FreeHolidays at the Heard Museum
Through Dec 29Dec 26 – Dec 29 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Dec 26 – Dec 29, 2026; daily 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the Virginia G. Piper Courtyard. Features live Native American music, world-champion hoop dancers, artist demonstrations, and hands-on crafts.
Heard Museum2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · 1.7 mi approx. from PhoenixDirections
All ages (outdoor cultural family event; stroller accessible throughout courtyards)
FreeFree courtyard event admission and family activities; standard museum admission applies for indoor gallery exhibitions ($25 adults, $10 youth ages 6–17, free under 6).
About this adventure
During winter break, the world-renowned Heard Museum in Central Phoenix welcomes families to 'Holidays at the Heard' in the beautiful Spanish-colonial Virginia G. Piper Courtyard. This vibrant multi-day cultural celebration showcases world-champion Native American hoop dancers, live indigenous flute melodies, traditional folk musicians, and hands-on art-making activities for children. Families can watch master American Indian jewelers, weavers, and potters demonstrate ancestral arts, and enjoy fresh piping-hot frybread with powdered sugar and honey from the museum café. The open courtyards are completely flat and stroller accessible. Courtyard musical performances and artisan demonstrations are free to enjoy.
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