Children's Museum of Phoenix

Members-Only Extended Play Hours
2026-12-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-21 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Members-Only Extended Play Hours take place on the third Friday of each month, from 4pm-7pm.
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Open for FREE First Friday Night
2026-12-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-07 17:00 - 21:00
The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission is not guaranteed due to extremely limited capacity.
First Free Friday Nights at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix would not be possible without the generous support of:

Stop, Drop, and Read
2026-07-31 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-30 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-29 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-28 13:30 - 14:00
We’re celebrating School House Prep Month! Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime. They’ll be reading books all about learning and school readiness. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this month!

The Market Number Quest
2026-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
Let’s go shopping for numbers! As part of School House Prep Month, head into our Market Exhibit for a playful number scavenger hunt designed just for little learners. Kids will search for hidden numbers and practice counting pretend grocery items as they load up their carts. This program strengthens early math skills, supports number recognition, and builds the foundation for future school success. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this month!

The Art of Finger Painting with Hailey Jo Art
2026-07-31 10:00 - 12:00
Led by a professional artist and finger-painter, Hailey Jo Art, your family will have guided instruction in creating new masterpieces through the spirit of school prep. Sessions usually take about 15-30 minutes, so feel free to come and go as you please. In this class, your child has the opportunity to connect with their inner artist and play with the sensory experience of finger painting! Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Magnetic Messages
2026-07-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 16:00
It’s School House Prep Month! Head up to the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and explore Magnetic Messages. This is a word-play experience where students use magnetic letters to build, mix, and discover new words. Get curious, get creative, and see what you can spell. Special thanks to Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this month!

My America Tiles
2026-07-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 16:00
Throughout the month, we will be popping up a special flag program in honor of America’s 250th birthday! Kids will get to design a tile with a drawing or message about what the country means to them or what they hope for its future. Tiles from across the country will come together to form a large mosaic American flag, built from many individual voices, one piece at a time.

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-07-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-29 09:00 - 16:00
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Thing-a-ma-jigs are sponsored by Talking Stick Resort for July’s School House Prep Month.

Cooking with Krystal: School Snacks
2026-07-30 10:30 - 12:45
Sessions at 10:30 & 12:00
Join Chef Krystal as she brings a plant-based twist to classic school snacks and everyday favorites. Kids will get hands-on in the kitchen, try new ingredients, and build confidence while discovering new school snack foods. This is a drop-in experience; however, space is limited. A set number of families will be welcomed every 15 minutes. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Scissor Skills Station
2026-07-29 13:00 - 15:00
Snip, Shape, and Slice! Get those little fingers moving in this playful, hands-on activity designed to build essential scissor skills! Preschoolers will cut through colorful paper, trim playdough, and follow simple patterns to practice control, coordination, and confidence with scissors. This creative fine motor workout is both fun and helps strengthen the muscles needed for writing and classroom tasks. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Awakening Creativity-Toddler Music
2026-07-29 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30
Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch, and audiation while utilizing music for emotional self-regulation and laying the foundation for future literacy and math skills. Let’s sing some fruity tunes in music class this week! This program is geared for ages 18 months up to 5 years and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first-come, first-served.

Try-It Tuesdays: Slime!
2026-07-28 13:00 - 15:00
Need we say more? Come join us for our Try-It Tuesday STEAM exploration and make some slime! Design and mix your own slime while learning about the science behind this all too fun activity!

Cooking with Krystal
2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00
Join Chef Krystal this July as we explore various cultures through food. Kids will curiously try new flavors, learn about different traditions, and discover the joy of trying something new. Chef Krystal focuses on plant-based cooking, showing young chefs how accessible, delicious, and creative these ingredients can be while building confidence in the kitchen. This is a drop-in experience; however, space is limited. To respect other guests and keep things comfortable, a set number of families will be welcomed every 15 minutes.
