Join us for a casual walking tour of Barrio Viejo. Discover the art, history, and architecture of one of Tucson's oldest neighborhoods. Barrio Viejo is home to one of the...
Create your very own autumn trees with stamps in shades of red, yellow, and orange, accented with crayon details. Kids and grown-ups alike can curiously create and capture the beauty of fall on paper. Ages 5 - 12
Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Explore the cutting-edge of astronomical innovation on this 90-minute guided tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. Learn how pioneering engineering, optical science, and precision manufacturing...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...
This is a collection of our greatest youth programming hits. Drop-in for any of the following: Chess. Card games like speed or Uno. Maybe even some poker (Just for fun)....
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how climate change fuels these powerful, interconnected events. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + Earth science talk All-Inclusive Planetarium...
Come make Halloween origami with Emiri from the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix! Stop by to learn about the garden, its programs, and everything it has to offer. Ages 5 - 12
Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether...
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...
Bring your imagination and join us for an afternoon of brick building. You can follow our themes and challenges or make your own. Creative thinking, teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving are just a few of the skills learned while having fun with bricks! Ages 6 - 18
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...
Join us for a special program where LEGO elements will be used to solve problems through storytelling. The program utilizes LEGO bricks, hardware, and the LEGO Spike app. Supplies limited....
Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters! We’ll also identify some major constellations with a laser pointer, and hear stories connected to them. Bring your sky-related questions! Family friendly program. Restrooms are available nearby, but please bring plenty of water....
Experience an unforgettable night inside the Dorrance DOME. Skyview combines original space-themed rock music with sweeping 360-degree planetarium visuals for a full sensory journey through the cosmos. Don't miss this high-energy celebration of human discovery Ages 6+ Showtimes: 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along the Dragonfly Trail at Jewel of the Creek Preserve and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The hike will be about 1 mile roundtrip on moderate grade, with frequently rocky and uneven surfaces....
Need Friday night plans or just want to get your miles in for the day? This hike will be a 4-mile out and back on the Pipeline Canyon trail. This trail is rated moderate with a combination of flat ground and sections with loose rocks and uneven ground with elevation gain throughout. This trail goes...
Young Makers is our free form workshop night for passionate kids and their parents. We work with driven young people to empower them to turn their ideas into reality. No...
Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for...
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...