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Ear Canal

Walk through Ear Tunnel

Health and Wellness | All ages

Step into the world of hearing with an immersive walk through tunnel containing trivia, demonstrations, a video view of the ear canal, fall risk screenings, and of course…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health South (HLTHS) | E Taylor St

2025


Fashion Design

Fashion Illustration Workshop

Arts | All ages

Join a faculty member from ASU’s premier fashion school, for an engaging and creative session on fashion illustration. Learn the fundamentals of sketching stylish designs and…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Fusion on First (FOF) | Main Lobby

2025


Fusion on First Building

Electronics Beat Garden

Arts | All ages

Step into the Electronics Beat Garden, a vibrant, interactive space where music and technology come together in harmony! This hands-on activity invites participants of all…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Fusion on First (FOF) | Main Lobby

2025


Fashion Design

Fusion on First-Tour Popular Music and Fashion Studios

Arts | All ages

Tour the academic spaces in the Fusion on First building. Opened in 2021, the building includes 13 floors of student housing, above a three-story high-tech innovation hub for…

Special start times: 1:00 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 4:15 p.m.

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Fusion on First (FOF) | Main Lobby

2025


Healthcare provider examines a patient in a mobile clinic

Mom and Baby Mobile Health Clinic

Health and Wellness | High school & up

Participants will learn about ASU’s partnership with Wesley Community & Health Centers and March of Dimes, through our Mom and Baby Mobile Health Clinic. Find out more…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health South (HLTHS) | Taylor St, south of Health South Building

2025


Young children put together beaded bracelets at an outdoor event

Crafting Compassion

Health and Wellness | All ages

Edson College is looking to partner with Circle the City to make friendship bracelets with our Open Door participants and discuss and educate them on the topic of…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health North (HLTHN) | Courtyard

2025


Two human hands form together to make a heart shape, silhouetted against a sunset

Heart Health Matters

Health and Wellness | All ages

February is American Heart Month! Learn about how to keep your heart healthy with regular movement that you can do anytime, anywhere. Participants will learn about different…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health North (HLTHN) | Courtyard

2025


Student washes their hands at a sink

Practicing Hand Hygiene

Health and Wellness | All ages

Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses. Practice and perfect your hand-hygiene technique with Edson College. Our…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health North (HLTHN) | Courtyard

2025


Edson College volunteers sit behind a pediatric manikin at ASU Open Door 2023

Healthcare Simulation Demonstrations

Health and Wellness | High school & up

Get hands-on experience with our state of the art simulation technology! Come see our simulation manikin in action - this baby can breathe, blink and more! Learn how our…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health North (HLTHN) | 110

2025


Sparky looks at the first aid kit materials

“Build-Your-Own” First Aid Kit

Health and Wellness | All ages

Build a first aid kit that’s just right for you! Participants are provided with essential items to create a personalized, travel-ready first aid kit for basic care needs. We…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health North (HLTHN) | Courtyard

2025


Colorful clownfish and anemone in aquarium.

Who's Hiding in the Coral Reef?

Science | Middle school

Search for tropical fish, colorful anemones, feisty crabs, and prickly urchins in our newly rebuilt and absolutely gorgeous 180-gallon saltwater aquarium! Interact with…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 375

2025


Micrograph of paramecia and other microorganisms.

Microbes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Science | Middle school

Explore the microbes that live on you and in you! Learn how they can keep you healthy or make you sick, and investigate the effects of antibiotics on bacterial growth and how…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 360C

2025


Mentor helping child look through microscope.

Calling All Forensic Scientists!

Science | Middle school

Fingerprints, DNA, fibers, footprints, blood splatter . . . what does this evidence tell us about a crime scene? Learn about the strengths and limitations of various types of…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 360B

2025


Student performing a physics experiment.

How Safe Is It to Ride a Roller Coaster?

Science | Middle school

A mini roller coaster lets you see the physics behind these thrilling amusement park rides. Enjoy a few other fun physics activities, including FUN FLY STICKS (levitate…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 371

2025


Colorful, foamy chemical reaction.

Elephant Toothpaste

Science | Middle school

Watch a volcano of foam generate right before your eyes! This chemistry experiment, often called “Elephant Toothpaste,” and another called “Lava Lamp” will delight kids and…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 320

2025


Preserved human skull.

Anatomy World!

Science | Middle school

Dive into an extraordinary learning experience inspired by Body Worlds, where participants explore real human specimens, organs, and plastinates. This interactive exhibit…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 383

2025


Students performing chemical reactions.

Create Matter as a Mad Scientist!

Science | Middle school

In a matter of seconds, our organic chemists will mix solutions to create industrial-quality nylon threads. They are eager to assist if you would like to make them yourself…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 310

2025


Students using digital tools to study anatomy.

Anatomage Experience

Science | Middle school

Come explore ASU's very own virtual dissector. Featured in TV medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy, this state of the art teaching tool is a 3D anatomy system that…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | 381

2025


Lyla in the Loop walkaround character

Meet Lyla!

Education and Teaching | Elementary school & under

Meet Lyla from the new PBS KIDS show, “Lyla in the Loop!” This character inspires thinking and literacy skills among preschoolers, and children of all ages. Visit this fun…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | 1st Amendment Forum (2nd Floor)

2025


Lyla and the Loop Sneak Peek

Lyla in the Loop - Gaming and PBS KIDS

Education and Teaching | Elementary school & under

Play new board games and online games with Lyla! PBS KIDS show available on Arizona PBS KIDS channels, “Lyla in the Loop!” This program follows Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | 1st Amendment Forum

2025