Family time is precious time, and you can find plenty of activities to do and events to attend with your kids near Goodyear, Arizona. The following six kid-friendly attractions will entertain and educate your active, creative little ones. Consider visiting one or all of these local attractions for a fun day out with the kids.

Goodyear Community Park

If you’re looking for a fun place to hang out with the whole family, swing by Goodyear Community Park, located at 3151 N. Litchfield Road. You can reserve one of the seven ramadas with barbecue grills at the park to host a family get-together. 

The park offers a little league field, softballs fields, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, a splash pad, a skate park, a dog park with doggie bags, a playground and a tot lot area, walking trails, restrooms, and open areas. At this smoke-free park, you will find something fun to do for everyone in your family, including the littlest ones.

If your family loves to get out and explore nature, you should also explore these seven waterways in Goodyear.

TeenyTown Playland

TeenyTown Playland is the perfect place to bolster your child’s imagination and play skills. Located about 5 miles north of Goodyear at 12958 W. Indian School Road in Litchfield Park, this play place offers several themed areas, including a cafe, market, school, doctor’s office, gas station, house, and construction site. You can visit TeenyTown Playland for private or public play or during one of many special events, which occur throughout the year. You can bring snacks to enjoy inside, but just be sure to keep them in the tiled area. Also don’t forget to bring socks, so your child can run around in the play areas.

Pricing for public play is $14 for two hours of play, which also includes a craft or science project and admission for infants under one year old and adults. For private play on weekdays, the first hour is $50 and each hour thereafter is $25, for up to six children. Weekend pricing for private play is $65 for the first hour and $25 for each hour thereafter. If you plan on visiting TeenyTown Playland often with your child, consider purchasing an unlimited play membership, which starts at $45 per month with one child.

Melodies & Me

If you have young children ages zero to 5, take a music class with Melodies & Me. Join your children as they learn how to sing in tune and keep an accurate beat with other children. You will not only sing but also play instruments and dance in a music class. Kids really enjoy this active musical experience. Melodies & Me offers classes in various locations in West Valley, such as at Desert West Dance Academy, located at 15671 W. Roosevelt St. in Goodyear. You can also check out Melodies & Me classes at TeenyTown Playland.

Phoenix Zoo

For an animal-filled adventure, plan a visit to the Phoenix Zoo. You can explore several trails at the zoo and learn about and see all kinds of animals. Check out the Africa, Arizona, or Tropics trails to see everything from rhinos and eagles to orangutans. For smaller children, travel the Children’s Trail to see smaller animals up close, such as emus, golden lion tamarins, and a two-toed sloth. Along the children’s trail, you can stop by Harmony Farm to check out several farm animals and even experience a petting zoo.

The zoo is located at 455 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. It’s open every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for visitors ages 2 and younger, $17 for ages 3 through 13, and $25 for ages 14 and older. If you plan on attending the zoo frequently, you can become a member of the Phoenix Zoo. A family membership is $179 per year for two adults and up to four children ages 3 to 17.

Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs

Experience a prehistoric adventure at Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs, located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. This indoor location offers visitors the chance to see what dinosaurs probably looked like. Pangaea features more than 80 animatronic dinosaurs that walk through the exhibits, so you feel like you’ve been brought back to the prehistoric age. 

Free attractions include the Interactive Floor Explore and the Magnet Wall. For a small fee, you can try interactive attractions like etching, excavation, and the dinosaur-building station. You can also visit the Adventure Arcade to play games and win prizes. After exploring the exhibits and activities, stop by the Pangaea Dinosaur Grill for a bite to eat.

Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. General admission is $19.95 per visit, and annual passes are $25.95 for children and $29.95 for adults. 

Musical Instrument Museum

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In 2019, the Musical Instrument Museum was considered one of the best museums for tourists to visit in the U.S. At the museum, you can walk through the Geographic Galleries, Artist Gallery, and the Target Gallery, which includes traveling and special exhibitions. You will also have the chance to see and hear how musical instruments are played in their original cultural context. Also, be sure to check the Music Theater’s schedule to attend concerts throughout the year. The museum offers experiences designed for children, so be sure to check out the music-making activities, instrument-making activities, and story time.

The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. It’s open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A one-day pass is free for guests ages 3 and younger, $10 for ages 4 to 12, $15 for ages 13 to 19, and $20 for ages 20 and older. Members can enter without an admission fee. 

Whether you just need to get out of the house or want to plan a special day out with the family, plan a visit to any of these attractions. We at Crème de la Crème of Goodyear, AZ are excited for you to discover some new favorite places to play with your kids. Do you have any that we didn’t mention here? Let us know, and we’d be happy to add our list.