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Things to do with kids this weekend in Phoenix

A timeline weekend guide to family-friendly events in Phoenix from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28: 46 events with times, venues, details, and official links. Build a 3-stop plan with FamHop.

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From Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28, FamHop found 46 dated family events across Phoenix. The biggest clusters are library (27), museum (9), outdoors (8), park (1), with options in Phoenix. Use the timeline below to compare times, venues, costs, age fit, and official event links before building a plan.

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  • After Dark in the ParkDeer Valley Park · Phoenix · Ages: school-age
  • Family StorytimeMeeting Room, Agave Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age
  • Music & MovementMeeting Room, Ironwood Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age
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Story time & books

Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.

  • Family StorytimeMeeting Room, Saguaro Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age
  • Family StorytimeMeeting Room, Mesquite Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age
  • Family StorytimeMeeting Room, Agave Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

Music & performance

Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.

  • Family StorytimeMeeting Room, Saguaro Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age
  • Family StorytimeMeeting Room, Mesquite Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age
  • Family StorytimeMeeting Room, Agave Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

STEM & hands-on

Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.

  • STEAM Time!South Mountain Community Library · Phoenix · Ages: school-age, tween
  • Unearth Family Fun!Meeting Room, Desert Sage Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: school-age, tween
  • MACH2: 3D PrintingMACH2, Cholla Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: school-age, tween

Food & markets

Farmers markets, food trucks, tastings, and cooking fun.

  • Kids CafeChildren's Area, Juniper Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age, tween
  • Kindergarten BootcampStorytime Room, Palo Verde Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age
  • Kindergarten BootcampFamily Resource Center, Burton Barr Central Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

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Saturday, June 27

39 events ordered by start time.

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    After Dark in the Park

    Deer Valley Park · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    After Dark in the Park is a park event at Deer Valley Park in Phoenix. Confirm registration, cost, and age fit on the official listing.

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    Dog Days of Summer

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Beat the heat with your four-legged best friend. Early mornings are made for wagging tails and cool trails, and the Garden opens its paths for pups and their people to explore the desert together. Enjoy refr…

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    Mark Klett: Desert Citizens

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Experience the Sonoran Desert through the lens of award-winning Arizona landscape photographer Mark Klett in this photography exhibit. With a career spanning more than four decades, Klett reframes our notion…

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    Everyday Superheroes: Celebrating Early Childhood Providers

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    We are excited to honor the everyday superheroes who make a difference in our community. This Saturday, First Things First and early educators from Family Resource Centers will be at the Museum sharing infor…

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    It’s Superhero Month!

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Heroes come in many forms, and this month, we’re celebrating every kind of hero through fun, interactive programs! June’s engaging and educational programs are generously supported by First Things First .

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    Postcards for The Great Indoors

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Stop by Star Bar on the 2nd floor and design a one-of-a-kind postcard to remember your Museum experience! Using the supplies provided, draw a picture or decorate the front with your favorite moment, then fli…

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    Watercolor Rainbows

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Design your very own rainbow in the Art Studio in celebration of Pride Month!

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    Family Storytime

    Meeting Room, Saguaro Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your…

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    Family Storytime

    Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your…

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    Family Storytime

    Meeting Room, Agave Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your…

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    Music & Movement

    Meeting Room, Ironwood Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you…

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    Family Storytime

    MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library · Phoenix · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your…

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    Member Zoo Talk: Youth Engagement

    Phoenix Zoo Events · Phoenix · Ages: school-age, tween

    Join us for a member-exclusive morning chat about how teens can get involved at the zoo! Meet our Youth Engagement...

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    Family Storytime

    Meeting Room, Agave Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your…

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    Family Storytime

    Meeting Room, Juniper Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, active program that builds reading skills. What is your…

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    Music & Movement

    Meeting Room, Ironwood Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you…

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    Summer Reading Event: The First Farmers of the Desert

    Meeting Room, Acacia Library · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Participants will be presented with Arizona history of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People, the first farmers of the desert. They will learn about their history, culture and how archaeology and their descend…

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    Superhero Saturday

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Come meet some of your favorite famous superheroes for Superhero Month at the Museum! Costumed characters will be here to interact with your little ones and take amazing photos!

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    Summer Reading Event: Bach to The Future

    Ironwood Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Learn how J.S. Bach's timeless music continues to influence song writers today with Duo Ocotillo, which pairs cello with classical guitar or mandolin. Program sponsored by Maricopa County Library District as…

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    STEAM Time!

    South Mountain Community Library · Phoenix · Ages: school-age, tween

    STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through se…

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    Kids Cafe

    Children's Area, Juniper Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age, tween

    Kids Café provides free meals for youth ages 0-18. Meals are required to be consumed in the designated library space during scheduled meal times. Each qualifying child will receive meals while daily s…

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    Kindergarten Bootcamp

    Storytime Room, Palo Verde Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Is your child entering kindergarten in Fall 2026? If so, join a Kindergarten Bootcamp! This interactive series meets once a week for 7 weeks and gives families a taste of kindergarten. Parents/caregivers and…

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    Kindergarten Bootcamp

    Family Resource Center, Burton Barr Central Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age

    Is your child entering kindergarten in Fall 2026? If so, join a Kindergarten Bootcamp! This interactive series meets once a week for 7 weeks and gives families a taste of kindergarten. Parents/caregivers and…

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    Summer Reading Event: Hawaiian Hula Dancing with Implements

    Meeting Room, Juniper Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Participants will be able to learn about Hawaiian implements such as the Ipu, Uliuli, Pū'ili, and 'Ili'ili and participate in a hula dance with them for the audience. Space is limited. Program sponsored by M…

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    Power to the Meeples: Phoenix Board Game Group

    Storytime Room, Harmon Library · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Everyone is welcome! Whether you've played them all or are new to the hobby, you'll find a variety of games at all skill levels and a friendly group of people to play with. Lots of games will be available to…

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    Unearth Family Fun!

    Meeting Room, Desert Sage Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: school-age, tween

    Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEAM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para un…

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    Adult Crafternoon

    Meeting Room, Yucca Library · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Join us at Yucca Library to explore different craft projects geared toward adults. Each event will have a different project to create and enjoy. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Pu…

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    PromiCon

    Burton Barr Central Library · Phoenix · Ages: school-age, tween

    Looking for an excuse to test run that new cosplay? Join us at Burton Barr Central Library for an afternoon of dancing and costumes at Phoenix Public Library’s second ever Promicon! Formal wear, Cospla…

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    Summer Reading Event: Didgeridoo Down Under Show

    Meeting Room, Saguaro Library · Phoenix · Ages: toddler, preschool, school-age, tween

    G'day! Join our epic adventure to “unearth a story” in The Land Down Under! The DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, storytelling, and audience movement and participation…

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    Summer Reading Event: KPOP DANCE WORKSHOP

    South Mountain Community Library · Phoenix · Ages: school-age, tween

    Join us for a fun K-pop dance workshop! The workshop begins with a 5-minute warm-up, followed by learning choreography step by step, and dancing together to the music. An optional filming will be offered at …

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    Summer Reading Event: Pondering Petroglyphs with Archaeologist Jessica

    Meeting Room, Desert Broom Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: tween

    Have you ever visited a rock art site and wondered what the images mean? Join Archaeologist Jessica to learn about why ancient people made rock art and how people today can try to make sense of these fascina…

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    Summer Reading Event: Wildman Phil Presents LIVING DINOSAURS

    Meeting Room, Harmon Library · Phoenix · Ages: school-age, tween

    Unearth a story about modern-day dinosaurs in an up-close and personal manner when Wildman Phil brings his collection of crazy creatures to your library. Enjoy discovering incredible facts about some of the …

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    Game Day!

    Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join us for a fun time as we set out a variety of board and card games for all ages to play and enjoy!

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    MACH2: 3D Printing

    MACH2, Cholla Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: school-age, tween

    A perfect program for techy kids and teens! Create your own design in the powerful 3D art program, TinkerCAD. Watch as your design comes to life right before your eyes as we print it using our own 3D Printer…

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    MakersBase

    Meeting Room, Ironwood Library · Phoenix · $ · Ages: school-age

    Kids ages 6-11 are welcome to drop in to our self-guided makerspace where we learn by doing. Explore creative hands-on ways to design, experiment, and make. All materials provided, just bring your imaginatio…

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    All New! Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Enjoy this made-for-summer Garden After Dark experience as more than 12 light installations take over the trails. This shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and …

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    Today’s Hit Music Nights: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Let the music set the mood for your Desert Oasis Garden After Dark experience. Each Saturday evening, enjoy today’s hits along the Garden trails all while you enjoy 12 immersive light experiences Gardenwide.

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    Flashlight Nights: Summer Edition

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights. As the sun sets, the desert transforms—revealing new sights, sounds and surprises after dark. Wander the t…

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    Pride at the Garden

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Celebrate Pride at Flashlight Nights (all ages event) Celebrate Pride under the stars at a special Flashlight Nights experience honoring the LGBTQ+ community and exploring the beauty of queer ecology in the …

Sunday, June 28

7 events ordered by start time.

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    It’s Superhero Month!

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Heroes come in many forms, and this month, we’re celebrating every kind of hero through fun, interactive programs! June’s engaging and educational programs are generously supported by First Things First .

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    Postcards for The Great Indoors

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Stop by Star Bar on the 2nd floor and design a one-of-a-kind postcard to remember your Museum experience! Using the supplies provided, draw a picture or decorate the front with your favorite moment, then fli…

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    Watercolor Rainbows

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Design your very own rainbow in the Art Studio in celebration of Pride Month!

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    Eye on the Wild

    Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · Ages: school-age

    Step into The Great Indoors for a camping-inspired adventure! Young explorers will craft their own binoculars, then set off on a room-wide scavenger hunt to spot hidden “wildlife” and nature-inspired surpris…

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    Summer Reading Event: Summer S.T.E.A.M. Sundays

    Cholla Library · Phoenix · Free · Ages: school-age

    Discoveries, dinosaurs, and adventures! Join us this summer every Sunday at 2pm for a fun STEAM activity! Each week we will unearth a new Summer Reading themed project with a Science, Technology, Engineering…

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    All New! Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Enjoy this made-for-summer Garden After Dark experience as more than 12 light installations take over the trails. This shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and …

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    Soundless Socials: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

    Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Each Sunday evening, enjoy Soundless Socials (Quiet Night) as you stroll along the Garden trails all while you enjoy 12 immersive light experiences at Desert Oasis Garden After Dark