Oct30Fri
Chandler Halloween Spooktacular
Chandler Community Center · 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225
- When
- Fri Oct 30
- Time
- 5:30–8:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- 0–12
Near PhoenixPhoenix · Valley of the Sun
Things to do with kids in Chandler, this week
Outings and places for kids up to age 6 in Chandler, AZ, taken from our Phoenix list by the town in each address. This week has 3 dated outings, and 5 more are coming up. The library runs 7 weekly storytimes here too.
This week
This week in Chandler
Dated outings from this week’s list, soonest first.
Oct30Fri
Glowing Pumpkins at Rawhide
Riverwalk at Rawhide · 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226
- When
- Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31
- Time
- Evenings, timed tickets
- Price
- Timed tickets online; open to all ages
- Ages
- 0–12
Nov1Sun
Entre Dos Mundos Día de Muertos Celebration
Chandler Center for the Arts · 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225
- When
- Sun Nov 1
- Time
- 12:30–3:30pm
- Price
- Free (RSVP)
- Ages
- 0–12
Coming up
Coming up in Chandler
From our holiday and seasonal lists, each checked on the organizer’s page.
Nov13to Dec 24
Santa at Chandler Fashion Center
Chandler Fashion Center, Macy’s Court · 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226
- When
- Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026
- Time
- Varies by day; Christmas Eve 9am–6pm
- Price
- Visits free; photo packages for sale
Dec5to 19
Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park · 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225
- When
- Dec 5, 12, 15 and 19, 2026
- Time
- Dec 5 4:30–9pm; Dec 12 and 19 9am–1pm; Dec 15 6–8pm
- Price
- Free family photo
Dec5Sat
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights
Downtown Chandler · Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Chandler, AZ 85225
- When
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Time
- Evening; tree lit after the parade, about 8pm
- Price
- Free
Dec5Sat
Chandler Parade of Lights and Tumbleweed Tree Lighting
Downtown Chandler · Chandler
- When
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Time
- Tree lit right after the parade, about 8pm
- Price
- Free
Dec6Sun
Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion Center
Chandler Fashion Center, Macy’s Court · 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226
- When
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Time
- 9–10:30am
- Price
- Free visit; photo packages for sale
Every week
Library storytimes in Chandler
From the library’s own calendar. Every storytime in Phoenix.
10:15 a.m.
Baby Time (0-18 Months)
Tuesdays · Basha Library · Chandler Public Library
10 a.m.
Toddler Time (18-36 Months)
Tuesdays · Downtown Library · Chandler Public Library
11 a.m.
Toddler Time (18-36 Months)
Tuesdays · Downtown Library · Chandler Public Library
10:15 a.m.
Toddler Time (18-36 Months)
Mondays · Hamilton Library · Chandler Public Library
9:15 a.m.
Baby Time (0-18 Months)
Tuesdays · Hamilton Library · Chandler Public Library
9:15 a.m.
Toddler Time (18-36 Months)
Mondays · Sunset Library · Chandler Public Library
10:15 a.m.
Toddler Time (18-36 Months)
Mondays · Sunset Library · Chandler Public Library
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Chandler with kids: the FAQ
Chandler Halloween Spooktacular (Fri Oct 30), Glowing Pumpkins at Rawhide (Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31) and Entre Dos Mundos Día de Muertos Celebration (Sun Nov 1). Each one links to its official page with times and prices.
Santa at Chandler Fashion Center on Nov 13, Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler on Dec 5 and Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights on Dec 5, plus 2 mores.
Yes. Chandler Halloween Spooktacular, Entre Dos Mundos Día de Muertos Celebration, Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler and Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights are free, going by the official pages. Parking and extras can still cost money.
7 a week: Baby Time (0-18 Months) at Basha Library on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m., Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at Downtown Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at Downtown Library on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Every storytime in Phoenix.
We go by the town in each listing’s own address, or the library branch for storytimes. Anything with a different town in its address stays on the Phoenix pages. Every listing links to the venue’s or organizer’s page, and we only show a date, time or price when that page does. Last checked Oct 29, 2026.
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