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Ultimate Guide: Family-Friendly Activities in Arizona 🌵
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items Planning a family trip or looking for fun things to do in Arizona with kids? This guide features the best family-friendly attractions in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area—from interactive museums and aquariums to outdoor adventures, parks, and unique e...
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We typically take the kids once or twice a year. They spend most of the time in the water park area but there are other things to do. Bowling, shopping, a build a bear, daily activities for the kids and a dance party at night.
Indoor Water Park & Resort in Scottsdale, AZ
Zoos and aquariums
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OdySea Aquarium (Scottsdale, AZ) is a fun, interactive experience featuring sharks, penguins, and hands-on exhibits—perfect for families and visitors exploring the Phoenix area.
AZ's Top-Rated & Largest Aquarium | OdySea Aquarium Scottsdale
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If you’re in Phoenix, AZ, the Phoenix Zoo is a must-visit! From giraffe feedings to up-close animal encounters, there’s something exciting for all ages. Great for families, date days, or anyone who loves wildlife. They have camel rides and a splash p...
Phoenix Zoo
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This is a fun little aquarium in Arizona mills mall. Sure to keep the kids entertained for a little bit.
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Waterpark fun
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In the summer this is an awesome way to cool down! Just remember the sunscreen!!!!
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
Museums
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So we like this place as well. It's educational for the kids and they love dinosaurs. So it makes learning fun for them.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
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Looking for something fun for kids in Phoenix? The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is packed with interactive exhibits, art activities, and spaces to climb, build, and explore. It’s a must-visit for younger kids! Perfect for indoor family day!
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
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If you’re in Phoenix, the Arizona Science Center is perfect for curious minds! From interactive exhibits to live science demos and a cool planetarium experience, there’s something exciting for both kids and adults
Arizona Science Center
Outdoor adventures
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This is cute if you have girls like me who love butterflies.
Butterfly Wonderland
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My kids love to go to the park. They love this one in particular and it does hold a fondness in my heart. My grandpa used to take me often as well. So it has become a tradition that I take my kids. They absolutely love the train rides and the splash ...
Desert Breeze Park
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Hole-in-the-Rock (Phoenix, AZ) is an easy, family-friendly hike with amazing desert views—perfect for a quick outdoor stop. If hiking is your thing I definitely recommend this!
Hole in the Rock
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Obviously once a year we have the ren fair. My kids love to dress up and walk around.Arizona Renaissance Festival is a lively, medieval-themed event with shows, shopping, and food—perfect for a fun day trip near Phoenix.
Renaissance Festival
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This is always fun if you like hot air balloons. My kids love to watch the festival that happens once a year too
Apex Balloons: Hot Air Balloon Rides in Phoenix & Scottsdale Arizona
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If you don't feel like hiking they also have e bike tours
Hole in the Rock & Tempe Town Lake E-Bike Tour
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If your kids love trains, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a must-visit! With mini train rides, a carousel, and plenty of space to play, it’s an easy and fun outing in Scottsdale
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
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Japanese Friendship Garden (Phoenix, AZ) is a serene escape with koi ponds and lush scenery—perfect for a peaceful day in the city. It's so pretty here. My littles enjoy the walk.
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
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A beautiful place to walk and see all the plants. Usually just myself and my husband go.
Desert Botanical Garden
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The grand canyon is an obvious must see place if you love national parks. They have lots to do and the view is amazing.
Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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This park is an interesting place. Arizona falls isn't a natural waterfall as you can tell from the picture. It is a restored hydroelectric plant.
All about Arizona Falls on the Arizona Canal | SRP
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This park has lots of trails but the best part is looking at all the old buildings from the natives.
Wupatki National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Indoor adventures
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Step into a world of bubbles at Bubble Planet! With glowing rooms, playful exhibits, and tons of photo-worthy moments, it’s a fun outing for kids, families, or even a cute date day. This place is super cool. It's fun for the whole family.
BUBBLE PLANET Phoenix: An Immersive Experience
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This is a super fun place for all the kiddos to run and play
Makutu's Island
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona (Tempe, AZ) offers rides, building zones, and interactive fun—perfect for a kid-friendly indoor adventure.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona
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The az boardwalk is a.fun place for the whole family. They have butterflies, UFOs, dinosaurs, an aquarium and lots of photo ops for the whole family.
Best Things to Do in Scottsdale: Top Attractions | Arizona Boardwalk
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Looking for something active and fun in Chandler? Slick City Action Park has giant slides, interactive play areas, and plenty of excitement for kids and teens. It’s a great spot for birthdays or weekend fun!
Amusement Center & Action Park | Slick City Chandler, AZ