5 FUN Spring Break Ideas in Phoenix
Are you planning on staying in the valley during spring break? There are a variety of destinations to visit while your kids are on break in Phoenix!
Spend the day together learning something new and enjoy bonding with your children making memories that will last a lifetime.
This post is all about 5 fun Spring break ideas in Phoenix.
Visit the Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo has more than 3,000 animals, including fish, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and mammals. It's a great way to let your kid's explore and learn through a fun family outing. There are 4 different trails to walk, so wear comfy shoes!
Price: 28$ to 38$
Hours: 9am-5pm daily (Now until April)
Location: 455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Visit:
https://www.phoenixzoo.org/
Helpful Tip! Make the trip a memorable EXPERIENCE by planning an outfit (like a cute safari hat), purchasing a kid camera for them to snap pictures, and scrapbooking the day.
Adventure Book:
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Safari Hat:
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Toddler Camera:
https://a.co/d/fVIkprF
Instant Camera:
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Visit the OdySea Aquarium
Spend the day discovering something new at Arizona’s largest aquarium with more than 300 species and 70+ exhibits! An experience for all ages to enjoy! We enjoyed seeing our toddler immerse himself in aquatic life for the first time and it was priceless. The kids’ cove and touch pools were a great experience for our curious learner.
We purchased this book at the aquarium on the way out but you can find it on Amazon too! Link provided below.
Price: $39 to $49
Hours: 9am-7pm daily
Location: 9500 E Via De Ventura, Suite A-100, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Visit:
https://www.odyseaaquarium.com/
Aquarium Board Book: https://a.co/d/2IAzczx
Visit Butterfly Wonderland
If you are visiting the OdySea Aquarium, consider adding-on the butterfly exhibit to your itinerary! Take a stroll with the butterflies in the largest butterfly conservatory in the US! Enjoy a 3D movie learning about Monarch migration, observe live chrysalis, and so much more! There is so much to experience at Butterfly Wonderland!
Whether you or your child are visiting a butterfly conservatory for the first time, the experience is powerful and beautiful.
Helpful Tip! A great way to continue learning, your child can grow their own butterflies at home! Watch your own caterpillars change into butterflies in a at-home habitat!
Price: $22 to $32
Hours: 9am-5pm daily
Location: 9500 E. Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Visit: https://butterflywonderland.com/
Butterfly Garden: https://a.co/d/5ZW1gVV
Arizona Science Center
For all you mamas whose kid's enjoy learning about STEM education, this is the spot! Learn something new and enjoy hands-on attractions together at the Arizona Science Center during Spring break! Explore learning about the human body, physics, and nature! Anything air-conditioned in the AZ spring and summer days, you can count me in!
Price: $17 to $29
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30am-4pm
Location: 600 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Visit:
https://www.azscience.org/
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
In the heart of downtown Phoenix enjoy a day at the Phoenix Children’s Museum with 3 floors for kids ages 0-10 years old. Spend time building block towers, playing in the kid-kitchen, or watching your little ones in the 3 and under room. Most school-aged kids LOVE recess and spending the day allowing them to enjoy themselves doing just that, is a win!
Price: $17 anyone over 1 year and older
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 4pm
Location: 215 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Visit: https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/
