Play like a kid again at Play Date! Featuring cash bars with signature cocktails and craft beer, food trucks, DJ and dancing, retro games, giant games, our signature 3 story Climber, and SO MUCH MORE!
Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets: $15 advance purchase or $20 at the door (if there are any left!)
Join us for messy fun this month! Mess Makers for Mixed Ages sessions for September are as follows:
Friday, September 27th - Shaving Cream
Tuesday, October 3rd - Slime Time!
Friday, October 11th - Slime Time!
Saturday, October 19th - Slime Time!
Thursday, October 31st - Slime Time - Special Halloween Edition!
This program is for mixed ages, so that families may participate together. However, due to the nature of this month's messes, we recommend this session for children ages 3 and older. Admission into the program for each child participant is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Member discount will apply at checkout when you're signed in. Not a member? Become one today and start receiving exclusive membership benefits right away!
One of Southwest Human Development’s literacy experts will educate parents on the importance of sharing family stories as a way to enhance early language and literacy, and the use of storytelling to preserve culture and heritage. Parents will share special stories about their own families and the trainer will discuss ways to extend these memories into make-believe, predictions, and print. This workshop is designed for children ages birth to five plus a parent/caregiver and includes story time, an art activity, singing and dancing. Each child will receive a new book to take home. www.swhd.org. Admission into the Museum is FREE when you pre-register for this program. Space is limited.
Learn more about the importance of your child’s early experiences through hands-on activities, songs, stories, and games in this informal learning setting. Children birth to 8 months old plus a parent/caregiver are welcome. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Learn more about the importance of your child’s early experiences through hands-on activities, songs, stories, and games in this informal learning setting. Children 8 months old to 15 months old plus a parent/caregiver are welcome. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Through gentle yoga stretches, touch, music, and singing, caretakers and babies are encouraged to bond with one another to support the emotional well being of the baby, as well as, stimulate the nervous system through sensory activities that support touch, and movement. Both baby and parent will participate in repetitive soothing motions of relaxation techniques, constructive play, and experience some yoga poses and practice breathing to embrace and celebrate the developmental milestones in the first year of the baby’s life. The class is designed for children ages 5 months through 15 months and is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Introduce your young child to the countless benefits of yoga in this specially designed class that uses games, music, stories and play to explore postures, balance and breath. Quality time with a parent is an added bonus! This class is designed for children ages 15 months-3 years and is taught by Anna Blotter-Rubin. Admission into this program is FREE with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Have you been craving a caramel apple? Come assemble your own version of this ooey-gooey treat with a variety of toppings like marshmallows and cookie crumbles, and of course, plenty of yummy caramel. All ages welcome! $6 for members/$8 for non-members.
Member discount will apply at checkout when you're signed in. Not a member? Become one today and start receiving exclusive membership benefits right away!
When school is out, camp is in at the Children's Museum of Phoenix! Featuring hands-on learning, games and activities designed to cultivate the minds and muscles of children ages 5-8. Each unique camp also includes plenty of free play within all three floors of the Museum's imaginative exhibits.
Select Holiday Mondays
Camp Schedule
Early Care: 8:00am-9:00am
Camp Program: 9:00am-4:00pm
After Care: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Standard Rate: $65 Per Child/Per Day
Member Rate: $55 Per Child/Per Day
$20 Early Care/After Care
After your enrollment fee is paid, please complete and submit the camper registration packet.
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 on by PLAY (Play and Learn through Art and Yoga). Each week will have a different focus for you and your little one. This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Introduce your infant to the wonderful world of music as we explore beat, rhythm, rhyme, sensory play, musical instruments and so much more! This week's focus is on classical music and the complexities of instruments that your baby can hear. This program is geared for ages birth to 9 months and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Awakening Creativity is all about the performing arts! This program will offer music, dance and drama classes for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years! It's FREE with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of music as we explore beat, rhythm, rhyme, sensory play, musical instruments and so much more! Each class will have a new unique theme. This program is geared for ages 9 months - 18 months and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Join us for messy fun this month! Upcoming Mess Makers for Toddlers sessions are as follows:
Friday, September 27th - Shaving Cream
Tuesday, October 3rd - Slime Time!
Friday, October 11th - Slime Time!
Saturday, October 19th - Slime Time!
Thursday, October 31st - Slime Time - Special Halloween Edition!
Children 12 to 24 months-old plus a parent/caregiver are welcome. Admission into the program for each child participant is $8 for members and $10 for non-members.
Member discount will apply at checkout when you're signed in. Not a member? Become one today and start receiving exclusive membership benefits right away!
It's Pumpkin Month in The Children's Garden and KIDchen at the Museum! We're making fresh-baked pumpkin bread in the KIDchen and you're invited to join us! You'll learn more about how to make this seasonal bread that appeals to many taste buds. Recommended for ages 3 and older. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Looking for an evening without the kids? Parent’s Night Out is a perfect opportunity to take a well-deserved break! Our brand-new evening camp is designed for campers to enjoy exclusive museum playtime, a unique giftable winter craft, and an indoor “snowball” fight. We’ve also got dinner covered with a pizza party and holiday movie.
Get into the Halloween festive spirit and create your own multicolored skull candle! Using a spooky glass skull jar, layer melted crayon wax to build a candle with a colored wick. Please click here to register for this program. Class is designed for children ages 5 and up with an adult assisting. Admission into the program is $8 for members only. Museum admission is required and not included. Space is limited.