Phoenix with Kids: 50 Best Things To Do in Phoenix, Arizona

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Among our top things to do in Phoenix: Pangaea's interactive, dinosaur-themed exhibits. Photo by Ally Noel

Phoenix, Arizona is where I grew up. Though I traded Phoenix's dry heat for the humidity of Atlanta after college, I still regard myself as a Phoenician for life. With family and friends still there, we get to enjoy so many fun things to do in Phoenix whenever we visit. And what's really nice is now that I'm a mom, I get to revisit some of my favorite childhood attractions with my kids and discover awesome new things to do in Phoenix.

A trip to the Valley of the Sun makes for a perfect sun-soaked family vacation. Kids love all of the fun things to do in Phoenix, from the Phoenix Zoo to the Phoenix Art Museum. And for the adults, the resort spas are out of this world!

Here are the 50 top things to do in Phoenix with kids, including some great family-friendly restaurants and hotels. Check out our Western US Family Travel Guide for even more adventures out west, including our list of 51 top things to do with kids in Arizona.

St. Patrick's Day Parades and More Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley March 2025

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Grab your little leprechauns and experience the luck of the Irish at Ridge Hill Shopping Center's St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill

From St. Patrick's Day parades to the arrival of spring and plenty of Easter fun, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

March features multiple celebrations of St. Patrick's Day, including the annual Luck of the Hill event at Ridge Hill, which has live music, dancing, and Irish flair. Also celebrated in March is Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors. Kids can get messy and learn about this fun and colorful festival at this Holi Art Party at Shake it Off.  

Families can also reap the sweet rewards of the maple sugaring season in March at multiple events, including Maple Fest at The Ashokan Center and Teatown's Pancake Brunch and Maple Celebration.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this March—we're adding more events to the Westchester Events Calendar every day. 

St. Patrick's Day Parades and More Best Things To Do on Long Island March 2025 with Kids

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Grab a wagon and hang out along a St. Patrick's Day parade route on Long Island. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

From St. Patrick's Day on, family fun springs to life on Long Island in March.

Kick off spring with a sweet maple sugaring event at the Hempstead Lake State Park or try your Irish Luck on the Farm at the Smithtown Historical Society.

Meanwhile, the Long Island Children's Museum celebrates the rich culture of Carnival with a multi-sensory, two-day celebration complete with music, dancing, food, crafts, and more. 

You can also rock out on a Beatles journey for kids at the Landmark on Main Street with a musical experience filled with games, movement, and stories. Or settle in for a royal good time as the Suffolk hosts a Princess Concert and Tea Party.

Read on for all the ways you can pack your calendar this month on Long Island. 

St. Patrick's Day Parades and More Best Things To Do in NYC March 2025 with Kids

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Shake off the winter blues and douse your family in the colors of spring at the Holi Celebration at the South Street Seaport. Photo by Mike Szpot

Whether you're turning green for St. Patrick's Day or taking a deep dive into Women's History Month, March in NYC is paradise for kids. Here are our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New York City this month.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue puts the "march" into March, the NY International Children's Film Fest takes kids' movies up a notch, and super shows for kids this month include A Year with Frog and Toad and Song of the North! Plus Kids' Night on Broadway takes centerstage next week!

We're also inviting all of you to join us at our FREE CAMPTOPIA event Sunday, March 9, where we'll have tons of fun and summer camp resources.

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine Has a New Look & It’s Stunning

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The renovated lobby at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine. Image by Gabby Cullen

Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine is one of the most popular hotels in the Dallas area for families. An indoor waterpark, a ropes course, games, and the exciting MagiQuest are just some attractions kids and parents know and love. The resort recently completed a $40 million transformation that brings a stay here to a new level.

From an entirely new dining experience, incredible new attractions, and the all-new Legend of Luna nighttime spectacular, your next stay at Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine will be like your first visit all over again!

St. Patrick's Day Parades and More Best Things to Do in Los Angeles March 2025 with Kids

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Spring into family-friendly fun at the LA Zoo. Photo by Jamie Pham

From St. Patrick's Day to early Easter celebrations, March springs ahead with things to do in Los Angeles with kids. Don’t miss our favorite activities taking place in Los Angeles this month.

Lucky you: Families can celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades in Hermosa Beach and Ventura. More parades will march into the month, with the Swallows Day Parade in San Juan Capistrano and the rescheduled Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. Easter celebrations begin at Irvine Park Railroad and Underwood Family Farms, and wild fun bounces into Griffith Park at the LA Zoo's Spring Fling. 

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Los Angeles this March—we're adding more events to the Los Angeles Events Calendar every day. 

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