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Learn the basics of using THINKspot paper and vinyl cutting machines and create cute ghost family portrait magnets to take home. Ages 13+
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Appropriate for Ages 6-12. Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Oozing Pumpkins
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Young scientists and engineers will be challenged to solve eerie design problems, experiment with creepy chemical reactions, and explore the science behind classic Halloween themes. Costumes are encouraged-- stay for a spooky good time. Each month, kids ages 6-12 explore a new STEAM theme. Our hands-on projects provide a fun way to practice following directions, explore basic...
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Special Halloween session! Wear costumes and trick or treat around the library! Special Halloween craft too! Drop-in program for preschoolers building skills for kindergarten! Early literacy, STEM, dramatic play, fine motor skills and more! Ages 1 - 5
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Discover how artificial intelligence can spark creativity by generating a unique piece of artwork. Then, use materials such as paint markers, colored pencils, and more to bring the design to life while following AI-generated step-by-step instructions. This program is for Adults 18 and above. Registration is required and spots are limited. Please arrive on time...
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Listen in to the Spooky Sounds of Space and learn how these sounds are created and what space objects are represented by these sounds. All Ages
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October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here in our parks, and we will have a selection of these animals on hand for you to meet. But remember, while spooky to some, all...
Free with Park Fee
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Come put a spooky twist on one of our most loved programs! Stop by and design, mix, and take home your own slime. Ages 5 - 12
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Have a spooktacular time while learning new skills! With pumpkins, candies, and crafts galore! No registration required but space is limited. This program is for curious ghouls ages 6-12.
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Ever wonder what secrets lurk within our Milky Way? Join us for an adventure through the Solar System's darkest corners—where eternal storms rage, deadly gases swirl, and temperatures that could melt metal await. Prepare yourself for a hauntingly beautiful journey through the darkness that lies beyond Earth. Your tickets include access to all of Flandrau's...
$5 – $27
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We will be building Miniature Haunted Houses while learning precision drafting, cutting, and hot glue techniques. At the end, you will have a detailed, spooky piece of autumn decor to take home. Supplies are limited. Ages 13 - 18
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October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here in our parks, and we will have a selection of these animals on hand for you to meet. But remember, while spooky to some, all...
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Stop by our Star Bar and create a Creature of the Night! Twist, bend, and shape pipe cleaners into a creepy crawly spider, a nighttime bat, or a Halloween creature of your own design. Ages 5 - 12
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Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, on the 2nd floor, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami bats for the Fall-tacular Month! Ages 5 - 12
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Come celebrate Halloween with us! We will start with a fang-tastic storytime and spooky dance party in the Desert Willow room. This will be followed by trick-or-treat and crafts. Finish by visiting with Tempe Police and Fire in the parking lot. Costumes are welcome but not required. Ages 0 - 8
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When you think about Halloween, it’s normal to think of spooky and scary symbols like spiders, spider webs, and bats. But if you learn a little more about these creatures in the Sonoran Desert, you may discover that there is not much to be afraid of! So, join us while we turn Halloween on its...
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Come put a spooky twist on one of our most loved programs! Stop by and design, mix, and take home your own slime. Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Join us if you dare! This family Halloween event in Tucson celebrates the season with a scientific flair! Participate in slimy activities, learn about the Tarantula nebula, and enjoy chemistry curiosities. The planetarium will be open, too, for special, laser light shows. Visit University of Arizona science club tables for special interactives and trick-or-treating while...
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Holiday budgeting is all about enjoying the season without starting the new year stressed about money. From gifts and travel to food and decorations, holiday expenses can add up fast. A solid holiday budget helps you plan ahead, spend with intention, and focus on creating memories, not debt. Learn strategies that give you more control,...
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To honor our Veterans, an easy loop on gently rolling terrain is planned. We will hold a special ceremony at the trailhead at the end of the hike. Join us for 3 miles over about 2.5 hours with elevation gain of about 250 ft. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Bring water for...
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The holidays are upon us. Come find out how to care for those “living decorations” we all love. Amaryllis, Christmas Cactus, Poinsettias, Cyclamens, as well as fresh wreaths, garlands and evergreens. And then when the holidays are over what care is needed to keep them thriving.
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Join us for this Moderate hike to burn off some calories with family and friends. You won’t feel a bit guilty about having that second piece of pie! 2.5 miles over about 1.5 hours and some ups and downs. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Bring water and snacks for the trail. No dogs...
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Our annual family favorite “Season of Light” will fill you with seasonal sparkle! A holiday classic, now in fulldome format, this show explores the many festivals of light (including Christmas and Hanukah) that celebrate the spirit of renewal around the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Full of popular holiday...
Free – $27
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Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
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Experience more nights, more music and more twinkle as the Garden transforms into a dazzling holiday escape filled with thousands of glowing luminarias, radiant light displays, expanded live entertainment and performances and festive moments around every Garden corner. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-23,...
Free – $42.95
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Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
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Experience more nights, more music and more twinkle as the Garden transforms into a dazzling holiday escape filled with thousands of glowing luminarias, radiant light displays, expanded live entertainment and performances and festive moments around every Garden corner. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-23,...
Free – $42.95
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Our annual family favorite “Season of Light” will fill you with seasonal sparkle! A holiday classic, now in fulldome format, this show explores the many festivals of light (including Christmas and Hanukah) that celebrate the spirit of renewal around the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Full of popular holiday...
Free – $27
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Experience more nights, more music and more twinkle as the Garden transforms into a dazzling holiday escape filled with thousands of glowing luminarias, radiant light displays, expanded live entertainment and performances and festive moments around every Garden corner. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-23,...
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Make a beautiful image for your season’s greeting cards this year, using the reds and greens inspired by the plants at the Tucson Botanical Gardens! Bright, colorful image created with step-by-step instruction using watercolor and pen. Great family activity! The Drawing Studio will provide the art materials for this class. Ages 18+
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Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
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Experience more nights, more music and more twinkle as the Garden transforms into a dazzling holiday escape filled with thousands of glowing luminarias, radiant light displays, expanded live entertainment and performances and festive moments around every Garden corner. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-23,...
Free – $42.95
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Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
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Experience more nights, more music and more twinkle as the Garden transforms into a dazzling holiday escape filled with thousands of glowing luminarias, radiant light displays, expanded live entertainment and performances and festive moments around every Garden corner. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-23,...
Free – $42.95
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Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
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Experience more nights, more music and more twinkle as the Garden transforms into a dazzling holiday escape filled with thousands of glowing luminarias, radiant light displays, expanded live entertainment and performances and festive moments around every Garden corner. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 16-23,...
Free – $42.95
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