Things to do with kids in Tempe, AZ
Listings last checked · Covers next 30 days (from Oct 16) plus places open most days · Past events drop off automatically
Quick answer: We list 7 kid-friendly places in Tempe (2 free, 4 indoor) and 2 family events in the next 30 days, including 2 Halloween or fall events. This weekend (Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18): Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
Tempe packs indoor attractions near Arizona Mills, lakeside parks around Tempe Town Lake, and city-run family events into a small area.
Everything below is located in Tempe 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 Tempe's 85281 zip code.
Halloween & fall events in Tempe
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- When
- Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 31 (Daily during attraction hours) · During attraction hours
- Cost
- Included with admission (from $22.99 online)
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor
Halloween LEGO builds, glow-in-the-dark Ghoulish Glow workshops and The Great Monster Chase 4D movie.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Tempe's Family BOO Bash
- When
- Fri, Oct 23 · 6–10pm · 6:30 costume parade · 7:30 movie
- Cost
- Free (food & carnival games extra)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Train rides, face painting, dance party, costume contest & parade, then Toy Story 5 (PG) on the lawn.
✓ Checked Oct 17, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Beat the heat & rainy days: indoor places
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
- Price
- Adult $22.99 · Child $22.99 (child all)
- Best for
- Ages 3–10 (our guidance)
'Starting from' per person; adults need a child
✓ Price verified Oct 17, 2026 · source
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
- Price
- Adult $18 · Child $18 (child all)
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
'Tickets from' price, varies by date
✓ Price verified Oct 17, 2026 · source
Phoenix Rock Gym (Tempe)
- Price
- $$ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 5–17+ (our guidance)
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Phoenix
- Price
- $$$ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 3–17+ (our guidance)
Parks and outdoor & indoor-outdoor places
Tempe Beach Park & Splash Playground
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–12 (our guidance)
Tempe Town Lake (boat rentals)
- Price
- $$ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 4–17+ (our guidance)
Kiwanis Park (Tempe)
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Tempe this weekend?
For Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18: Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 31, Tempe, Included with admission (from $22.99 online)).
What are free things to do with kids in Tempe?
Free places: Tempe Beach Park & Splash Playground and Kiwanis Park (Tempe). Free events coming up: Tempe's Family BOO Bash (Fri, Oct 23, Tempe, Free (food & carnival games extra)).
What can kids do indoors in Tempe when it's too hot or raining?
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona, SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium, Phoenix Rock Gym (Tempe) and iFLY Indoor Skydiving Phoenix. Verified prices: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona: adult $22.99, child $22.99 (all); SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium: adult $18, child $18 (all).
What Halloween events are in Tempe in 2026?
Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Fri, Oct 16 – Sat, Oct 31, Tempe, Included with admission (from $22.99 online)); Tempe's Family BOO Bash (Fri, Oct 23, Tempe, Free (food & carnival games extra)).
Where can kids cool off with water in Tempe?
Tempe Beach Park & Splash Playground.
How much do Tempe family attractions cost?
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona: adult $22.99, child $22.99 (all); SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium: adult $18, child $18 (all). Copied from official websites. Confirm before you go.
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