Since having Ace, I’ve been on the hunt for fun things to do with him in the Phoenix area! Knowing that it’s hot most months out of the year here, finding fun, indoor activities is crucial. Over the past few months, we’ve been ticking off the list below one by one — some when it was a bit cooler here and others during those days where it’s just too hot to go out and play. Recently, my dear friend Kelly shared a whole list of her favorite places to go with her little girl, Reese, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to mesh our two lists together and share a big list of fun things to do with kids in Phoenix and the surrounding areas! Without further ado —
MUSEUMS:
Children’s Museum of Phoenix // 215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034: I’ve heard people rave this museum and I can’t wait to take Ace here soon!
i.d.e.a. Museum // 150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201: Check out ArtVille within the museum! It’s an enclosed play space for littles up to four years old!
Arizona Museum of Natural History // 53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201: I grew up going to this museum and loved taking Ace here recently!
Arizona Science Center // 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004: They always have deals for family packs on Groupon!
INDOOR SPACES:
Awesome Toddlers // 2174 E Williams Field Rd #118, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Mini Social // 7116 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Giggles // 2988 N Alma School Rd Ste 2, Chandler, AZ 85224
Krazy Air // 4310 E McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
Musicology // 2390 N. Alma School Rd #107 Chandler, AZ 85224
Gymboree // 2160 W Chandler Blvd #18, Chandler, AZ 85224
Modern Milk // They have two locations – one in Gilbert and on in Scottsdale!
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona // 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir STE 135, Tempe, AZ 85282
OdySea Aquarium // 9500 East Vía de Ventura A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Sea Life Arizona // 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir Suite 135, Tempe, AZ 85282
OUTDOOR SPACES:
Desert Botanical Garden // 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Boyce Thompson Arboretum // 37615 E US Highway #60, Superior, AZ 85173
Phoenix Zoo // 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
All local libraries have their own story/toddler times through the week! Check out their websites for specific dates and times (here’s the Burton Barr Central Library!). If you’re not able to make during story times, the Civic Center Library in Scottsdale has an awesome play area with toys, books that you can enjoy any time of day.
PUBLIC POOLS
Mesquite Groves Aquatique Center // 5901 S Hillcrest Dr, Chandler, AZ 85249
Hamilton Aquatic Center // 3838 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85248
Mesa Aquatic Complex // 1630 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Kiwanis Recreation Center // 6111 S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
SPLASH PADS
SanTan Village Splash Pad // 2218 E Williams Field Rd Suite 235, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Pioneer Park Splash Pad // 526 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ
Riverview Park // 2100 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Let me know if you have any other suggestions, as we’re always looking to find new places for Ace to explore! 🙂
-Chelsea xo