Come learn about science in this special presentation by the Tucson Children's Museum! Students will review the water cycle and its functions, and have the opportunity to create their own environment. This program is ideal for children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. No registration necessary. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes […]

For Kids turning 3 years by 8/31/23 – entering 1st Grade for the 2023-2024 School Year Pantano will provide all the activities – you supply the family and friends! We ask that a parent or supervising adult stay with their kids as they tour the campus and enjoy the games, crafts, & activities. Bring a […]

Come between 10am - 6pm dressed up as your favorite Fairytale character and partake in some of the fun activities. Balloon Twisting: 10:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm Banjo Playing: 11:30am-1:00pm and 4:30pm-6:00pm

Explore how animals survive in desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world.

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension's The Garden Kitchen presents home gardening for kids and families. You can bring your own small container if you would like to use. Pick a seed to plant in a small container and learn how to grow and take care of it. You will be able to take your […]

Let's get the wheels turning! Bring your bike for a tune up and learn some basic skills to keep it in good shape. Presented by Safe Routes to School.

Buttery popcorn and fluffy cotton candy aroma will waft through the air as you visit our county “fair.” Let your kids ride the train or get their faces painted. It will be a poppin’ good time! Pantano will provide all the activities – you supply the family and friends! We ask that a parent or […]

Learn all about a firefighter’s gear and vehicle, as well as fire safety from Northwest Fire firefighters and staff.

Things will appear, disappear and float right in front of your very eyes. Listen to the ooohs, ahhhs, and squeals of delight as George shares his wonderful world of Magic and his passion for STEM subjects. Be there as George uses Magic and Illusion to engage the kids. Then continue to have fun with him […]

Red Herring Puppets presents: Little One-Inch! This Japanese favorite “Tom Thumb” story features stunningly crafted marionettes, detailed scenery, and hand-painted scrolling backdrops. Audiences are captivated by the magical elements and reassured that love can blossom in unusual circumstances.

Tired of lying around the house? It’s time to get your Game On! Join Pantano Christian Church for a day of sports, games, rock wall, contests, and challenges. No matter their skill level, kids will have a great time at this crazy sports day! Kids will also be challenged to always bring their BEST for […]

Inviting all prayer warriors: Come together to pray over the Tucson valley on the 1st Thursday of each month at the 4Tucson office.

Explore the purpose of camouflage in nature and test your camo creation skills.

Enjoy the snow without having to put on a parka and ski cap! Come participate in an indoor snowball fight room, enjoy yummy snow cones, and create a desert snowman. Pantano will provide all the activities – you supply the family and friends! We ask that a parent or supervising adult stay with their kids […]

Did you know there is absolutely no way to count the different types of musical instruments that exist in the world? Join Bookmans East and enjoy a musical instrument petting zoo provided by the Civic Orchestra of Tucson. Let’s learn about music!

An avid artist? Come on in! Can't even draw a stick-figure? There's a spot for you too! In this casual class, the instructor will demonstrate techniques and provide step-by-step instruction in the beginner-friendly art of Copper Tooling. Using a wooden stylus to press a series of grooves into a thin sheet of metal, you will […]

Tinker Workshop at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is for little hands and big imaginations. Create, build, explore, and learn in this art-based makerspace. A variety of mixed-media and recycled materials allow for endless ‘make and take’ creations. Tinker Workshops are a drop-in (not drop-off) family program for children ages 5 and up […]

Come celebrate summer at the museum with art and gallery activities, plus tap into your talents with inspiration from the works on view in TMA’s galleries. Friends and family are invited to create tissue paper collages and bubble art inspired by the work of Justin Favela in the current exhibition, Popol Vuh and the Maya […]

Learn to make basic balloon creations like animals, hats, belts, swords, wands, and more. In simple steps, Vanya will show you the fundamentals of face painting, including popular designs like butterflies, flowers, & superheroes.

Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us, then meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region! Experts from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will speak about the unique desert that surrounds us, accompanied by some animal friends.

Learn what soundwaves are and the varying frequencies at which they travel by creating your own musical instrument.

Learn how to raise Nigerian Dwarf Goats in the Sonoran Desert! Our city permits the keeping of dwarf goats, and they are wonderfully adapted to our climate! Learn simple ways of keeping goats comfortable and well fed. A variety of Nigerian Dwarf Goats will be brought for attendees to pet, feed, and get to know! […]

Time to get your dance moves on! Join Pantano Christian Church to dance, sing, play, and move to all kinds of music. Kids will enjoy playing instruments, moving to the beat, and singing for joy. The morning will also include a musical Bible story, creative crafts, delicious snacks, and active games. March on over for […]

Looking for some summer fun and crafting for your kids? Join Board & Brush for a Kids’ Camp Workshops! Your child will enjoy hands-on fun mixing paint and creating their very own personalized projects! Select a project from the available options. Elsa from Disney's Frozen will be at this workshop for a Meet & Greet, […]

That They May Know/Faith Lessons study is returning again this summer! Promise Land by Ray Vander Laan is a  6-weekvideo series filmed at the Jordan River, Tel Jericho, Tel Gezer, Tel Beth Shemesh, and Tel Azekah. Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together, […]

Little astronomers: Want to learn about the night sky and all of the amazing planets, space rocks, meteorites, and more up there? Come learn about the Solar System and create a model of your very own planet.

Learn about God’s Days of Creation in an imaginative way. Kids will get to design many of their own creations using a variety of different materials, all while experiencing the six days God took to make our wonderful world. Pantano will provide all the activities – you supply the family and friends! We ask that […]

In this three-hour-long fiber-arts workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience, stitching a barrette embellished with sequins. Sequin embroidery is a technique commonly used in high fashion from France and Italy, in contemporary Russian fashion, and in textiles from India. Some of those techniques are being repurposed in this project, raising awareness of the skill. The […]

Play with seeds big and small, read an inspiring seed story, then start a little garden in a sponge! Children and adults alike will learn about the local environment, imagine ways to play and plant in it, and do a planting project to take home! Dress for the weather. This program will take place outside […]

In this caregiver/child co-cooking class, you will learn how to mix a variety of nutritious vegetables into corn masa, press them, and cook them on the stovetop, resulting in exciting […]

Read a magical gardening story. Discover plants for play, food, and flowers. Then, design and plant a garden for you to take home. And yes, make a little mess! Dress […]

A story and craft time for kids 6 to 13 years old. Come and enjoy a reading of Dr. Seuss's book Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Afterwards, make some "oobleck" slime that you can take home with you.

How far can a rabbit hop? Why does a pig roll in the mud? How can you tell if a horse is happy? What does it mean to be a predator or prey animal? These questions and many others will be answered in this Animal Friends hands-on program. Children will learn a variety of information […]

Learn how to raise chickens in almost any kind of backyard! Despite the challenges offered by our weather, learn simple ways of keeping chickens comfortable, well-fed, and properly supplied with water. Keeping chickens is more than just getting eggs, they are also extremely fun friends! A variety of chickens will be brought for attendees to […]

Read a magical gardening story. Discover plants for play, food, and flowers. Then, design and plant a garden for you to take home. And yes, make a little mess! Dress for the weather – this storytime will take place outside.

Looking for some summer fun and crafting for your kids? Join Board & Brush for a Kids’ Camp Workshops! Your child will enjoy hands-on fun mixing paint and creating their very own personalized projects! Select a project from the available options. Mirabel from Disney's Encanto will be at this workshop for a Meet & Greet, […]

4Tucson is proud to have Michael Meshirer as this month's guest speaker. Michael is the Southern Arizona Community Liaison of the 100Club of Arizona. The 100Club not only provides financial assistance to families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, they also provide resources to enhance the safety […]

Bookmans East (Speedway/Wilmot) is celebrating all things Star Wars! Join Bookmans for crafts, trivia, giveaways, and cosplay fun. There will also be an exclusive Star Wars themed gift basket to raffle off during the event. Make sure you dress in your Star Wars BEST because the winner of our cosplay contest will receive a Bookmans […]

Celebrate some of the many varieties that can be grown here and many ways to use them. Mission Garden features garlic grown onsite and welcomes other local vendors.

Send summer break out with a pop at the bubble party at Flowing Wells Library! Bubbles of all shapes and sizes for kids of all shapes and sizes.

Rebecca Foreman, string educator and principal harpist with the Tucson Pops Orchestra, will present a workshop offering a limited number of participants an opportunity to play the harp. Several small harps will be available for hands-on experience so that students can "learn as they play." Limited to 8 people. Registration required.

You can learn to sew by hand, even if you've never sewn anything before. Learn the basics of this valuable, lifelong skill.

Santa’s on vacation in Tucson, Arizona this August and before he goes back to the North Pole, he is making a pit stop at Bookmans East (Speedway/Wilmot) on August 5th at 12:00pm! Stop by for a fun meet and greet and a wonderful storytime straight from the jolly man himself, then enjoy a fun Santa […]