Family Weekend Guide

Phoenix weekend events for kids (6–10)

100 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated

Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Library storytimes & programs (30, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

Saturday, Oct 17

10amBoo Bash · Perry Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amPuzzle Swap · Basha Library, Chandler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmPages in Color · Aguila Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmFamily Fun · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmSTEAM Team · Desert Broom Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free
3pmMakersBase · Ironwood Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

Saturday, Oct 24

11amArt Cart · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmPages in Color · Aguila Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmFamily Fun · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmMakersBase · Ironwood Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Oct 25

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Oct 28 – Oct 30 · 5:30pm–8:30pm

Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Evening trick-or-treating, face painting, an hourly costume parade and Halloween activities at the Zoo.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: $18 per person; children 2 and under free

Wed–Fri, Oct 28–30.

Details at Phoenix Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

Saturday, Oct 31

11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmPages in Color · Aguila Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmFamily Fun · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmGame Day! · Mesquite Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 1

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (26, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

Saturday, Nov 7

11amLocal Author Fair · Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmFamily Fun · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmBike Lab · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmMakersBase · Ironwood Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free
3:30pmBike Lab · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmBike Lab · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 8