Things to do in Phoenix with a 2 year old girl?

March 7, 2011 3:13 AM

Things to do in Phoenix with a 2 year old girl?

So my plans in Phoenix include staying with friends of mine who have a 2 year old girl. I'm used to being around my nephews, so kids don't scare me off, but I think it would be nice to treat the family to a day doing something fun that would involve their daughter.

The family is of above-average means and gets out and about a lot, so I'm looking for possibly something obscure, or other side of the valley happenings/places they might not have encountered (they live in the Chandler area). Cool kid oriented restaurants, things to see and do for a day, who knows?

Any ideas whatsoever would be appreciated!

posted by efalk to grab bag (7 answers total)

Do they work and have childcare? Might be hard to schedule.

They probably already know all the kid places nearby.

As the parent of a 2 year old, I'd prefer you offer to babysit while parents go out to eat.
posted by k8t at 3:36 AM on March 7, 2011 [1 favorite]

Children's Museum of Phoenix

Railroad Park

Jump and Shout

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater

Park of the Canals - have a picnic

Not sure when you'll be in Phoenix, but the orangutan exhibit opens in mid-April.
posted by Sassyfras at 6:32 AM on March 7, 2011

*the orangutan exhibit opens at the Phoenix zoo, I meant to say.
posted by Sassyfras at 6:33 AM on March 7, 2011

The Phoenix Zoo is a wonderful destination for kids, whether the orangutan exhibit is open or not!
posted by hermitosis at 7:07 AM on March 7, 2011

Seconding the Phoenix Zoo. There's a cool little play area as well.
posted by ejfox at 8:38 AM on March 7, 2011

The Desert Botanical Gardens are surprisingly fun and little kid friendly - and not too far from the Zoo (though doing both in one day would be a lot of walking/strollering).
posted by LyndsayMW at 10:17 AM on March 7, 2011

Seconding The Children's Museum. It's a really fun, interactive place that kept my 5 and 6-year old niece and nephew occupied almost the entire day. And Auntie was VERY happy about that.
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 4:03 PM on March 7, 2011