Family-friendly summer activities that won’t break the bank across the Phoenix area

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With summer kicking off and many children out of school for the break, Arizona’s Family is scouring the Valley for the best family-fun deals.
Published: May. 24, 2024 at 7:14 AM MST|Updated: May. 24, 2024 at 9:24 AM MST
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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — From housing to grocery store shopping trips, it seems like everything is getting more expensive these days. With summer kicking off and many children out of school for the break, Arizona’s Family is scouring the Valley for the best family-fun deals.

Up for a round of mini golf?

Kick off your summer break or Memorial Day weekend with a friendly game of mini golf! Puttshack opened last year in Scottsdale and is already offering great deals to keep the kids busy this summer. Customers can snag their weekday deal — 50% off your second game Monday-Thursday, all day long. Regular prices run at $14 per person, and children under 12 play for only $9.

Puttshack is perfect for beginners and experts, but don’t forget to grab some food as well! Grab some flatbread pizzas, skewers, buffalo chicken dip and more! After 8 p.m., Puttshack is open to customers 21 and over only. To reserve a spot, visit puttshack.com/booking.

Elevate trampoline park

Elevate Trampoline Park is an exciting, family-friendly destination this summer you can take the kids to, and you’ll get a bang for your buck! The park is located in Goodyear and is offering a $89 summer pass, which is good for the entire summer.

The pass includes two hours of jumping and attractions every day. A toddler discount is offered Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at $10 for kids 6 and younger. In addition, there is a homeschool discount Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at $10 per jumper for two hours.

The summer pass program is also available at Krazy Air Park in Mesa. To purchase tickets, click or tap here.

Satisfy your sandwich craving

Looking for some delicious grub at a great price? Look no further than Captain Bill’s Submarine Shop in Phoenix! The shop is offering five inch subs as cheap as $4.89 and 10 inch subs at $6.89. Try their delicious club sandwich, Malibu chicken, buffalo chicken sub and more! To check out the whole menu, visit captainbillssubmarine.com/about-our-food.

No pool? No problem.

The Avondale Aquatic Center is opening Memorial Day weekend, and Arizona’s Family got an exclusive sneak peek! The pool is open to Avondale residents and it’s only $3. Kids and families can use the fun amenities, including water slides and the lazy river. You can also sign up for swim lessons and different classes this summer. Residents can pre-book by using this link.

Take a trip to ‘Tukee’s

It’s Happy Hour, but Field Trip Friday edition! Arizona’s Family is making a pit stop in Ahwatukee at “Tukee’s,” a restaurant named after the neighborhood. Tukee’s offers Happy Hour on Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Don’t forget to stop by for reverse Happy Hour from 9 p.m. to closing on Monday through Friday.

Appetizers and snacks range from $6-$8 and include nachos, quesadillas, buffalo chicken dip and plenty more delicious eats.

Explore different cultures in Mesa

Summer On A Budget is taking a cultural turn! The Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is featuring summer exhibitions with artists Michael Farmer, Jacqueline Chanda and Emily C. McPhie. The museum is always free and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, click to tap here.

Phoenix Children’s Museum

Access ASU, a K-12 outreach division at ASU, and the Children’s Museum of Phoenix have partnered in an effort to start preparing students for higher education early. Access ASU and Children’s Museum of Phoenix will be partnering to offer free WeGrad Digital Access for kids and parents this summer.

The museum is open for free every First Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Click or tap here for event details.

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