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! Stay tuned for additional details!
Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets: $15 advance purchase or $20 at the door (if there are any left!)
You and your little one are invited to explore the amazing alphabet. Each session we will focus on a different letter of the alphabet! We'll enjoy stories, songs, games, and projects themed around that letter. This program is geared towards children ages 5 and younger. Admission into this NEW program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
This program emphasizes simple but critical messages about early brain development. Included are stories, songs, rhymes, and one-on-one parent/child playtime with brain-based learning toys and books. Your little one will enjoy exploring sounds, textures, and patterns as we explore some sensory-rich toys! The program is designed to teach parents about the importance of a child's early experiences to the wiring of his or her brain in a fun, informal learning setting where play is emphasized. 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.
This program emphasizes simple but critical messages about early brain development. Included are stories, songs, rhymes, and one-on-one parent/child playtime with brain-based learning toys and books. Brain Time is designed to teach parents about the importance of a child's early experiences to the wiring of his or her brain in a fun, informal learning setting where play is emphasized. Children ages 8 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.
Here ye! Here ye! Come one, come all to our Fairytale Ball. Be transported to far-away fairytale lands during this fanciful soiree! Photos ops with a real life Unicorn! Meet your favorite royal characters, sample sweet confections, create a royal crown and dance the night away, all in your best fairytale attire. $24.95 per person/$19.95 per Museum member.
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!
Have you been craving a caramel apple? Come assemble your own version of this ooey-gooey treat with a variety of toppings like sprinkles and cookie crumbles, and of course, plenty of yummy caramel. All ages welcome! $4 for members/$5 for non-members.
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We are opening the Museum early for this very special event which has become one of the Museum's most beloved events of the holiday season. Meet Santa, take pictures, and enjoy a yummy breakfast! Then spend the day enjoying the Museum! $29.95 for members/$39.95 for non-members.
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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 on by PLAY (Play and Learn through Art and Yoga). Each week will have a different focus for you and your little one. Please check the individual event date for the weekly focus. 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.
An evening at the Children's Museum of Phoenix designed for families with children affected by special needs, offering them Museum access during a less crowded and more peaceful atmosphere compared to regular business hours. This event is FREE when you pre-register!
Please choose your preferred entry time of either 4:30pm or 5:30pm. Additional times are available by selecting "Other times:" from the right-hand side of the screen. Once you enter the Museum, you are welcome to stay and play until 8:00pm!
Let loose and get as messy as you'd like here at the Museum because we'll take care of the cleanup. Just pack an extra set of clothes for your little ones so they can make a quick change and hop back into the Museum for even more adventurous exhibit exploration! Tickets to Make-A-Mega-Mess are $2 per child participant in addition to general Museum admission. Adults accompanying their children may access the area at no charge. Mega Mess tickets are available daily, but there is limited space available, so choose your ideal date and entry time, and lock in your spot today!
Mega Mess Foam: August 18th - September 30th
Daily Entry Times:
09:30am - 10:30am Toddler Time (for ages 3 and younger only)
11:00am - 12:00pm
12:30pm - 01:30pm
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Let loose and get as messy as you'd like here at the Museum because we'll take care of the cleanup. Just pack an extra set of clothes for your little ones so they can make a quick change and hop back into the Museum for even more adventurous exhibit exploration! Tickets to Make-A-Mega-Mess are $2 per child participant in addition to general Museum admission. Adults accompanying their children may access the area at no charge. Mega Mess tickets are available daily, but there is limited space available, so choose your ideal date and entry time, and lock in your spot today!
Mega Mess Foam: October 2nd - November 18th
Daily Entry Times:
09:30am - 10:30am Toddler Time (for ages 3 and younger only)
11:00am - 12:00pm
12:30pm - 01:30pm
02:00pm - 03:00pm
You and your little one are invited to explore some super shapes. Each session we will focus on a different shape! We'll enjoy stories, songs, games, and projects featuring that specific shape. This program is geared towards children ages 5 and younger. Admission into this NEW program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Your little one will use a glue gun and tools to make their own robot buddy with battery-powered flashing eyes! Get creative with recyclables and specialty materials, such as wood, wire, foil, feathers, and foam shapes. $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Each child must have one accompanying adult.
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!
Decorate your own mini pot with colorful paints. You'll enjoy watching one of your own plants grow in your pot. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is very limited.
Bust out your monster dance moves in this Halloween-themed performing arts class! This program is FREE with paid Museum admission.