Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Greater Phoenix, AZ. Feed your creative side.
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LEGOs are fun for the whole family! Every Tuesday kids and their families can build whatever their imagination desires! Show off your creativity and have fun! We also have DUPLO blocks for the littlest of builders. LEGO clubs help improve math, science, and art skills, as well as social and...
Create and embellish a sock puppet and then bring it to life with word and movement. Learn a bit about puppetry traditions around the world. For ages 6+: Adult help may be needed for the youngest participants. All supplies included.
Cryptic clues have been left behind, and we need your help to decipher them! It’s time to put your detective caps on to crack these puzzles and follow the clues throughout the Museum to investigate th...
It’s May-ker Month at the Children’s Museum! Drop by the Star Bar on the 2nd floor and dive into hands-on, tactile fun at our pop-up Weaving Discovery Station! Explore different weaving techniques, experiment with looms, braid and unravel, lace up geoboards, and even weave colorful designs onto...
<p>Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family. Kids will jump, play, and laugh as they move through mountains of foam—making it the...
A place just for teens at the downtown library! On Tuesdays at The Spot, enjoy board games, art supplies, access to computers, crocheting, movies or gaming, an occasional craft or snack, or just come by to hang out or do homework.
Get crafty with fiber arts! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this is the perfect place to share your love of craft and creativity. If you need some help getting started, our wonderful volunteers will be there to answer questions and provide guidance. Please bring your own supplies. If you don't..
<p>Learn how to use the Brother sewing machines by creating your own sewing project. Instruction and materials are provided. This month we will be sewing a wallet.</p>
<p><strong>Rawr-eady, set, create </strong>your very own <strong>gallery masterpiece</strong>! </p><p>June 1 - July 31, stop by the Main Library to pick up your <strong>“canvas”</strong>—then unleash your creativity with Jurassic-inspired art (dinosaurs, fossils, volcanoes, jungle scenes,...
Join us for a fun program where we'll be using acrylic paints, templates, and tools to decorate a mini bird house using a variety of designs with local artist Dolores Haro. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register online or by phone at 520-594-5260. We hope to see you...
Join us for Stitch & Share, a welcoming monthly gathering for beginners and experienced crafters alike! Each month, explore fiber arts such as needlepoint, cross-stitch, embroidery, crocheting, and more. This month, well be creating a colorful needlepoint keychain while chatting and stitching...
Join us for Desert Discovery Camps, where campers explore nature and learn about the beauty of the desert.
Make art with string! Using cardboard shapes and colorful string, participants will explore patterns, shapes, and repetition to create unique designs. This hands‑on program encourages creative exploration and playful problem‑solving.
Teens can explore their creativity by making a customized craft each month while connecting with other teens.<br /><br />This month's craft: TBA<br /><br />All materials provided. Teens=13-18 years.
Come celebrate friendship with us! In collaboration with Daisy Girl Scouts, this engaging program for children in K-1st grade features a special story about kindness and connection, followed by a creative craft inspired by the theme. A perfect opportunity to make new friends and take home something.
Join us every Wednesday for Crafts & Laughs, designed especially for folks 9+. Every week we'll have a new craft or game, and lots of time to hang out and have fun. Younger folks welcome with active adults to help out!
<p>Kick off the Summer Reading Program with an unforgettable Foam Party at Gateway Library! Dive into a giant bubble-filled celebration featuring upbeat music, dancing, and high-energy fun for the whole family. Kids will jump, play, and laugh as they move through mountains of foam—making it the...
Join MACH1 in the Children's Department for an afternoon craft. This week we'll use basic materials to transform simple drawings into stamps that you can take home and share with your friends and family. No experience necessary! This program is designed for children of all ages and their...
Join artist Dolores Haro and create a beautiful hummingbird painting! All supplies are included.
<p>Sew a drawstring bag with a sewing machine and hand paint dice to put in it. </p>
“Afternoon Adventures” is a series of programs for kids to have after-school fun, with a different activity each month. All school age children and their families are welcome. Join us for the following 2026 Afternoon Adventures: January: Lunar New Year Craft with Joyful Art Center -...
Join us for an open studio where you can knit, crochet or start your own fiber arts journey one project at a time. This program is for all ages. No registration required.
<p>Love knitting, crocheting, or fandom crafts? Join Knitflix Club where we make cute projects inspired by books and movies we love.<br>All skill levels welcome! Never picked up needles before? We'll teach you! Already a yarn wizard? Come share your skills!</p>
In a Virtual Museum Visit we travel to Quito, the capital city of Ecuador in South America, to visit the fabulous Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. The museum gives fresh perspectives into the lives, beliefs and art of the people of ancient America, and leaves us with a deeper...
We are providing time and space to craft and socialize! Bring your projects. Knit, crochet, collage, draw, do origami -- whatever ! Coloring sheets, pencils/pens, origami paper will be provided. Have a cookie (on us!). Meet other craftsy folks. Have a chat! We look forward to seeing you! Adults and.
Join us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games. Each week promises a new adventure to discover and delight in! Disfruta de una emocionante variedad de...
Join our Crochet & Knit Club every Thursday, 2-3:30 pm! We have knitting needles, crochet needles and yarn to share. Bring a project that you're working on, or start a new one with our lovely volunteer leader, Ann. All skill levels are welcome. Share tips and connect with fellow crafters. Crafting..
<p>Sew items with others to give to charities. </p><p>Current project: Collaborating with <a href="https://kidskindness.org/">Kidskindness.org</a>, a local non-profit, we are sewing drawstring bags that are then filled with donated hygiene products for students in need at a local junior high...
Join us for a lively discussion of art related books. May's book is Blue by Kai Kupferschmidt Operation Long Leash (active from 1950 to 1967) was a covert CIA program during the Cold War that secretly supported artists, particularly in the Abstract Expressionist movement. The goal was to promote...
Join us for our hands-on kickoff activity for the Summer Reading Program (themed “Unearth a Story”). Kids and tweens will paint and personalize their own ceramic owl planter pots while discovering the basics of planting and growth. This creative activity also introduces our Seed Library, helping...
Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami triceratops, pterodactyl, stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes—whatever—on them. Because good hand/eye coordination is required, this is for ages 7 and up. Adults welcome! All materials provided.
Art Aloud is a family art night for all ages , where creativity and community come together! We’ll have four art stations set up with project ideas and supplies to inspire you, whether you want to paint, build, draw, or explore something new. Enjoy a relaxing, creative atmosphere while you work on..
<p>Build a mini habitat for your resin dinosaur pal using a tin can and craft supplies! Pick up a kit from the desk and get creative. Available while supplies last.</p>
Do you like to knit, crochet, or craft? Come in, sit a spell, and work on your latest project while enjoying the company of other crafters.
Love to knit, crochet, quilt or embroider? Want to connect with others while working on your fiber arts project? Network, craft, and relax with Stitch'n Time! Please bring your own materials as this is a free flowing work group.
<p>Design your own elegant bracelet using beautiful baroque pearls. In this beginner-friendly craft session, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind accessory to take home. All supplies provided.</p><p><strong>Registration is required. This program is for ages 18 and older.</strong></p><p> </p>
<p>Create watercolor flowers in the style of Georgia O'Keefe. Ages 8-12.</p>
Beginners and experts are welcome. Ages 16 and up. Bring your favorite cotton quilting fabric, transparent rulers, fabric scissors, pins, needles and cotton thread. Bring a sewing machine if you have one. Beginners may be referred to a basics class.
Join us at Palo Verde Library every Tuesday for a STEAM activity, art project, game day, or another fun activity! *This program is best for ages 5 and up. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or...
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA. Whether urban or rural, the trail offers adventure, diverse..
Fun Van is a parenting education program supported by First Things First in the Pinal Region. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 attend our free, 1.5 hours classes together in 8 consecutive week cycles at a variety of locations across Pinal County. At each class, children enjoy art...
Fun Van is a parenting education program supported by First Things First in the Pinal Region. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 attend our free, 1.5 hours classes together in 8 consecutive week cycles at a variety of locations across Pinal County. At each class, children enjoy art...