There’s a good reason why up til 2018 we’ve never taken the kids to the county fair: it’s expensive! A family day at the county fair can add up fast. Here’s how to visit the Maricopa County Fair on a budget 3 ways: Free Cheap As expensive as a day at Disneyland. (Yes, really.) Jameson […]
Luke Days 2018: Free Military Air Show at Luke Air Force Base March 17 & 18!
We love finding free things to do with kids in Phoenix! Luke Days at Luke Air Force Base is an annual military air show at the base, open to the public, and free except for a $10 cash only parking fee. Here’s what families need to know before they head out to west Glendale for […]
Hamming It Up at the Heard Museum with Teens & Tweens! FREE Things to do in Phoenix with Kids!
Visiting another Phoenix Indian museum is boring—let’s make it fun! Jefferson (13), Jameson (11), and I (42) just visited the Heard Indian Museum in downtown Phoenix. Here’s how to make the most of the Heard Museum with kids! (And how to get in FREE!) My kids aren’t super interested in museums in general (neither am […]
All Culture Pass Attractions on 1 map! Free Things to do in Phoenix with Kids—Culture Pass Tips
What’s a Culture Pass? Culture Pass is a free program offering two free admissions to 14 Phoenix attractions and museums! Here are all the tips you need to find free things to do in Phoenix with kids using the Culture Pass! This is the Culture Pass Map I made with pins for all 14 Culture […]
Dobbins Lookout: The Phoenix View You Can Drive To! Free things to do with kids in Phoenix!
Get a panoramic view of Phoenix—no hike needed!—at Dobbins Lookout! We love to explore Phoenix, and Dobbins Lookout at South Mountain Park is a great find: it’s fast, fun, and free! South Mountain Park has tons of hiking trails to the summit but my favorite thing about this daytrip destination is that you can drive up to an amazing view of […]