Downtown Phoenix activities

Behind the Tape- ASU Police Department

Join us for Behind the Crime Scene Tape, an interactive community engagement session where you'll step into the role of a detective. In this event, you'll gain a…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC) | Lawn

K-12 Picture Yourself in a STEM Career

What do you want to be when you grow up? ASU Prep can help you picture yourself in a STEM career with Augmented Reality (AR) selfie options like Robotics, Biologist,…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Taylor Mall | Outdoor mall

Expressive Arts in Social Work

Community is created by all of us. Come to help contribute to a group mural, and stay for hula hooping and jump roping with your friends! Moving our body and having fun are…

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

Significance of the Starfish

Stop by and talk with the researchers and staff from ASU STIR to learn about sex and labor trafficking. Participate in a bracelet making activity and learn about the…

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

Taylor Swift (Public Policy Version)

Learn how one of the biggest stars in the music industry influences and has been influenced by public policy. You can sing along with some of her biggest hits and get a…

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

Spark your Sun Devil Pride

Unleash your creativity and build your future Sun Devil pride with Access ASU! Design your custom bracelet, symbolizing the connections, traditions, and spirit that make…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC) | Park

Experience ASU

Join an in-person admission presentation followed by a student-led guided tour of campus for you and up to two guests. Pre-registration is required at…

Special start times: 8:30a.m. Check-in, 9:00a.m. University Information Session, 9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m. Student led Campus Tour

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC) | Lawn

Who's Hiding in the Coral Reef?

Search for tropical fish, colorful anemones, feisty crabs, and prickly urchins in our beautiful 175-gallon saltwater aquarium! Interact with marine animals, learn about…

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

Microbes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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

Calling All Forensic Scientists!

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

How Safe Is It to Ride a Roller Coaster?

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

Elephant Toothpaste

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

Anatomy World!

Explore real human specimens, organs, and plastinates. Think, "Body Worlds!"

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

Create Matter as a Mad Scientist!

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

Anatomage Experience

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

Live Well @ ASU

Visit the Sun Devil Fitness Complex to see how students live well on campus! Sports activities, games. and building tours will be offered of our 84,000 square foot facility…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCD) | 3rd Floor Basketball Courts

Mom and Baby Mobile Health Clinic

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

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

Fashion Activity

Join us for a hands on fashion activity.

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

Electronics Beat Garden

Come play at the intersection of music and technology.

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

Fusion on First-Tour Popular Music and Fashion Studios

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

Join SciTech Institute

Join SciTech Institute and learn about dozens of opportunities to further explore STEM across Arizona with the Arizona SciTech Festival. Experience engaging activities such…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC) | Lawn

Ways to Stay Safe on and off Campus

The Arizona State University Police Department is committed to the safety of ASU students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to foster a safe, community-centered environment…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC) | Lawn

¡Dale Play!

Come and join Spanish for the Professions table to complete a scavenger hunt! Have fun learning Spanish and engaging in this mini adventure. Adults and kids can join us in…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC) | Outdoor mall

Cronkite Studio Experience

Visit the 6th floor Cronkite News studio for the Cronkite Studio Experience. Get behind the anchor desk and try your hand at reading the teleprompter. Go in front of the…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | Cronkite News Studios

PBS KIDS Work It Out Wombats Activity Stations

Join Arizona PBS for several fun activities focused on computational thinking, including "Imaginary Ice Cream Delivery” and “Shape Cakes." Also meet one of the…

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

Visit Arizona PBS Master Control Room

Go behind the scenes to see how your favorite shows get broadcast to your home.

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | 5th Floor

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog!

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog! PBS KIDS beloved show, “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” inspires imaginative play, kindness, empathy and other life lessons among preschoolers, and…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | 5th Floor, AZ PBS Lobby

Lyla and the Loop Sneak Peek

Stop by and enjoy a sneak peek of the latest PBS KIDS show available on Arizona PBS KIDS channels, “Lyla in the Loop!” This program follows Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old girl,…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | Lobby

School Readiness Kits

Pick up School Readiness and School Success Kits for the preschoolers and early elementary students in your life! Each kit contains 3 children’s books, hands – on activities…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | Front Lobby

Press Pass Station

Make your way through the different activities at the Cronkite School and receive your very own Press Pass! Pick up your pass on the first floor and work your way to the top…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Cronkite/8 ( CRONK ) | Front Lobby

Intubation Simulation

Come by to learn about intubation! We will have ASU staff available to provide an overview of what intubation is and then talk about some of the different reasons in which we…

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

Ultrasound Demonstration

Come by to see a demonstration of our portable ultrasound device. The portable ultrasound device can plug right into your phone and is useful in critical care medicine,…

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

Experience CHS VR

Embark on a virtual adventure for all ages! Immerse yourself in our captivating VR video tour of the College of Health Solutions. This virtual experience offers a glimpse…

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

Physical Performance Monitoring

Elevate the fun for all ages with our Vertical Jump activity! Test your skills and soar to new heights in this exciting challenge. It's a thrilling experience that…

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

Tummy Tunnel

Embark on a fascinating adventure through our "Tummy Tunnel" – a journey inside the human gut! This immersive walk-through game is fun for all ages, offering a…

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

Mad Food Science Laboratory

Bring the family and awake your inner foodies at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus. Enjoy fun, food-focused science experiments and reap the delicious rewards. Experiments…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Health South (HLTHS) | Kitchen

Expressive Arts in Social Work

Community is created by all of us. Come to help contribute to a group mural, and stay for hula hooping and jump roping with your friends! Moving our body and having fun are…

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

Significance of the Starfish

Stop by and talk with the researchers and staff from ASU STIR to learn about sex and labor trafficking. Participate in a bracelet making activity and learn about the…

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

Join ASU Library on a Journey to Success

Join us for a craft and a resource fair. When you open the door to one of our ASU Library locations you can choose your own adventure or take a journey to the future you.…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | University Center (UCENT) | Lobby on 1st Floor

Picture Yourself in a STEM Career

What do you want to be when you grow up? ASU Prep can help you picture yourself in a STEM career with Augmented Reality (AR) selfie options like Robotics, Biologist,…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Taylor Mall | Outdoor mall

Thunderbird Global Village

The Thunderbird School of Global Management welcomes you to our Thunderbird Global Village. Explore different countries around the world and learn about their culture,…

Zone C: Downtown Phoenix | Thunderbird Global Headquarters Building (TGHB) | Thunderbird Global Forum

The Best of Both Worlds with Barrett, The Honors College!

Barrett Honors College is a community of scholars at all four of ASU’s metropolitan Phoenix area campuses. Our unique honors curriculum and honors-only benefits provide…

Zone B: Downtown Phoenix | Taylor Mall | Street

Squeeze & Breathe the Stress Away!

Learn how to use squeeze toys in combination with breathwork to self-regulate when experiencing stress.

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

Taylor Swift (Public Policy Version)

Learn how one of the biggest stars in the music industry influences and has been influenced by public policy. You can sing along with some of her biggest hits and get a…

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

Coloring for Healthcare Workers

Show off your creative side with our coloring activities at Open Door! Take your masterpieces home or leave them at our event and we will share with local healthcare staff in…

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

Wheel of Wellness

Take a spin on the Wheel of Wellness to win fun prizes for all ages.

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

Healthcare Simulations

Meet and work with our simulation staff on different experiential learning activities used to train our nursing students.

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

Psyche Space...Crafts!

To infinity and beyond the classroom! Come utilize your imagination to create various space-themed crafts (bracelets and paper robots) to celebrate and learn about the…

Zone A: Downtown Phoenix | Civic Space Park (CIVIC) | Park

Build a First Aid Kit

Build your own First Aid Kit that includes items to treat and prevent minor injuries.

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