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East Valley (Arizona) Family Activities

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If you're looking for family friendly things to do around the East Valley area of Arizona, I've got you covered. Here are some of my family's top recommendations for fun family outings.
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Outdoor Activities

These are some of our favorite places to go when we need to get out of the house and let the kids burn some energy. 

 
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This is a fun park with a really incredible splash pad for those hot summer months. There's also a HUGE grass area that my kids love.
Founders' Park
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This one is a hit every time! It's HUGE (I have no trouble climbing up there with my kiddos) and also ADA friendly.
Frontier Family Park
 
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This is a super fun park with a toddler area as well as an area for bigger kids, plus a fun splash pad. There's also a walking trail and several courts to play different sports on. My kids have a blast here!
Gilbert Regional Park
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This park has lots of shade, which is a plus for those extra hot days. It's also got lots to do for a variety of ages.
Tumbleweed Park | City of Chandler

Restaurants

 
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While this isn't a family restaurant, it is one of my faves for a date night. The vibe is so nice there and the food is delicious. Plus, you can get your name on the menu, which is such a special touch!
Maple & Ash

Other Food & Drinks

Arizona's got some really unique options for food and drinks. Here are some of our favorite places for a special treat. 

 
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We've had a chance to try this food truck several times and it's always such a treat. My husband especially loves all of the burgers, and even my picky kids love to go to Randizzle's food truck whenever we get a chance.
Randizzle's Food Truck
 
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The donuts here are out of this world for when you want a sweet treat. There are so many delicious flavors here too.
Hurts Donut Company

Indoor Entertainment

 
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This is a super fun indoor playground with a walking path for parents, small working pods, and a cafe. There's a monthly membership offering unlimited visits, which helps if you're going to visit frequently. My kids love all that there is to do there...
Superplay
 
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This is a fun indoor trampoline center with plenty of interactive trampoline activities along with a few video games which are included in the cost of admission. There's a toddler area for smaller kids as well.
FUNBOX Bounce & Party Center
 
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The Legoland Discovery Center is another hit in our household. Not only do they have several interactive lego stations, but they also have a few rides, a 4D theater, and a playground. There's also cafe in case the kids (or let's be real, parents too ...
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona
 
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The IDEA museum is a fun hands on museum that offers interactive exhibits focused heavily on art and science. My kids love all of the crafts, but one of their favorite is the station where you create ball tracks.
idea Museum
 
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This is a cute, affordable indoor play center for kids ages 6 and under. There is a separate place to eat, a nursing room, and a changing room for younger kids. We also used this play center for our oldest kid's first birthday party and it was so fun...
Giggles. Chandler