Fun Fall Break Camps & Activities for Kids
Fall Break is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time for kids to learn new skills, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Whether your child loves creativity, sports, or seasonal fun, there’s something here for everyone.
Rachel’s Young Art Studio - Fall Art Camp
📍 7366 E Shea Blvd #112, Scottsdale
📅 October 6-10 and October 13-17
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 $425 per week
👧 3–9 years old
This vibrant and welcoming camp invites young creatives to explore painting, drawing, and sculpture through themed lessons and hands-on projects. Each day features a new medium or technique taught by professional instructors, ensuring variety and skill-building. Campers will enjoy both indoor and outdoor studio time, snack breaks, and plenty of encouragement to let their imaginations flourish. All students go home with their own original artwork.
Spilled Batter Cooking Classes: Tastes of Fall 2025
📍 5515 E Laurel Lane, Scottsdale
📅 October 13–17, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💲 $400
👧 7–13 years old
Young chefs will love this hands-on cooking camp filled with cozy fall flavors. Each day features a new menu, from turkey chili with cornbread muffins to pumpkin macaroni and cheese, caramel apple bark, and maple donuts. Led by Chef Kara, campers will learn kitchen skills, explore seasonal ingredients, and bring home delicious creations to share. This interactive camp is the perfect recipe for fun and confidence in the kitchen.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix - Fall Break Camp
📍 Downtown Phoenix
📅 October 6–10
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💲 Daily and weekly rates vary
👧 5–8 years old
When school is out, camp is in! This week-long adventure invites kids to explore the Museum’s three floors of imaginative exhibits, take part in interactive games, and create seasonal art projects. Campers will enjoy hands-on activities that spark creativity, build friendships, and encourage problem-solving in a fun, supervised environment. Recognized as one of the best camps in Phoenix, this program makes for an unforgettable fall break experience.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park -Halloween Spook-Track-Ula 2025
📍 McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale
📅 October 10–31
🕒 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
💲 General admission with member discounts
👧 All ages
Hop aboard the Paradise & Pacific Railroad for a family-friendly spooky train ride designed with younger children in mind, just the right mix of festive and fright-free fun. The park transforms into a haunted wonderland with themed décor, carousel rides, and the charming Model Railroad Building open for miniature train viewing. With food and drinks available at Hartley’s General Store, it’s a perfect evening outing for families looking to celebrate Halloween in a safe and exciting way.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center: Brick‑or‑Treat
📍 Arizona Mills, Tempe
📅 September 25 - October 31
🕒 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 General admission rates vary (~$27.99)
👧 All ages
Celebrate Halloween LEGO-style with themed builds, a scavenger hunt, and costume contests designed for families. The underwater MINILAND features spooky décor and kid-friendly festive zones throughout the center. Playful, creative, and a great indoor escape from the heat.
Creative Color Art Studios: Fall Break Art Camp
📍 8300 N Hayden Road, Suite A100, Scottsdale
📅 October 13–16
🕒 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 Pricing available upon registration
👧 6–13 years old
Designed to spark creativity and refine artistic skills, this camp guides students through projects using graphite, watercolors, acrylic on canvas, mixed media, and sculpture. Campers will explore their own creative process while learning fine art techniques in a supportive, enriching studio environment.
Nike Sports Camp
📍 Windgate Ranch, Scottsdale
📅 October 13–17
🕒 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💲 $299
👧 5–14 years old
HUB Sports and Nike Sports Camps team up to deliver a high-energy week of fun at the premier Windgate Ranch clubhouse. Led by a professional and engaging coaching staff, the program’s innovative curriculum is designed for children of all abilities, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and confidence. With low camper-to-coach ratios, each participant receives individualized attention and plenty of encouragement.
Childsplay AZ: Fall Break Theatre Classes
📍 Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix
📅 September 29 - October 10
💲 Tuition varies
👧 4–15 years old
Led by professional theatre artists, these engaging and participatory classes bring stories to life through acting, improvisation, and creative play. Each Fall Break session is designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and develop performance skills in a fun, supportive environment.
SEA LIFE Arizona: Underwater Pumpkin Carving
📍 Arizona Mills, Tempe
📅 October 11–20
🕒 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
💲 General admission from $24.99
👧 All ages
Watch scuba divers carve pumpkins underwater in this one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed aquarium experience. Kids can explore the marine exhibits decorated with spooky flair, enjoy scavenger hunts, and learn fun ocean facts. A perfect blend of educational and festive fun.
Arizona Science Center: Byte-Sized Coders
📍 Arizona Science Center, Phoenix
📅 October 6–10, 2025
🕒 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💲 Daily and weekly rates vary
👧 Ages: 6 - 12 yrs old
Grades 1–6 are invited to dive into a wild world of robots, circuits, coding, and hands-on tech adventures in this week-long camp. Whether your child is a budding programmer, a future engineer, or simply curious about how things work, Byte-Sized Coders offers the perfect blend of learning and fun. Kids will explore high-tech challenges, invent creative solutions, and collaborate with peers in an inspiring environment designed to spark innovation.
Fall Break is a wonderful time to explore all that Scottsdale and Phoenix have to offer, from creative camps to exciting family activities. No matter how your kids like to spend their time, these options make it easy to keep them engaged, learning, and having fun. Be sure to check back for more local guides and real estate insights, and subscribe so you never miss an update!
