Phoenix, AZ family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

Christmas at the Princess

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Scottsdale · Maricopa Co. · East Valley

65 acres of holiday lights with an outdoor ice rink, a 120-foot Ferris wheel, Santa and s'mores.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets and parking sold online

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. Mon-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sun 4-11pm.

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Millions of lights and a lantern trail at the Phoenix Zoo.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Woven Stories with Deonoveigh Mitchell

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Sessions at 10:30 & 11:30 Enjoy a read-aloud by Deonoveigh Mitchell, illustrator of We Weave .

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Nature Makers: Sun Print Bookmarks

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

The sun gives us light we can see and ultraviolet rays we can’t.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Stories in the Spotlight: Featuring Felicia Penza

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Spend the morning celebrating chosen families with author Felicia and her book, I Will Always Choose You .

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Stories in the Spotlight: Featuring Diamin Robinson

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Join author Diamin Robinson as she shares her book, Baby, You Are Everything , a heartwarming rhyming story that celebrates the love, trust, and potential within every…

• Ages 0-2
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Super Bloom Art Exhibit

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

• Cost not listed

Beautiful Baskets: Honoring an Indigenous Tradition

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

November is Native American Heritage Month!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Cactus Clubhouse

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

It’s Literacy Month Supported by The Steele Foundation

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Read. Play. Learn! Join us at the Museum in November for engaging activities and programs that support early literacy development in young visitors. Literacy Month is…

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit.

• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Powwow Performance with Etsitty Dance Group

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Come enjoy a Powwow performance by the Etsitty Dance Group in our Atrium this Sunday!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Sock Skating

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

November 21st through December 28th | 9am-4pm Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum’s Atrium transforms into a whimsical, sock-skating wonderland.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

The Giving Tree

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story.

• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors