Children's Museum of Phoenix

Earth Day Rice Cakes with Edible Ed!
2026-04-16 10:30 - 12:45 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm
Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen as we make a healthy “Earth Day” snack to celebrate our upcoming “Earth Day Expo” event!
Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve.

Going, Going, Green: Stewards of the Earth
2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, how to help animal habitats with a fun matching game, and more!

Going, Going, Green! programming, our Cans for Seeds initiative, and the Earth Day Expo are generously supported by The Ball Foundation!

Tissue Paper Elephant
2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00
Design your very own elephant, complete with mosaic tissue paper pieces in the Art Studio this week!

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 09:00 - 16:00
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

326 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-16 09:00 - 13:00
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Visit the Garden!
2026-04-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:30
Come get curious in the Children’s Garden with our Garden Specialist! Ask all your nature questions, help us water the plants, discover new colorful blooms, and learn what’s alive out there. Who knows, maybe you’ll spot a new creature while you explore!

Mosaic Magic: Celebrating Arab American Heritage Through Art
2026-04-15 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with an exploration of how art and math come together to create beautiful mosaic designs, common amongst many arabic cultures. Explore patterns, shapes, and stories through this hands-on, creative experience!

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Music
2026-04-15 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30am
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 some classic circus rhymes and 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 serve.

Early Connections
2026-04-15 09:30 - 11:00
Join us this April for our new Early Connections drop‑in program for children three and under. This month we will be bringing the outside inside and doing some ‘Nature Exploration’ in connection to our Going Going Green Month! 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!

Melodies in Motion: An Inclusive Music Experience for Young Children and Caregivers
2026-04-15 09:15 - 09:45
Sing, move & play in this FREE inclusive music experience! Led by trained graduate students from Arizona State University’s (ASU) Music Therapy program and the Music for Better Beginnings Lab, these sessions blend music-making, movement, and visual supports to support motor, social, cognitive, and language development. While not a music therapy program, these sessions use evidence-based, inclusive practices to create a welcoming and engaging experience for all children. This program is geared towards children 1-5-years-old and participants MUST register ahead of time! Sign up by emailing programs@childmusephx.org

336 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-15 09:00 - 13:00

Wild Transformations
2026-04-14 13:00 - 15:00
Ever wondered what it’s like to vanish into the wild like a woodland creature? Join us for a hands‑on adventure exploring camouflage and the art of staying hidden in nature. Create your own creature mask and transform into a “wild thing”

Discovery KIDchen: Oil Spill Clean Up
2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00
It’s Discovery KIDchen Day! Join us for a hands-on STEAM lesson to explore the science behind oil spills and their impact on the environment. Together, we’ll walk through the scientific method to understand these spills and learn why respecting our natural resources is so important.

314 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-14 09:00 - 13:00

Museum CLOSED
2026-04-13 09:00 - 16:00
The Museum is Closed Today! Come Play & Learn Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm!

Special Night of Play
2026-04-12 17:00 - 20:00
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We’re thrilled to announce our April Special Night of Play!
On Sunday, April 12th, from 5:00-8:00pm, join us for an inclusive, sensory-conscious family evening designed for children with autism and other needs and abilities to explore, play, and connect in a welcoming environment.
Special Night of Play is free to attend when you RSVP.
Special Night of Play at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is generously supported by The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation.

Frog Puppets
2026-04-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 16:00
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!

PapaHugs
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join PapaHugs for a fun interactive musical performance perfect for all children! Kids will sing, move, and laugh along to original songs celebrating our planet, our Arizona desert home, and the imaginative world of childhood. Each child will also receive a small rubber Earth to take home. The show even features a brand‑new oversized “Big Yummy Sandwich” prop that’s built live on stage! A joyful experience for families of all ages.
