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Things to do with kids this weekend in Phoenix

Updated October 25, 2026

October 23–25

The weekend of October 23–25 brings Día de los Muertos Celebration in Phoenix (Sunday). Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.

14 family events across 1 Phoenix cities this weekend — 5 likely free. Biggest clusters: outdoors (7), museum (4), library (3).

14 family events 5 likely free 1 cities

Don't miss this weekend

Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.

  1. Fall Butterflies

    Sun · 9:30 AM · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix

    Why it ranks limited run · outdoors · editor's pick

    Fall Butterflies at Desert Botanical Garden — the seasonal butterfly exhibit.

    FreeAges 2–11Official ↗

  2. Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet

    Sun · 10:00 AM · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix

    Why it ranks always-on · museum · editor's pick

    Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet at the Children's Museum of Phoenix — free photo op for toddlers.

    FreeAges 6–11Official ↗

  3. 50th Anniversary Plant Sale

    Sun · 7:00 AM · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix

    Why it ranks annual · outdoors

    Ages 2–11Official ↗

  4. Dia de los Muertos Skulls

    Sun · 9:00 AM · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix

    Why it ranks weekly · museum · editor's pick

    Dia de los Muertos Skulls — sugar-skull decorating at the Children's Museum.

    Ages 6–11Official ↗

  5. Super Bloom Art Exhibit

    Sun · 7:00 AM · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix

    Why it ranks limited run · outdoors

    All agesOfficial ↗

  6. Spooky Trees

    Sun · 9:00 AM · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix

    Why it ranks rare one-off · museum

    Ages 6–11Official ↗

  7. Special Night of Play (SOLD OUT)

    Sun · 4:30 PM · Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix

    Why it ranks rare one-off · museum

    Ages 6–11Official ↗

  8. Día de los Muertos Celebration

    Sun · All day · Burton Barr Central Library · Phoenix

    Why it ranks daily · library program · editor's pick

    Día de los Muertos Celebration at Burton Barr Central Library — free altars, crafts and music.

    Ages 6–13Official ↗

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Sunday, October 25

14 events · 5 free

  1. Fall Butterflies

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages 3–12

    Don’t miss this living exhibit that features thousands of free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

    Free Official ↗

  2. Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages 5–12

    Meet Daniel Tiger and then enjoy some playtime in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit.

    Free Official ↗

  3. 50th Anniversary Plant Sale

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages 3–12

    Shop an exceptional collection of native plants, cactus, agaves, succulents, trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables and seasonal décor at the 50th Anniversary fall plant sale.

    Official ↗

  4. Dia de los Muertos Skulls

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages 5–12

    Learn about and celebrate Dia de Muertos by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)!

    Official ↗

  5. Super Bloom Art Exhibit

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages 3–12

    The Garden is blooming BIG! Super Bloom invites visitors of all ages into a world of giant flowers, colorful petals and joyful,…

    Official ↗

  6. Spooky Trees

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages 5–12

    Make a 3-dimensional spooky tree to celebrate this fall season.

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  7. Special Night of Play (SOLD OUT)

    Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages 5–12

    | 4:30pm-6:30pm Join us for Special Night of Play, a private, sensory-conscious family play experience at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix,…

    Official ↗

  8. Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages 3–12

    Experience additional live music on Fridays & Saturdays.

    Official ↗

  9. Fall Garden After Dark

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages 3–12

    This fall, the Garden transforms after sunset into a breathtaking celebration of color and light.

    Official ↗

  10. Cactus Clubhouse

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages 5–12

    is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger.

    Official ↗

  11. Strange Garden

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages 3–12

    Discover family-friendly adventures, an adults-only Spirit Walk, live music and a special costumed morning with the dogs, each bringing a…

    Official ↗

  12. Día de los Muertos Celebration

    Burton Barr Central Library · Phoenix · Ages 5–13

    Join us for the 2026 Día de los Muertos celebration at Burton Barr Central Library as we honor the tradition of remembering family and friends who have passed.

    Free Official ↗

  13. StoryWalk® at Harmon Park

    Harmon Library · Phoenix · Ages 1–12

    Share a reading adventure on the StoryWalk® at Harmon Park.

    Free Official ↗

  14. StoryWalk® at the Park

    Prickly Pear Library · Phoenix · Ages 1–12

    Share a reading adventure on the StoryWalk® at the Aguila Park.

    Free Official ↗

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