Festival of Science 2026
Tynkertopia Events
Sep 25 - Oct 4
Open Houses
Saturday, September 26, 2026
3PM to 5PM
Tynkertopia - 3330 E Elder Dr, Flagstaff AZ 86004
and
TynkerSpace - 1515 E Cedar Ave Suite D2, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Snooks Science in the Park
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10AM to 2PM
Wheeler Park - 212 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff AZ 86001
Tynkertopia will be at Science in the Park! Kids can use a solar telescope, create sunprints, create penny spinners, and other hands-on STEAM activities. Fun for the whole family!
Curiosity Quest! A GPS Treasure Hunt
Sunday, September 27, 2026
9AM to 1PM
TynkerSpace - 1515 E Cedar Ave Suite D2, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Get ready to explore, discover, and follow your curiosity! In this family-friendly adventure, participants will use GPS-enabled phones to navigate to five hidden geocaches located around Tynkertopia MakerSpace. Starting and ending at TynkerSpace, you'll follow clues, track coordinates, and experience how real-world navigation technology works.
Each stop brings a new discovery. Those who find all five geocaches will earn a prize! This interactive experience blends science, technology, and outdoor exploration into a fun and memorable quest for the whole family.
Reservations required.
Build a Catapult & Test It
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
3:30PM to 5PM
Tynkertopia - 3330 E Elder Dr, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Design, build, and launch your own mini catapult in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop! Using simple materials, participants will create a working launcher, then put it to the test by experimenting with distance and accuracy. Through trial and iteration, you'll discover how small design changes affect performance--bringing engineering and physics to life in a fun, active way.
Robot Rally: VEX Obstacle Challenge
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
3PM to 6PM
TynkerSpace - 1515 E Cedar Ave Suite D2, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Jump into the world of robotics in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop! Participants will experiment with VEX robots, learning how to control movement, adjust design, and navigate challenges. Then it's time to hit the course and race your robot through an obstacle track and see how it performs. Make quick tweaks, try again, and improve your results as you go.
It's a fun, high-energy introduction to robotics that blends problem-solving, creativity, and a little friendly competition.
Part of the Star Party -
Little Astronomers: Big Sky Discoveries
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Starting at 6PM
Buffalo Park - 2400 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Join Tynkertopia for an evening of hands-on, curiosity-focused activities designed especially for young explorers during the Dark Skies Coalition Star Party as part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science. Children will engage in interactive experiences that introduce the wonders of the night sky, from constellations and moon phases to light and how it affects what we see above us.
Through simple, engaging activities, young participants will tynker, create, and discover while building a deeper appreciation for dark skies and space. It's a fun and meaningful way for children and families to connect science, creativity, and the beauty of the universe, all under the stars.
Robot Rally: VEX Obstacle Challenge
Friday, October 2, 2026
3PM to 6PM
TynkerSpace - 1515 E Cedar Ave Suite D2, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Jump into the world of robotics in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop! Participants will experiment with VEX robots, learning how to control movement, adjust design, and navigate challenges. Then it's time to hit the course and race your robot through an obstacle track and see how it performs. Make quick tweaks, try again, and improve your results as you go.
It's a fun, high-energy introduction to robotics that blends problem-solving, creativity, and a little friendly competition.
Tynkertopia Makerspace Open House:
A Community of Curiosity
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10AM to 5PM
Buffalo Park - 2400 N Gemini Rd, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Step inside Tynkertopia MakerSpace and experience hands-on exploration, creativity, and discovery. This open house is designed for all ages--drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Throughout the day, you'll find a variety of engaging activities that invite you to tynker, build, experiment, and create using real tools and materials.
Meet our team, explore our MakerSpace, and see how curiosity comes to life through self-directed learning. Whether you're designing, building, coding, or simply exploring, you'll get a firsthand look at how Tynkertopia empowers young people to think with their hands and grow through discovery.
Curiosity Quest! A GPS Treasure Hunt
Sunday, October 4, 2026
9AM to 1PM
TynkerSpace - 1515 E Cedar Ave Suite D2, Flagstaff AZ 86004
Get ready to explore, discover, and follow your curiosity! In this family-friendly adventure, participants will use GPS-enabled phones to navigate to five hidden geocaches located around Tynkertopia MakerSpace. Starting and ending at TynkerSpace, you'll follow clues, track coordinates, and experience how real-world navigation technology works.
Each stop brings a new discovery. Those who find all five geocaches will earn a prize! This interactive experience blends science, technology, and outdoor exploration into a fun and memorable quest for the whole family.
Reservations required.