BEAT the summer heat - a list of AZ activities for kids
Any parents/grandparents/nannies can find amazing recommendations for how to keep their kids entertained this summer and cool from the summer heat!
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They have both baby classes and then 1-5 year old music and movement classes that are 30 minute engaging lessons for free. Show up a early to ensure you get a ticket. They are quite popular!
Anthem splash pad/playground is a summer fav! They have a couple different shaded areas for parents/caregivers to sit. I highly reccomend bringing a picnic and enjoying the water/pond around the park area.
This is HANDS down my favorite splash pad for kids and parents alike. When I didn't want to get wet while playing with the kids I was able to walk through but avoid the water toys, but it was also fun to splash around. We would bring water buckets, w...
Cost $
Open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays (summer hours), this is the perfect little adventure train for young children and adults alike. It chugs past beautifal ponds and green grass and even a tunnel.
Perfect for kids to get to play pretend in childsize towns. They have themed play. A Cafe, Market, School, Gas Station, House, Doctor’s Office, and Construction Site will be filled with Educational and Fun Themed Toys to keep kids engaged with fun wh...
Cost $$
This zoo has multiple splash pads for kids, as well as plenty of animals to visit. I would suggest looking into a annual pass as it cost the same as just 2 visits, and if you only put one adult on the membership you can take a second adult with a lot...
A nice play place to skip the summer heat. Babies under 6 months are free and its $15 for 1 child and gets cheaper for brining more kids. They also offer punch cards or monthly memberships.
They have a baby room and so much fun for kids!
Is your child super active? Are they older than 6? If so, gymnastic/tumbling classes might be the perfect way to get out their energy while also building strength, coordination, and balance.
A fun place for smaller children through teenagers/adults. They have different sizes of slides and places to splash around.
Cost $$$
The zoo is beautiful and very child friendly with lots of places to run around and get their energy out. The aquarim is also quite nice for the summer months to avoid the heat. Don't miss the sea lions show!
A beautiful place to take children for a field trip or learning adventure to learn about butterflies and get to see hundreds of them flying around. I would highly recommend buying tickets online beforehand to save some money.
Another indoor space to view lots of fishes and animals! There is also a show that rotates to show you many different exhibits.
A perfect place to take any children who are into dinosaurs or are fancinated with super epic things! They also have an arcade at the end.