Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler · AZ

Things to do with kids in Phoenix

124 family events in the next 30 days, plus 62 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-12). Dates are in Arizona Time.

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Upcoming family events

Mon, Oct 12 · 10:30 AMAwakening Creativity: Toddler Dance — Halloween GroovesChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · 18 months–5 years with adult caregiver · Included with paid museum admission: $19 per person; children under 1 and members free. Children must attend with adults; adults must attend with children.
Mon, Oct 12 · 10:30 AMBooks and Badges ! A Community Helper Storytime ! — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 2–5 · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Through Apr 30Dinosaurs in the Desert 2026–27Phoenix Zoo · Families; zoo guests under 14 need an accompanying guest aged 14 or older · Included with daytime admission: child 3–13 $32.95 / adult 14+ $44.95; members included. Evening events have separate tickets.
Mon, Oct 12 · 2:30 PMLegoclub — El Mirage LibraryEl Mirage Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Through Dec 31Playful Painting at idea Studioidea Museum · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Included with museum admission: ages 1+ $12 per person; under 1 and members free.
Through Oct 31 · 6:00 PMSpook-Track-Ula 2026McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park · Families; haunted walkthrough more intense, recommended for older children/adults; story train child-friendly · $15 per person; children 2 and under free; members save$5. Wristband includes unlimited train/carousel and haunted walkthrough; food and drinks extra.
Through Oct 15 · 9:00 AMTastes of Fall 2026 Cooking Camp — Fully BookedSpilled Batter · Ages 7–13; child-only drop-off classes. · $360 per child for the four-morning camp, not per day.
Mon, Oct 12 · 6:00 PMTeen Art Lounge — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 13–18; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Mon, Oct 12 · 10:15 AMToddler Playdate — Southeast Regional LibrarySoutheast Regional Library · We welcome toddlers 14 to 36 months to this program. · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:30 AMBaby Time — Litchfield Park LibraryLitchfield Park Library · This program is designed for children up to 23 months and their caregivers. · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:15 AMBaby Time — White Tank LibraryWhite Tank Library · Birth to age 2; see official caregiver guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:30 AMBabyTime — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · 0-20 months Join us as we share stories, songs, finger plays, and movement to help baby wiggle, giggle, and grow through brain-developing activities! · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 AMCommunity Day: Pay What You Can — fall datesDesert Botanical Garden · All ages · Pay what you can: examples $5, $10, $15 or any amount; no fixed universally free price.
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 AMCooking with Krystal: Pumpkin Loves PepitasChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · Museum families; program ages not separately stated · Ordinary museum admission $19 per person; event-specific fee or inclusion not explicitly published.
Tue, Oct 13 · 11:15 AMFamily Storytime — Perry LibraryPerry Library · Registration ages1–5; recommended2–5 · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:15 AMFamily Storytime — Southeast Regional LibrarySoutheast Regional Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 5:30 PMPJ Storytime Palooza ! — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 AMPreschool Storytime at Dobson RanchDobson Ranch Library · Ages 3–5. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:00 AMStorytime — El Mirage LibraryEl Mirage Library · Age 5 and under with a caregiver · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PMTeen Things: Spooky Wood Burning — Guadalupe LibraryGuadalupe Library · Ages 12–17; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13Toddler Storytime — Georgia T. Lord LibraryGeorgia T. Lord Library · Ages 2–3 with parent/caregiver · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 10:15 AMToddler Storytime — Perry LibraryPerry Library · Ages 1–5; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:30 AMToddlertime at GatewayGateway Library · Ages 16–36 months; exact caregiver rules not published. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Tue, Oct 13 · 1:00 PMTry It Tuesday: Falling Platform engineeringChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · Museum families; exact ages not separately stated · Ordinary museum admission $19 per person; event-specific fee or inclusion not explicitly published.
Wed, Oct 14 · 10:30 AMArt Tots: Maximalism — October SessionsChandler Museum · Geared toward ages 3–5 with their adult; register every adult and child. · Free; registration required, limited space.
Wed, Oct 14 · 10:00 AMBaby Time — Georgia T. Lord LibraryGeorgia T. Lord Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 14 · 4:00 PMLEGO Hour — Perry LibraryPerry Library · Ages 7–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 14 · 2:00 PMNintendo Switch Games for Tweens — Southeast Regional LibrarySoutheast Regional Library · Ages 10–13; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 14 · 10:30 AMRead, Move and Groove — Caregiver Story and Gym PlayThe Little Gym Litchfield Park · 4 months–5 years, adult supervision required. · $5 per child per dated session, not entire series.
Wed, Oct 14 · 3:30 PMSTEM Club: Glow-in-the-dark Slime — Guadalupe LibraryGuadalupe Library · Ages 8–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 14 · 9:30 AMToddler Time — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 18-36 months This storytime is designed specifically for children ages 18 to 36 months and their caregiver. · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 14 · 10:15 AMToddler Time — White Tank LibraryWhite Tank Library · Body says ages 2 and 3 with caregiver; registration note says 2–4 · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PMCube Club — Perry LibraryPerry Library · Ages 10–17; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 4:00 PMDIY Flying Bat Mobile for TweensGlendale Main Library · Ages 8–12; see caregiver rule · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 10:15 AMFamily Storytime — Litchfield Park LibraryLitchfield Park Library · Ages 2–5 with caregivers · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMGhost PumpkinGlendale Civic Center Annex · Ages 10–18; see caregiver rule · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 10:00 AMLet’s Play Drama Storytime: Fall into FunNeon Garden · Preschoolers and their grown-ups; exact ages not stated. · Free weekly event.
Thu, Oct 15 · 9:30 AMMusic & Movement — Ironwood LibraryIronwood Library · Birth to age5 with grownups · Free tickets; limited first-come space; check published ticket pickup time
Thu, Oct 15Preschool Storytime — Georgia T. Lord LibraryGeorgia T. Lord Library · Ages 3–5; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 9:30 AMPreschool Storytime — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 3–5 · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PMSonoran Sunset Series: Fall and Holiday ConcertsVeterans Oasis Park · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free concert; bring blankets/chairs.
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PMTeens/Tweens Create: Spooky Sensory Night — El Mirage LibraryEl Mirage Library · Ages 12–18; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 15 · 10:00 AMToddlers Story Time — Fountain Hills LibraryFountain Hills Library · Children 18 -36 months old are invited to join us on Thursdays for age appropriate stories and activities. · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:15 AMBilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe — Southeast Regional LibrarySoutheast Regional Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Oct 16 · 11:00 AMFamily Storytime — Harmon LibraryHarmon Library · Birth to age5 with grownups · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Oct 16 · 9:15 AMFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts CenterGateway Library · Ages 3–5 and their families. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PMMagical Potions and Potion BottlesHappyCraft · Ages 8+; caregiver/drop-off arrangement needs confirmation. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AMMini Makers: PlantingMain Library · Ages 3–5 with caregivers. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AMNature Storytime — fall picture booksDesert Botanical Garden — Weisz Learning Center · Children 5 and under with caregiver · Included with Garden admission: children 2–17 from $14.95 / adults 18+ from $32.95; under 2 and members free. Starting rates; special ticketed events and classes excluded.
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:30 PMPumpkin Patch Party Parent Survival NightThe Little Gym Litchfield Park · Ages 3–12; child-only Parents Survival Night. · $45 per child for the 3-hour event.
Fri, Oct 16 · 2:00 PMStorytime en Dos Idiomas — Aguila LibraryAguila Library · Ages 0–5 · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PMTeenTober: Teens Take Over the Meeting Room! — Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy CenterOcotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center · Teens13–17 only · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AMTinkering for ToddlersDobson Ranch Library · Ages 2–3. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Fri, Oct 16 · 3:30 PMTweenTastic Friday: Monster Mash — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 8–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM4 Peaks Kids presents Squishy Circuits! — Fountain Hills LibraryFountain Hills Library · Ages 6–11; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMBoo Bash — Perry LibraryPerry Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMFamily Day at the Museum: Art and HungerMesa Contemporary Arts Museum · Family audience; no numerical minimum age published. · Free family event.
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMFamily Photo Shoot — El Mirage LibraryEl Mirage Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:15 AMFamily Storytime — Agave LibraryAgave Library · Birth to age5 with grownups · Free tickets; limited first-come space; check published ticket pickup time
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:15 AMFamily Storytime — Saguaro LibrarySaguaro Library · Birth to age5 with grownups · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PMHalloween ComicFest @ the Glendale Civic Center!Glendale Civic Center · See exact age-group and caregiver rules in official detail · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17Halloween Costume Swap — White Tank LibraryWhite Tank Library · Check published participant guidance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMHoliday Family Photos with SparkyASU Palm Walk — South End of University Bridge · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · $25 per family, not per person.
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMKids and Parents Cook Dinner — Fully BookedSweet Basil Culinary Center · Child age 8+ with participating adult. · $210 per child/adult pair, not per person.
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:15 AMSaturday Baby Playdate for Pre-Walkers — Southeast Regional LibrarySoutheast Regional Library · We welcome babies under 14 months, or pre-walkers, to this program. · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMTeen Craft Club: Pumpkin Decorating — Fountain Hills LibraryFountain Hills Library · Teens; exact numerical bounds not specified in event body · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMSunday Funday with Fang the Therapy CatTempe Public Library · Youth 6–8 and Tweens 9–11 age groups. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Mon, Oct 19 · 10:30 AMBaby and Me Social TimeGateway Library · Birth–16 months; babies and caregivers. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Mon, Oct 19 · 10:00 AMBaby Lapsit at GatewayGateway Library · Birth–16 months; babies with caregivers. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Mon, Oct 19 · 4:00 PMMagical Spellbooks for Magical KidsHappyCraft · Ages 8+; caregiver/drop-off arrangement needs confirmation. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:15 AMNeurodivergent Storytime at GatewayGateway Library · Children ages 2–6 with neurodivergence challenges. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PMTeen Makers: Light Up Haunted PaintingsFoothills Library · Published teen agegroup12–18 · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Mon, Oct 19 · 3:30 PMTween Tech — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 8–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Through Oct 31Casa Grande House-O-Ween TourParticipating Casa Grande Neighborhood Displays · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Tue, Oct 20 · 8:30 AMMember-Hour Storytime — fall datesPhoenix Zoo — Critter Corner · Member families; no numerical program age published · Included with Zoo membership; members only.
Tue, Oct 20 · 4:00 PMTeen Treats: Spider Whoopie Pies — Guadalupe LibraryGuadalupe Library · Ages 12–17; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 AMC-Town Suitcase Club: Lost & FoundChandler Museum · Geared toward ages 3–5; every attending adult and child must register. · Free; reservation required.
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PMDia de los Muertos Skull and Paper FlowersHappyCraft · Ages 6+; caregiver/drop-off arrangement needs confirmation. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30 PMFamily Art Hangout — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 5–8; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PMFull STEAM Ahead! — Perry LibraryPerry Library · Ages 7–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 21 · 4:00 PMHalloween STEM — North Valley Regional LibraryNorth Valley Regional Library · Ages 7–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 21 · 2:00 PMTween Craft: Ghost GarlandHeroes Regional Park Library · Published tween agegroup9–11 · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 21 · 2:30 PMTween Graphic Novel Club — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 8–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PMCasa Grande Halloween Harvest FestivalPaul Mason Sports Complex · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free entry and regular parking. Optional premier parking $10 recreation-center member / $15 nonmember; food extra.
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PMEmbroidered Felt Calavera HangersGlendale Main Library · Ages 12–18; see caregiver rule · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PMIntro to Sewing for Kids — Southeast Regional LibrarySoutheast Regional Library · Ages 8–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PMSpiders in the Garden!Glendale Main Library · Geared toward ages5–11; younger children welcome with adult help · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 22 · 2:00 PMSTEAM Studio: Monster Rocks — White Tank LibraryWhite Tank Library · Ages 7–12; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:00 PMSuperstition Reading Garden Opening CelebrationApache Junction Library Reading Garden · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free family activities; food trucks separate.
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PMTween Tinkerers: Floating Clay Ghosts!Foothills Library · Body9–11; registration9–12 conflict · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Oct 23Free Art Friday: Fall Family SeriesEdna Vihel Arts Center · Children 6 months–5 years and their grown-ups. Exact minimum 6 months retained in label. · Free arts activities; coffee vendor purchases separate.
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PMApache Junction Halloween FestivalSuperstition Shadows Park · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free community admission.
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMCommunity Services Open HouseChandler Nature Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free admission; purchases from vendors separate.
Sat, Oct 24Día de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts CenterMesa Arts Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free festival admission; food and vendor purchases separate.
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PMPumpkin DunkMesquite Groves Aquatic Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Official event lists $5, but whether per participant or family is not stated; confirm registration terms.
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMPumpkin Patch Plunge at Superstition ShadowsSuperstition Shadows Aquatic Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · $5 per child, including one pumpkin; preregistration required.
Through Oct 31Science Skele-bration 2026Arizona Science Center · Whole family · Included with general admission: child 3–17 $16.95 / adult $22.95; in-person general admission only. Discovery Pass child $29.95 / adult $35.95 includes additional experiences.
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMStorytime in the Hundred Acre WoodTempe Public Library · Tots 0–5 and Youth 6–8 age groups. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PMSunday Funday: Rally with the RangersTempe Public Library · Youth 6–8 and Tweens 9–11; attend with a grown-up. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AMBaby BondingTempe Public Library · Ages 0–18 months with caregivers. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:00 PMFamily Night: Felt Zombie FriendsGlendale Main Library · Child8+ with a parent or person18+ in attendance · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PMSpooky Halloween Mixed-media CanvasHappyCraft · Ages 6+; caregiver/drop-off arrangement needs confirmation. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AMNot Beary ScaryGlendale Main Library · Preschoolers, toddlers and caregivers; genericagechips0–5, no numericeligibility inferred · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 28 · 9:00 AMHomeschool Day: zoo STEM explorationPhoenix Zoo · Designed for homeschool learners 5–17; all ages welcome · $25 general / $12 member, includes all-day zoo admission.
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PMPacana Pumpkin WalkPacana Park · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free family admission; food purchases extra.
Wed, Oct 28 · 2:30 PMQC Lego Club — Queen Creek LibraryQueen Creek Library · Ages 5–8; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PMSpooky Safari 2026Phoenix Zoo · Family event; children 2 and under free · $18 per person; children 2 and under free. Zoo event entry, games and entertainment included; food, carousel and camel rides extra.
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PMArt is For Everyone: Paint Splatter MonstersFoothills Library · All ages; families welcome · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PMCommunity Nights: Halloween in the CourtyardChandler Community Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free admission; purchases from vendors separate.
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PMTeenTober Care Fair — Burton Barr Central LibraryBurton Barr Central Library · Teens; exact numerical limits not stated · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PMHalloween SpooktacularDr. A.J. Chandler Park — Stage Plaza · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free admission; purchases from vendors separate.
Through Nov 8Theater for the Very Young: REDMesa Arts Center — Pop-Up · Designed for children 12–36 months; family members of all ages welcome alongside children in this range. · All-in prices start at $16.25 per ticket. Every attendee requires a ticket regardless of age.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMHalloween Storytime and Costume ParadeMaricopa Library and Cultural Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PMMIMkids Junior Museum Guides — fall trainingMusical Instrument Museum · Grades 6–12; numeric ages not inferred · Official wording: $40 per session (four classes). Funded tickets may be available; museum admission separate. Confirm exact billing unit before purchase.
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMTeen Craft: Potion BottlesHeroes Regional Park Library · Ages 12–18; see caregiver rule · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AMDía de los Muertos at the ZooPhoenix Zoo · Families; zoo guests under 14 need an accompanying guest aged 14 or older · Included with daytime admission: child 3–13 $32.95 / adult 14+ $44.95; members included. Evening events have separate tickets.
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PMSunday Funday: Autumn Leaf SpritesTempe Public Library · Youth 6–8 and Tweens 9–11; attend with a grown-up. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AMHomeschool November unit studies: Earth Science and User-Centered DesignArizona Science Center · Separate grade bands 1–3, 4–6, 7–9 and 10–12; grade 1–3 ticket additionally requires ages 5–12 doing grade 1–3 schoolwork. · Single workshop $70 nonmember / $65 member; four sessions $270/$250; eight sessions $530/$490. October Teen Dissection fees differ.
Tue, Nov 3 · 3:45 PMPlugged In: Minecraft for Tweens and Teens — Southeast Regional LibrarySoutheast Regional Library · Ages 10–18; see caregiver/registration rules · Activity-specific fee not stated in reviewed evidence
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AMUnearthed Musical Masterpieces opening weekendMusical Instrument Museum · All ages · Weekend activities included with museum admission: child ages 4–12 $10; teen 13–19 $15; adult $24; ages 3 and under / members free. Special exhibition requires a separate add-on: ages 4–19 $4, adult 20+ $7; not included in the base admission amount.
Sat, Nov 7Nature Play in the Enchanted ForestPhoenix Zoo — Enchanted Forest · Families; zoo guests under 14 need an accompanying guest aged 14 or older · Included with daytime admission: child 3–13 $32.95 / adult 14+ $44.95; members included. Evening events have separate tickets.
Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PMSunday Funday: Beads of the HarvestTempe Public Library · Youth 6–8 and Tweens 9–11 age groups. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Mon, Nov 9 · 8:00 AMSensory-friendly Dinosaurs in the DesertPhoenix Zoo · Families; zoo guests under 14 need an accompanying guest aged 14 or older · Included with daytime admission: child 3–13 $32.95 / adult 14+ $44.95; members included. Evening events have separate tickets.
Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PMNative American Veterans & Family instrument workshop — waitlistHeard Museum · Native American veterans and their families; numerical child age unpublished · Free targeted three-day workshop; registration closed, waitlist only.

Places and ongoing programs

Recurring / by appointmentAhwatukee Infant Mini Lessons — Tuition Waived with MembershipGoldfish Swim School Ahwatukee · Infants starting 4 months through 9 months, with adult; confirm age-out enrollment terms. · Mini tuition waived from 4 through 9 months, but $35 membership fee is due upon booking. This is a conditional offer with a required fee.
Recurring / by appointmentAhwatukee Weekly Swim LessonsGoldfish Swim School Ahwatukee · Group lessons 4 months–12 years; early Mini levels involve an adult, independent baby levels 24–35 months. · Group $28 per 30-minute lesson, billed monthly, plus $35 annual membership per swimmer. Independent Baby $36 per lesson; casual lessons $30 plus membership. FLOAT $540 for 18 ten-minute lessons, ages 12 months–4 years.
Recurring / by appointmentALTA Chandler Bouldering Academy and Blocks to RocksALTA Boulders Chandler · Bouldering Academy and Blocks to Rocks ages 10–15; teams have separate eligibility. · Bouldering Academy $60 for the 2-week course: weekly 1.5-hour lessons plus 2 day passes. Blocks to Rocks $250 for the 8-week course: weekly 1.5-hour lessons and prepaid membership.
Recurring / by appointmentALTA Gilbert Climbing Academy and Kid KrushersALTA Climbing Gilbert · Academy groups 8–11 / 12–15; Krushers I 5–6, II 5–7. Ages 5–6 require prior I season + coach recommendation for II; age 7 open. · Academy $400 per 12-week course (weekly 2h); KidKrushers $300 per 12-week course (weekly 1.5h). Membership for course included.
Visit on your scheduleArizona Museum of Natural History Family VisitArizona Museum of Natural History · Family museum; child pricing ages 3–12 and under 3 free. · Adults $16; children 3–12 $9; children 0–2 free; seniors/students $13; individual veterans/active military $12. EBT $4 per person for up to 6 with matching ID; WIC not accepted.
Visit on your scheduleArizona Science Center: Hands-on DiscoveryArizona Science Center · All ages. · See official ticket page.
Recurring / by appointmentArt House Gilbert Daytime Family PaintingThe Art House Gilbert · Recommended 10+; accompanying adult must also buy a ticket and paint. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentArt Lobby Kids Studio Classes and Creative WorkshopsArt Lobby Studio · Children; exact selected class age bands not exposed. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentArtPlay Expressive Arts and Guided PlayArtPlay · Kids and teens; exact child age/placement needs confirmation. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentArtVille: Infant and Toddler Creative Playidea Museum · Birth through age 4. Older children may visit only as helpers; adult supervision required. · Included with museum admission: ages 1+ $12; under 1 and members free.
Recurring / by appointmentBaby and Toddler Parent-child Gymnastics — Cave CreekThe Little Gym Cave Creek · Parent/child 4 months–3 years; section-specific Bugs/Birds/Beasts month ranges. Caregiver participates. · Local membership price not exposed in reviewed detail; free intro does not make regular classes free.
Recurring / by appointmentBaby and Toddler Parent-child Gymnastics — GilbertThe Little Gym Gilbert · Parent/child 4 months–3 years; section-specific Bugs/Birds/Beasts month ranges. Caregiver participates. · Local membership price not exposed in reviewed detail; free intro does not make regular classes free.
Recurring / by appointmentBaby and Toddler Parent-child Gymnastics — Litchfield ParkThe Little Gym Litchfield Park · Parent/child 4 months–3 years; section-specific Bugs/Birds/Beasts month ranges. Caregiver participates. · Litchfield monthly 1 class/week $115; annual commitment $105/month; premium 2 classes/week $207/month. Local taxes/terms may apply.
Recurring / by appointmentBaby and Toddler Parent-child Gymnastics — Paradise ValleyThe Little Gym Paradise Valley · Parent/child 4 months–3 years; section-specific Bugs/Birds/Beasts month ranges. Caregiver participates. · Local membership price not exposed in reviewed detail; free intro does not make regular classes free.
Recurring / by appointmentBaby and Toddler Parent-child Gymnastics — ScottsdaleThe Little Gym Scottsdale · Parent/child 4 months–3 years; section-specific Bugs/Birds/Beasts month ranges. Caregiver participates. · Local membership price not exposed in reviewed detail; free intro does not make regular classes free.
Visit on your scheduleBlack Rock Family BoulderingBlack Rock Bouldering Gym · Minimum 3 except management exceptions. Ages 3–13 supervised within arm reach, one adult per 2 children; under 3 exception requires1:1. Ages 14–15 supervision unspecified; confirm. · $25 day pass; rental shoes $4 nonmembers/$2 members. Youth recurring membership $69/month plus $35 registration, not day price.
Recurring / by appointmentCactus Clubhouse nature playDesert Botanical Garden — Weisz Learning Center · Children 12 and younger; every child accompanied by an adult · Included with Garden admission: children 2–17 from $14.95 / adults 18+ from $32.95; under 2 and members free. Starting rates; special ticketed events and classes excluded.
Recurring / by appointmentCaveScape and Hidden HabitatsArizona Science Center — Sybil B. Harrington Gallery, Level 3 · Children and adults; numerical age bounds unknown · $8 add-on to general admission; included in Discovery Pass / Member Pass. Ticket overview also shows older $7 value; confirm if purchasing separately.
Visit on your scheduleChandler Museum Family VisitChandler Museum · Family museum and early-childhood/youth programs; numerical ages vary by program. · Free museum admission; public programs also free.
Visit on your scheduleChandler Nature Center and Veterans Oasis DiscoveryChandler Nature Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
Recurring / by appointmentChandler Nature Center Free Drop-In DiscoveryChandler Nature Center · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free listed drop-in activities; separate registered classes may cost extra.
Visit on your scheduleChildren's Museum of Phoenix: Play and ExploreChildren's Museum of Phoenix · Exhibits designed for birth through age 10; children and adults must visit together. · Non-members $19; under age 1 free; members free. Senior and qualifying discounts available.
Recurring / by appointmentCREATE Inside family makerspaceArizona Science Center — Freeman Gallery, Level 1 · Guests of all ages · Included with general admission: child 3–17 $16.95 / adult $22.95; in-person general admission only. Discovery Pass child $29.95 / adult $35.95 includes additional experiences.
Recurring / by appointmentDaniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific ExhibitChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · Young children and parents; exact age range unpublished · Included with paid museum admission: $19 per person; children under 1 and members free. Children must attend with adults; adults must attend with children.
Recurring / by appointmentFall Butterflies and Glass in Flight sculpturesDesert Botanical Garden — Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion · Families and all ages · Included with Garden admission: children 2–17 from $14.95 / adults 18+ from $32.95; under 2 and members free. Starting rates; special ticketed events and classes excluded.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Indoor Rock Climbing at Phoenix Rock GymPhoenix Rock Gym · All ages; under 12 requires adult belayer; under 18 needs parent/guardian waiver signature. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Session in progressFamily Music Together 2026–27 — Arcadia Dance Theater WestMusic Together Arcadia Dance Theater West · Mixed Ages birth–5 with caregiver; NE branch additionally pre-crawling Babies and Rhythm Kids 4.5–8. · $100 per 4-week billing month; Babies $85/month; sibling $75/month. New-family $15 registration; infant sibling birth–8 months free with paid sibling in mixed ages. Minimum two FULL paid months; prorated month not counted.
Session in progressFamily Music Together 2026–27 — NE Phoenix Kids.Play.Music.Music Together NE Phoenix Kids.Play.Music. · Mixed Ages birth–5 with caregiver; NE branch additionally pre-crawling Babies and Rhythm Kids 4.5–8. · $100 per 4-week billing month; Babies $85/month; sibling $75/month. New-family $15 registration; infant sibling birth–8 months free with paid sibling in mixed ages. Minimum two FULL paid months; prorated month not counted.
Session in progressFamily Music Together 2026–27 — Scottsdale Studio ZMusic Together Scottsdale Studio Z · Mixed Ages birth–5 with caregiver; NE branch additionally pre-crawling Babies and Rhythm Kids 4.5–8. · $100 per 4-week billing month; Babies $85/month; sibling $75/month. New-family $15 registration; infant sibling birth–8 months free with paid sibling in mixed ages. Minimum two FULL paid months; prorated month not counted.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Chandler CrossroadsAs You Wish Chandler Crossroads · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Desert Ridge MarketplaceAs You Wish Desert Ridge Marketplace · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Medina Station — East MesaAs You Wish Medina Station — East Mesa · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Mesa GrandAs You Wish Mesa Grand · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Pecan Plaza — Queen CreekAs You Wish Pecan Plaza — Queen Creek · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Shops at NorterraAs You Wish Shops at Norterra · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Tempe MarketplaceAs You Wish Tempe Marketplace · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Village at Prasada — SurpriseAs You Wish Village at Prasada — Surprise · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Visit on your scheduleFamily Pottery Painting — Westgate Entertainment DistrictAs You Wish Westgate Entertainment District · All ages; infant/toddler keepsakes possible. Under-2 studio fee waived, pottery still extra. · $10 studio fee per painter PLUS chosen pottery. Current official pages disagree on item ranges ($5–$75/$80 or $10–$60); confirm actual selected item. Family Fun Pass $35 covers 8 studio fees, not pottery.
Recurring / by appointmentHeardlings Family Activity Room and art explorationHeard Museum · Children with adult caregivers; no fixed numerical age range · Included with ordinary museum admission, free for members; numeric admission fee unverified.
Visit on your scheduleidea Museum Family Art and Playidea Museum · Children and adults; adults must supervise their children and guests at all times. · Ages 1+ $12 per person; under 1, members and veterans free. Qualifying EBT/SNAP/WIC rate $4.
Recurring / by appointmentJordan’s Corner Caregiver Open Play and Included ClassesJordan’s Corner · Birth through 6 years; older children helpers only, not on equipment. Adults supervise; classes caregiver participation. · $28 per child for 1.5 hours. Infants under 7 months free with waiver. Regular daily classes included; special events, camps and therapy-led classes are separate.
Recurring / by appointmentJR and CREATE Coding Classes — AhwatukeeCode Ninjas Ahwatukee · Local JR 5–7 and CREATE 8–14; camps/clubs have section-specific eligibility. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentJR and CREATE Coding Classes — ChandlerCode Ninjas Chandler · Local JR 5–7 and CREATE 8–14; camps/clubs have section-specific eligibility. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentJR and CREATE Coding Classes — GlendaleCode Ninjas Glendale · Local JR 5–7 and CREATE 8–14; camps/clubs have section-specific eligibility. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentJR and CREATE Coding Classes — Paradise Valley VillageCode Ninjas Paradise Valley Village · Local JR 5–7 and CREATE 8–14; camps/clubs have section-specific eligibility. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentJR and CREATE Coding Classes — ScottsdaleCode Ninjas Scottsdale · Local JR 5–7 and CREATE 8–14; camps/clubs have section-specific eligibility. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentLas Noches de las Luminarias holiday lightsDesert Botanical Garden · All ages · General child 2–17 $18.95 / member child $16.95; general adult $39.95–44.95 / member adult $37.95–42.95. Under-2 fee not independently verified.
Recurring / by appointmentLeo and Luca Young-family PlayspaceLeo & Luca · Birth–5; general play with caregiver. Separately priced limited drop-off care is not ordinary play. · $25 day pass plus $10 per additional child over 6 months; 5 passes $100 or 10 passes $200; monthly membership $100. Grip socks required, $5 if purchased.
Recurring / by appointmentMath Room: playful puzzles and discoveryArizona Science Center — Grand Hallway, Level 1 · Guests of all ages · Fee not independently verified; see organizer.
Recurring / by appointmentMesa Contemporary Arts Museum Public ToursMesa Contemporary Arts Museum · Family audience; precise numerical ages not published. · Free one-hour public tours.
Recurring / by appointmentMini Music Makers: baby and caregiver musicMusical Instrument Museum · Ages 0–5; groups 0–18 months, 1–3 years and 2½–5 years, each with caregiver · $12 per class or $40 for four; one child and one adult per ticket. Museum admission separate; participating siblings need tickets.
Recurring / by appointmentNorth Scottsdale Mini Baby SwimGoldfish Swim School North Scottsdale · 4–35 months overall; Mini 1/2 caregiver participation, Mini 3/4 independent 24–35 months. Exact level placement required. · Group $29 per 30-minute lesson; Independent Baby $36 per lesson. Monthly billing plus $30 annual membership per child; these rates differ from Ahwatukee.
Recurring / by appointmentPhoenix Zoo Discovery ToursPhoenix Zoo · Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult aged 16 or older. · $49 per person, plus separate zoo admission.
Recurring / by appointmentPreschool Gymnastics and Parent/Tot MovementPhoenix Gymnastics Academy · Parent/Tot 18 months–3 years with parent; Tumble Bugs age 3 independent. Acro Tots/Sparks girls 4–6 (Sparks skill prerequisite); Mighty Mites boys 4–6. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Visit on your scheduleRoom for Threes & Younger and Baby ZonesChildren’s Museum of Phoenix — third-floor Room for Threes & Younger · Dedicated room ages 3 and younger; Baby Zones for youngest visitors with caregivers · Included with paid museum admission: $19 per person; children under 1 and members free. Children must attend with adults; adults must attend with children.
Recurring / by appointmentSnapology Gilbert Community STEM EnrichmentSnapology Gilbert community delivery · Regional program scope 4–14; selected course band needs confirmation. · Current selected-offer fee requires organizer confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentSpilled Batter Child and Family Cooking WorkshopsSpilled Batter · Fall Favorites 3–8; Fall Flavors 7–13; Family Rainy Day 3+ with family. General classes are drop-off. · Homepage lists $50 for each class; family participant/pair charge unit needs confirmation.
Recurring / by appointmentStorytime and family art explorationPhoenix Art Museum · Storytime ages 0–5 with grownup; children 13 and under require adult · Storytime included with general admission, free for members; numeric admission unverified.
Recurring / by appointmentStroller Safari: animals and songsPhoenix Zoo · Children in strollers and caregivers; numerical ages not stated · $5 per person; October 13 launch listed free. Ordinary zoo admission requirements not fully stated.
Recurring / by appointmentSuper Bloom immersive garden artDesert Botanical Garden · Families and all ages · Included with Garden admission: children 2–17 from $14.95 / adults 18+ from $32.95; under 2 and members free. Starting rates; special ticketed events and classes excluded.
Recurring / by appointmentTeen 16+ Crochet and Craft CornerCasita Workshop · Official page says Adults 16+; includes older teens 16+. Bring your own supplies. · Free gathering; bring personal craft materials.
Recurring / by appointmentThe Great Arizona Puppet Theater: Jack Rabbit and Desert TortoiseDesert Botanical Garden · All ages · Fee not independently verified; see organizer.