# Things to do with kids in Chandler, AZ 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.

Last checked Oct 29, 2026. Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/chandler/

## This week in Chandler

- **Chandler Halloween Spooktacular** at Chandler Community Center, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 5:30–8:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Official page: https://www.chandleraz.gov/spooktacular (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Glowing Pumpkins at Rawhide** at 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. Official page: https://glowingpumpkins.com/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Entre Dos Mundos Día de Muertos Celebration** at 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. Official page: https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/entre-dos-mundos-dia-de-muertos-celebration (checked 2026-10-29)

## Coming up in Chandler

- **Santa at Chandler Fashion Center** at 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. Santa. Official page: https://www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler** at 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. Santa. Official page: https://www.visitchandler.com/events/holiday-events/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights** at 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. Christmas lights. Official page: https://www.visitchandler.com/events/holiday-events/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Chandler Parade of Lights and Tumbleweed Tree Lighting** at Downtown Chandler, Chandler. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Tree lit right after the parade, about 8pm. Price: Free. Parade or tree lighting. Official page: https://www.visitchandler.com/events/holiday-events/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion Center** at 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. Santa. Official page: https://www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Library storytimes in Chandler

- **Baby Time (0-18 Months)** at Basha Library (Chandler Public Library). Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. For: baby. Official page: https://chandler.bibliocommons.com/events/6a2875bb8ea300e2631c5f4e
- **Toddler Time (18-36 Months)** at Downtown Library (Chandler Public Library). Tuesdays at 10 a.m. For: toddler. Official page: https://chandler.bibliocommons.com/events/6a66463fc7e02e3d006bcc18
- **Toddler Time (18-36 Months)** at Downtown Library (Chandler Public Library). Tuesdays at 11 a.m. For: toddler. Official page: https://chandler.bibliocommons.com/events/6a66463fc7e02e3d006bcc19
- **Toddler Time (18-36 Months)** at Hamilton Library (Chandler Public Library). Mondays at 10:15 a.m. For: toddler. Official page: https://chandler.bibliocommons.com/events/6a67ab054523092f0032f72d
- **Baby Time (0-18 Months)** at Hamilton Library (Chandler Public Library). Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m. For: baby. Official page: https://chandler.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6647c2cca66c2f00a61de6
- **Toddler Time (18-36 Months)** at Sunset Library (Chandler Public Library). Mondays at 9:15 a.m. For: toddler. Official page: https://chandler.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6645c9c7e02e3d006bcbff
- **Toddler Time (18-36 Months)** at Sunset Library (Chandler Public Library). Mondays at 10:15 a.m. For: toddler. Official page: https://chandler.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6645bb0d65ac3600425556

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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids in Chandler this week?

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.

### What’s coming up in Chandler?

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.

### Is anything free for kids in Chandler?

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.

### Are there library storytimes in Chandler?

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.

### How do you decide what counts as Chandler?

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.

## About this list

Littles Weekly lists things to do with kids up to age 6. This page regroups the Phoenix listings by the town in each address. Corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com.