Holidays

Ways to Emotionally Support Foster Children This Holiday Season

By Jenna Christie-Tabron, Free Arts Clinical Director For many families the holidays are a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, for the thousands of...

Embrace the Season with Sensory Products and a Giveaway!

Finding gifts for our 4 boys seems to get harder and harder each year. We have a small house with little storage, so I...

Holiday 2023 Gift Guide

Stumped on what to get your kids for Christmas? Publisher, Kate Reed & Editor, Monique Seleen got you covered with gift ideas and stocking stuffers...

8 Hanukkah Celebration Ideas & Traditions

Hanukkah begins this year at sundown on Thursday, December 7 and ends the evening of Friday, December 15. My parents have been celebrating Hanukkah for...

Holiday Festivities at Tempe Marketplace

Tis the Season! Get ready to make lasting family memories with these fun and festive events happening throughout the holiday season at Tempe Marketplace.

Creative Ways to Spend Less this Holiday Season

By Rachel Caballero, Community Development Manager, TruWest Credit Union The holiday season is for creating magic, joy, and memorable moments with loved ones. It can...

Holiday Events for Arizona families

Last updated: November 20, 2023.  Celebrate the upcoming holidays with some of these local events and experiences. Start a new tradition with a performance, tree...

10 Fall Traditions to Start with Your Family

Around the end of September, I can feel a change in the air. The mornings and evenings start getting a little cooler, and my...

How preschoolers can paint their own fireworks

Kids are fascinated by fireworks! Continue the fun well past the 4th of July with this  painting project, a Raising Arizona Kids exclusive from...

Mother’s Day Ideas

It’s May and that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner—on May 14th. While it's become tradition to take mothers out to brunch...

Passover Activities, Recipes, Stories and more from the PJ Library

PJ Library brings the age-old Passover story to life with a wealth of resources via their Passover hub at: pjlibrary.org/passover, and local events are...

Non-Candy Easter Basket Items that Support Early Childhood Development

The experts at Southwest Human Development, the largest nonprofit in Arizona dedicated to early childhood development, have some great ideas that go beyond sugary...

Easter events in Arizona

  Events fill quickly. Please call ahead or register in advance to avoid disappointment. We will be adding to this list as we discover more...

Options For a Healthier Valentine’s Day Celebration

With January’s virtuous salad eating days behind us, February’s candy-coated glitter and lace have descended upon us. The threat is everywhere. The drive-thru pharmacy...

RAK Date Night: Las Noches de Las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden

Cozy up in your jacket, scarf, and mittens, grab a special someone, and enjoy a festive evening of lights, music, and entertainment at the...

Hanukkah Ideas for Families from PJ Library

By Beth Blenz-Clucas This year Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 18th. If you’re looking for fun family-friendly ideas to celebrate the 8 days of...

PARTY ARTICLES

Out-of-the-box Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix & Tucson

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Birthday Traditions & Clever Theme Ideas

Childhood birthdays are unlike any others. I have fond memories of waking up on my birthday morning anticipating all the fun that was in store. With three kids who had birthdays all in the same...

Out-of-the Box Birthday Party Ideas

Wanting to do something a little extra special for your child’s next birthday party? Maybe it’s a milestone birthday—like turning double digits or entering the teen years. Or perhaps your child has requested to...

Party Etiquette

Whether you’re hosting a party or attending one, you may be wondering—do people really RSVP anymore? What about goodie bags, are those still a thing? Do I need to stay with my child at...

How to Throw a Birthday Party that Won’t Break the Bank

I remember the days when birthday parties consisted of colorful balloons, streamers, a simple cake, and the classics like musical chairs and tag with a few friends. Times have changed and suddenly it feels necessary...

How to do a drive-by birthday party

As we get deeper into quarantine, people have gotten creative with birthday celebrations. One result: the drive-by birthday party.

Home pool party? Hire a lifeguard!

Drowning happens silently and quickly. That’s why children are at risk even when — and sometimes especially when — adults are nearby. Even a "designated pool watcher" can avert his or her eyes for a...

Hiking birthday party

For a child who loves adventure and outdoors, turn a hike into a birthday party.
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Bike race birthday party

When there are lots of neighborhood friends who love to ride their bikes together, host a birthday party that feels like an official bike race.

Island birthday party

Pool parties are popular in Arizona. Make a stylish upgrade at your next birthday party by incorporating décor and details that will transport guests from the desert to a tropical island paradise.

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