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Inspired by Pixar, Walt Disney, and DreamWorks, this camp will explore the methods used in these animations studios and apply them to make our own animations! Sep 28 - Oct...
$479
35 events found.
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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...
Free
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During Hispanic Heritage month, kids ages 6-12 years old are invited to join us for a special STEAM Club to celebrate Puerto Rican culture! Sunset celebrates Chandler Contigo in style making...
Free
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1 event,
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Stop by the 2nd floor and get a hand-crafted origami piece made by origami artist Charlie Humme! Can you find the elephant pieces to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day? Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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3 events,
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Pilgrimage of Light is an exhibition of work by Texas-based artist and Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence alum Mark Chen. His photographs unite the cosmos and the Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience of deep time through projected celestial imagery. Presented in partnership with the Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program Beasley Hours Wed /...
Free
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When we observe the world around us with sketches and illustrations, we begin an intimate connection with what we experience. Learn drawing and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to capture the beauty and incredible details of nature. Supplies: paper, pen, pencil, eraser, watercolor kit, paint brush, water, paper towel
$29 – $36
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Design, color, and watch as your creations magically shrink into mini masterpieces right before your eyes. Shrinky Dinks are sure to spark your creativity and imagination. Ages 8 - 12
Free
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7 events,
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Pilgrimage of Light is an exhibition of work by Texas-based artist and Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence alum Mark Chen. His photographs unite the cosmos and the Earth, aligning starlight with ancient landscapes to reveal the experience of deep time through projected celestial imagery. Presented in partnership with the Grand Canyon Artist-in-Residence program Beasley Hours Wed /...
Free
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It's Fall break! Fall into some fun library programs, just for teens. Each day will bring a different activity for teens to participate in. Today teens will make sun prints using inverted images on transparent film over anthotype paper. This process uses the sun to print the images to the treated paper. This program is...
Free
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Join us in the MACH1 Makerspace and make a fun 8-bit style ghost animation! We'll learn how to push and pull pixels around to create a moving old school style animation of your own. This program is designed for children 8-17. Space is limited - first come, first served.
Free
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1 event,
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In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...
$7 – $14
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1 event,
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Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
Free
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1 event,
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Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all ages to connect with marine life and find calm in a world of noise. This is a 47-minute experience with real-world visuals and sounds captured...
$20 – $89
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5 events,
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Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Join us to learn the basics of how to use this creative design tool. Students should be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard. Free tickets are available at the Service Desk 15 minutes before class. The computer training room is located on the 1st floor near the Teen section. Ages 18+
Free
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It's Fall break! Fall into some fun library programs, just for kids. Each day will bring a different activity for kids to participate in. Today kids will make bookmarks using origami techniques. This program is for ages 6-12.
Free
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4 events,
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Join us for a day-long of filming, video editing, and learning the fundamentals of claymation. Students get to present their final movie at the end of class! This is a great camp for creative-minded students. Oct 06 - Oct 06 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM Ages: 7 To 14 Price:$ 129.00
$129
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Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Every first Tuesday 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 next level. It’s time to learn how to unlock your creativity at App Artist. This program is limited to the first 8 participants. Ages...
Free
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1 event,
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Join us Wednesday evenings in October for a craft using recycled materials. This week we'll be making tote bags out of t-shirts. Feel free to bring a t-shirt from home (keep it mind it will be getting cut up!), but we'll also have a limited supply of t-shirts available. This event is part...
Free
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2 events,
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Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Join us in MACH1 this week to celebrate "World Space Week!" In this program customers will learn about circuits and LEDs while creating a unique rocket-themed piece of art that lights up. This program is designed for children ages 10 and older. Space is limited - first come, first served. Ages 10 - 17
Free
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3 events,
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When the Sky Moves South: Journaling on the fall migration of birds in the Sonoran Desert. Nature journaling is a great way to rev up your sensory muscles, discover something new about your local ecosystem, develop a relationship with place, and boost your mental health. Join us for one or all three workshops. Together we...
$5
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Flower imprinting, also known as flower pounding or eco-printing, is a craft technique where you transfer the natural pigments from flowers to paper or fabric by pounding them, creating unique botanical prints. We have lots of flowers blooming in our garden. Please come wander in our gardens and harvest flowers - then we will show...
$20
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Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Design your own alebrije collage! Mix shapes, colors, and patterns to create a colorful creature that reflects your creativity and imagination. Alebrijes were invented by Pedro Linares López in Mexico City and are colorful, animal-like creatures that represent the dream world of their maker. Can you make a brave alebrije? Or an alebrije full of...
Free with Admission
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1 event,
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Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Design your own alebrije collage! Mix shapes, colors, and patterns to create a colorful creature that reflects your creativity and imagination. Alebrijes were invented by Pedro Linares López in Mexico City and are colorful, animal-like creatures that represent the dream world of their maker. Can you make a brave alebrije? Or an alebrije full of...
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Create your very own haunted portrait using recycled materials! Instructions and materials will be provided during this free teen event. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time: 3 PM First Floor Program Room. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy,...
Free
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4 events,
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Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Design your own alebrije collage! Mix shapes, colors, and patterns to create a colorful creature that reflects your creativity and imagination. Alebrijes were invented by Pedro Linares López in Mexico City and are colorful, animal-like creatures that represent the dream world of their maker. Can you make a brave alebrije? Or an alebrije full of...
Free with Admission
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Join us in MACH1 this week as we use Photopea to spookify an old house using image editing software! Learn how to change lighting and add scary elements to make a house into a haunted one! This program is designed for 8-17, Space is limited - first come, first served.
Free
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2 events,
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Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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In our lifetimes we have experienced so many advances in science. We have heart transplants, self-driving cars, and the internet, just to name a few. Science has also had an impact on art. Join us as we explore pieces from the Phoenix Art Museum collection and discover how science, technology, and math have inspired artists,...
Free
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3 events,
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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
Free with Admission
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Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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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
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
Free
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3 events,
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Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”! Ages 5 - 12
Free with Admission
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Craft a piece of decor from recycled books and book pages! We'll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! *This program includes folding and creasing paper, use of scissors and hot glue* Ages 18+
Free
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Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all ages to connect with marine life and find calm in a world of noise. This is a 47-minute experience with real-world visuals and sounds captured...
$20 – $89
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2 events,
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From coyotes to javelinas, this class brings Arizona wildlife to life in clay. Participants are introduced to hand building techniques like pinch and coil, how to build stable forms, add details and experiment with texture as they create their own desert-inspired sculptures. All supplies and clay are provided. Oct 19, 2026 - Dec 7, 2026...
$65
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Come explore different tech gadgets and maker tools. Attendees will face building challenges, play with cool tech toys, and learn to use maker tools. Each month features a new project. This month participants will create haunted paintings and use LED string lights to make their art work shine. Ages 12 - 18
Free
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4 events,
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A Welcoming Space for Art, Conversation, and Support This group offers a supportive space for individuals currently undergoing cancer treatment to express themselves through art and open discussion. Led by an oncology nurse navigator, participants are invited to share experiences, connect with others, and find encouragement in a calm, understanding environment. No art experience is...
Free
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This Week’s Book with Jim Weiss Storytelling: The Crow and the Pitcher This Week’s Activity: Handprint Crows Garden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. Our weekly hour together features a mix of nature-themed stories, sensory activities, and crafts. Held rain...
Free with Admission
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This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.
Free
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6 events,
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This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.
Free
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Unwind and get creative with Zentangle art! In this relaxing class, you’ll learn how to draw simple, repeating patterns to create beautiful designs. No art experience needed. Perfect for anyone who wants to slow down, focus, and have fun with art. No experience needed, all supplies provided. Ages 14+
Free
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Join us in MACH1 this week to create your own cartoon monster using Procreate on the iPad. Learn how to use the pen tools, color wheel, and a step by step guide to create your own monster masterpiece. This program is designed for kids 10 and up, Space is limited - first come, first served.
Free
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2 events,
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Learn to draw a quail, warbler, lizard, or jackrabbit! We will learn how to draw in proportion and also cover shading techniques. We'll warm up with a series of quick sketches and complete one finished drawing in this class. Presented by artist Jeanine Colini. Ages 14+
Free
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Let creativity take flight at Butterfly Brushstrokes, an intimate and inspiring painting event at Butterfly Wonderland. Perfect for a fun night out or a unique date night, this guided class leads participants through creating a stunning butterfly-themed masterpiece—no experience necessary! With all the materials provided, guests can simply relax, paint, and enjoy the artistic journey....
$15 – $30
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6 events,
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See your most ubiquitous neighbor - the ponderosa pine - in a whole new light! Pinus ponderosa can be found across sixteen western U.S. states, plus British Columbia and Northern Mexico, but Arizona claims its largest contiguous stand. This strip of pines covers 2.6 million acres across the highlands of Northern and Central Arizona, from...
$30 – $45
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Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. Engaging in creative activities like crafting can stimulate your brain, boost focus, and reduce stress. Ages 6+
Free
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This playful introduction to clay is perfect for little hands. Young artists will squish and shape clay, explore autumn themes with a desert twist and aim for creativity, not perfection. Bring their imaginations to life with pumpkins, critters and seasonal creations. All supplies and clay provided. Oct 24, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 Sat 11:30...
$65
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2 events,
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Take your design skills to the next level. Learn in depth about designing vector art specific to laser cutter projects. Bring your own design ideas and we will both design and test cut your projects. You'll get more hands on experience with various Inkscape tools. We will discuss specifics that will help you with...
$65 – $70
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Learn the basics of glass slumping as you design and create your own fused glass piece. This beginner-friendly class guides you through choosing colors, arranging designs and transforming glass into functional art. Ages 18+
$74 – $107
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1 event,
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Learn how to use Canva. We’ll create a free account, navigate the site, go over editing tools & features and export a file. An accessible email address is required. This...
Free
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3 events,
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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...
Free
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Explore, create, and innovate at the library. This month we will be making origami seed pots out of newspapers. Fill your pot with soil, plant a seed, take it home,...
Free
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If you ever wanted to turn your photos or artwork into stickers and other printed goodies, here’s the class for you! Using iPads with ProCreate and a Cricut machine, we’ll...
$239.20 – $299
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5 events,
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This Week’s Book: Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos This Week’s Activity: Botanical Portrait Garden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom...
Free with Admission
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How does the information glut work for and against us? Why do some beliefs, political movements, conspiracy theories, religions, and internet memes spread easily while others disappear? The class will...
$35
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Every month, we will create awesome projects using all sorts of iPad graphic design apps. Learn vector graphics, raster graphics, pixel graphics, animation, and how to take your own work...
Free
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5 events,
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The Mason Center is located in NW Tucson in the middle of pristine saguaro-ironwood habitat which is visited by 132 species of birds as well as many iconic desert mammals and reptiles. Feeding and water stations, as well as pollinator and habitat gardens surrounding the facilities support seasonal and year-round populations of wildlife. Coffee and...
$60
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Have you ever wanted to make your very own stop motion animation, inspired by movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, or cartoons like Wallace and Gromit? In this 4-week class we will use cardboard boxes to set our scene, clay and armature wire for our characters, and iPad to take our photos. Using a story...
$120 – $160
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Have you ever wanted to make your very own stop motion animation, inspired by movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, or cartoons like Wallace and Gromit? In this 4-week class we will use cardboard boxes to set our scene, clay and armature wire for our characters, and iPad to take our photos. Using a story...
$128 – $160
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2 events,
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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
Free with Admission
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Laser HalloScream (Hard Rock) Unleash the power of heavy rock under the dome in this Halloween laser spectacle—designed for rock ‘trick-or-treaters who like it LOUD. Featuring a relentless set list from Nine Inch Nails, Alice In Chains, Korn, Rammstein, Rob Zombie, Kiss, Slipknot, Black Sabbath, The Offspring, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, Tool, and more, this 57-minute...
$10 – $21
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1 event,
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Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para una actividad diferente, como STEM, arte, juegos, o construcción de ladrillos de colores. Ages 6 - 18
Free
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1 event,
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Dive into the deep blue sea with Sounds of the Ocean, a breathtaking fusion of nature sounds, live music, and immersive visual art. This award-winning experience invites audiences of all ages to connect with marine life and find calm in a world of noise. This is a 47-minute experience with real-world visuals and sounds captured...
$20 – $89
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