Watercolor Snakes
2026-05-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Discover the rich culture and history of the Chinese Zodiac while painting your own watercolor snake for 2026!

Snow Sisters and Snowman Meet & Greet
2026-05-23 09:30 - 13:00
The Meet & Greet has reached capacity. Please enjoy games, giveaways, and entertainment from 9:00am-10:30am
Come meet the Snow Sisters & Snowman on May 23rd and escape the summer heat with a little winter magic!
Performance in the Atrium from 9:30am (reservations not required)
Meet & Greet from 10:15am–1:00pm (reservations required)
All guests, including members, must reserve a Meet & Greet timeslot in advance of their visit. Space is limited.
Reservations are not required for the performance.
Performance and Meet & Greet are free with paid Museum admission of $19.00 per person. Members and children under the age of 1 are free.
All non-member guests must also purchase a Museum admission ticket either online or at the front desk upon arrival.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Bryson Bost Art
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00
Artist and teaching artist Bryson Bost creates abstract, intuitive artwork that encourages curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on exploration. Join Bryson this May‑ker’s Month as he invites visitors to explore his STEAM‑inspired Dancing Planets series, where arcs, circles, and intricate patterns become a creative playground. It’s an opportunity to slow down, experiment with color and form, and discover how art and imagination connect through the process of making.

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-05-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:00
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Weaving Discovery Station
2026-05-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:00
It’s May-ker Month at the Children’s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up Weaving Discovery Station! Explore different weaving techniques, experiment with looms, braid and unravel, lace up geoboards, and even weave colorful designs onto metal sphere structures. What will you create?
May-ker Month is generously supported by ASML!

Visit the Garden!
2026-05-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 12:00
Come get curious in the Children’s Garden with our Garden Specialist! Ask all your nature questions, help us water the plants, discovery new colorful blooms, and learn what’s alive out there. Who knows, maybe you’ll spot a new creature while you explore!

Summer Hours: Museum OPEN
2026-05-25 09:00 - 16:00
The Museum is open 7 days a week through Labor Day, 9am-4pm!

Chalk Silhouettes
2026-05-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:00
Create a silhouette on a colorful background!

32 Field Trip Attendees
2026-05-26 09:00 - 13:00
Welcome!

Try-It Tuesdays: Tinkering Around
2026-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
Join our Weekly STEAM exploration program to explore STEAM concepts within our Monthly theme. This week we will try to find out what is ‘inside’ all of these technological devices! What really is inside a computer? A Toaster? A phone? Tinker around and see what you find!

Early Connections
2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00
Held in our cozy Under‑3 exhibit, a program educator will be present to offer age‑appropriate provocations designed to spark curiosity, invite exploration, and support early development. This is a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are session. Drop in, follow your child’s lead, and enjoy a space where you can build social connections while they build early brain connections.

Not Your Average Playdough
2026-05-27 13:00 - 15:00
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!

Sunflower Thai Noodles with Edible Ed!
2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:45
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am
Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander month with a delicious treat! Taking inspiration from his Thai Peanut Noodle recipe, Edible Ed will show us how to mix up our very own sunflower Thai sauce, to enjoy over scrumptious noodles!
Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve.

Monster Bookmarks
2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:00
Be inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are to create a “Monster Bookmark.”
