Family events in West Valley, AZ

Start the weekend by building with Lego bricks at the library. Create your own designs or try one of the challenge prompts, and all materials are provided. A simultaneous adapted room offers a calm, welcoming space for children on the autism spectrum and others with sensory needs.

Build essential skills with a structured dog training series priced at $180 for six sessions. Levels offered include Puppy, Basic (CGC), and Advanced. The program also incorporates introductory scent work and agility for a well-rounded training experience.

Jurassic Jungle: Kids Night Out is a fun drop-off night for kids ages 5 to 13, packed with activities. The evening includes a warm-up and stretch, time on ninja obstacles and gymnastics stations, a group game, and a pizza dinner that’s included. After dinner, kids can enjoy open gym time to choose their favorite activities, then finish with a themed activity tied to the Jurassic Jungle theme. Options to cool down are also available in the lobby, such as board games, coloring, and a movie. Kids should wear a leotard or comfortable athletic attire that covers the belly, come barefoot for gym time, and bring water. Tennis shoes are recommended if they want to try the ninja equipment during open gym.

Desert West Day Market offers a lively shopping experience at Estrella Mountain Community College. Explore goods from more than 120 local vendors, enjoy options from food trucks, and listen to live music. Lawn games and creative activities add to the fun. Pets are not permitted at the market on the EMCC campus.

This free food distribution is offered in partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank. A photo ID is required. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to help with the distribution.

Youth sports classes led by Beginners Edge Sports Training offer an active, skill-building experience at the indoor Goodyear Recreation Campus. Multi-sport sessions introduce ages 2 to 4 to soccer, baseball, basketball, and track and field. Separate basketball classes are available for ages 16 months to 2 years, 3 to 5 years, and 6 to 9 years, with instruction suited to each group. Held indoors, these sessions focus on movement, fundamentals, and age-appropriate fun.

This casual peer group brings together parents, guardians, and others involved in raising children or youth to listen, share, and support one another. It is not a counseling service. Meetings take place on alternating Saturdays. For RSVPs or more information, email familyministry@uusurpriseaz.org.

This information and sign-up meet-up for Cub Scouts Pack 512 is geared toward families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Attendees can connect with the pack’s leaders, ask questions, and explore what Cub Scouting offers, from building confidence and friendships to hands-on adventures. Learn about program activities such as launching rockets, crafting and racing Pinewood Derby cars, trying archery, and heading out on camping trips. The gathering takes place at the splash pad.

PACC911 partners with Toyota of Surprise for a summer indoor pet adoption event. The air-conditioned showroom provides a comfortable setting to meet adoptable pups.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire rolls into Desert Diamond Arena with three high-energy shows built for families. Watch massive trucks attempt brand new feats alongside high-flying FMX riders, and see a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur in action. The event also introduces Rhinomite, a rhino-themed powerhouse charging into the lineup. Discounted tickets for kids are available to make the outing more affordable. Fans can add a Pre-Show Party before each performance to get close to the trucks, take photos, meet drivers for autographs, join in games and contests, enjoy giveaways, and step onto the floor where the action happens. For an even deeper dive, the Backstage VIP Experience offers a host-guided tour, a VIP merchandise bundle, and a look at pre-show preparations and truck setups, and it includes the Pre-Show Party. An event admission ticket is required for entry, and each upgrade is purchased separately.

The Desert West Night Market returns to Peoria Sports Complex with a lively evening marketplace featuring more than 120 local vendors, food trucks, a DJ, a full bar, a splash pad, and a variety of activities. Attendees can browse local goods, enjoy music and bites, and cool off at the splash pad while exploring the many booths and attractions.

The Glow-N-Fire 2026 tour from Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings out fan favorites Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, and Skelesaurus. FMX riders raise the stakes with daring aerials, and a fire-breathing, car-smashing robot dinosaur turns up the heat. Making its tour debut, Rhinomite crashes into the competition, a rhino-themed bruiser charging horn first. Expect a fast-paced, family-friendly spectacle packed with roaring engines and big-time thrills.

At Goodyear Ballpark, a carefully curated farmers market brings the West Valley community together with local farms, handmade foods, and thoughtfully made artisan goods. It emphasizes quality, transparency, and genuine community connections, drawing visitors from across Arizona. Visitors can browse fresh produce and unique handcrafted items, enjoy global street eats from food trucks, and take in entertainment alongside craft mocktails, fresh lemonades, and sweet treats. Family-friendly activities and a pet-friendly setting make it welcoming for all. Admission is free. Part of a series held on select Sundays, this edition takes place in the evening.

Freedom PTA hosts a Panda Express restaurant night.

With temperatures rising, the meetup has moved from Walton Park to the splash pad at Sundance Park. This is a relaxed, informal gathering, so arrive whenever it works for you and enjoy a refreshing setting.

The Arizona Science Center brings a FREE, hands-on “Dino-Mite!” program to the Surprise Resource Center. Families with children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers will enjoy paleontology-themed activities, including building a paleontologist kit, “digging” at a dig site, and exploring discoveries together. There are two sessions to choose from during the morning.

Make it a carefree Family Barro’s Night. Barro’s Pizza will handle dinner so you do not have to cook.

Settle in around the table for a monthly collage group that explores collage art techniques with a range of mixed media materials. A new project is introduced each month, with options that span from small, detail-focused pieces to larger, abstract works. People of all ages are welcome. The fee is $30.

Enjoy a family friendly bingo night filled with games and entertainment at Chicken N Pickle - Glendale in the Westgate Entertainment District. Bingo winners can take home gift cards and prizes. Cards are $5 each or $20 for five, and wearing a patriotic outfit earns an extra card courtesy of State 48 Veterans Association. The venue offers a full menu of food and drinks. Before or after the event, try activities like pickleball, giant Jenga, Battleship, or cornhole. All proceeds from bingo support a 501c3 that assists veterans and their families in Arizona.

An adaptive storytime at the Peoria Main Library welcomes children ages 2 to 3 who benefit from a sensory-conscious approach. The program blends music, movement, repetition, and books to encourage preschool-level engagement, and it is offered in a calm environment designed to reduce sensory overstimulation. Tickets are distributed the morning of the program on a first-come, first-served basis. The Peoria Public Libraries are IBCCES Certified Autism Centers.

Toddler Time is a fun, interactive program for young kids ages 2 to 3, featuring engaging songs, dances, crafts, and stories. Tickets are handed out the morning of the program and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Created with toddlers in mind, this 20-minute session is tailored for children 18 months to 3 years old who attend with an adult. Recommended for ages 2 to 3, Miss Mary leads lively stories, music, and fingerplay rhymes that spark smiles and giggles.

Cool off indoors at Claw Party Arcade with a family-friendly afternoon of balloons, arcade play, and lighthearted contests. Take part in balloon challenges such as tetherball, dodgeball, and keep it up games, then head to the claw machines for more chances to win. Those who come out on top get to pop a balloon and uncover their prize. Expect laughter, prizes, and plenty of memories made together.

A family storytime at Sunrise Mountain Branch Library offers a welcoming reading session for little ones. The program is best suited for children ages 2 to 6.

For families with babies 0 to 24 months, this Baby Steps session at Sunrise Mountain Branch Library focuses on starting a reading foundation from birth. You and your baby will share simple activities that help little ones take early steps toward reading. Tickets are handed out the morning of the program and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Peoria Main Library presents a Baby Time Storytime created for little ones from birth to 18 months. Miss Autumn leads songs, stories, and playtime that encourage early literacy from the very beginning. This program is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Spend the afternoon playing board games at Claw Party Arcade. Bring your favorite games, meet new friends, and cool off while you play.

Designed for children ages 3 to 5, Crazy Times is a weekly program featuring songs, stories, and crafts led by Madame Patchouli, known for her quirky style. Tickets are distributed on the day of the program and are limited, available on a first come, first served basis. The event takes place at Sunrise Mountain Branch Library.

Ms. Autumn leads an engaging storytime featuring tales, music, poetry, and interactive activities. Created for children ages 3 to 5, this weekly session nurtures imagination while building early literacy skills in a friendly setting.

Stroke survivors and their families can connect in a welcoming setting at Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Peoria, where a support group brings people together for learning, mutual support, and community connection. Meetings include time to share experiences, explore practical tools for life after a stroke, and receive insight from rehabilitation professionals dedicated to fostering recovery and independence. Caregivers and relatives may attend, and the group is open to the broader community. The program is approved by the American Stroke Association and centers on face-to-face connection, education, and emotional support to help participants move forward together.

This community art expo celebrates imagination and originality for young creators. Participants receive a free canvas to create an original piece with no set theme, and every completed work will be showcased during a gallery display at Avondale City Hall. The expo takes place at the Avondale Civic Center, City Hall Building. Pre-registration is required. Awards are presented in three age groups, 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 17. The schedule includes a registration period, a time to pick up canvases, and a drop off window, with pickup and drop off available at Mountain View Community Center or Avondale City Hall. After drop off, artwork remains on view during the gallery display at Avondale City Hall. The event is held rain or shine. Participation in all activities is at your own risk. Only authorized vendors and exhibitors are allowed. Park and city hall properties are smoke free, including no vaping or smokeless tobacco.