OCT 26 – NOV 1 Phoenix · Valley of the Sun

Things to do with kids in Phoenix this weekend, found and checked for you.

Friday is the big night, with Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix and Chandler’s Spooktacular downtown after dark, and Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo has its last night too. On Halloween morning, Phoenix Parks hosts the Itty Bitty Boo Bash for ages 0 to 5 and Arizona Boardwalk throws a free Halloween Bash. This week has 45 outings, 34 free and 27 indoors.

What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: Chandler Halloween Spooktacular, Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo and Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, plus 16 more.

Cancellations and changes
  • Chandler’s Halloween Spooktacular on Friday has moved into the Chandler Community Center, and its costume parade is canceled.

Last checked · 45 kids events and outings at 38 places · 34 free · 27 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose

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Saturday, sorted

Our plan for Saturday

Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.

  1. MORNINGItty Bitty Boo Bash10am–noon · South Mountain Community Center · Free
  2. LUNCHAround townPizzeria Bianco (Heritage Square)Open 11am–9pm · Downtown, 623 E. Adams St. · $$ (opens their site)
  3. NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
  4. AFTER NAPFall Festival at Georgia T. Lord Library (Goodyear)1:30–3:30pm · Georgia T. Lord Library · Free

Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan

Every outing this week

Find your thing

9am–4pmTrick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of PhoenixChildren’s Museum of Phoenix · PhoenixFree with museum admissionIndoor
5:30–8:30pmSpooky Safari at the Phoenix ZooPhoenix Zoo · Phoenix$18 per person
Sat During zoo hours (9am–6pm)Halloween Spooktacular at Wildlife World ZooWildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park · Litchfield ParkKids in costume free with a paid adult
Sat 10am–noonItty Bitty Boo BashSouth Mountain Community Center · PhoenixFreeIndoor
Fri 5:30–8:30pmChandler Halloween SpooktacularChandler Community Center · ChandlerFreeIndoor
Sat 10am–2pmHalloween Bash at Arizona BoardwalkArizona Boardwalk · ScottsdaleFree
Fri 10–11:30amHalloween Boo and Costume Spooktacular (Burton Barr Central)Burton Barr Central Library · PhoenixFreeIndoor
During library hoursDía de los Muertos at Burton Barr Central LibraryBurton Barr Central Library · PhoenixFreeIndoor
Fri 10:15–10:45amYoga Storytime (Century)Century Library · PhoenixFreeIndoor
Fri 10:30–11amBilingual Family Storytime (Acacia)Acacia Library · PhoenixFreeIndoor
Sat 9:15–9:45amFamily Storytime (Saguaro)Saguaro Library · PhoenixFreeIndoor
Sat 10–10:30amFamily Storytime (Burton Barr Central)Burton Barr Central Library · PhoenixFreeIndoor
Sat 1:30–3:30pmFall Festival at Georgia T. Lord Library (Goodyear)Georgia T. Lord Library · GoodyearFree
Sat 10–11amSaturday Costume Storytime (El Mirage Library)El Mirage Library · El MirageFreeIndoor
Fri 2:30–4:30pmHalloween Stations at Southeast Regional Library (Gilbert)Southeast Regional Library · GilbertFreeIndoor
Fri 9:15–9:45am or 9:45–10:15amFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts CenterMesa Public Library, Gateway Library · MesaFreeIndoor
Sat 11am–12pmHalloween Candy Taste Test and CraftMesa Public Library, Main Library · MesaFreeIndoor
Fri 5:30–7:30pmWebster Recreation Center Halloween CarnivalWebster Recreation Center · MesaFree
Sat 8–11amHaunted Hangar at Falcon Field AirportFalcon Field Airport, Historic WWII Hangar · MesaFree
Fri 10–11amHalloween Celebration at Tempe Public LibraryTempe Public Library, Desert Willow Program Room · TempeFreeIndoor
Thu–Sat 9am–8pmSpooktacular Week of Fun at Tempe Public LibraryTempe Public Library youth area · TempeFreeIndoor
Thu–Sun, hours varyOld MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch at Great Arizona Puppet TheaterGreat Arizona Puppet Theater · PhoenixTickets in advance at azpuppets.org or 602-262-2050
Thu–Sat, hours varySchnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili PartySchnepf Farms · Queen CreekTickets online
Thu–Sat, hours varyVertuccio Farms Fall FestivalVertuccio Farms · Mesa$17
Daily 9am–9pmMother Nature's Farm Fall FestivalMother Nature's Farm · Gilbert$15 under 42 inches
Sun 12:30–3:30pmEntre Dos Mundos Día de Muertos CelebrationChandler Center for the Arts · ChandlerFree
Sun 9am–1pmDía de los Muertos at the Phoenix ZooPhoenix Zoo · PhoenixIncluded with zoo admission
6–9:30pm, timed entrySpook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad ParkMcCormick-Stillman Railroad Park · Scottsdale$15 per person
Evenings, timed ticketsGlowing Pumpkins at RawhideRiverwalk at Rawhide · ChandlerTimed tickets online
Sat 9am–5pmHalloween Party at Fairway Library (Sun City)Fairway Library · Sun CityFreeIndoor
Sat 9am–5pmHalloween Party at Sun City LibrarySun City Library · Sun CityFreeIndoor
Fri 2–3pmBring Your Own Pumpkin at Perry Library (Gilbert)Perry Library · GilbertFreeIndoor

Holiday season in Phoenix

Around town

Phoenix favorites

A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.

PAPAGO PARK, 455 N. GALVIN PKWY.
Phoenix Zoo
Go early, before the heat.
Kids $32.95Adults $44.952 and under
This week: Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo
DOWNTOWN, 215 N. 7TH ST.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Three floors of play for ages 0 to 8.
$19 eachUnder 1 and membersIndoor
This week: Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix
HERITAGE AND SCIENCE PARK, 600 E. WASHINGTON ST.
Arizona Science Center
Hands-on science downtown.
Indoor
PAPAGO PARK, 1201 N. GALVIN PKWY.
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert trails next to the zoo.
SCOTTSDALE, 7301 E. INDIAN BEND RD.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Ride the train.
$3 per ride each2 and under ride free
This week: Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
See the full Phoenix guide →Visiting with little kids
On the horizon

Coming up

NOV 26Thanksgiving weekend2 outings for Thanksgiving weekend so far, including Phoenix Turkey Trot Tot Trot and Fountain Hills Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness Walk. Plus what’s open on Thanksgiving Day.See the list → FROM NOV 12Christmas lights9 light displays on our list so far. World of Illumination (Camelback Ranch) opens first, on Nov 12.See the list → NOV – DECSanta visits19 places to see Santa so far, with dates, times and prices.See the list →
Good questions

What to do with kids this weekend in Phoenix: the FAQ

What can we do with kids this weekend in Phoenix?

This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Chandler Halloween Spooktacular (Fri, Oct 30); Itty Bitty Boo Bash (Sat, Oct 31); Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo (Fri, Oct 30); Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 32 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.

What are kid-friendly things to do in Phoenix this weekend?

This week we found 45 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 32 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Chandler Halloween Spooktacular, Itty Bitty Boo Bash, Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo. See the full list.

Where are the Halloween events for kids in Phoenix this week?

14 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including Chandler Halloween Spooktacular, Itty Bitty Boo Bash, Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo and Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. See them in the list.

Are there free things to do with little ones in Phoenix this week?

Yes, 34 of this week’s 45 picks are free, including library storytimes and Itty Bitty Boo Bash. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Phoenix in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in Phoenix. Regular free days, Museums on Us and EBT discounts for 2027 are on free museum days in Phoenix.

What are good indoor activities for kids in Phoenix when it rains?

27 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing. For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see indoor play places in Phoenix.

Where is storytime for little kids in Phoenix this week?

6 storytimes are on this week’s list, including Yoga Storytime (Century) (Fri 10:15–10:45am), Bilingual Family Storytime (Acacia) (Fri 10:30–11am), Family Storytime (Saguaro) (Sat 9:15–9:45am) and Family Storytime (Burton Barr Central) (Sat 10–10:30am). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. See them in the list. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in Phoenix.

What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Phoenix this week?

4 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including BabyTime (Century), BabyTime (Desert Broom) and Toddler Halloween Story Time (Fountain Hills Library). All of them are free, and all are indoors. See them in the list.

How do you pick what goes on the Phoenix list?

We go through Phoenix’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we choose and check listings.

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