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Beat the Heat Giveaway at Slick City: An Indoor Adventure Park for Families

The summer sun is turning up the heat, and if you’re like me, you are searching for fun, safe, and air-conditioned ways to keep...

4th of July events around Arizona

Events have been updated for 2025. Click on event post to find additional details and directions. Please make sure to check dates, times, &...

Stage Magic for Every Age: VYT’s Upcoming Family-Filled Season

I have loved live theater for as long as I can remember, and I’ve been so excited to expose my son to the love...

Act One’s Culture Passes

Free Access to Local Arts, Museums, and Culture Attractions Apart from books, your local library is full of so many other great resources, including Culture...

Blue Star Museums

Blue Star Museums – a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense...

GIVEAWAY – RAK Date Night: Close-up Magic Show with Tank

When it comes to planning a memorable date night, finding an experience that’s both fun and unique can make all the difference. Step into...

GIVEAWAY- RAK Eats: Hash Kitchen

Gather up the family, get together with some friends, or have an epic weekend brunch date with your special someone at Hash Kitchen. With seven...

Enter to win tickets to Cluville in Scottsdale!

Cluville is a kids escape room designed for children aged 6 to 14, perfect for birthday party celebrations or family bonding experiences. Located at...

RAK Date Night Giveaway: Museum of Illusions

Get out of your date night rut and get ready for an immersive, interactive experience that will have you and your special someone making...

Enter to win tickets to Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform...

Fiesta Bowl Parade Half-Pint Judges Contest

Parents! Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to channel your kid’s outgoing personality and adventurous spirit? Let them be the judge, at the...

Holiday Events for Arizona families

Last updated: December 5, 2024.  Celebrate the upcoming holidays with some of these local events and experiences. Start a new tradition with a performance, tree...

Glowing Pumpkins Giveaway

Get in the Halloween spirit when you visit Glowing Pumpkins, an immersive Halloween experience for all ages. Think Zoolights meets Halloween –at Glowing Pumpkins you’ll...

Date Night Giveaway: Pedal Haus Brewery

Get ready to experience a lively energetic atmosphere, award-winning beers, and outstanding food all at Pedal Haus Brewery. Voted best brewery in 2023, you’ll quickly...

Oktoberfest Arizona Round Up

Grab your spouse and make plans for a fun date filled with beer, food, contests, live music and more at one of these Oktoberfest...

PopStroke A “Par-Tee” for the Whole Family

Putt like a pro at PopStroke – a family-friendly destination featuring two mini-golf putting courses, a full service restaurant, and plenty of entertainment for...

PARTY ARTICLES

Time to Paw-ty

Celebrating your favorite furry friend Call me crazy, but when my husband and I adopted our first dog together, we threw her a birthday party complete with cake, streamers, guests, appetizers, games, and more. Was...

Unique Ways to Host a Joint Birthday Party

My brother and I have birthdays that are just one day apart—his on March 3rd, mine on March 4th, and our oldest brother just a few weeks later on March 21st. Fast forward 31 years...

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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