Phoenix, AZ family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

Christmas at the Princess

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Scottsdale · Maricopa Co. · East Valley

65 acres of holiday lights with an outdoor ice rink, a 120-foot Ferris wheel, Santa and s'mores.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets and parking sold online

Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. Mon-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sun 4-11pm.

Stories in the Spotlight: Featuring Daniel Vandever

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

Come join award-winning Author Daniel Vandever as he reads his books We Weave, Holden!, Herizon, and Fall in Line .

• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix- Japanese Storytelling

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

Come explore Japanese Storytelling with Emiri from the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Nature Makers: Mini Scarecrows

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

Have you seen our garden’s scarecrow? Now you can make your own and bring it home to your garden. Get creative and explore various patterns and designs as you create a…

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Super Bloom Art Exhibit

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

• Cost not listed

Beautiful Baskets: Honoring an Indigenous Tradition

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

November is Native American Heritage Month!

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

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+
• Cost not listed

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…

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Music in the Garden: Trailside Tunes

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

• Cost not listed

Saturday Dog Days

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Fall is better with your best friend by your side.

• Cost not listed

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
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Illuminating Impressions

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

Visit the Art Studio and create your own artwork in the impressive style of local Native American artist, illustrator, writer, and educator, Shonto Begay.

• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Storytime

Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix · Maricopa Co. · Phoenix

Spark your child’s love for nature with engaging stories, songs and hands-on activities.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Sock Skating

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

November 21st through December 28th | 9am-4pm Slip, slide, and glide into fun when the Museum’s Atrium transforms into a whimsical, sock-skating wonderland.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed
• Indoors