This fortress-like building in downtown Phoenix offers hours of fun and discovery for kids. The science center’s birthday-party packages include free admission for 20-30 guests, a decorated party room and light refreshments or pizza. Kids also get to do a hands-on activity such as making slimy oobleck or bottle rockets or learning about liquid nitrogen and how it can be used to make ice cream (yes, a tasting follows). After the party, guests can visit the Dorrance Planetarium or IMAX theater shows for $2-$3.
Details: 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Birthday packages $285-$435. 602-716-2000, azscience.org.
Stratum boasts a 13,000-square-foot laser-tag arena with towers, bridges, ramps and a state-of-the-art sound system and light show. Birthday-party packages include a private party room and host, pizza, beverages and either two games of laser tag or unlimited play for 3.5 hours. Add-ons include cake, ice cream, balloons and goody bags.
Details: 1455 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 11, Mesa. Birthday packages $199.99-$369.99. 480-545-5500, stratumhq.com.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $1
Ages 18 & older: $3
Seasonal hours:
Monday-Friday 1-4:30 p.m.
Saturday 11-4 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Year-round indoor pool
Lap swimming
Admission fees: 12 & younger- $3; 13 & older- $4
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7-10 a.m.; 11:30-1:30 p.m.; 4:30-8 p.m.
Friday 7-9 a.m.
Saturday 8-11 a.m.
Sunday None
Open swim
Admission fees:12 & younger- $3; 13 & older- $4
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Waves
Admission fees: 2-12 years- $5; 13+ years- $7
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 1-5 p.m.*
*daily waves begin May 23
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
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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.
Pastries made creatively and responsibly using local, organic and non-GMO ingredients. Specialties include hand pies and vegan galettes.
Open 24 hours/Self Service
Farmstand and food trucks on Wednesdays 4pm-8pm. Agritopia also has a stand at the Gilbert Farmer’s Market.
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.
Features 1 water tower, 3 candy cane-shaped showers, spray rings, ground sprays
Admission fees:
Children (2-17 years) $1
Adult (18-54 years) $2.25
Senior (55 years & older) $1.25
Seasonal hours
May 28- July 19
Monday – Friday 1-5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8-10 p.m.
(Tuesdays form 8-10 p.m. is $1 Family Night)
Saturday 11-6 p.m.
(Free Swim on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
NOVEMBER-MAY party package available.
(We don’t host packages in Oct. due to Fall Festival. You can still come and celebrate but would have to purchase general admission for you and your guest. See Fall Festival for details.)
$250 for 2 hours of unlimited play with all farm activities. A covered area with picnic tables will be reserved for you. Must pre-schedule. Fill out the entry form and email or fax it back to us at the number listed on the form.
* Tube slide
A grace period of 30 minutes before and after is allowed for setup and tear down.
Up to 50 people
Additional fees apply for more people or extra time.
You bring your own food.
Dates book fast so schedule yours today!
Hours: M-F 9-4 PM
Features various above ground and in-ground water fountains.
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.
Phoenix Home Security Judge specializes in evaluation of homes and/or offices to make recommendations and bring you the best Phoenix home security systems to ensure that your business, family and information is safe and secure.
This bowling alley and entertainment venue offers mini bowling, a climbing structure with foam-projectile blasters and obstacle course, bumper-carlike crash pods, billiards, an arcade and laser tag. Choose between a bowling or attractions-themed birthday-party package; all include a party host, games, pizza and soft drinks.
Details: 4874 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert. Birthday party packages $19-$35 per person (10 minimum). 480-471-8444, exploreflipside.com.
- Basketball Courts
- Lighting
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
Open Thursdays from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Bring the kids! Free admission into the petting zoo during farmer’s market hours. Try their ice cream while you’re there!
FIT4MOM of Chandler & Gilbert provides total fitness programs for every woman. We offer prenatal and postnatal options with Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre classes where your child comes to classes with you. Taught by specially certified instructors, you and your kiddos will have a blast together working out while keeping your kids happy while they cheer you on from their strollers.
Features 1 water tower, 3 candy cane-shaped showers, spray rings, 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