Best Tours & Experiences in Scottsdale for Kids & Families

12 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Museum of Illusions Scottsdale, Mountain View Park. 9 listings are free. 2 listings are indoor. 10 listings are outdoor. 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 12 qualified listings in tours & experiences that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Butterfly Wonderland, Museum of Illusions Scottsdale, Chaparral Park, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

9 options are free. 2 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 10 options have confirmed stroller access. 10 picks fit toddlers and 12 picks fit big kids.

Check total duration, bathroom access and how much of the experience requires sitting still. Ask about minimum ages before booking a nonrefundable family slot.

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Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center

4.9 stars

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is a rescue facility for Arizona's native wildlife, wolves, black bears, mountain lions, javelinas, and other s

Best for ages 5 and upOutdoor$60-100 (tour pricing varies; donations-based or set fee, check their website for current pricing)

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

4.8 stars

The Museum of Illusions is a room-by-room walk through visual trickery, rooms that make you look upside down, optical illusions that break kids' under

Best for ages 6 and upIndoor$60-90 (adults ~$18-22 each, kids ~$12-15 each, parking typically free at Arizona Boardwalk)

Mountain View Park

4.7 stars

It features playgrounds, sports courts, and open green space with mountain views that make it feel like a true Arizona park experience.

1, 12 yearsFreeOutdoor$0

Chaparral Park

4.7 stars

The park features a large lake for fishing and paddleboating, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports courts, and a seasonal splash pad that makes summer be

All agesFreeOutdoor$0 admission

Butterfly Wonderland

4.6 stars

Butterflies fly freely around children in the warm conservatory. Families can also watch chrysalises, see a 3D monarch movie, study reptiles and giant

Ages 3-12, with exhibits and school programming extending through grade 12IndoorAbout $115

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