Neurodivergent STEAM; Dinosaur Fidgets

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Join us as we explore exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics geared toward children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Presented in partnership with NMSU Autism Diagnostic Center, IDD children’s curiosity is nourished through adult and child participation in hands-on activities that are meant to increase involvement in the sciences. Ages: 6-10 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature and Science

Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Jr. Paleontologist: Carnivores (Registration)

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Jr. Paleontologist: Carnivores (Walk-In)

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Event Series Animal Feedings: Snakes

Animal Feedings: Snakes

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

What we eat is important to our health, and for the animals in the Nature Center it’s no different. Learn about the enrichment activities we use during mealtimes and more while you watch them display their natural instincts. Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Nature Center

Science Cafe: Queensland Museum, Dino Science of the Triassic

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Science is for everyone! Join the Museum of Nature & Science for a monthly discussion with local scientist about current topics in contemporary science. Ages: 18+ Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Dino Days: Teen Holiday Festival

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Celebrate the holidays with a free evening festival and dino activities at the Museum of Nature and Science. Ages: Teens Fee: Free Location: Museum of Nature and Science

Teen Takeover: Dino Days: Teen Festival

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bring your teens to hang out at the Museum of Nature & Science and Museum of Art for our monthly Teen Takeover program. Explore the exhibits, make cool experiments with STEAM activities, eat snacks, and socialize during these extended hours just for teens. Ages: 13-17 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Jr. Paleontologist: Carnivores (Registration)

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Dino Days: Pre-K Festival

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Celebrate the holidays with a morning of free festivals and dino activities at the Museum of Nature and Science! Ages: 2-5, with a caregiver. Fee: Free Location: Museum of Nature and Science.

Pre-K, Nature & Science Discovery; Jr. Paleontologist: Carnivores (Walk-In)

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts. Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5 Fee: Free Registration Required: Yes for 9am, No for 10am Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Walk around the Main Street Museums with an adult beverage from Dry Point Distillers in hand! Join us for a special adult-only evening with food trucks out front and activities inside the museums. Explore the exhibits after dark among other adults and let your worries fade away for the evening. Ages: 21+ Valid Government Issued ID Required. Fee: Free-Cash bar on premises for the evening Registration Required: No Location: Entrance...

STEAMPunk–Steve Erwin: Conservation

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the applications of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Ages: 6-10 Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science Classroom

Animal Encounters: Mule Deer

Museum of Nature and Science 411 N. Main St., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Join us as we introduce you to a different resident of the Chihuahuan Desert and get up close and personal with the animals we share our desert with each month. Learn about the tracks they leave, the sounds they make, and ways to help with their conservation. Ages: All Fee: Free Registration Required: No Location: Museum of Nature & Science