Monster Bookmarks
2026-06-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Be inspired by Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are to create a Monster Bookmark.

Hero Pup Meet & Greet (Sold Out)
2026-06-30 09:15 - 12:50
Thank you for your interest in our meet & greet event! All reservations have been filled. While we will do our best to accommodate standby guests, we cannot guarantee character meeting opportunities for those without confirmed reservations.
Your favorite Hero Pup Rescue Team is coming to the Museum! They’re ready for action and a mighty photo-op!
Meet & Greet from 9:15am–12:50pm (reservations required)
All guests, including members, must reserve a Meet & Greet timeslot before visiting.
Meet & Greet is 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.

Try-It Tuesdays: Heroic Powers
2026-06-30 13:00 - 15:00
What if you could move things without even touching them? Step into this heroic training session and learn how to use the forces of magnetism to move objects with no hands at all. Behind every superpower is science!

104 Field Trip Attendees
2026-07-01 09:00 - 13:00
Welcome!

Educator Day & Resource Expo
2026-07-01 09:00 - 13:00
Early childhood and elementary educators are invited to attend Educator Day & Resource Expo at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix!
Educators will receive FREE Museum admission for themselves and one guest when they present their school ID or other proof of employment at our front desk!
Plus, stop by our Educator Resource Expo, where several organizations will share information about their products and services.
Museum Hours: 9am-4pm
Expo Hours: 9am-1pm
Expo Vendors:
ActOne @act1az
Arizona Science Center @azscience
ASU Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation – Principled Innovation
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix @autismsocietyofgrphx
GBS Books @gbsbooks
Phoenix Art Museum @phxart
Phoenix Zoo @phoenixzooo
Southwest Human Development Business Solutions @swhdbusinesssolutions
Treasures 4 Teachers @treasures4teachers
Can’t attend but still want to expereince the Museum this summer? Educators are welcome to visit the Museum FREE of charge during regular business hours in June and July – limit one visit per month. No RSVP necessary, just bring your school ID.

Thing-a-ma-jigs
2026-07-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 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
2026-07-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 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!

It's School House Prep Month!
2026-07-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-03 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!

Early Connections
2026-07-01 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 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.

Awakening Creativity-Toddler Music
2026-07-01 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. This week will center on Songs of America! 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.

Magic Writing Bags
2026-07-01 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. Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Stop, Drop, and Read
2026-07-01 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-02 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-07-03 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!

Patriotic Popcorn with Edible Ed!
2026-07-02 10:30 - 12:45
Sessions at 10:30 & 12:00
Celebrate Independence Day in the KIDchen! Get ready for a festive flavor explosion as we whip up a red, white, and blue treat using dried fruit and popcorn that adds a delicious pop to your Fourth of July! This hands-on activity in the KIDchen is a fun and creative way for kids to explore colors, textures, and tasty combinations.

4th of July Origami with Charlie Humme
2026-07-03 09:30 - 10:30
Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme for a special 4th of July origami activity! Walk away with a handmade craft to celebrate America’s Birthday.

The Art of Finger Painting with Hailey Jo Art
2026-07-03 10:00 - 12:00
Led by a professional artist and finger-painter, Hailey Jo Art, your family will have guided instruction in creating new masterpieces through the spirit of school prep. Sessions usually take about 15-30 minutes, so feel free to come and go as you please. In this class, your child has the opportunity to connect with their inner artist and play with the sensory experience of finger painting! Special thanks to our friends at Talking Stick Resort for sponsoring this program!

Fabulous Fork Fireworks
2026-07-03 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate the Fourth with Fork Fireworks! Spark some creativity this Fourth of July at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix! Kids will use paint and an everyday fork to design their own dazzling fireworks masterpiece. This festive, hands-on art activity invites young artists to explore color, texture, and patriotic expression in a fun and memorable way. Let the celebration (and creativity) explode!

Open for FREE First Friday Night
2026-07-03 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:
