Kids Activities in the Phoenix Arizona Area | Kids Out and About Phoenix

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Festival of Tales 2026

Paradise Valley Community College is proud to partner with Engelman Berger for the bi-annual Festival of Tales, a FREE community literacy event. Engelman Berger is a Phoenix-based law firm with a talented team of attorneys specializing in business law. Together, PVCC and the Engelman Berger team invite families to enjoy a full day of storytelling and cultural activities. It's an event that brings reading to life! Children who participate receive free books and can participate in various activities including; demonstrations, vendors, arts and crafts, games, face painting, live music, food trucks and more!
Dates: 
04/25/2026
9 am - 1 pm
Location: 
Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Cactus Clubhouse at the Desert Botanical Garden (ages 12 and under)

Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play space designed especially for kids 12 and under. Bursting with opportunities for curiosity and discovery, it’s the perfect place for young explorers to let their imaginations run wild! Join us on the weekends too for fun hands-on activities and crafts.
Dates: 
04/24/2026
04/25/2026
04/26/2026
9 am - 3 pm
Location: 
Desert Botanical Garden, North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Día del Niño: Embrace Your Inner Heardling | Heard Museum

The Heard Museum is excited to host our annual celebration of Children’s Day, Día del Niño, with an emphasis on sculpture. This event is FREE for families (children + up to 2 adults). Experience Indigenous Creativity through the art, music, and dance of Latine communities, and enjoy the sculptural words of one of America’s most renowned artists in Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View.
Dates: 
04/26/2026
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Location: 
Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
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Citizen Science Month

Tap into your science side at Arizona Science Center’s Citizen Science Month! Throughout the month of April, Guests will explore resources, citizen science projects around the globe and hands-on activities.
Dates: 
04/24/2026
04/25/2026
04/26/2026
Daily from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 
Arizona Science Center, East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Phoenix/Surprise Water Lantern Festival

Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. Friends, families, neighbors, and lots of people that you haven't met can come together to create a peaceful, memorable experience
Dates: 
04/25/2026
4:30 Gates Open
Location: 
Surprise Community Park, North Bullard Avenue, Surprise, AZ, USA
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April Pools Day at Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center

The Superstition Fire & Medical District, AJ Parks & Recreation and AJ Police Department are teaming up once again to hold the annual April Pool’s Day Water Safety event on Saturday, April 26th at the Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center.
Dates: 
04/25/2026
10 am -12 pm
Location: 
Superstition Shadows Park - Aquatic and Skate Park, West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ, USA
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