Little Outings

What should we do this weekend?

Family events happening near you this weekend, plus always-open ideas, matched to your kids' ages, the weather, and your budget.

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A few highlights around the Valley

Just a sample. Search above to see every event and place near you, matched to your kids' ages and this weekend's weather.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do with kids near Phoenix this weekend?

This weekend (Oct 23–25) we list 36 family events around Phoenix, 10 free, including Pumpkin Patch on 303 (Goodyear, Fri–Sun, free), YMCA x Carefree Trunk or Treat (Carefree, Fri, free) and Tempe's Family BOO Bash (Tempe, Fri, free). See all 36 in our Phoenix-area guide.

What free things can kids do near Phoenix this weekend?

We list 10 free family events around Phoenix this weekend (Oct 23–25), including Pumpkin Patch on 303 (Goodyear, Fri–Sun), YMCA x Carefree Trunk or Treat (Carefree, Fri) and Tempe's Family BOO Bash (Tempe, Fri). See all 10 in our Phoenix-area guide.

Where are Halloween events for kids around Phoenix?

We list 50 Halloween or fall event around Phoenix for the rest of the season, 16 free, including Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Tempe, Oct 22 – Oct 31) and Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature's Farm (Gilbert, Oct 22 – Nov 1). Our Halloween guides list them by city.

What can kids do indoors around Phoenix when it's hot or raining?

We list 49 air-conditioned places around Phoenix, 15 with verified prices, including Arizona Science Center (Phoenix, kids 3–17 $16.95), Children's Museum of Phoenix (Phoenix, kids 1+ $19) and Heard Museum (Phoenix, kids 6–17 $10). See all 49 in our indoor guide.

Does it show events happening this weekend?

Yes. Events come first: seasonal and one-time family events (right now that includes Halloween events, pumpkin patches and Día de los Muertos celebrations) happening this weekend or in the next two weeks near your zip code. Each local event is checked on the organizer's official page, with the date we last checked. Past events disappear automatically.

How does it find activities near me?

Enter an Arizona zip code and a radius, or an Arizona city like "Scottsdale, AZ" to see only listings in that city (tick "Include nearby" to add 10 miles). Places come from our hand-checked venue list plus OpenStreetMap (through Geoapify): parks, playgrounds, museums, zoos, libraries, pools and more.

Where do the prices come from?

Every result shows a rough price level (Free, $, $$, $$$). Popular venues show verified adult and child prices copied from the venue's official website, with the date we last checked and a link to the source. Always confirm before you go.

What happens when it's too hot, too cold or rainy?

Nothing for you to do: we check this weekend's National Weather Service forecast. If a weekend day's high is 95°F or more, we show more indoor and water picks; at 45°F or less, more indoor, warm places; at a 50% or higher chance of rain, more indoor and covered places. A note above the results says which day and why.

Does it work outside Arizona?

Not yet. Little Outings is starting in Arizona, so search works for any Arizona zip code or city, from Scottsdale, Phoenix and the rest of the Valley to Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, Tucson and Yuma. More states are coming soon. Hand-checked events and verified prices are strongest in the greater Phoenix area and growing.

Is it free?

Yes, it's free to use with no sign-up.

How does Little Outings check listings?

Every local event is checked on the organizer's official website or calendar, and each listing shows the date we last checked it and links to that source. Verified prices are copied from the venue's official site. Past events drop off automatically. Dates, times and prices can change, so confirm on the official page before you go.