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 […]
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 […]
