Learn more about Geeks Night Out

• Welcome Letter
• Sponsorship Opportunities

 For more information, please reach out to Denise Rentschler at Denise_Rentschler@tempe.gov or 480.350.5209.

 

TD3 School District

ASPIRE Academy at Connolly Middle School
Get ready for an exciting display of interactive STEAM exhibits and projects from the talented ASPIRE Academy PBL Electronics students. From creative circuits to interactive tech innovations, these young engineers will showcase curiosity, problem-solving, and true 21st-century skills. Join ASPIRE for an evening of learning and entertainment that's sure to leave you amazed!

Tempe Union High School District 

Corona Del Sol – Digital Photography
Say Cheese! Bring the whole family to strike a pose and see the innerworkings of digital photography and photo booth.

Corona del Sol Engineering and Robotics
Warning! Robot sighting up ahead. Stop by to see the latest robot creation from Corona Del Sol.

Engineering Program
Tempe Union’s Engineering Programs are joining forces for the ultimate showcase of engineering including circuitry, programming, robotics and advanced innovation. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet Honeywell mentors and interact with drivable robots and rocket launching station.

Peggy Payne Academy
Bubbles are a serious business at the McClintock High School’s Peggy Payne Academy. Pop by to see what all the hype is about. 

Tempe Union High School District & Honeywell
Honeywell Mentorship has partnered with Tempe Union High School District Engineering students to present their collaborative displays including solar ovens, solar trackers, tennis ball launchers, wind tunnels and more! 

Kyrene School District

Altadena Middle School
Work with gears and build your own fidget toy.

Aprende Middle School STEM
This Arcade is open for business, only catch is it is made completely out of cardboard! Stop by to see how Aprende STEM students were able to pull off this unique presentation.

Kyrene Middle School
Jump into the music world and learn how to audio design using Soundtrap. 

Kyrene School District

Colleges and Universities

ASU School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment  
How do we "clean" water to use it again?  What happens once you flush the toilet?  Learn about water treatment and reuse!  ASU will show you strategies used to make water safe for drinking,  as well as innovative ideas for capturing water from the atmosphere.

Rio Salado/ ASU
Rio and ASU are teaming up to provide an inside look into their STEM and Nanotechnology programs.

University of Advancing Technology (UAT)
Meet one of UAT’s friendly robot friends and work together in a series of fun challenges. 

Others

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)

Summit School of Ahwatukee
Science, Robotics and Engineering oh my! Make your way to Summit School to see what their STEM program has been up to.

Avnet
Get coding within minutes using Mirco:bit.

Dignity Kids, Inc.
Learn the science of force and create enough power to break a board.

SRP
Take a spin on the SRP energy bikes to power up everyday household items like lightbulb, a hairdryer and more!

Arizona Sci-Tech Festival
Stop by the SciTech booth to try your hand at the Guess the Picture Challenge, Engineering Design Challenges, and more!

ASHRAE Central Arizona Chapter
We all love air conditioning in Arizona. But have you ever wondered how the crisp air gets into our homes? Stop by ASHRAE to find out. 

AZASLA
Arizona Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects will teach you the importance of flowers and help you create a take home seed bomb.

Boy Scout Troop 474  & Cub Scout Pack 378
The Scouts are back with the popular Pinewood Derby Track. Can you make the fastest car at Geeks Night Out?

Curiosity Cube
Millipore Sigma’s Curiosity Cube is a 22 x 10- foot retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab. It features interactive, hands-on science experiments led by an incredible team of volunteers. Come see why this STEM lab has been taking over the nation!

Girl Scout troop 4648
The Girl Scouts are here to showcase how selfies are more than just your next Instagram post. Learn about the latest science application called Stream Selfie and how you can start using it today!

Maricopa County Air Quality Department
Solve a particle pollution mystery and learn how to reduce air pollution in your community. 

Marsh Education
Native Fishes of the Southwest: Fish, Fishing & Fish Science. Join Marsh Education for native Arizona fishing!

IT Department & Tempe Play Mobile
Ready, Aim, Fire! Build a catapult and test your accuracy in the jumbo launch zone.  

Kid Zone Enrichment Program
The experts of fun will take you on a STEAM adventure. Come make Alka-Seltzer Popper and create your own Lava Lamps.

Police Department
Get a firsthand look at the chemistry of forensic evidence and learn the science of speed with radar detection.

Police Department Bomb Squad
Witness demonstrations of highly trained bomb squad robots.

PW Environmental Services Stormwater
Get educated about stormwater pollution and what you can do to help keep our water clean.

Tempe History Museum
Calling all gamers! Take a journey through the evolution of video games and the discover the originals that started it all.  

Tempe Park Rangers
Get ready to explore the parks with our rangers! Come check out what wildlife and vegetation are living in Tempe parks!

Tempe PRE
Get experimenting with a Sink or Float activity and witness an astounding water illusion.

Tempe Public Library
You have heard of a poetry slam, but have you ever heard of poetry LEGOs? Put your poetry skills to the test to build a functioning structure while creating a meaningful message.  

Tempe Public Works Solid Waste
Beep beep! Tempe’s Solid Waste vehicles are rolling into Geeks Night Out. Get up close and personal with the trucks that help the City of Tempe function. 

PW Environmental Services Stormwater
Get educated about stormwater pollution and what you can do to help keep our water clean.

Water Conservation
Do you know what uses more water, a plant or technology?  

Water
Have you ever seen a water utility truck? Come see how these mega vehicles create positive changes in our community.

Recreational Classes

Arizona Science Center
The Arizona Science Center is bringing the museum to you! Check out the three part science adventure; uncovering the mysteries of the past with an dinosaur dig, exploring the Auroras with pastels and delving into the world of Theme Park carnival games. 

Mr. C’s STEM Classes/Camps
Mr. C is back and taking flight. Join him as he works to power paper airplanes and rockets.

Play-Well TEKnologies
Splash into a unique LEGO fishing competition! Create LEGO fish for the pond and try your luck with handcrafted LEGO fishing poles to see how many fish you can catch.

5:05 - 5:30 p.m.
Connolly Middle School- Jazz Band
Kick off the evening with the soothing sound of Jazz from Connolly’s Jazz Band.

5:30 – 5: 45 p.m.
Welcome with Vice Mayor and Tempe City Council.

5:45 – 6:15 p.m
Brisas Elementary School- Mallet Masters
Be amazed by the quick hands of Brisas Mallet Masters.

6:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Professor Phisbee presents the Arizona Science Center for a Liquid Nitrogen Presentation.

6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Desert Vista- Steel Drums
Come enjoy the wondering sounds of the Desert Vista steel drum band.

7:00 – 7: 20 p.m.
Tempe Park Rangers
See exciting desert animals and plants and learn what makes them vital to our environment.  

Special thanks to our host Professor Phisbee!

Burgers Amore
Discover how delicious Burgers Amore's gourmet burgers are.

Kabobski
Strawberry kabobs with multiple other items to build your masterpiece Kabob.....such as bananas, brownies, marshmallows and twinkies and then drizzled with white and milk chocolates!

Kona Ice of Tempe
Experiment with flavors and cool off with shaved ice from Kona Ice. 

Sabor a Mi
Authentic Birria tacos, quesadillas and ramen.

 Stay tuned for updates on Geeks Night Out 2026!