Things to do

If the “reason for the season” is an important part of your holiday celebration, then this article is for you. With so many holiday activities available in the greater Phoenix area, it can be hard to find the activities...

Start making those Valentine's Day dinner (or breakfast) plans with these delicious restaurants around Scottsdale!  Valentine's Day Dinner: The Sicilian Butcher – The modern-casual Italian restaurant is offering a romantic dinner-for-two Valentine’s Day special Monday, February 12 through Sunday, February 18th. Three Valley...

Our family had the opportunity to visit the brand new SeaLife Sea Turtle Rescue Reef Exhibit, at SeaLife in Tempe, featuring Donna, an Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. We learned all about the threats turtles face and how SeaLife rescues,...

December is here! The weather is perfect, we have so many family friendly events all around town. So fun! Our holiday gift guide is live, check it out here. Check out our Holiday Light Hot Spots here. And find a list...

Happy New Year! Here's hoping 2024 is the best year for all of you! Are there any events that we haven’t covered or do you know of a future family friendly event our community should know about? Feel free to...

Spring is coming and that means Scottsdale is packed with all.the.events. We just wish we could do them all. Plan your local spring break staycation with our monthly things to do list! Read all about our Spring Break Guide here....

There is a new, fun experience that just opened at Scottsdale Quarter, and we think it is going to be the hot spot everyone is talking about. It is called Lip Lab and it is much more than a...

After three years of stressing over throwing DIY parties at the local park for my oldest, I was ready for a change. Especially since the Scottsdale weather loves to play tricks on us at the end of March. Last...

scottsdale indoor play places

I am so happy to announce that story times are FINALLY back up and going. I don’t think many have been open since pre-pandemic therefore my little guy has yet to be at any sort of story time. My...

We all want our children to learn and grow in a safe and loving environment. When it's time for your child to start attending preschool, there are SO MANY wonderful schools in our area to choose from. To make it...

This fall, residents and guests of Scottsdale are invited to experience the Scottsdale Civic Center like never before! With the seasonal Fall in Love with Scottsdale Civic Center extravaganza, the city reintroduces this vibrant area through a series of...

Back to school and LOTS to do! Our monthly guide for August events in and around Scottsdale is here. Check out our Photography Guide here. It is time to start thinking about those Holiday Card Photos! What are your favorite events...

If you’ve never heard of The Simple Farm in Scottsdale, I’m here to share what a little hidden gem of a place it is. I recently spent a few hours there one morning for a Women’s Beauty and Wellness Gathering...

Scottsdale, Arizona is renowned for its luxurious resorts and spas that offer unparalleled comfort and relaxation. If you're planning a summer staycation in Scottsdale or the surrounding areas, you'll be delighted to discover some incredible deals and packages that...

As all of our older kids head back to school, mamas with toddlers are now able to focus on more age appropriate and fun outings to keep them busy during the week. I found a few spots that are...