Children's Museum of Phoenix

Stop, Drop, and Read
2026-07-04 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-05 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-06 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-08 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
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!

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-07-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 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.

Magnetic Messages
2026-07-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 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!

Monster Bookmarks
2026-07-05 09:00 - 16:00
Be inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are to create a Monster Bookmark.

It's School House Prep Month!
2026-07-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 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!

Scissor Skills Station
2026-07-05 10:00 - 12:00
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!

Make-Believe World
2026-07-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-08 09:00 - 16:00
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder! Inspired by the wild and wacky style of Dr. Seuss, kids will use their imaginations to dream up and design their very own fantastical worlds—full of colorful creatures, topsy-turvy landscapes, and silly surprises. A creative adventure that’s as unique as every child! Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
2026-07-06 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), they are also developing their personality and emotions through self-expression. Join us in Dance class this week as we play weather-themed movement games and dance like the wind and rain! 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 serve.

Shape and Press Express
2026-07-06 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!

47 Field Trip Attendees
2026-07-07 09:00 - 14:00
Welcome!

Cooking with Krystal: Mini Rainbow Tlacoyos
2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00
Join Chef Krystal as we make mini rainbow tlacoyos! This is a traditional Mexican masa-based recipe that allows children to work with dough while learning about one of the foundational foods of Mesoamerica. 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.

Try-It Tuesdays: Hidden Colors
2026-07-07 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.

Awakening Creativity-Toddler Music
2026-07-08 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30 and 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. Sing songs about different kinds of weather 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.

Whipped Scribbles
2026-07-08 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!

57 Field Trip Attendees
2026-07-09 09:00 - 13:00
