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Indoor Playgrounds to Beat the Heat in Phoenix & Tucson Areas

Phoenix Area Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix • childrensmuseumofphoenix.org This interactive museum designed for kids 10 and younger features a three-story climber and...

Retrieval Service for Abandoned Shopping Carts

Do you have abandoned shopping carts in your neighborhood and would like them returned to the store? Arizona Food Marketing Alliance has a shopping...

Splash Pads

LAST UPDATED April 2023. Splash pads (some are called “spray pads”) are seasonal features — but our summer is a long season. Here is a...

Literary Resources for Early Reading Adventures

Cuddling up with your child and a good book is arguably one of the best parenting moments. It’s a time to learn more about...

Swim Programs

Raising Arizona Kids magazine provides this resource directory as a community service. While we do our best to stay updated on changes we recommend...

Kids Bowl Free!

There’s nothing like an air-conditioned bowling alley to keep everyone cool and entertained during the hot summer months! What’s even better is kids can bowl...

Party Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...