Advanced Orthodontics located in Mesa, Arizona is known for creating amazing smiles in a boutique office environment with flexible hours. Dr. Larrabee has been awarded “Best of the Valley” by AZ Foothills Magazine and “Best Dentist” by Phoenix Magazine. As the only doctor at Advanced Orthodontics, Dr. Larrabee continues to improve his practice by using the latest in orthodontic technology such as 3D I-Cat imaging, hidden lingual braces, Invisalign, clear, and self-ligating braces to treat patients of all ages. This customized treatment has patients traveling from all over the Valley, from Scottsdale to Chandler and Tempe all the way to Globe, for the Advanced Orthodontic Experience!
This venue is filled with inflatable bounce houses. It offers four birthday-party packages for 10-25 kids that include an hour of jump time and 45 minutes in a decorated party room. Add-ons include Cosmic Bounce with glow-in-the-dark accessories, face-painting and balloon animals. It serves Papa John’s pizza and Sidewinders sandwiches and offers custom cakes or cupcakes on request.
Details: Call for open-bounce hours. 1166 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 110, Gilbert. Birthday parties $159-$439. 480-632-9663, bounceu.com.
Seasonal hours: May 23- July 26
Monday- Friday 1-7 p.m.
Saturday 1-6 p.m.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $2 (children under 6 months: Free)
Ages 18 & older: $4
Pastries made creatively and responsibly using local, organic and non-GMO ingredients. Specialties include hand pies and vegan galettes.
Pottery Painting, Canvas Painting, Glass Fusing, Clay Wheel Throwing and Modeling, Glass Painting, events, parties, team-building, scout troops, kids and adults, walk-in every day or take a class or schedule a party. Family Owned and Operated. Located in Dowtown Chandler.
Butterfly Wonderland
Learn about butterfly metamorphoses and interact with thousands of free-flying butterflies in this lush rain-forest atrium. Butterfly Wonderland offers three birthday-party packages with either a butterflies or bugs theme. They include all-day admission (including the 3-D theater) for up to 15 children and three adults, a decorated party room and a fresh-fruit platter, birthday cake or cupcakes. Pizza is also available.
Details: 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Salt River Reservation. Birthday parties $350-$400. 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.
Seasonal hours: May 23- July 26
Monday- Thursday 1-5:30 p.m.
Friday 1-7 p.m.
Saturday 1-6 p.m.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $2 (children under 6 months: Free)
Ages 18 & older: $4
As Kid to Kid, we pay cash for kids’ stuff! We buy and sell the BEST things that kids outgrow: from clothes and shoes to toys, baby equipment, and maternity wear too.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
Open Thursdays October-May, 3pm-7pm. They also have a craft market the 1st Thursday of each month.
On-sight farmer’s market on Thursday from 2pm-6pm and Friday from 7:30am-noon. Home to over 100 happy free-range chickens and bees to assure the vegetable crops pollinate.
This hands-on kids museum features the Schuff-Perini Climber, a multistory play structure, and is aimed at kids 10 or younger. Children can ride tricycles through a waterless car wash; build forts, play in a pint-size supermarket and run through Noodle Forest. Party packages for 15-20 children include invitations, a “Party Pal” and private party room with time to explore the museum. For a real splurge, parents can rent out the entire museum for a private event for $1,500-$1,650.
Details: 215 N. Seventh St. Birthday parties $295-$1,650. 602-253-0501,childrensmuseumofphoenix.org.
Features 1 ground spray, 4 spray rings, and 1 candy cane-shaped shower
Features 1 ground spray, 4 spray rings, and 1 candy cane-shaped shower.
NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION
April * 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
May-August * 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
September-October * 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
November-March * Closed
- Basketball Courts
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Ramadas
- Soccer Field
Daily 5:30 am-10:00 pm (not affected by Holidays)
Park Amenities
- 1 Lake, Uses Reclaimed Water
- Approximately 4 fenced acres
- Separate Use areas for Active and Timid Dogs
- Lighting for Night Use
- Pet Drinking Fountains
- 2 Dog Washing Stations
- “Mutt-Mitt” Waste Disposal Stations
- 1 Lighted Basketball Court
- Various Benches, Bike Racks, and Multi-Use/Equestrian trails
- Drinking Fountain
- 4 Reservable Ramadas with BBQ Grills
- 1 (2) Table Open Area
- 1 Restroom Facility
- 1 Play Area
- Trash Receptacles
- 17 Acre Park
Ramada’s/Picnic Tables: Reserve a Ramada
- Cosmo’s Corner: Large Ramada with 9 tables and 2 grills. Power available.
- Paw Point: Small Ramada with 2 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- K-9 Korner: Small Ramada with 2 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Wishbone: Small Ramada with 2 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Picnic Circle: 2 tables.
- Basketball Courts
- Dog Park
- Grills
- Lighting
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Ramadas
Daily 5:30 am-10:00 pm
(not affected by Holidays)
Park Amenities
- 1 Lake Area (3.74 acres); Uses Reclaimed Water
- 4 Lighted Ball Fields (2 youth/adult baseball, 1 adult baseball, 1 adult softball)
- 2 Lighted Multi-use Fields
- 1 Lighted Sand Volleyball Court
- 1 lighted Half Basketball Court
- One Amphitheater
- 3 Lighted Full Soccer Fields with soccer goals
- 3 Reservable Ramadas with BBQ Grills
- 1 Restroom Facility
- Shaded Play Structure -Currently closed in preparation for replacement
- Various Benches, Bike Racks, Multi-Use Trails
- Dog park
- Information Kiosk
- Large Grassy Basin Area
- 92 Acre park
Ramada’s/Picnic Tables: Reserving a Ramada
- Left Field Ramada: Medium Ramada with 5 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Right Field Ramada: Medium Ramada with 5 tables and 1 grill. Power available.
- Center Field Ramada: Medium Ramada with 6 tables and 1 grill. Power available
- Baseball Diamond
- Basketball Courts
- Grills
- Horseshoes
- Lighting
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Ramadas
- Restrooms
- Softball Fields
- Volleyball Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Grills
- Lighting
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
This national chain restaurant and arcade offers several kids birthday-party packages for groups of 10-30 that include two to three family-style entrees, french fries, unlimited soft drinks and a $10-$20 “power card” for each guest to play games.
Details: 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe; 480-281-8456. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix; 480-538-8956. Birthday parties $17.99-$24.99 per person.daveandbusters.com.
Features 3 dolphins, 1 elephant, and 3 ground sprays
Normal hours of operation:
April: 10-6 p.m.
May-August: 9-7 p.m.
September-October: 10-6 p.m.
November-March: Closed
Kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays at Uncle Bear’s Brewery!
Bring kids 12 and younger in for one free meal with the purchase of every adult meal.
Mesa Greenfield: Greenfield and Southern
1110 Greenfield Rd. #101A,
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-256-1415
Mesa Baseline: Ellsworth and Baseline
9053 E. Baseline Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
480-986-2228
Queen Creek: Ocotillo and Rittenhouse
21151 E. Rittenhouse Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
480-882-3177
4th Trimester Arizona honors, supports and empowers all families of Arizona during their transition to parenthood and beyond. We are, in essence, recreating the “village,” raising the collective consciousness to acknowledge, through community connection, our common vulnerabilities, struggles and triumphs, and to know that we are not alone.
- Custom Nutrition – customized and tailored for you and your specific goals
- 1 on 1 Coaching- 100% Online Nutrition Coaching with Noelle
- Accountability- Weekly Check Ins with Noelle every week. Weekly macro adjustments based on how your body responds.
- Results- 100% Results guaranteed if YOU DO THE WORK. Consistency over perfection.
- Education on Nutrition/Macros – Learn about macros, what they do, how your body responds and custom ratios for your body
Serving the East Valley
We set-up your luxurious picnic complete with wicker basket, blankets, pillows, plates, wine glasses, silverware, napkins, games, table/wine crate, décor and custom chalk board message.
Growing Voices Speech & Language Therapy, LLC. provides in-home speech & language therapy that is individualized and engaging. We value neurodiversity-affirming practices as well as caregiver collaboration. Book a free consultation on the website to see how we can help your child grow into his or her voice!
Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays at NYPD Pizza!
Every Wednesday after 4 p.m. and Saturday all day, kids 10 &under for dine-in only at NYPD will receive a Free Yutes Meal with the purchase of adult entrees. Served with beverage and ice cream sundae!
*Any Kid’s Meal is valid for Kids eat Free
*All Kids Meals served with beverage and ice cream sundae
*Kid’s Menu available for Dine-In Only
* For children up to 10 years old
Gilbert, AZ 85296
480-782-6973(NYPD)
Chandler: 101 and Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-722-0898
With Career Day just around the corner at school, Shaina wants to follow her dreams and highlight a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics fields. But can girls get into those types of careers? Or, are they simply just dreams?
Discover the many S.T.E.M. career options as the young girls are empowered to learn dreams really dostem from reality!
Written by local mom, Sarah Schild, MBA
Kids eat free every Sunday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit!
Now available for delivery and carryout orders for a limited time. Use code KEFOLO at online checkout. One kid’s meal per check with a minimum $10 purchase.
7 East Valley Locations:
Chandler: Arizona Ave and Pecos
1005 South Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85286
Gilbert: Williams Field and San Tan Village Parkway
1877 E Williams Field Rd., Suite 104
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Mesa: Alma School and Guadalupe
2748 S Alma School Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
East Mesa: Ellsworth and Southern
1208 S Ellsworth Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
SE Mesa: Power and Baseline
1914 S. Power Rd., Ste. 101
Mesa, AZ 85206
Queen Creek: Ellsworth Loop and Rittenhouse
21051 South Ellsworth Loop Rd., Ste 104
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Tempe: College Ave. and Veterans Way
521 S. College Ave, Suite 9
Tempe, AZ 85281
Go bird watching at the Riparian Reserve for free ! With a wide range of birds in 110 acres of space and over 300 species of birds its sure to be a blast for kids of all ages. visit website for more information. Instagram Link : https://www.instagram.com/gilbertyourtown/
Women’s Health Innovations of Arizona (WHI) offers counseling services for pregnant, postpartum and parenting individuals. WHI also works with young children birth to 6.
Offering high-quality, affordable mental health services offered as a non-profit. The team at WHI has expertise and specialization in the mental health needs around pregnancy, postpartum and parenting and is proud to offer Children and Family services to better serve our community.
Re|Connect Mind Body offers a safe space for moms to look inside themselves to heal mentally physically and spiritually. Services offered include fully guided cold water therapy, sauna therapy, red light therapy, and compression therapy.
Gainz on the Go makes eating healthy easy, affordable and convenient with fresh meal preps delivered right to your door! High protein and low calories meals are a great way to kick start new eating habits without all the hassle of calculating macros on your own. Save time, money and stress with our delicious, health conscious meals!
Owner Henry and his coaches at Crossfit Perception are dedicated to safely training mamas during pregnancy, post-partum and wherever you are in your fitness journey. Lifting heavy weights can be intimidating, but this box is welcoming and supportive for the full family unit. With an on-site, complementary kids room, Crossfit Perception aims to make it as easy as possible for moms to get their workout in. The kids room is well stocked, and even has WiFi and a TV. Our very own contributor, Kira Henning, has worked out here for years, so it’s been tested by our very own and her four kiddos, giving it their stamp of approval.
Whiz Kidz Preschool is locally family owned and operated with love and a mission. Serving infants to PreK & some campuses after school pick up/ care too. We not only provide a safe, engaging program for children to reach their milestones and thrive, but also the convenience to parents by providing all the meals & snacks, diapers & wipes and onsite enrichment classes like PE & Music, all included. In addition we offer quarterly Saturday Parent Days Out and many family events throughout the year to build community. Our hope and vision is that each child and family that joins our schools, joins a community. Tour today!
Locations:
Ahwatukee Foothills: 1442 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix AZ 85048, 480-283-1220
Mesa: 4909 E Brown Rd, Mesa AZ 85205, 480-999-4255
Scottsdale: 7214 E Jenan Dr, Scottsdale AZ 85260, 480-999-0944
Root down to rise up.
Building deep community roots in order to collectively rise to our best. Offering prenatal and postpartum education, support groups, and services in a loving and accepting space for community to grow for east valley and Phoenix area families.
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 10am. Hosted at Root and Rise Collective. Led by Breeona McClendon, student midwife at @auroramidwives and a student IBCLC. She has a beautiful background of knowledge and is excited to support the community!
Come as you are for a casual meet up to talk about all things infant feeding and everything postpartum related.
Anyone from the community who is postpartum is welcome to join!
Kids eat free Sunday nights at both Flancer’s locations!
Fitness is about more than movement, especially for moms. It’s about loving ourselves right now and being inspired by who we’re becoming so we can pass that along to our family. Burn Boot Camp empowers women to maximize the quality of their lives by building confidence, happiness, and a community of mentally, emotionally and physically strong women. Featuring a constantly-changing mix of cardio, HIIT, and strength training, you never get the same workout twice. Camps are offered multiple times throughout the day, last 45 minutes, and each workout comes with complementary childcare so your kids can learn, play, and grow while you work out.
Make high quality, rejuvenating massage and skin therapy part of your healthy lifestyle. In addition to frequent therapeutic massage, regular facial skin therapy can help improve your complexion and brighten your outlook. Your Wildflower Village Massage Heights licensed massage and skin therapist will work with you to understand your needs, listening closely to understand your lifestyle, state of health and individual requirements. Therapists develop a recommended regimen of massage therapy and skin care services just for you.
THE MASSAGE HEIGHTS DIFFERENCE:
For both members and non-members, we are committed to providing the best therapeutic massage and skin care experience. We are proud to offer high-quality massage and skin care treatments at affordable prices, with a wide range of appointment options. With every session, you will receive:
- A State-Licensed, Professional Massage or Skin Therapist
- A Spa Atmosphere – Clean, Safe, and Relaxing
- Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff
- Add-on Service Options: Aromatherapy, Reviving Foot Scrub, and Hot Stones
- Flexible Appointment Scheduling
Enjoy a night of great games and free food. Every Tuesday at Main Event, kids under 12 eat FREE when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more, all day long!