Things to Do with Kids in Tempe, AZ

  • TripBuzz found 234 things to do with kids in or near Tempe, Arizona, including 208 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa and Chandler.
  • From Tempe Diablo Stadium to SEA LIFE Aquarium, the Tempe area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Rock Climbing, Aquariums and Theaters.
  • Home to Arizona State University, the city of Tempe is a thriving college town. The city is home to Mill Ave. a popular shopping and dining district that features eclectic, independent shops, coffee houses, live street performers, eclectic cafes and nightlife. Visitors enjoy Tempe Town Lake for boating and fishing, as it's one of the Maricopa County's most popular places to escape the heat.
  • TripBuzz found 234 things to do with kids in or near Tempe, Arizona, including 208 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa and Chandler.
  • From Tempe Diablo Stadium to SEA LIFE Aquarium, the Tempe area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Rock Climbing, Aquariums and Theaters.
  • Home to Arizona State University, the city of Tempe is a thriving college town. The city is home to Mill Ave. a popular shopping and dining district that features eclectic, independent shops, coffee houses, live street performers, eclectic cafes and nightlife. Visitors enjoy Tempe Town Lake for boating and fishing, as it's one of the Maricopa County's most popular places to escape the heat.
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A family-owned and operated shop on the north side of Tempe Town Lake that specializes in water sports rentals
2.5 Miles
73% 191 votes
Baseball Fields 2200 West Alameda, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
A popular training venue for professional baseball teams, the 10,000-seat Tempe Diablo Stadium sits adjacent to the Maricopa Freeway. The two playing fields are also popular settings for concerts and motivational speaking events.
3.2 Miles
70% 1598 votes
Aquariums 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
The SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to sharks, rays, octopuses, and the first rescued sea turtle in Arizona. The aquarium also has a 360 degree ocean tunnel and sea star touch tanks.
0.5 Miles
67% 568 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 500 E Veteran's Way, Tempe, AZ 85287 MoreLess Info
The home of the Pac-10 football team, the Sun Devil Stadium has hosted one Super Bowl and one Insight Bowl. It has a seating capacity of 75,000.
2.2 Miles
65% 417 votes
Water Parks 1500 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Opened since 1969, Big Surf Fun has the third largest wave-pool in America. Among other attractions, there are also Otter Slides, Tornado Twisters, Captain Cook's Landing, and others.
3.0 Miles
59% 37 votes
Bowling 4407 S Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
The AMF Tempe Village Lanes is a state of the art bowling facility that offers open bowling hours as well as hosts bowling tournaments and a variety of leagues. The alley features a snack bar, as well.
0.1 Miles
80% 10 votes
Playgrounds 31 East Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Located at Tempe Beach Park, the Splash Playground offers one acre of water-based family-friendly fun. Activities include a frog spray ring, waterslide, dump bucket, waterfall, flower shower, and water cannons.
2.0 Miles
71% 31 votes
Paintball 1401 South McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
The arena that houses Tempe Paintball is open for general public bouts and group parties. The attraction also has the only 7 to 12 year old paintball and airsoft sessions in all of Arizona.
3.3 Miles
39% 122 votes
Aquariums 5000 Arizona Mills Cir, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282 MoreLess Info
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium is a large aquatic life facility featuring a variety of freshwater and saltwater species. In addition to sharks, octopi, and other exotic animals the aquarium also offers regularly scheduled educational programs as well.
5.6 Miles
83% 206 votes
Movie Theaters 1825 East Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284 MoreLess Info
Film buffs on a budget frequent Pollack Tempe Cinemas, a discount movie theater in Tempe, Arizona. It shows a combination of recent releases, independent films and nostalgic favorites. Tickets cost two dollars on Tuesdays; on all other days, they cost three dollars.
0.4 Miles
85% 270 votes
Parks 620 North Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 MoreLess Info
Spacious Tempe Beach Park is a tranquil waterside park in Tempe, Arizona that is a popular venue for public and private events. The park offers paddleboating, paddleboarding and other aquatic activities for adults and children.
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