Best Entertainment in Scottsdale for Kids & Families

7 family-friendly entertainment with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Kids Empire Tempe, Glow Putt Mini Golf, Rush Extreme. 6 listings are indoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Scottsdale page currently has 7 qualified listings in entertainment that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Arizona Boardwalk, Rush Extreme, Puttshack - Scottsdale, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

7 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 5 options have confirmed stroller access. 4 picks fit toddlers and 7 picks fit big kids.

Confirm timed-entry rules, noise level and the real family price after socks, games or add-ons. These venues work best when the activity fits every child rather than only the oldest.

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Kids Empire Tempe

5 stars

Kids Empire is a premium indoor playground concept with multiple themed zones, a toddler village, climbing structures, slides, sensory play, and a caf

1, 10 yearsIndoor$50 to $70 (Kids Empire typically charges per child; adults often free or minimal cost; check current Tempe pricing)

Glow Putt Mini Golf

4.7 stars

Glow Putt Mini Golf is a blacklight mini golf course in Scottsdale where the entire 18-hole course glows under UV lights, clubs, balls, obstacles, and

Best for ages 4 and upIndoor$50-80 (approximately $12-18 per person per round, plus arcade tokens if you do the arcade)

Rush Extreme

4.7 stars

Kids love the mix of trampolines, high ropes, and physical challenges that require genuine effort and give real reward. The Chandler location serves t

5, 17 yearsIndoor$75 to $110 (varies by session length and attractions chosen)

Cyber Quest at Arizona Boardwalk

4.5 stars

Cyber Quest is a KidsQuest children's museum-style play center inside the Arizona Boardwalk complex, with climbing structures, arcade games, and inter

Best for ages 2-10Indoor$40-70 (child admission ~$10-15, adults ~$5-8, arcade tokens separate)

Arizona Boardwalk

4.5 stars

Arizona Boardwalk is a full-day family entertainment destination housing multiple major attractions under one roof: OdySea Aquarium (one of the larges

Great for all agesIndoor & Outdoor$120-250+ depending on which attractions you visit (OdySea ~$30-40/person, Museum of Illusions ~$15-22/person, food adds $30-50, parking free)

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