At any given time there are numerous events and special activities happening in Phoenix and Scottsdale for babies and kids. Between a tremendous number of museums and splash pads, and the availability of parks and other directed activities, finding fun for kids in Scottsdale and Phoenix is actually pretty easy. Below is just a snapshot of the fun things you can do with babies and kids while in Scottsdale or Phoenix.
Learning
There are more than 20 family-oriented museums, galleries, and learning centers that have activities for crawlers through teens in the Phoenix area.
Arizona Science Center
Phoenix Children's Museum
Phoenix Zoo
Challenger Space Center
Musical Instrument Museum
i.d.e.a. Museum
AZ Museum of Natural History
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
Play
Looking for some great places to play outdoors in Scottsdale when the weather is nice, or a great place to elapse the heat and play indoors with babies and children in Phoenix?
CrackerJax
Wet-n-Wild/BigSurf
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Countless Splash Pads
OdySea Aquarium
Butterfly Wonderland
Dolphinaris Arizona
SeaLife Arizona Aquarium
Desert Botanical Garden
Shop
Many of the shopping malls in Phoenix and Scottsdale are outdoors and have family-friendly dining and splash pads.
Hiking and Biking
There are numerous hiking and biking trails that include rough and paved terrain that are perfect for baby in a carrier, stroller, or alongside on foot or on a bike.
Dining
We certainly have no shortage of kid-friendly dining in Phoenix, and many places even have kids-eat-free nights. But these seem to be Phoenix and Scottsdale parents family favorites.
Rawhide Western Town
Rustler's Rooste
Flower Child
Sugar Bowl
Organ Stop Pizza