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Mesa Arts Center: Beginning Glass Blowing

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

Learn the basics of traditional “offhand” glass blowing. Work in teams to complete simple blown vessels and objects. Supplies are included. Bring drinking water and appropriate clothing– natural fiber fabrics (cotton, silk, linen, wool, leather), closed toe shoes. Note: this class is held in a shaded, outdoor area with hot equipment. The heat may not...

$306

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Origami Flower Card

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Stop by the Art Studio and make an Origami Flower Card for your Grandparents to celebrate Grandparents’ Day on September 8th! While in the Art Studio, use recyclables and a dash of imagination to construct a one-of-a-kind Thing-a-ma-jig! Free with Admission

Free with Admission

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Mid-Make

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Looking to explore something new with more time to create? This Mini Maker Experience gives creators the freedom to build beyond with expert help from our CREATE techs. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are estimated. We invite you to stay however long you'd like to create!  $25 | 30-40 Minute Estimated Completion...

$25

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Basic Build

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

It's anything but basic! This Mini Maker Experience allows creative minds to build a science-themed keepsake to commemorate your Arizona Science Center visit. Children 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult. Completion times are estimated. We invite you to stay however long you'd like to create!  $8 | 15-20 Minute Estimated Completion Time | Ages 8+...

$8

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – Creative Challenge

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

Learn a new skill with expert coaching from our CREATE techs! This Mini Maker Experience dives into a specific creative area and allows plenty of time for your ideas to...

$45

Surprise Public Library: Makerspace

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Express yourself with our teens only STEAM-based makerspace program! Each month we will have different activities and challenges to choose. Make of the Month: Sewing; Challenge: Origami Ages 13 - 18

Free

Tempe Public Library: LEGO® Lab

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe

Do you love to build with LEGOs®? Join us for LEGO® building fun. Meet new friends and engage in cooperative play while attempting weekly challenges that promote engineering, math and problem-solving skills. Use your creativity to build anything you can imagine. Registration is required. For ages 6-11. *Please note that if your child misses two...

Free

Tynkertopia: Take Apart and Peek Inside

Tynkertopia, Inc. 3330 E. Elder Dr., Flagstaff

Each week, participants will use the Tynkertopia workshop and tools to take apart computers, laptops, cell phones, hard drives, and a variety of other electronic devices to learn about how each device works. When possible, they will repair the device so it can be repurposed. Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 4 – 5...

$35

HeatSync Labs: Blender Buddies

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

People coming together to create 3d models in Blender and print them! All skill levels welcome. Inclusive. Safe space. No bullying. Sign up to get notices about events you're interested in. A liability waiver is required before using tools. Anyone under 18 must have a guardian.

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: STEAM Park with LAUNCH TEAM Robotics

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Young children can learn about early STEM concepts through play as they follow designs or build their own with LEGO Duplo blocks! LAUNCH TEAM Robotics was founded in 2017 with a mission to help our community by providing access to STEM for students in underserved areas through robotics. Their award-winning programs are nationally recognized and...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Robot Demonstration

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

It’s SepSTEAMber! Join the Arizona School for the Arts, Robotics Club, as they show off their mechanical creations! Free with Admission

Free with Admission

Mesa Arts Center: Intermediate Glass Blowing/Pumpkins Refined

Mesa Arts Center One East Main St., Mesa

Sharpen your pumpkin making skills. This technique intensive will focus on several methods of making glass pumpkins. Previous glass blowing experience required. Ages 18+ Sept. 6 - Sept. 27, 2024...

$175

HeatSync Labs: Young Makers – Laser Engraved Pencils

HeatSync Labs 108 W. Main St., Mesa

Come laser engrave your name on a pencil. Young Makers Nights is on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 6pm - 10pm. This time we are going to help them laser engrave their name on a pencil so they can take it to school and show it off. Questions to [email protected]

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Clay Mine Hike and Tour

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past.   Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip evening hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe...

Free with Park Fee