Children's Museum of Phoenix

The Threads That Connect Us
2026-07-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Experience our art studio reimagined as an immersive space for exploration and making. Inspired by weaving and loom-based practices, visitors of all ages are invited to experiment, build, and transform materials through self-directed creativity. Focus on the process, and the joy of creating.

It's School House Prep Month!
2026-07-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 09:00 - 16:00
Get your little learners ready for the new school year with hands-on programs that make learning feel like play. From math activities to literacy fun and so much more, we’re making school readiness exciting!
We are grateful to Talking Stick Resort for generously supporting School House Prep Month!

Magnetic Messages
2026-07-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 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!

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-07-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 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.

Stop, Drop, and Read
2026-07-27 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-25 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-24 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!

Whipped Scribbles
2026-07-27 13:00 - 15:00
Get ready to squish, swirl, and scribble! Join us for this sensory-rich letter tracing activity where little hands can explore the alphabet in a sensory-forward way. Exploring textures helps young children develop fine motor skills, early literacy through letter recognition, and the confidence to practice pre-writing movements. It’s a joyful, hands-on way to support school readiness. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
2026-07-27 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30
Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes, and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and creative movement activities. Not only is your child engaging their small and large muscles as they embody movement (increasing flexibility, range of motion, and coordination), but they are also developing their personality and emotions through self-expression. Join us for a deliciously fruity dance session! 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.

Not Your Average Playdough
2026-07-26 10:00 - 12:00
Playdough seems so simple, but so much learning is happening when we play with it. Come make and create at our playdough table and hear about all the ways we’re learning. Plus, you’ll get our favorite playdough recipe to take home!

Go Away Big Green Monster
2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-24 09:00 - 16:00
Get inspired by Ed Emberley’s playful illustrations and create your very own silly monster collage! Using colorful shapes, fun materials, and a big dose of imagination, kids will design one-of-a-kind monsters while exploring creativity, storytelling, and self-expression. It’s a monstrously fun art activity perfect for little artists!

SRP's Energy Efficiency Promo Day
2026-07-25 09:00 - 16:00
Join our friends from Salt River Project at the Museum to learn tips on how to lower your summer energy bill and have a chance to win instant energy prizes!
$5 off general admission* | 9:00am – 4:00pm
FREE photo booth | 9:00am – 1:00pm
FREE cool sweet treat | 10:00am – 1:00pm
*Offer valid for SRP customers only. To redeem, present one of the following at time of purchase: the SRP app, an SRP promotional email for this offer, or a current SRP bill/payment statement. Valid proof is required. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount, promotion, or offer. Offer subject to change or without notice.
Paid Museum admission is required to access the photo booth. Cool, sweet treats are free for all guests while supplies last.

Sort and Count Bottles
2026-07-24 13:00 - 15:00
It’s School House Prep Month! Get ready for school success with a playful pom-pom sorting and counting activity designed just for little learners. Kids will strengthen early math skills like number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and color sorting while building focus and fine motor coordination. It’s a tactile way to lay the foundation for confident counting and classroom readiness. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Eye on the Wild
2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
Step into The Great Indoors for a camping-inspired adventure! Young explorers will craft their own binoculars, then set off on a room-wide scavenger hunt to spot hidden “wildlife” and nature-inspired surprises. No bugs or mud, just a pure indoor adventure!
