Things to do this weekend in and around Phoenix
Friendly fun in Phoenix for July 17–19, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show 2026 - July 17–19, 2026 - Glendale, AZ. Explore Arizona’s biggest summer home show while kids enjoy magic shows, face painting, reptiles, scavenger hunts, and more.
The Little Mermaid - July 17–18 & July 22, 2026 - Gilbert, AZ. Dive under the sea with a live staging of the beloved musical at Hale Centre Theatre, with afternoon and evening performances.
Foam Zone - July 17–19, 2026 - Phoenix, AZ. Splash into bubbly fun at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix with a foamy outdoor play experience for kids.
Teen Night at the MGC - July 17, 2026 - Apache Junction, AZ. Teens can hang out, play games, and enjoy supervised evening fun at the Multi-Generational Center.
Teen Summer Art Workshops: Into the Wild | Creative Color Art Studios - July 17, 2026 - Scottsdale, AZ. Creative teens spend the day painting and drawing wildlife-inspired art in a guided studio workshop.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks Home Game - July 17–19, 2026 - Phoenix, AZ. Cheer on the D-backs at Chase Field with family-friendly baseball excitement downtown.
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark | Desert Botanical Garden - July 17–19, 2026 - Phoenix, AZ. Stroll the garden in the cool evening hours with illuminated trails and nighttime desert experiences.
CaveScape - July 17–19, 2026 - Phoenix, AZ. Journey through an immersive cave-themed exhibit at Arizona Science Center, learning about geology and underground ecosystems.
Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure | Heard Museum - July 17–19, 2026 - Phoenix, AZ. Kids explore interactive exhibits based on Molly of Denali while discovering Alaska Native culture and stories.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Kids Bowl Free – Register Your Kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass Today - July 17–19, 2026 - Various Phoenix-area locations. Kids can bowl two free games a day all summer long at participating bowling centers with advance registration.
Gold Prospecting and Recovery Workshop - July 17–19, 2026 - Wickenburg, AZ. Learn hands-on gold panning and recovery techniques in an authentic ghost town setting at Vulture City.
Playful Painting at the i.d.e.a. Museum - July 17–19, 2026 - Mesa, AZ. Families experiment with colorful, kid-friendly painting activities that encourage creativity and imagination.
Apple Annie's Sweet Corn Extravaganza - July 17–19, 2026 - Willcox, AZ. Celebrate summer with farm-fresh sweet corn, country fun, and seasonal treats at Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins.