Parent's Guide to
Phoenix, AZ

Discover activities, events, and resources for children.
Arizona Science Center
The mission of Arizona Science Center is to inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages about science. More than 300 hands-on exhibits, the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, a state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium are fun for all ages.
Arizona State Fair
The 2017 Arizona State Fair is coming Oct 6-29! This is the best time of year to enjoy Arizona’s most popular event! The Arizona State Fair populates its daily menu of magic shows, Vintage American exhibits and Grandstand Racing. Free with admission, these exceptional events may not be the primar...
Castles N Coasters
Whether you’re young or old, big or small, you’ll find lots of fun, food and excitement at Arizona’s Finest Family Fun and Thrill Park. From the thrilling sky–high roller coasters and exciting water rides, to the exotic countries of the world class miniature golf course and enchantment of an ol...
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden is a living museum with more than 50,000 plants from around the world. Enjoy tours, workshops, seasonal exhibits, special events, concerts and more. For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and ar...
Enchanted Island
Enchanted Island is nine ride riddie amusement park for the entire Family! Designed for children ages 2-10 and their families, Enchanted Island is truly an oasis of family fun. The exciting rides, tasty food, fun games and our year round operating schedule combine to make Enchanted Island an idea...
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
Housed in a historic church in downtown Phoenix the Great Arizona Puppet Theater offers unique, quality entertainment for both children and adults. The mission is to advance and promote the art of puppetry, to celebrate the great state of Arizona - its culture, heritage and ecology - through th...
Hall Of Fire Museum
The Hall of Flame is located in the Phoenix Papago Park at 6101 East Van Buren Street, across Van Buren from the Phoenix Zoo, and next door to Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The Hall has grown from its original single gallery to five exhibit galleries, the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, the m...
Imagination Avenue
Imagination Avenue is a 3,500 sq.ft. indoor play venue with private party rooms and a cafe designed for children ages 8 and under. Imagination Avenue offers private and semi-private birthday party experiences that delight children while keeping your needs as a parent in mind with easy planning an...
Laser Quest
Laser Quest is the perfect choice for Birthdays, Youth Groups, Team Parties, Fundraising, and Corporate Teambuilding and Outings. Reservations are always recommended to avoid a wait. Laser Quest always accepts reservations for private events outside regular business hours. Laser Quest currently ...
Phoenix Zoo
The non-profit Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world. As a non-profit charitable organization the Phoenix Zoo provides experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world. ...
Rollero Family Skating Park
Rollero Family Skating Center is a fun and entertaining establishment for everyone. We have the only wood floor in the valley. Skating is a good source of exercise. Meet new people and make more friends while sk8n!
Flip Dunk Sports
Flip Dunk Sports offer Wall to Wall Trampoline Room, Gymnastics, Dodgeball, Bungee Trampolines, Jump Shot, Trampoline Basketball, Extreme Training, Trampoline Aerobics, Mom and Tot Classes, Parents Night Out, Summer Camps, Bday Parties, and MUCH more!!
Arizona Sunrays
Arizona Sunrays offers the highest quality gymnastics, dance, cheer and fitness instruction to over 1,400 children per week, ages 6 months through adult. Arizona Sunrays is proud to have placed gymnasts on the U.S. National Team and over 38 gymnasts on collegiate scholarships. Competitive Dance C...
SC del Sol
SC del Sol is a large, well established competitive youth soccer club based in the North Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley areas. The competitive soccer program at SC del Sol is widely regarded as being one of the best in the state. Every team within the Club is trained and coached by two ...
CISCO SC
The roots of the Arizona National CISCO Soccer Club, now known as the CISCO Soccer Club, started in 1969. In 1980 a formal combination of CISCO and Arizona National led to the fabled history known throughout the state, region and nation. Since that time CISCO continues to be a leader in Competi...
Cross Roads Preschool & Kindergarten
CROSS ROADS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN has an impressive tradition of providing Great Beginnings for Phoenix families for 50 years. The mission is to provide a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment where children learn to love school while mastering age-appropriate concepts and skills needed...