Phoenix, AZ

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Phoenix

Looking for things to do in Phoenix with kids? We have mapped 239 family-friendly places across the area, from outdoor playgrounds (51), amusement parks (21) and trampoline parks (18).

Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Phoenix. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.

Last updated 23 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.

239Places listed

49Indoor

114Outdoor

19Categories

Indoor activities for kids in Phoenix

When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 49 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.

Indoor Playgrounds Children's Museums Museums and Educational Attractions Science and Discovery Centers Family Entertainment Centers

Free things to do with kids in Phoenix

A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 70 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.

Outdoor Playgrounds Splash Pads Historic Sites

Best places by age in Phoenix

Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.

Browse by category in Phoenix

19 categories, 239 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.

Outdoor Playgrounds 51 Amusement Parks 21 Trampoline Parks 18 Arcades 17 Family Entertainment Centers 15 Zoos and Aquariums 15 Indoor Playgrounds 14 Splash Pads 14 Museums and Educational Attractions 13 Outdoor Pools and Water Parks 13 Bowling Alleys 10 Mini Golf 6 Climbing and Adventure Parks 5 Historic Sites 5 Ice Skating Rinks 5 Go-Karts 4 Science and Discovery Centers 4 Children's Museums 3 Roller Skating Rinks 3

Popular places in Phoenix

8 of 239, ordered by distance from Phoenix.

The Phoenix Police Museum

Museums · Ages 6–16

Today 9am–2:30pm · No price listed

The Phoenix Police Museum is located on the first floor of Historic City Hall in Phoenix, Arizona and preserves the history of Phoenix law enforcement through…

Food availableWheelchair accessible

0.1 mi View place

Arizona Science Center

Science & Discovery Center · Ages 3–16

Closed today · Admission from $16.95

Accepts ASTC Passport Program

Arizona Science Center is a museum in Phoenix, Arizona featuring four levels of interactive exhibits, the Learning Lab, and live demonstrations. Families can…

RestroomsFood availableParking

0.4 mi View place

Heritage Square Foundation

Historic Site

No hours listed · No price listed

Accepts Time Travelers

A historic park in downtown Phoenix set on the grounds of late 19th and early 20th-century buildings. Families can tour the Rosson House Museum, explore the…

Wheelchair accessible

0.5 mi View place

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Children's Museum · Ages 1–9

Today 9am–4pm · Admission $18

Children's Museum of Phoenix is built inside the historic Monroe School Building in downtown Phoenix, which gives it a different feel than a purpose-built museum…

Playground on siteRestroomsFood available

0.6 mi View place

Verde Park Playground

Outdoor Playground · Ages 3–9

Today 7am–10pm · No price listed

Municipal playground in the Phoenix metro; confirm shade, equipment, and parking.

Playground on sitePicnic areaRestrooms

0.7 mi View place

Margaret T. Hance Park Splash Pad

Splash Pad · Ages 1–9

Today 6am–10:30pm · No price listed

Thoughtfully designed playground + free splash pad downtown Phoenix

Playground on sitePicnic areaRestrooms

0.8 mi View place

Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

Nature & Gardens · Ages 3–16

Closed today · Admission $11

Accepts AHS Garden Network

A 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden in downtown Phoenix, created as a sister city project with Himeji, Japan. Visitors walk paths past a 14-foot waterfall, koi…

RestroomsWheelchair accessible

0.9 mi View place

Harmon Park Playground

Outdoor Playground · Ages 3–9

Today 5:30am–11pm · No price listed

Municipal playground in the Phoenix metro; confirm shade, equipment, and parking.

Playground on sitePicnic areaRestrooms

1 mi View place

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Common questions

What are the best things to do with kids in Phoenix?

We list 239 kid-friendly places in Phoenix, led by outdoor playgrounds (51) and amusement parks (21). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.

What can you do with kids in Phoenix for free?

70 of the places we list in Phoenix are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.

Where can you take kids in Phoenix when it is raining?

There are 49 indoor places in Phoenix, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.