Children's Museum of Phoenix

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-07-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
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
2026-07-22 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-21 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-20 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-19 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!

Shape and Press Express
2026-07-22 13:00 - 15:00
All aboard the Shape & Press Express! Hop into our hands-on art station, where little learners use foam shapes, paint, and rollers to create one-of-a-kind textured prints. This playful activity supports important early childhood skills like shape recognition, spatial awareness, and fine motor development. Kids will explore patterns, make creative choices, and strengthen hand muscles as they roll and press a creative masterpiece. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Awakening Creativity-Toddler Music
2026-07-22 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 classic school songs 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. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

It's School House Prep Month!
2026-07-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 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!

Go Away Big Green Monster
2026-07-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-20 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!

Magnetic Messages
2026-07-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-19 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!

147 Field Trip Attendees
2026-07-22 09:00 - 14:00
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Try-It Tuesdays: Hidden Colors
2026-07-21 13:00 - 15:00
It’s School House Prep Month! Join us this Tuesday Afternoon for our Try-It Tuesday STEAM program and explore science with a splash of color! Kids will explore the magic of chromatography by discovering the hidden rainbow inside a black marker. This simple experiment sparks curiosity, builds early science skills, and supports school readiness through observation and prediction. Come uncover the colors and learn through playful discovery! Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program.

Cooking with Krystal: Chinese Vegetable Moon Pockets
2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00
Join Chef Krystal today by making Chinese vegetable moon pockets! This is a hands-on dumpling making program that encourages fine motor skills, teamwork, and cultural exploration. Children will practice folding, filling, and shaping while learning how food traditions bring families and communities together. 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.

60 Field Trip Attendees
2026-07-21 09:00 - 14:00

Magic Writing Bags
2026-07-20 13:00 - 15:00
Let’s boost fine motor skills, explore letters, and strengthen pre-writing abilities with our magical writing bags! Using colorful paint, kids will not only practice letter formation but also learn about primary and secondary colors through sensory play.

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
2026-07-20 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 in Dance class this week as we bring the school experience to life! 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. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

National Ice Cream Day! Ice Cream in a Bag
2026-07-19 10:00 - 12:00
Want to participate in a delicious science experiment? Create your very own ice cream right before your own eyes! All you need is a few simple ingredients and the ability to shake and shake and shake. Come feel the cold, watch the change, and enjoy the sweet taste of success on National Ice Cream Day.

"The Wheels on the Bus"
2026-07-19 09:00 - 16:00
Hop on board for some back-to-school fun with our “Wheels on the Bus” project! Kids will get crafty as they design their very own school bus using fun, hands-on materials—perfect for gearing up for the new school year! Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!
