
No toys please! We have a better idea!
Gift giving can be stressful and superficial. It’s difficult to find the perfect toy or item for birthdays and Christmas. Take the stress out of gift giving and give people what they really want – time and memories!
We’ve made it our goal to give experiences more than tangible gifts and we’ve received amazing feedback! We try to give our children an experience each year for their birthday or Christmas.
One year we gifted them a zoo pass. We went to the Phoenix Zoo nearly 50 times that year and they still ask to go almost every day.
Another year we gave them Disney On Ice tickets. They got to go with their grandparents and have not stopped talking about it since.
Myself and my two children all have April birthdays so one year we gifted Disneyland tickets and went to celebrate all three birthdays. That was an experience they will not soon forget.
I have always given my husband experiences. Some of them included snowboarding tickets, racecar driving experiences, paintball sessions, axe throwing, escape rooms, hotel stays, golf trips, etc. He wouldn’t have it any other way.
Any time our parents ask what to get the kids, we always ask them for experiences. We want them to spend time with the kids. That’s the greatest gift you can give someone – your time and attention.
Every year we give our parents experiences to do with each other or with our kids – zoo lights, concerts, musicals, Disney On Ice tickets, etc.
We have compiled a list of experiences in Arizona that you can gift for your children, spouse, parents, friends, siblings, etc. Experiences are priceless and we are excited to share some of our favorite expe riences in Arizona!

- Top Golf – Gilbert
- 1689 S. Santan Village Pkwy,
- Gilbert, AZ 85295
- 10am-11pm
- $47/hr per bay (6 people per bay)

- Phoenix Zoo Pass
- 455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008 - 9am – 3pm (during zoo lights)
- Annual memberships as low as $69

- Disney On Ice Tickets
- 2020 Season is over for Arizona

- POGO Pass
- Annual pass includes hundreds of FREE entries to the best entertainment spots in Arizona
- Use code AZMOMSQUAD to get the pass for only $39.98!

- WildWest Paintball & Airsoft
- 19283 E Elliot Rd
- Mesa, AZ 85212
- $30 admission for air soft or paintball

- Hot Shots – Axe Throwing
- 1290 N Scottsdale Rd #102
- Tempe, AZ 85281
- $30 per guest for 1.5 hours

- Escape Room – Mesa
- 86 W University Drive
- Mesa, AZ 85201
Rooms for 8 people cost about $100
Great for group or family gifts!

- AMC Theaters – Movie Tickets
- 1645 S. Stapley Drive
- Mesa, Arizona 85204
Movie tickets are always great stocking stuffers!
AMC – Stapley has completely remodeled their theaters so if you haven’t been recently, you’ve gotta check it out!
Dine-in available!

- Spilled Batter – Cooking Classes
- 5515 E Laurel Lane
- Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Cooking classes for kids

- As You Wish Pottery Painting Class
- 1649 S Stapley Road #101
- Mesa, AZ 85204
Gift card and family fun passes available

- Studio 223
- 223 N Gilbert Road
- Gilbert, AZ 85234
Workshops and parties available for adults and children

- The Pink Teapot – Princess Tea Party
- 1170 N Gilbert Road #119
- Gilbert, Arizona 85234

- Xtreme Xperience – Supercar Driving
- 20000 S Maricopa Road
- Chandler, AZ 85226
Ride along starting at $69

- iFly – Indoor Skydiving
- 9206 E Talking Stick Way
- Scottsdale, Arizona85250
Flights as low as $60!
A great gift for the hubby!

- Trapeze U – Trapeze Lessons
- 14407 E Pecos Road
- Gilbert, AZ 85295

- Longbow Golf Club – Golf Lessons
- 5601 E Longbow Parkway
- Mesa, AZ 85215
$125/hour for private coaching

- Arizona Balloon Safaris – Hot Air Balloon Ride
- 29843 N Cave Creek Road
- Cave Creek, Arizona 85331
On sale for $145/person as of Dec 2020

- Ted’s Shooting Range – Shooting Classes
- 18618 S 186th Way
- Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
9 am – 8 pm
$120 for private lessons

- Butterfly Wonderland
- 9500 E Via de Ventura
- Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
$23/person or annual passes starting at $36

- Bearizona Wildlife Park
- 1500 E Route 66
- Williams, Arizona 86046
9 am – 4 pm
$15/child, $25/adult
$23/person or annual passes starting at $36

- Build-A-Bear
- 2180 E Williams Field Road
- Gilbert, Arizona 85295
Costco regularly sells discounted gift cards
This is the gift that keeps on giving! Even if they already have a bear, they can go pick out countless outfits and accessories.
We will continue to add to this list as we discover more of our favorite experiences and activities throughout Arizona!
Make sure to check places like Groupon for discounts and deals before you purchase!
We hope you enjoy a season full of experiences and memories!