Weekend of Fri, Oct 16 · Arizona Time

This weekend with kids in Phoenix

28 family events from Friday to Sunday in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area. Each one links to the organizer’s page and shows when we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go.

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 · 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 · 10:00 AMTinkering for ToddlersDobson Ranch Library · Ages 2–3. · Fee not stated in the reviewed official detail; consult the source.
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 · 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 · 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 · 9:15 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 · 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.
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
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 · 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 PMFamily Photo Shoot — El Mirage LibraryEl Mirage Library · Check published participant guidance · 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
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
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.