Children's Museum of Phoenix

Weaving Discovery Station
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
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!

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:00
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Munching Crunching Caterpillars
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 09:00 - 16:00
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Open for FREE First Friday Night
2026-05-01 17:00 - 21:00
The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Museum admission is not guaranteed due to extremely limited capacity.
First Free Friday Nights at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix would not be possible without the generous support of:

Visit the Garden!
2026-05-01 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, discovery new colorful blooms, and learn what’s alive out there. Who knows, maybe you’ll spot a new creature while you explore!

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Dance
2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:15
Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am
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. Move and make believe like a unicorn in dance 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.

Whirly Gigs
2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
Let your creativity spin and come alive! Join us as we create playful, spinning creations called ‘whirly-gigs’. These designs combine art with balance, shape, and motion and help us explore while creating something fun to watch in action.

241 Field Trip Attendees
2026-05-01 09:00 - 13:00
Welcome!

"Awesome Agua Frescas" with Edible Ed
2026-04-30 10:30 - 12:45
Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm
Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen for a special Dia De Los Ninos celebration! We will mash, mix, and sip your own delicious aguas frescas, a traditional fruit drink enjoyed across Latin America. This hands-on activity is a tasty way to honor culture, explore flavors, and celebrate our kids together.
Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve.

Día De Los Niños Celebration
2026-04-30 10:00 - 15:00
¡El 30 de abril es el Día del Niño en México! April 30th is Children’s Day in Mexico! On this special day, we are reminded that children are an important and integral part of society. Help us celebrate this festive day with the following fun activities:

Live music with Chelsea Ayllon, performing on flute and violin
Join us in the Atrium at 12:00pm and 2:00pm for a traditional Piñata bash! The piñata will have special treats and prizes to win while supplies last.
Personal Piñata making: happening all day from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Aguas Frescas in the KIDchen! Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm

Admission into these programs are free with paid Museum admission.

Going, Going, Green: Stewards of the Earth
2026-04-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-28 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!

337 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-30 09:00 - 13:00

Build a Nest
2026-04-29 13:00 - 15:00
Learn all about the equisite engineering of birds nests! Why do birds build them? What materials do they use? And how can you help protect their nesting habitats? As we explore these clever constructions, you’ll get the chance to create a nest of your own using repurposed materials. Come learn, build, and appreciate the amazing architecture of our feathered friends!

Awakening Creativity: Toddler Music
2026-04-29 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
2026-04-29 09:30 - 10:00
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.

318 Field Trip Attendees
2026-04-29 09:00 - 13:00

Visit the Garden!
2026-04-28 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!

Mud Mania
2026-04-28 13:00 - 15:00
It’s currently Mud Season in Vermont! Let’s bring some of that muddy energy to the museum and get messy with mud! Explore the sensations of mud; how cold is it? how wet is it? How does it feel in your hands? How does it feel in your feet? Add some of that mud to some cardstock and create an art piece to remember this muddy season.

Discovery KIDchen: Oil Spill Cleanup
2026-04-28 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.
