This weekend with kids in Phoenix, AZ: Nov 13–15

Museums, gardens & more

Fri, Nov 13 · 11am–12:30pm

Guest Chef Alana Yazzie and the Blue Corn Kitchen

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Sessions at 11:00 & 12:00 Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and Literacy Month with chef and author Alana Yazzie .

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Fri, Nov 13 · 1pm–3pm

Nature Makers: Exploring Pima Cotton Blooms

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Cotton is one of Arizona’s original “5 Cs” and has long been connected to the Akimel O’odham (Pima) people.

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Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–12pm

Where Stories Begin

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Every story starts with a blank page. Celebrate Literacy Month by folding and assembling your own handmade book, then decorate the cover and begin creating your story.…

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Sun, Nov 15 · 10am–11am

Visit with Violet Duncan

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Violet Duncan, Author of I Am Native and Buffalo Dreamer , will be at the Museum for a one-of-a-kind storytime.

Ages 6-10
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Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 7am–10pm

Super Bloom Art Exhibit

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

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Nov 13 – Nov 29 · 9am–4pm

Beautiful Baskets: Honoring an Indigenous Tradition

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

November is Native American Heritage Month!

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Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 9am–3pm

Cactus Clubhouse

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
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Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 9am–4pm

Colorful Fragmented Forms

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Be inspired by influential Inuit artist Jessie Oonark’s bold shapes, forms, and graphics.

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Nov 13 – Nov 29 · 9am–4pm

It’s Literacy Month Supported by The Steele Foundation

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Read. Play. Learn! Join us at the Museum in November for engaging activities and programs that support early literacy development in young visitors. Literacy Month is…

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Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 9:30am–5pm

Fall Butterflies

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
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Nov 13 – Nov 22 · 5:30pm–9:30pm

Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

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Nov 14 – Nov 21 · 7am–1pm

Saturday Dog Days

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Fall is better with your best friend by your side.

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Nov 14 – Nov 28 · 10am–1:30pm

Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

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

Ages 6-10
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Nov 15 – Nov 29

Powwow Performance with Etsitty Dance Group

Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Come enjoy a Powwow performance by the Etsitty Dance Group in our Atrium this Sunday!

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Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

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Library storytimes & programs (56, free)

From Phoenix, Mesa and Chandler public libraries and Maricopa County Library District branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:15amBabyTime · Mesquite Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:15amFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts Center · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:30amBooks and Badges ! A Community Helper Storytime ! · Queen Creek Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 8 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Yucca Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Harmon Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Saguaro Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:15am
Mesquite Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:15am
Agave Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:15am
Burton Barr Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Agave Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Juniper Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

Library event page →

9:30amFamily Storytime at Pecos Park · Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyTools for School · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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South Mountain Community Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Cholla Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

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9:45amFamily Storytime with Mesa Arts Center · Gateway Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amBalloons Over Broadway Storytime and Craft · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amCraft Storytime: Gnomes · Main Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyMusic & Movement · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Burton Barr Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Ironwood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am
Ironwood Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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10amPreschool Explorers · Aguila Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amTinkering For Toddlers · THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · Southeast Regional Library 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amYoga Storytime · Century Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Family Storytime/Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe Para Familias · Acacia Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyKindergarten Bootcamp · At 4 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Palo Verde Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Mesquite Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
Desert Sage Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Burton Barr Central Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3pm

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2pmSTEAM Studio: Magnet Maze · White Tank Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBrick Builders · At 2 Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Juniper Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Palo Verde Library Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm

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3:30pmStories and Craft · Queen Creek Library 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9amBike Safety Rodeo · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

10amFarmBot Fall Seeding Open House · THINKspot at Gateway, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amGame ON! · Georgia T. Lord Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLocal Author Book Fair · Red Mountain Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSaturday at the Ranch: Games · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amCommunity Celebration Storytime · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amRead to Critters · Queen Creek Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amYouth Craft-Pop up Paper Bag Autumn tree Craft · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amRecess at the Library: Basketball · Dobson Ranch Library, Mesa 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amYour Story, Your College Essay Writing Workshop · Downtown Library, Chandler 11+ · Free

11:15amSaturday Baby Playdate for Pre-Walkers · Southeast Regional Library 0-2 · Free

11:30amSTEAM Time! · South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amUnderstanding Your Value: Business Model Canvas & Value Proposition Canvas · StartUpPHX, Phoenix 11+ · Free

12pmMagic and Balloons · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:30pmFamily+Math Storytime · Acacia Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

1pmCholla FIRST LEGO League Scrimmage · Cholla Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPokémon Trainer Academy · Cholla Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

1pmPuzzle Swap · THINKspot at Dobson Ranch, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmFamily Fun - Pokémon Club · Desert Sage Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLet's Build · Century Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

2pmSpecial Thanksgiving Craft · Juniper Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

2pmSTEAM Saturday for Families · Mesquite Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSTEAM Studio: Magnet Maze · White Tank Library 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmWriting Group · Downtown Library, Chandler 11+ · Free

3pmBuilding Blocks Club · Main Library, Mesa 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDungeons and Dragons · Burton Barr Central Library, Phoenix 11+ · Free

3pmFriends and Family Karaoke · Litchfield Park Library 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMakersBase · Ironwood Library, Phoenix 6-10 · Free

3pmSit, Stay, Read! · Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmRead, Smile, Repeat · Aguila Library 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Time variesStoryWalk® at Harmon Park · Harmon Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Time variesStoryWalk® at the Park · Prickly Pear Library, Phoenix 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDrum Circle for Fun and Focus · Downtown Library, Chandler 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Just added this week

New listings found since Monday, Nov 9, newest first.

Nature Fest PHX · Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area (NE 7th Ave Trailhead) · Sat, Nov 14 · 9am–1pm
Free Harvest Fest at Arizona Boardwalk · Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard · Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–2pm
Family Funday at Phoenix Art Museum · Phoenix Art Museum · Sun, Nov 15 · 10am–5pm
Christmas at the Princess · Fairmont Scottsdale Princess · Nov 20 – Jan 2
Visit with Violet Duncan · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Sun, Nov 15 · 10am–11am
Special Night of Play · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · Sun, Dec 6 · 4:30pm–7:30pm

Ending soon

Multi-day events that end by Sun, Nov 22.

Chiles & Chocolate Festival · Desert Botanical Garden · last day Sun, Nov 15
Colorful Fragmented Forms · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · last day Sun, Nov 15
Fall Butterflies · Desert Botanical Garden · last day Sun, Nov 15
Saturday Dog Days · Desert Botanical Garden · last day Sat, Nov 21
Storytime · Desert Botanical Garden · last day Sat, Nov 21
Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes · Desert Botanical Garden · last day Sun, Nov 22

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Phoenix, AZ has 89 kid-friendly events, 74 of them free. Top picks: Nature Fest PHX, Free Harvest Fest at Arizona Boardwalk and Family Funday at Phoenix Art Museum. Rainy-day options: Visit with Violet Duncan and Preschool Explorers. Plus 71 free library programs.

89 family events across the Phoenix area this weekend: 4 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Maricopa County. Use the filters to narrow it down.

Updated November 12, 2026