Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Central City
Three floors of interactive, educational exhibits designed specifically for children from birth to age 10. It is a space where learning is treated as a joy through hands-on play.
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KIDchen with Chef Krystal
October 27 at 10am
Children's Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Plant-based recipes inspired by Hispanic cultures fill the KIDchen with Chef Krystal, where participants explore new flavors and traditions at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.
Create Playdate
October 31 at 6pm (This weekend) +8
Phoenix Art Museum · Midtown
Create Playdate offers young artists a hands-on maker experience inspired by works on view at the museum. Each session features a new theme, creative activities, and projects to take home.
Paws + Reflect Puppy Yoga
November 4 at 6pm +1
Almost There: A Mom + Pups Rescue · Camelback East Village
Stretch and flow alongside a pack of free-roaming puppies. This 30-minute session welcomes all ability levels and ages four and up, with proceeds directly supporting the rescue's life-saving work.
MIMkids Musical Adventures
Nov. 14 & Dec. 12 at 8:30pm
Musical Instrument Museum · Desert Ridge West
Indigenous Nova Scotia anchors this session as children craft a ji'kmaqn clapper, collect passport stamps, and explore world cultures through hands-on music making with a designated guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.
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Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM
MIMkids Mini Music Makers
Musical Instrument Museum · Desert Ridge West
$12
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Museum
Children's Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Free
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
CREATE Inside Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center · Central City
Tue, Oct 27 · 1:00 PM
Try It Tuesday: Build Falling Platforms for Pumpkins
Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Awakening Creativity Toddler Music: Halloween Tunes
Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM
Crispy Pumpkins
Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 AM
Cactus Clubhouse
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM
Dia de los Muertos Skulls
Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM
Creatures of the Night
Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Yokai Night 2026: Japanese Spirits at Rohoen
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix · Central City
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:30 PM
MIMkids Junior Museum Guides
Musical Instrument Museum · Desert Ridge West
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet
Children's Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
First Fridays in the Garden
Japanese Friendship Garden · Central City
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM
Unearthed Musical Masterpieces from the Southern Kingdoms of Ancient China Opening Weekend
Musical Instrument Museum · Desert Ridge West
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
17th Annual Festival of the Arts
Herberger Theater Center · Central City
Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
208 Field Trip Attendees
Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Central City
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Central City
Sat, Dec 26 · 10:00 AM
Holidays at the Heard
Heard Museum · Midtown
Free
The 'In' Groove
Camelback East Village
Sunshine Sunflower Studio
Alhambra
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
Encanto Village
La Santisima
Camelback East Village
$$
K1 Speed Phoenix
Arizona Interstate Industrial Center
Margaret T. Hance Park
Central City
CREATE at Arizona Science Center
Central City
Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill
Ahwatukee
$$
Paradise Barbeque
Central City
$$
Hall of Flame Fire Museum
Phoenix
Ole Brass Rail
Citrus Acres
$
Miracle Mile Deli
Camelback East Village
$$
monOrchid
Evans Churchill
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