Arizona National Parks FREE Days in 2019! Updated with 2019 free National Parks and National Monuments dates. We love a good roadtrip! Here are all the National Parks free dates for 2019, plus a list of all the National Parks and National Monuments in Arizona—listed by driving distance from Phoenix. Free Days for National […]
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, Scottsdale: We came. We ate. We over ordered. Phoenix family restaurant review
Pizza preferences are personal: we’re five years into our quest to find California style pizza in Phoenix. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria serves up Chicago style pizza at three locations in Phoenix. A Chicago style pie is pretty much the opposite of our Holy Grail: thick, chewy crust—but Lou Malnati’s pizza is so good we almost forgot […]
Family travel tips for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas show in Phoenix (and how we scored free tickets!)
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Phoenix December 2nd, 2018 at Gila River Arena. Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas show appropriate for kids? Totally. Did you miss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra show in Phoenix this year? Read on to find out how you can see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in December, 2019 for free and you’ll be ready to jump […]
The Best Phoenix Groupons for Families with Teens and Tweens
I have a tween and a teen, and sometimes it seems like all the Phoenix Groupon deals are for little kids. I’ve found the best Phoenix Groupon deals for families with teens and tweens—these Groupons are great for families with kids who are too old for play places and kiddie museums. When Groupon runs a flash […]
The Arizona Teacher Walkout from a Homeschooling Mom’s Point of View
I was almost late to Jefferson’s baseball game last night because Bell Road in Glendale, Arizona was clogged up with rubberneckers trying to take live video with their phones from their cars as they passed the #redfored demonstrators who lined the sidewalks on the busy street. Crappy drivers and silly demonstrations are normal in Phoenix, […]
Maricopa County Fair on a Budget—A Family Day at the Fair 3 Ways: Free, Cheap, and As Expensive as a Day at Disneyland!
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 […]
