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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 [...] It's "SepSTEAMber"! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner! Full STEAM ahead! Join us this month for programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. From hands-on experiments to imaginative art projects, [...] 
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...]
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Roly-polies, worms, and other garden critters may spend their lives hidden underground, but they play a big role in keeping gardens healthy. Meet these decomposing [...] |
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It's toddler time in the KIDchen! Join Chef Krystal this month as she leads STEAM-inspired cooking classes for toddlers. Pinch, press, and fold up some [...] It's "SepSTEAMber"! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner! Full STEAM ahead! Join us this month for programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. From hands-on experiments to imaginative art projects, [...]
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...]
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Stop by the 2nd floor and get a hand-crafted origami piece made by origami artist Charlie Humme! Can you find the elephant pieces to celebrate [...] |
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Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...]
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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 [...] It's "SepSTEAMber"! Head to BlockMania on the 1st floor and engineer your own creations with PVC pipes and connectors! From ladders and mazes to forts [...] Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits. She said, “I paint myself because I know [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner! Full STEAM ahead! Join us this month for programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. From hands-on experiments to imaginative art projects, [...]
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...]
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Light as a feather, heavy as a stone, and everything in between. Using our scales, explore how to make different materials balance. How many corks [...] |
3 events,Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner!
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] |
8 events,Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner!
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...]
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Stop by and work on some hand eye coordination by hitting some tees into pumpkins. It's more satisfying than you would think!
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A tiny seed holds a big story! Create your own autumnal mini greenhouse and take home a growing science experiment. Watch closely as roots, stems, [...]
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The Phoenix Public Library's 40ft Bookmobile will be on site for October's First Friday Night! The Bookmobile is a fully functioning traveling library that gives [...] 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 [...]
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Harmony Project Phoenix proudly presents the talents of their young musicians from three vibrant ensembles. Together, these ensembles embody Harmony Project Phoenix’s mission: building community, [...] |
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Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...] Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner!
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...]
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Each spider web is unique and beautiful! Join us as we create webbed plates and make our own one-of-a-kind designs. If you were a spider, [...] |
3 events,Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner!
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...]
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Come build a spooky home for the bees living in your yard! As you build your home you will learn these bees aren't as scary [...] |
4 events,
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more!
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Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and creative movement activities. [...]
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Have you seen our garden's scarecrow? Now you can make your own and bring it home to your own garden. Get creative and explore various [...] |
4 events,
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the KIDchen with Chef Krystal as we explore Indigenous Mesoamerican Foodways. Chef Krystal encourages bravery in trying new flavors while [...]
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Join us this Try It Tuesday and put your detective skills to work! We'll use turmeric to learn about acids and bases, create hidden messages, [...] |
6 events,
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more!
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This month is all about our littlest learners! Designed for pre-walkers and their caregivers, Littlest Rhythms features tummy time, body movement, beats, and sensory-rich musical [...]
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Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch [...]
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Celebrate the Fall season by making your very own 3D apples. Get creative with the color and shape of your apple. What would your apple [...] |
4 events,
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more!
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Drop-by the KIDchen and make yourself some Unicorn Popcorn with Britney! Mix up a tasty and colorful treat to fuel your magical day ahead. A [...] |
6 events,
Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...]
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more!
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Hailey Jo is back in the Art Studio leading some Fall-tacular finger painting classes. Stop by between 10am-12pm to make a fingerpainting masterpiece to bring [...]
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Turn your art into something that can grow! Come get your hands into some clay, soil and seeds and make a seed bomb scuplture to [...] |
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit will be closed on the morning of October 10th, from 9am-noon, for a private event. Come play and explore [...]
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more!
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Design your own alebrije collage! Mix shapes, colors, and patterns to create a colorful creature that reflects your creativity and imagination. Alebrijes were invented by [...] |
4 events,
Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...]
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Be inspired by Pablo Picasso! Create a colorful collage using simple geometric shapes, string and more!
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Explore the traditional “three sisters” planting method where corn, beans, and squash grow together in harmony, each supporting the others with nutrients and balance. For [...] |
4 events,
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”!
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Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and creative movement activities. [...]
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Design your own alebrije collage! Mix shapes, colors, and patterns to create a colorful creature that reflects your creativity and imagination. Alebrijes were invented by [...] |
5 events,
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the KIDchen with Chef Krystal! We will taste the harvest and Southwest/Mexican foodways. Chef Krystal encourages bravery in trying new [...]
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All our Apples and Pumpkins need some support! Join us this Try-it-Tuesday and channel your inner engineer as we design apple and pumpkin platforms. How [...] |
7 events,
Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...]
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”!
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This month is all about our littlest learners! Designed for pre-walkers and their caregivers, Littlest Rhythms features tummy time, body movement, beats, and sensory-rich musical [...]
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Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch [...]
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Design your own alebrije collage! Mix shapes, colors, and patterns to create a colorful creature that reflects your creativity and imagination. Alebrijes were invented by [...] |
4 events,
Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity [...] Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”!
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We're excited to welcome local chef Maria Parra Cano from the Cihuapactli Collective. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, this special program will explore culture, community, [...] |
8 events,Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”!
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Create your very own autumn trees with stamps in shades of red, yellow, and orange, accented with crayon details. Kids and grown-ups alike can curiously [...]
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining local business owner and mamá, Nailea George, owner of The Cookie Jar Kit, for a fun and engaging cookie [...]
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Come make Halloween origami with Emiri from the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix! Stop by to learn about the garden, its programs, and everything it [...] Members-Only Extended Play Hours take place on the third Friday of each month, from 4pm-7pm. Join today and begin receiving benefits like this, and so [...]
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Hailey Jo will be making a special appearance at this Month's Member's Night. Stop by the art studio and make some fall-tacular finger painting pieces, [...] |
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Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...] 
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Play Date, the Museum's signature ADULTS-ONLY NIGHT, is back! Join us for an outrageously fun evening as we transform the Museum into the ultimate adult playground. [...] Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our featured artist, Tawny Gamboa! Join her for a special art-making experience as she guides participants through a process-focused project [...] |
2 events,Create a fall leaf collage inspired by Lois Ehlert’s Caldecott Honor book, “Leaf Man”!
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Come experience the beauty and joy of traditional folk dances from Mexico, Central America and South America with a performance by Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company, [...] |
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Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and creative movement activities. [...]
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We love playdough here at the Museum! This month, use our playdough to create a fall-tacular monster. Is it kind? Brave? Maybe it's funny and [...] |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the KIDchen with Chef Krystal! Explore plant-based recipes and food science inspired by Hispanic cultures. Chef Krystal encourages bravery in [...]
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Join us this Try It Tuesday and put your detective skills to work! We'll use turmeric to learn about acids and bases, create hidden messages, [...] |
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This month is all about our littlest learners! Designed for pre-walkers and their caregivers, Littlest Rhythms features tummy time, body movement, beats, and sensory-rich musical [...]
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Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch [...]
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Celebrate the Fall season by making your very own 3D apples. Get creative with the color and shape of your apple. What would your apple [...] |
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Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some special playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit Meet & Greet space is limited. Select times available. [...]
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Stop by our 3 and under room to explore some rather unusual fruits! ASU's Whisner Lab will be on site giving littles a chance to [...]
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Join Music Therapist Emily Martin for this unique Music class where you get to sing, dance, and learn alongside your little one. In an intimate [...]
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Each spider web is unique and beautiful! Join us as we create webbed plates and make our own one-of-a-kind designs. If you were a spider, [...] |
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The Cookie Jar Kit is back at the museum with a spooky twist! Join Nailea, owner of The Cookie Jar Kit, as you design your [...] |
4 events,
Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...] 
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October 25th | 4:30pm-6:30pm Join us for Special Night of Play, a private, sensory-conscious family play experience at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, where children [...] Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)! |
3 events,Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)!
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Toddlers & Preschoolers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and creative movement activities. [...]
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It's National Pumpkin Day! Stop by and work on some hand eye coordination by hitting some tees into pumpkins. It's more satisfying than you would [...] |
4 events,Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the KIDchen with Chef Krystal! Blend Halloween with Meixcan/Southwest foodways with some tasty spiderweb Tostadas. Chef Krystal encourages bravery in [...]
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Our apples and pumpkins need some support! Join us this Try-it-Tuesday and put your engineering skills into practice as we design apple and pumpkin platforms. [...] |
6 events,
Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...] Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)!
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This month is all about our littlest learners! Designed for pre-walkers and their caregivers, Littlest Rhythms features tummy time, body movement, beats, and sensory-rich musical [...]
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Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will focus on rhythm, beat, pitch [...]
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Come put a spooky twist on one of our most loved programs! Stop by and design, mix, and take home your own slime. |
4 events,Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)!
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Come discover mindfulness skills that you and your child can learn and share to create happiness, comfort and fun through art and yoga classes put [...]
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Roll, shape, and decorate a delicious pumpkin-shaped crispy rice treat to celebrate the fall season! A limited number of guests will be admitted every 15-20 [...] |
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October 30th & 31st | 9:00am-4:00pm Halloween fun starts at the Children's Museum of Phoenix! Bring the kids for a costumed celebration full of trick-or-treating, [...] Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)!
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Stop by our Star Bar and create a Creature of the Night! Twist, bend, and shape pipe cleaners into a creepy crawly spider, a nighttime [...]
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Join local origami artist, Charlie Humme, on the 2nd floor, as he teaches us how to make our very own origami bats for the Fall-tacular [...]
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Come put a spooky twist on one of our most loved programs! Stop by and design, mix, and take home your own slime. |
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October 30th & 31st | 9:00am-4:00pm Halloween fun starts at the Children's Museum of Phoenix! Bring the kids for a costumed celebration full of trick-or-treating, [...]
Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Meet & Greet Hours: 10:00am-1:30pm Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet [...] Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)!
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Come put a spooky twist on one of our most loved programs! Sop by and design, mix, and take home your own slime.
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Join our Frightful Fashion Show in the Atrium! Children are invited to line up and take a few brave steps onto the dance floor as [...] |
1 event,Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)! |