Water, Water Everywhere! Chandler Aquatic Centers & Splash Pads
Pool time is the ultimate summer activity for kids and they'll have a splashing good time at one of Chandler's aquatic centers. Each has a zero-depth entry pool, water slide, and diving boards and other water features like a lazy river. Check out Chandler's aquatic centers for a conveniently located park near you. And should you have younger ones who prefer a splash pad to cool down- our list includes Chandler splash pads and is a great resource for delightfully refreshing fun.
Indoor Activities
You may be looking for climate controlled fun - but there is plenty of adventure at Chandler's family fun centers and indoor adventure parks where the kids can be active and cool - all at the same time. Active kids will be jumping for the chance to play at traditional trampoline parks like Jumpstreet to large climate controlled complexes like Big Air (opening June 2020) or Extreme Gravity Zone which features extreme entertainment with 10 attractions including the largest indoor adventure ropes course in the country. Inflatables and arcade games are yours to be had at Bounce-A-Rama and exploration is key at Makutu's Island with its 20,000 square foot center. Traditional afternoon activities like bowling, rollerskating at USA Skateland, Ice Den Chandler for ice skating and a number of movie theaters are also available throughout Chandler.
Build family memories and solve a puzzle together at Escape Chandler or enjoy a round of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf or catch a show and some laughs at ImprovMANIA.
Summer Fun with Free Chandler Events
Feeling patriotic - Chandler's annual July Fourth Fireworks celebration at Tumbleweed Park is a great summer event in Chandler and not to be missed. Starting in June, find your way to the Downtown Chandler Farmer's Market held on Saturdays through September, from 7 -10:30 a.m. Make an outing of it and tag on breakfast or lunch at one of the local restaurants and find plenty of parking in Downtown Chandler.
Eats, Treats and Sweets
Dining out is a blast with Chandler's family-friendly restaurants that are appealing to kids and adults alike. What kid doesn't love spaghetti? You'll find the Old Spaghetti Factory is a sure thing and it's conveniently located at Chandler Fashion Center - perfect for grabbing a bite to eat after shopping, enjoying a movie or time at the splash pad.
Perhaps your little diner is a bit more adventurous...then you may want to opt to explore the tasty and authentic, Creole Cajun Bistro for Louisiana French-style creole cajun cuisine. For more of a global adventure, check out the exciting world of teppanyaki at one of Chandler's numerous Japanese restaurants featuring cuisine cooked on the iron plate embedded in the table where the chef's display their exceptional knife skills for an entertaining meal that will delight all ages. To experience some of the best teppanyaki restaurants in Chandler, check out Hon Machi, Rock Lobster, and national favorite Benihana.
Kids love noodles, there is no denying that! For a great lunch or dinner, little diners will enjoy fresh pulled noodles at China Magic Noodles where you may also watch the Chef make the noodles by hand before they are prepared with a variety of sauces, meats and vegetables.
Feeling a bit nostalgic? Nostalgic candy, hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream reign supreme at Downtown Chandler's Wimpy's Paradise.
In addition to great breakfast entrees, salads, sandwiched and pasta - Arizona based Wildlflower Bread Company, offer's Wildflower kids a complimentary activity, cookie and milk on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Looking for a cool treat that will delight on a warm, summer day? You'll discover a world of options in Chandler, AZ from fish shaped cones at Snowtime, to bubble waffle treats at Hot Bamboo to Glacier Snow Sweets & Treats features Taiwanese-style shaved ice with a delightful, snow like texture that is lighter than ice cream with a number of tasty toppings and flavor combinations. When exploring Downtown Chandler, plan for a visit to Chandler original Paletas Betty - a modern paleteria featuring hand-crafted, Mexican fruit-and-cream pops in seasonal flavors...they even have one just for your favorite, four legged pooch!
Before you depart Chandler, be sure to make s stop at Arizona's largest candy store - Sweeties of Arizona, where you'll be able to share memories from your childhood with nostalgic favorite candies like Pez, Necco® wafers as well as a wall of Jelly Bellys and plenty of unique sweets and a selection of more than 350 cane sugar sodas. Your kids and your inner child will be happy with a visit to the sweet store!
