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The Art of Fingerpainting with Hailey Jo16 mi

The Art of Fingerpainting with Hailey Jo

Today · 9 AM – 12 PM

Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · 16 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Art of Fingerpainting with Hailey Jo November 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Art of Fingerpainting with Hailey Jo Celebrate Literacy Month with Hailey Jo in the Art Studio! Drop in between 10:00am-12:00pm to explore creativity through finger painting and create a colorful masterpiece [...]

Gilbert Art Walk – Heritage District1.9 mi

Gilbert Art Walk – Heritage District

Sunday · 8 AM – 6 PM

· Gilbert · 1.9 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

The Gilbert Art Walk is a family friendly, pet friendly, art show with live music that is free to the public. We have a large array of art mediums such as jewelry, painting, ceramic, woodworking, photography and much more! 07 Nov 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Gilbert Farmers Market 222 N. Ash St. Gilbert, AZ 85234

Gilbert Days Parade2.0 mi

Gilbert Days Parade

Sunday · 8:30 AM – 11 AM

Heritage District · Gilbert · 2.0 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Join us this year for the annual Gilbert Days Parade presented by Earnhardt Auto Centers, Felix Construction, and the Gilbert Half Marathon. We are excited to share with the community more than 80 amazing floats and parade entries for this year's event. Bring your family and friends to this nostalgic event that originated over 40 years ago to celebrate the paving of Gilbert Road. We welcome you to make this a family tradition, as many residents of multiple generations have. 21 Nov 8:30 am - 11:00 am

Sensory Friendly Dinosaurs in the Desert11 mi

Sensory Friendly Dinosaurs in the Desert

Monday · 8 AM – 10 AM

Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix · 11 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Sensory Friendly Dinosaurs in the Desert Monday, November 09 - Friday, April 09 Enjoy our Dinosaurs in the Desert event with special sensory-friendly hours on the ninth day of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. During these hours, we will make modifications to create a more comfortable experience for guests with sensory sensitivities. Info & Tickets

Art Tots: Shapes≈ 2.8 mi

Art Tots: Shapes

Wednesday · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Chandler Official Events · Chandler · ≈ 2.8 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Nov. 11, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Illuminating Impressions16 mi

Illuminating Impressions

Mon, Nov 16 · 9 AM – 4 PM

Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · 16 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Illuminating Impressions November 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Illuminating Impressions Visit the Art Studio and create your own artwork in the impressive style of local Native American artist, illustrator, writer, and educator, Shonto Begay.

Stroller Safari11 mi

Stroller Safari

Tue, Nov 17 · All day

Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix · 11 mi

FREEAll agesAnimals

Stroller Safari Tuesday, November 17 - Tuesday, April 20 Stroller Safaris are back! Learn about animals, sing songs and make friends on an interactive stroller walk through one of the Zoo’s Trails. Info & Tickets

Nature Makers: Mini Scarecrows16 mi

Nature Makers: Mini Scarecrows

Sun, Nov 22 · 10 AM – 12 PM

Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · 16 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Nature Makers: Mini Scarecrows November 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Nature Makers: Mini Scarecrows Have you seen our garden's scarecrow? Now you can make your own and bring it home to your garden. Get creative and explore various patterns [...]

The Giving Tree16 mi

The Giving Tree

Mon, Nov 23 · 9 AM – 4 PM

Children's Museum of Phoenix · Phoenix · 16 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Giving Tree November 23 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Giving Tree Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story. Kids will use shades of green, brown, and [...]

Art Tots: Shapes5.6 mi

Art Tots: Shapes

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

· Chandler · 5.6 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Nov. 25, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Art Tots: Shapes≈ 2.8 mi

Art Tots: Shapes

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Chandler Official Events · Chandler · ≈ 2.8 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Nov. 25, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Sensory Friendly ZooLights11 mi

Sensory Friendly ZooLights

Tue, Dec 8 · All day

Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix · 11 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Sensory Friendly ZooLights Tuesday, December 08 Expect the same great ZooLights with some modifications to make it more sensory friendly, including smaller crowds, reduced flashing lights and more. Info & Tickets

Art Tots: Textiles5.6 mi

Art Tots: Textiles

Wed, Dec 9 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

· Chandler · 5.6 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Dec. 9, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Art Tots: Textiles5.6 mi

Art Tots: Textiles

Wed, Dec 23 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

· Chandler · 5.6 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Dec. 23, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Snow Week | December 2816 mi

Snow Week | December 28

Mon, Dec 28 · All day

Arizona Science Center · Phoenix · 16 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

Arizona Science Center is open on Monday, December 28 for Winter Break! Make the most of your vacation with more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs—all located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Reserve Tickets