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Things to do with kids in Peoria, AZ (October 2026)

Updated · Listings last checked · Covers next 30 days (from Oct 17) plus places open most days · Past events drop off automatically

Quick answer: We list 7 kid-friendly places in Peoria (5 free, 3 indoor) and 11 family events in the next 30 days, including 5 Halloween or fall events. We don't have a Peoria event listed for this weekend (Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18).

Peoria's big community parks have splash pads, fishing lakes and playgrounds, and its two city libraries run a full calendar of storytimes and family programs.

Everything below is located in Peoria and was checked on the official website. Events in the next 30 days are listed first, then places that are open most days. The search below starts with Peoria only. Tick "Include nearby" to add towns within 10 miles.

Halloween & fall events in Peoria

Other upcoming events in Peoria

Beat the heat & rainy days: indoor places

Parks and outdoor & indoor-outdoor places

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do with kids in Peoria this weekend?

For Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18: we don't have a Peoria event listed. Open-most-days ideas: Challenger Space Center Arizona, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Peoria Main Library, Pioneer Community Park, and 3 more.

What are free things to do with kids in Peoria?

Free places: Peoria Main Library, Pioneer Community Park, Rio Vista Community Park & Recreation Center, Sunrise Mountain Library (Peoria) and Paloma Community Park. Free events coming up: Peoria's Halloween Monster Bash (Sat, Oct 24, Peoria, Free).

What can kids do indoors in Peoria when it's too hot or raining?

Challenger Space Center Arizona, Peoria Main Library and Sunrise Mountain Library (Peoria). Verified prices: Challenger Space Center Arizona: adult $8, child $6 (4-12).

What Halloween events are in Peoria in 2026?

Peoria's Halloween Monster Bash (Sat, Oct 24, Peoria, Free); Harvest Fest — Peoria Main Library (Thu, Oct 29, Peoria); Fall Harvest Parade — Sunrise Mountain Library (Thu, Oct 29, Peoria); Sabrina the Scarecrow — Sunrise Mountain Library (Sat, Oct 31, Peoria); Scary Story Showcase — Sunrise Mountain Library (Sat, Oct 31, Peoria).

Where can kids cool off with water in Peoria?

Pioneer Community Park (Splash pad, playground and fishing lake); Rio Vista Community Park & Recreation Center (Playground and tot lot, splash park, skate park, urban lake and walking path; indoor recreation center (fees for some activities)).

How much do Peoria family attractions cost?

Challenger Space Center Arizona: adult $8, child $6 (4-12); Lake Pleasant Regional Park: $10 per vehicle ($5 per person on foot, bike or horse). Copied from official websites. Confirm before you go.

How does Little Outings check these listings?

Every event and verified price here was checked on the organizer's official website or calendar, and each listing shows the date we last checked it and links to that source. Past events drop off the page automatically. Dates, times and prices can change, so confirm on the official page before you go.

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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.