Things to do with kids in Avondale & Litchfield Park, AZ (October 2026)
Updated · Listings last checked · Covers next 30 days (from Oct 22) plus places open most days · Past events drop off automatically
Search all events & places in and around Avondale & Litchfield Park on the main search page →Every event and place we know of, matched to your kids' ages and this weekend's forecast.
Quick answer: Seasonal events in Avondale & Litchfield Park: Creepin' Candy Crawl — Avondale (Thu, Oct 29). Also this weekend (Oct 23–25): Billy Moore Days Carnival & Festival (Fri–Sun). We list 2 family events in the next 30 days, including 1 seasonal event, plus 5 kid-friendly places (4 free, 3 indoor).
Avondale and Litchfield Park sit side by side in the Southwest Valley, next to Goodyear, and families here move between them all the time. We cover them on one page because each town alone has only a few listings. They share a splash-pad park, public libraries, Wildlife World Zoo and a busy calendar of city festivals, including the Avondazzle holiday lights. Goodyear has its own page, linked below.
Everything below is located in Avondale & Litchfield Park and was checked on the official website. Events in the next 30 days are listed first, then places that are open most days. For nearby towns too, use the search below, which starts at the 85323 zip code.
- Free: 4 free places.
- Indoors: Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library (Avondale), Avondale Civic Center Library and Litchfield Park Library.
- Toddlers and babies: 5 places welcome kids under 2.
- Verified prices for 1 attraction, copied from official sites.
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Seasonal events in Avondale & Litchfield Park
Creepin' Candy Crawl — Avondale
- When
- Thu, Oct 29 · 5–8pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Trick-or-treat at city and community booths, plus a carnival ride, bounce house, face painting, roaming characters, a costume contest and food trucks.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Other upcoming events in Avondale & Litchfield Park
Billy Moore Days Carnival & Festival
- When
- Thu, Oct 22 – Sun, Oct 25 · Thu 6–10pm · Fri 6pm–midnight · Sat 3pm–midnight · Sun 3–10pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Avondale's heritage festival with a carnival, live entertainment, food vendors and cultural showcases; parade Sat Oct 24.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Beat the heat & rainy days: indoor places
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library (Avondale)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Avondale Civic Center Library
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Litchfield Park Library
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Mon–Wed 10am–7pm, Thu–Sat 10am–5pm, closed Sun
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Parks and outdoor & indoor-outdoor places
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
- Price
- Adult $49 · Child $27 (child 3-12)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Plus tax; 2 and under free
✓ Price verified Oct 17, 2026 · source
Friendship Park (Avondale)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Splash pad, playgrounds, fishing pond and picnic ramadas
✓ Details checked Oct 17, 2026 on the official website
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Avondale & Litchfield Park this weekend?
This weekend (Oct 23–25) we list 1 family event in Avondale & Litchfield Park: Billy Moore Days Carnival & Festival (Fri–Sun).
What are free things to do with kids in Avondale & Litchfield Park?
In Avondale & Litchfield Park we list 4 free places, including Friendship Park (Avondale), Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library (Avondale) and Avondale Civic Center Library. See all 4 above.
What can kids do indoors in Avondale & Litchfield Park when it's too hot or raining?
We list 3 indoor places in Avondale & Litchfield Park for hot or rainy days: Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library (Avondale, free), Avondale Civic Center Library (free) and Litchfield Park Library (free).
What Halloween events are in Avondale & Litchfield Park in 2026?
We list 1 Halloween or fall event in Avondale & Litchfield Park: Creepin' Candy Crawl — Avondale (Thu, Oct 29).
What is there to do with toddlers and babies in Avondale & Litchfield Park?
In Avondale & Litchfield Park we list 5 places that welcome kids under 2, including Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park, Friendship Park (Avondale) and Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library (Avondale). See all 5 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
How much do Avondale & Litchfield Park family attractions cost?
Verified prices for 1 attraction in Avondale & Litchfield Park: Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park (adult $49, kids 3–12 $27). Copied from official websites; confirm before you go.
Search all events & places in and around Avondale & Litchfield Park on the main search page →Every event and place we know of, matched to your kids' ages and this weekend's forecast.
How we build this page: each event comes from the organizer's official website or calendar and shows the date we checked it. Prices marked verified were copied from the venue's official site. Price levels without a source are our estimates. Read how we verify listings.