: Challenge yourself or your friends! Each month we'll have a different activity to challenge your abilities or face off with your friends. Ages 12 - 18
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Tween S.T.E.A.M – Celebrate Monarchs!
Projects are designed for ages 6 - 12 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...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond ($5 Off Day)
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 – $22
Mesa Public Library: App Artist
Every week we will create awesome projects using all sorts of different apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work to the...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Curious By Nature
Discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on STEAM exploration at Curious by Nature! For children ages 6 to 12 and their caregivers, Curious by Nature helps young explorers ask questions, solve problems, make observations, and learn about the world around us. Join us as we discover, investigate, and have fun together. Drop-in and join us, space...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Kid’s Club – Pinecone Creatures
Join us for Pinecone Creatures, a fun, hands-on nature craft activity. Where young makers turn simple forest finds into imaginative little animals and monsters. Ages 5 - 12
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Teen Challenge – Game Design
Learn how to design and code your very own game! Come to the Perry Teen Den! Teen Challenge Series: Challenge yourself or your friends! Each month we'll have a...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Origami Bookmarks
Join us in MACH1 this week to make origami bookmarks. We will be constructing a bookmark by practicing the Japanese art of paper folding. Once you mastered the basics, use your skills to explore more origami! Ages 6 - 12
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
Mesa Public Library: Teen Mental Health Workshop – Mindful Stroll
September is Suicide Prevention month. Join us weekly as we introduce new topics to support and understand mental health and learn new techniques to cope and protect your overall well-being. This week teens will clear their minds and enjoy the views while on a mindful stroll around the Eastmark Great Park. Walking is a simple...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset
Ranger Derik 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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure to pack flashlights and blacklights, if you have them, and make sure everything is charged or have extra batteries. We will be hiking along a portion of the Blevins trail for a total of about 2 miles out and back for our safari!...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Private Group Stargazing
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...