Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Spooky Trees
Make a 3-dimensional spooky tree to celebrate this fall season. Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
24 events found.
Tweens (9 – 12 years)
Events for October 20, 2026
Desert Foothills Land Trust: Guided Hike at Saguaro Hill
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...
Free
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...
$84.60
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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...
Free – $25
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,...
$94.95
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour
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...
$350
The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour
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 come together to create the world’s largest and most advanced telescope mirrors—each 8.4 meters (27 feet) in diameter. Located beneath the U of A’s football...
$20 – $25
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Try It Tuesday – Top Secret Turmeric Telegrams
Join us this Try It Tuesday and put your detective skills to work! We’ll use turmeric to learn about acids and bases, create hidden messages, and reveal secret notes through science. Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Incoming!
Narrated by George Takei, this planetarium show explores comets, asteroids, and their powerful impacts on Earth. Journey through time and space to see how these ancient objects shaped our planet—and...
Free – $27
Pima County Public Library: Gears+Gadgets
Dive into hands-on exploration with cool mechanical and electronic projects, just like it sounds! Tinker, build, and discover how things work. For ages 8–12.
Free
Pima County Public Library: LEGO Club
LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond
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, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Free – $27
Phoenix Public Library: Afternoons at Ocotillo
Join us for afternoon kids activities--playing tabletop games, doing crafts, exploring STEAM activities and more! This program is supported by Friends of the Phoenix Public Library. Ages 6 - 18
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: Cauldron Catapults
Explore physics, measurement, and engineering with a spooky twist! Launch candy pumpkins, stretchy skeletons, and other creepy crawlies across the room using this easy DIY Halloween catapult. Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration....
Free
Surprise Public Library: LEGO Builders
Come explore your creative side at the library with LEGO! Children can either follow a monthly theme or build from their imaginations. LEGO blocks will be provided. Ages 5 - 12
Free
Tempe Public Library: Snacks and Chats with Sustainability
Join Teen Center and Sustainability Office staff to talk about kindness to the planet, each other, and ways to take action to make lasting change. Snacks offered on a first come first served basis. Building upon themes of kindness discussed in our One Tempe, One Book selection The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer, this...
Free
Pinal County Library District: After-School LEGO®
This drop-in program is open to kids and teens ages 5–18 who love to build, create, and imagine. Each session features a fun LEGO building challenge, or participants can choose to free build and work on their own creations.
Free
Pinal County Library District: Kid’s Makerspace
Something different for kids every week at your Vista Grande Public Library Makerspace. Art classes, building days, and more! Program is intended for kids ages 6-12. Children under the age of 12 must have a parent present in the library. Class will be capped at 12 children and registration is encouraged to ensure a spot....
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun
Join us at Palo Verde Library every Tuesday for a STEAM activity or art project! *This program is best for ages 5 and up. Ages 5 - 12
Free
City of Chandler: So You Want to be a Scientist? Ichthyology
Do you want a career in environmental science? In each class, learn about a different field of science through hands-on activities and experiments. This class will be all about fish!...
$9 – $17
City of Chandler: So You Want to be a Scientist? Ichthyology
Do you want a career in environmental science? In each class, learn about a different field of science through hands-on activities and experiments. This class will be all about fish! Ages 9 - 11
$9 – $17
Buckeye Public Library System: Robotics Club
Join our Robotics Club and dive into the exciting world of robotics! This hands-on club is the perfect place to explore technology, programming, and creative problem-solving. Work as a team...
Free
Scottsdale Public Library: Sew Cool – Hand Sewing Frankentoys
Make unique projects, pick up new skills, and have fun creating with fabric, thread, and your imagination. No sewing experience necessary. Space is limited, so please see a staff member 30 minutes prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration. (ages 12-18 / 90 min /...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Star Party
The desert southwest is the ‘astronomy capital’ of the United States. Here the sky is always a source of spectacle, inspiration, and discussion. Astronomers and quality optical telescopes provide a unique experience of direct observation of the Moon, planets, their moons, galaxies, star clusters, and gaseous nebulae. You’ll be awed by this natural spectacle! The...
Free