Maricopa County, AZ · Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24

Things to do with kids in Chandler, AZ

37 upcoming family events and 7 places and programs in Chandler, AZ. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Arizona Time.

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Upcoming family events

Oct24SatSTEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Community Services Open House
Chandler Nature Center
Free
Oct24SatPumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Pumpkin Dunk
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center
From $5
Community
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
Family Fun Night: Tricks, Treats and Tales — Basha Library
Basha Library
Free
Outdoors
Mon, Oct 26 · 9:30 AM
Halloween Storytime at Chandler Nature Center
Chandler Nature Center
Free
Oct28WedArts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Art Tots: Maximalism — October Sessions
Chandler Museum
FreeAges 3–5
Oct29ThuFestivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PM
Community Nights: Halloween in the Courtyard
Chandler Community Center
Free
Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Halloween Spooktacular
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park — Stage Plaza
Free
Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
27th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival — Chandler Center for the Arts
Chandler Center for the Arts — Steena Murray Mainstage
From $49
Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:30 PM
Día de los Muertos Celebration at Chandler Center for the Arts
Chandler Center for the Arts
All ages
Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Bucket Beats: Drumming for Kids — Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
FreeAges 6–12
Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 2 · 1:00 PM
Day of the Dead Celebration: Movie and Sugar Skulls — Sunset Library
Sunset Library
FreeAll ages
STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
Teens: Meet a Chandler Police Forensic Scientist — Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
FreeAges 13–17
STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30 PM
STEAM Jr. Dinovember — Chandler Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
FreeAges 2–5
Community
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM
Diwali Family Festival — Hamilton Library
Hamilton Library
FreeAll ages
Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Chandler Celebration of Arbor Day at Folley Park
Folley Park
FreeAll ages
Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Stories — Basha Library
Basha Library
Free
Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
Encore on Tour: Chandler Children's Choir at the Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
Free
STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
LEGO Club: Shapes and Snowflakes — Sunset Library
Sunset Library
FreeAges 6–12
STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
STEAM Club: Carnivorous Plants — Hamilton Library
Hamilton Library
FreeAges 6–12
Nov13FriSanta visits
Through Dec 24
Photos with Santa — Chandler Fashion Center
Chandler Fashion Center — near Macy's
FreeAll ages
Nov14SatSports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
Cirque Mechanics: Tilt! — Chandler Center for the Arts
Chandler Center for the Arts — Steena Murray Mainstage
From $19
STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM
STEAM Club: Make a Periscope — Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
FreeAges 6–12
STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 11:15 AM
STEAM Jr. Thankful for Discovery — Basha Library
Basha Library
FreeAges 2–5
Nov19ThuNutcracker and shows
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Sonoran Sunset Series: Fall and Holiday Concerts
Veterans Oasis Park
Free
Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Minecraft Perler Bead Creations — Hamilton Library
Hamilton Library
FreeAges 8–12
Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Ballet Etudes 40th Anniversary Nutcracker — Chandler
Chandler Center for the Arts — Steena Murray Mainstage
From $42.50
Markets and festivals
Tue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM
Chandler for the Holidays: Lego Winter Village — Hamilton Library
Hamilton Library
FreeAges 6–12
Dec5SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:45 PM
Chandler Parade of Lights — Spectator Visit
Downtown Chandler
Free
Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5
Santa’s House: December Family Photo Sessions
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
Free
Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Chandler
Free
Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM
Watercolor Christmas Cards and Bookmarks for Tweens — Hamilton Library
Hamilton Library
FreeAges 9–12
Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 8:00 AM
Dog Man 10th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt — Hamilton Library
Hamilton Library
FreeAges 6–12
Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 8 · 3:00 PM
Ugly Sweater Ornaments for Teens — Chandler Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
FreeAges 13–17
Markets and festivals
Wed, Dec 9 · 5:00 PM
Chandler for the Holidays: Jack's Winter Wonderland — Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
Free
Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 9 · 3:00 PM
Gift-Wrapping Workshop for Teens — Chandler Downtown Library
Chandler Downtown Library
FreeAges 13–17
Community
Fri, Dec 11 · 11:00 AM
Cookies and Crafts with Mrs. Claus — Basha Library
Basha Library
Free
Dec12SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Spirit of Christmas — Christian Dance Company
Chandler Center for the Arts — Steena Murray Mainstage
From $39

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