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Laura
I want to buy my son a bike for the summer but I"m not sure whether I should buy a bike or a trike. He's 3 and kind of tall for his age, but he's not very physically strong or coordinated. Ideas?
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Three is still really young for a bike. Some kids don't learn to ride a bike until they're like 6 or 7. I suggest a classic red tricycle. Every kid needs one at some point in their life. Check out some from the selection at Arsa Toys (http://www.arsatoys.com); they're really reasonably priced.
Three is still really young for a bike. Some kids don't learn to ride a bike until they're like 6 or 7. I suggest a classic red tricycle. Every kid needs one at some point in their life. Check out some from the selection at Arsa Toys (http://www.arsatoys.com); they're really reasonably priced.
Where should I take my 2 year old in phoenix, az and surrounding areas during the summer?
alisunwhit
It tends to be very hot in the summers in AZ, does anyone have any good places to take a 2 year old so we can get out of the house. Any place would be great, thanks.
Answer
Makutu's Island, maybe - 2 is a little young but there is a toddler area that can be fun if you go when it is not crowded. There are a couple of indoor play villages (miniature towns), Kids Town Play Center in Tempe has smaller buildings good for crawlers and toddler sizes and Imagination Avenue in North Phoenix has larger buildings that 6-year olds can walk into, toddler cars, a fenced area with toddler toys for really little ones, and a bouncer. Toy Town is in Ahwatukee but only open till like 2pm, never been personally.
You might check out Jeepers in Mesa. There are rides (indoor) like a merry go round, mini airplanes, mini spinning cups, a play house and toddler climbing area, and a sand box. If your little one is closer to 3, you might try miniature golf, there is a new indoor place on 32nd & Greenway called Mini Golf Paradise. Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park is outdoor but a good summer activity for little ones. The Wave Pool at Kiwani's Recreation Center could also be fun if you are willing to go in the water as well.
The Mesa Museum for Youth is great for young kids, a museum with things meant to be touched and a special area just for those under 5. See their website for possible classes your child can participate in as well. Nearby is the Mesa Southwest Museum if your little one is into dinosaurs.
The library is always a fun free indoor family activity, good chance to spend some time together. Most Phoenix libraries have children's areas where it is okay to make some noise and there are toys as well as books, the Cholla library near Metrocenter is great for this and free events and storytimes or puppet shows as well (see website).
If your child can sit still for 20-30 minutes, the Great Arizona Puppet Theater does shows on the weekends for children usually based on fairy tales. For a fee, you could enroll in some classes at the community centers or private locations like dance or art or gymnastics. Most of the malls have free play areas for little kids now too. The one at Fiesta Mall and Arrowhead Mall are both good.
There are a few websites that list activities, play groups, and seasonal events you can check as well.
GoCityKids.com and About.com/Phoenix
Makutu's Island, maybe - 2 is a little young but there is a toddler area that can be fun if you go when it is not crowded. There are a couple of indoor play villages (miniature towns), Kids Town Play Center in Tempe has smaller buildings good for crawlers and toddler sizes and Imagination Avenue in North Phoenix has larger buildings that 6-year olds can walk into, toddler cars, a fenced area with toddler toys for really little ones, and a bouncer. Toy Town is in Ahwatukee but only open till like 2pm, never been personally.
You might check out Jeepers in Mesa. There are rides (indoor) like a merry go round, mini airplanes, mini spinning cups, a play house and toddler climbing area, and a sand box. If your little one is closer to 3, you might try miniature golf, there is a new indoor place on 32nd & Greenway called Mini Golf Paradise. Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park is outdoor but a good summer activity for little ones. The Wave Pool at Kiwani's Recreation Center could also be fun if you are willing to go in the water as well.
The Mesa Museum for Youth is great for young kids, a museum with things meant to be touched and a special area just for those under 5. See their website for possible classes your child can participate in as well. Nearby is the Mesa Southwest Museum if your little one is into dinosaurs.
The library is always a fun free indoor family activity, good chance to spend some time together. Most Phoenix libraries have children's areas where it is okay to make some noise and there are toys as well as books, the Cholla library near Metrocenter is great for this and free events and storytimes or puppet shows as well (see website).
If your child can sit still for 20-30 minutes, the Great Arizona Puppet Theater does shows on the weekends for children usually based on fairy tales. For a fee, you could enroll in some classes at the community centers or private locations like dance or art or gymnastics. Most of the malls have free play areas for little kids now too. The one at Fiesta Mall and Arrowhead Mall are both good.
There are a few websites that list activities, play groups, and seasonal events you can check as well.
GoCityKids.com and About.com/Phoenix
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