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December 9, 2025

Snow in Phoenix: Arizona Science Center Brings Blizzard to the Valley

Snow Week to Offer Signature Snow Hill and Subzero Science for Families to Enjoy This Holiday Season

 

PHOENIX – Arizona Science Center is bringing a winter wonderland to the heart of the Valley with its 14th annual Snow Week, happening from December 26 through January 4. Everyone in Arizona—and beyond—is invited to celebrate the season with fun, laughter, and a hands-on journey into the wonders of snow and ice.

Snow Week brings a blizzard of fun for all ages, featuring dazzling demonstrations, a Fire ‘n’ Ice SNOWdown, a Snow Construction Zone, and hands-on Science of Ice and Snow Curiosity Cart Activities like ice fishing, snowball launchers, snowstorms in a jar, and Insta-Snow. Guests can dive into subzero science discussions, enjoy the crowd-favorite Clouds of Fun demonstration to close each day, and make memories at the famous Snow Hill, conveniently located near the Arizona Science Center’s front entrance.

“Our Snow Hill gives Arizonans—whether it’s their first snowy experience or not—the chance to make snow angels, dive into epic snowball fights, and feel what a real, frosty winter is all about,” said Tammy Stewart, Interim Hazel A. Hare President & CEO of the Arizona Science Center. “We recommend wearing waterproof gloves and shoes so you and your family can fully enjoy this chilly wonderland!”

Snow Week is generously supported by EPCOR, Arizona's largest regulated utility dedicated to providing communities with clean, reliable water and returning 96 percent of the water it collects and treats to the water cycle. Its support ensures families can enjoy hands-on winter fun while celebrating the importance of sustainability and responsible resource stewardship.

“Snow starts with water, and providing clean, reliable water is what we do every day,” said Becky Burleigh, Vice President of Corporate Services for EPCOR. “We’re proud to sponsor Snow Week because it brings the water cycle to life for kids and helps them understand why water matters and why protecting it is essential for Arizona’s future.

Arizona Science Center Members will get additional perks including earlier entry time, access to an exclusive Member-only cookies and cocoa pop-up from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., and exclusive Dorrance DOME showing of  Astronomy Tour: Arizona at 10:15 a.m. daily.

WHO: Arizona Science Center

WHAT: 14th Annual Snow Week, a snowy scientific event in Downtown Phoenix

WHERE: 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 – Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

  • Arizona Science Center is open on Monday, December 29
  • Member-Only Hours: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. daily
  • Public Hours: 10:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. daily

COST: Most Snow Week activities are included FREE with an Arizona Science Center Member Pass, General Admission and Discovery Pass tickets. Children under 3 are always FREE.

General Admission:

  • Adult: $22.95 
  • Child (3-16): $16.95 
  • Senior, Student, Military (65+): $20.95

DETAILS: Snow Week daily activities include:

  • Snow Hill: Grab your gloves and sleds and head over to Snow Hill located in Heritage Square outside the main entrance of the Science Center. 
  • Dazzling Demonstrations: Enjoy Blue Crew’s Dazzling Demonstrations at the Daniel Cracchiolo Theater at select times throughout the day, beginning at 10:20 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1:20 p.m., 2:20 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. 
  • SnowPals Construction Zone: Grab your hard hat and put your building skills to the test in the SnowPals Construction Zone located at DeBell Water Atrium on level 1.
  • EPCOR Water-Focused Activities: On December 26 and 27 only, join water on its exciting journey—from source to your home and back again for the future—through a series of fun, interactive games.
  • Enjoy the spellbinding magic of Richard Steele, presented by EPCOR! Discover the wonders of water on December 26 and 27 through an unforgettable blend of magic and mind-bending mentalism.
  • Clouds of Fun: Have you ever wondered what happens when boiling water meets liquid nitrogen? We’ve got the answer at Clouds of Fun located outside the main entrance of Arizona Science Center. It will close out each day of Snow Week at 4:00 p.m. 
  • Fire n’ Ice SNOWdown: Learn all about what happens when fire and ice meet at the Daniel Cracchiolo Theater daily at 11:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m.
  • Reindeer Run (SRP Canyon Terrace, Level 3) 
  • Science of Ice and Snow Curiosity Cart Activities: Discover the science of ice and snow at our roaming Curiosity Carts on all four levels of the Center. Activities change daily and include:
      • Ice Fishing 
      • Insta Snow 
      • Snowball Speedway 
      • Holiday Lights Spectroscopy 
      • Snowball Launchers  
      • How Do Whales Stay Warm? 
      • Winter Constellation Station 
      • Winter Scent Guessing 
      • Snowstorm in a Jar 
      • Northern Lights 

For more information about Snow Week and Arizona Science Center, visit azscience.org/snowweek. 

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About Arizona Science Center
Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center is home to the Dorrance DOME—one of the most advanced digital domes in the world—where immersive astronomy shows, live performances, and community events bring art, science, and culture together beneath a dazzling 60-foot display.

Beyond the Dorrance DOME, the Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and dynamic STEM programs for all ages. Offerings include Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, teen initiatives, professional development workshops, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A TWIST. Whether onsite or at your location, the Center delivers unforgettable, hands-on STEM learning experiences. To learn more or reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000. Follow us on  Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and  YouTube. 

About Epcor USA

Headquartered in Glendale, Arizona, EPCOR USA's wholly owned subsidiaries build, own and operate water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure in the southwestern United States, providing water, wastewater and wholesale water services to over a million people across 39 communities and 12 counties in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

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