Things to do this weekend in and around Phoenix | Kids Out and About Phoenix

Things to do this weekend in and around Phoenix

Friendly fun in Phoenix for July 17-20, 2025

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Friday, July 17, 2025

Start your weekend with a creative and educational experience at the Summer Camp – Shaping a City: Urban Planning hosted by The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - Taliesin West in Scottsdale from 9 am to 3 pm. Movie fans can enjoy family-friendly films at the Summer Movie Fun 2024 at Harkins Theatres Shea 14 (check website for showtimes). Sports enthusiasts can catch the Arizona Diamondbacks Home Games at Chase Field with varying game times. For younger children, the Kaleidoscope Preschool Summer Camp in Phoenix runs from 8 am to 5 pm, offering a fun and nurturing environment. Also, celebrate educators at the Educator Appreciation Month at the MIM at the Musical Instrument Museum, open all day for a musical adventure.

Saturday, July 18, 2025

Saturday is packed with engaging activities for the whole family. Explore the fascinating The Power of Poison exhibit at the Arizona Science Center from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., perfect for curious minds. Sports lovers can join the Summer Sports Classes at BEST Sports Center in Scottsdale, available from 8 am to 6 pm. Movie fans can continue the fun with the Summer Movie Fun 2025 at Harkins Theatres Arizona Mills 18 w/ IMAX (check website for showtimes). For a splash of fun, head to Splash 'N Groove at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Finally, families can enjoy a fun evening of games and creativity at the Lego & Board Games Club - Goodyear hosted by the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

Sunday, July 19, 2025

Wrap up the weekend with a magical theatrical experience at the Rumpelstiltskin (ages 5+) - Great Arizona Puppet Theater, with showtimes varying throughout the day. Movie lovers can catch more family-friendly films at the Summer Movie Fun 2025 at Harkins Theatres Scottsdale 101 14 (check website for showtimes). For a sporty evening, the Arizona Diamondbacks Home Games continue at Chase Field with game times varying. Finally, enjoy a relaxing day with the Discount Matinees at AMC DINE-IN Esplanade 14, perfect for a family movie outing before 4 pm.