Family events in Scottsdale, AZ

Twilight Trailblazers provides an evening childcare experience designed for families planning dinner or a relaxing night. Children are dropped off at Trailblazers and escorted by experienced camp counselors to the Summer Camp Rec Center for a lively mix of games, crafts, themed activities, and time with friends. After the excitement, the group eases into a calm wind-down before pickup. This program is for ages 6 to 12. The cost is $90 for one child, plus $50 per additional child. Dinner offers a choice of chicken tenders, a hot dog, or a grilled cheese, served with fruit or French fries.

Get ready to roll under the glow with neon vibes, lively music, and nonstop fun on the rink. Glow gear is encouraged. Admission is $14, skate rental is $5, and non-skating adults are $5. Wrist guards are required and are available at no charge. Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Groups of 10 or more can access discounted rates. Birthday party options are available, and this session can be set up as a fundraiser for groups. This is a recurring session, and if a special event falls at the same time, the special event schedule will take priority.

At HeatSync Labs, this free-form workshop night welcomes passionate kids and their parents to explore ideas and turn them into real creations. The focus is on discovery-based learning where young people take the lead, building skills through hands-on making rather than sitting through lectures. It is not a drop-off program, so parents stay involved as projects take shape through experimentation and problem solving. For questions, contact youngmakermentors at heatsynclabs dot org.

Little Ballers Association brings a back-to-school season of youth basketball to North Scottsdale at the flagship Scottsdale Sports Center. This weekly learn and play league, led by coaches from B.E.S.T. and guided by their basketball curriculum, welcomes young athletes with age-specific sessions for ages 3 to 6. Throughout the multi-week program, players practice together to strengthen fundamentals such as dribbling, shooting, and defense while building teamwork and on-court decision making. The season concludes with two weeks of live-streamed games so family and friends can share in the excitement of game days.

A family friendly yoga class at Arizona Bouldering Project welcomes children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers to explore movement, breath, and imagination together. The focus is less on perfecting poses and more on playful learning about feelings, connection, and body awareness. Participants will try simple postures and short sequences while using imagination, and they will take home ideas for weaving mindful movement, emotion check ins, and social emotional learning into everyday routines, along with activities to continue the practice at home. The session is led by Nicole, a certified yoga teacher, pediatric speech language pathologist, and mom who shares practical strategies for mindfulness and self regulation that work best when practiced during calm moments before challenges arise. She and her husband, a youth programs manager at BP, value building community through climbing, photography, and parenting. Nicole also recently completed the Wild Life Yoga Nature-Based Kids and Family Yoga Training with Jessica Schirmer, further grounding her approach in play and a connection to nature.

Fireworks Over Fountain Court lights up the night at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort with vivid bursts over the Fountain Court. Shows take place on select holiday weekends and on several Sunday evenings throughout the summer, creating a relaxed setting to enjoy time with family and friends under the stars. To attend, guests must have a fireworks reservation, have tickets to the Grand Fourth of July BBQ at Mesa Centrale, or be registered hotel guests.

Enjoy a retro themed session at USA’s Skateland Mesa with rhythm and shuffle skating to classic freestyle tracks and popular hits. Admission is $14. Skate rental is $5, and the fee for non skating adults is $4. Anyone 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 23 or older. Wristguards are required and provided free of charge. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Discounted pricing is available for groups of 10 or more, and options are offered for birthday parties and fundraising events.

Experience a glow in the dark party made just for teenagers at Elevate Trampoline Park. This event is exclusively for ages 13 to 17 and features two hours of trampoline fun with the lights down and the music up. Admission is $25 per teen and includes a large slushie. For safety and peace of mind, purchase tickets only through Elevate Trampoline Park and avoid unauthorized sellers, as tickets from unofficial sources are not covered.

A sensory-friendly skate session created with special loved ones and their families in mind. The rink opens early to provide a calmer experience with no loud music and no flashing or strobe lights. Enjoy skating, dancing, and play, with skate mates available for extra support. Admission is $5, with skate rental available for an additional $5. Wristguards are mandatory and provided at no cost. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Discounted group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Birthday party options and fundraising opportunities are also offered for this session.

At the Arizona Persian Cultural Center, children can take part in an art class that nurtures creativity, builds skills, and encourages self expression through a range of projects. All supplies are provided, allowing parents to relax while their kids focus on making art. The class welcomes children of all ages, and siblings are invited to participate together with a discounted rate of $30 for two. It is a warm, supportive setting where young artists can learn and create side by side.

Enjoy a family-friendly roller skating session set to hip hop and R&B favorites, mixing timeless classics with current hits. The atmosphere features low lighting and energetic rhythms for smooth laps and plenty of fun for all ages. Admission is $12, skate rental is $5, and non-skating adults are $4. Wristguards are mandatory and provided at no charge. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Discounted pricing is available for groups of 10 or more, and birthday party and fundraising options are offered for this session.

School may be starting again, but the fun continues indoors at BEST Scottsdale Sports Center in North Scottsdale. Set inside a 10,000 square foot facility, this multi sport camp welcomes kids who are bathroom independent through age 13, with campers grouped by age to keep things engaging and safe. Families can choose full day, half day, or single day options. Activities include a broad mix of sports such as baseball or softball, basketball, soccer, football, volleyball, golf, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, hockey, and badminton. There is even more to explore with dodgeball, kickball, relay races, capture the flag, scooter hockey, a 40 foot rock wall, and many additional playground style games and activities. Lunch and snacks are provided.

Homeschoolers can stay active with B.E.S.T. Homeschool Sports at BEST Scottsdale Sports Center, a physical education program that blends energetic play with skill development and is approved for ESA. Sessions focus on building coordination, teamwork, and confidence while encouraging a lasting love of sports, and the welcoming environment helps kids make new friends. Separate options are available for ages 7–10 and for ages 3–6.

Kick off the school year with a homeschool basketball class at BEST Scottsdale Sports Center. This ESA approved program is designed for ages 3 to 6 and combines fundamental skill development with cooperative play. Children build confidence, learn teamwork, and discover a love of sports in a lively, age-appropriate setting. It also offers an easy way to add active homeschool programming to the week and a welcoming environment for making new friends.

Enjoy a live theatrical production of The Little Mermaid. The show takes place on the Main Stage at Hale Centre Theatre - AZ in Gilbert, with doors opening for the evening performance.