Family guides for Arizona
Hand-checked family events and places around Phoenix Metro, city by city, plus seasonal and topic guides. Our weekend search covers any Arizona zip code or city.
City guides
- Things to do with kids in the Phoenix area (October 2026)79 listings
- Things to do with kids in Scottsdale, AZ (October 2026)17 listings
- Things to do with kids in Phoenix, AZ (October 2026)44 listings
- Things to do with kids in Ahwatukee, AZ (October 2026)13 listings
- Things to do with kids in Apache Junction, AZ (October 2026)8 listings
- Things to do with kids in Avondale & Litchfield Park, AZ (October 2026)10 listings
- Things to do with kids in Cave Creek & Carefree, AZ (October 2026)8 listings
- Things to do with kids in Chandler, AZ (October 2026)14 listings
- Things to do with kids in Fountain Hills, AZ (October 2026)10 listings
- Things to do with kids in Gilbert, AZ (October 2026)14 listings
- Things to do with kids in Glendale, AZ (October 2026)14 listings
- Things to do with kids in Goodyear, AZ (October 2026)16 listings
- Things to do with kids in Mesa, AZ (October 2026)14 listings
- Things to do with kids in Peoria, AZ (October 2026)16 listings
- Things to do with kids in Queen Creek, AZ (October 2026)13 listings
- Things to do with kids in Surprise, AZ (October 2026)11 listings
- Things to do with kids in Tempe, AZ (October 2026)15 listings
Seasonal guides
- Halloween events for kids in Scottsdale (2026)4 listings
- Halloween events for kids around Phoenix (2026)46 listings
- Pumpkin patches near Phoenix (2026)5 listings
- Free Halloween events for families around Phoenix (2026)9 listings
- Trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events around Phoenix (2026)17 listings
- Halloween library events and storytimes for kids (Phoenix area, 2026)27 listings
- Holiday lights near Phoenix for families (2026)30 listings
- Where to see Santa near Phoenix (2026)41 listings
- Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Phoenix (2026)35 listings
- Winter break activities for kids around Phoenix (Dec 2026 – Jan 2027)35 listings
Topic guides
Frequently asked questions
Which Arizona cities have Little Outings family guides?
We have 17 city guides around Phoenix: the Phoenix area, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Avondale & Litchfield Park, Cave Creek & Carefree, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Queen Creek, Surprise and Tempe. Our weekend search covers any Arizona zip code or city.
What free things can kids do near Phoenix this weekend?
We list 9 free family events around Phoenix this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1), including Pumpkin Patch on 303 (Goodyear, Fri & Sat), Chandler Halloween Spooktacular (Chandler, Fri) and Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza (Mesa, Fri). See all 9 in our Phoenix-area guide.
Where are Halloween events for kids around Phoenix?
We list 45 Halloween or fall event around Phoenix for the rest of the season, 8 free, including Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Tempe, Oct 28 – Oct 31) and Spooktacular Week of Fun — Tempe Public Library (Tempe, Oct 28 – Oct 31). 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, 22 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.
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