As I go about my days as your MacaroniKID Publisher I come across fun, helpful, and somewhat random kinds of info. Mix and match these to fit your family and then share with others you know!
FAMILY NIGHTS & KIDS NIGHT OUTS
Have a fun evening out! With the kids or without!
Ecorobotik - Glendale
About once a month they offer a Friday Night Game Lab where you can drop the kids off, they do a project, watch a movie, and have a good time while you go out.
https://ecorobotik.com/game-lab/
Arizona Sunrays - Surprise
Themed, 4 hours of non-stop active fun for your child. Offered one Saturday a month from 5-9 pm. Ages 4-11, includes pizza, early bird registration and sibling discounts. Parents - go enjoy some time off!
https://www.arizonasunrays.com/surprise/home
Brewsters Ice Cream - Glendale and Peoria
Family Night the 3rd Tues. of every month from 6-9 pm: Special Family Night prices + fun yard games = a great family outing.
Texas Roadhouse - Surprise
Bring the whole family for a whole lot of fun every Monday from 4pm-8pm! Texas Roadhouse will take care of the cooking for the adults and provide fun activities for the kiddos.
https://www.texasroadhouse.com/locations/528-surpriseaz
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers - Surprise
Their Surprise location offers Bingo Night - 1st Tuesday of every month. Participate and win free ice cream! 5-8 pm
https://www.freddys.com/location/surprise-az
TEACHERS
These two businesses are ready to help you support and encourage your students.
TX Roadhouse - Surprise Location
Texas Roadhouse in Surprise wants to partner with your school and offers several classroom incentives, like free bookmarks, achievement awards, vouchers, and teacher rewards. This is only offered to schools located in Surprise, AZ.
Uptown Jungle - Peoria
Uptown Jungle has a Bookmark Incentive Program that's free and designed to help teachers, church leaders, coaches and others to motivate their kids to achieve great things! Kids who complete their Fun for 5 bookmark will earn a free 60 minute pass.
SENSORY FRIENDLY
Kids and their families will appreciate these options. Happily, more and more businesses are catching on to the importance of sensory friendly programing.
Actors PLAYground - Surprise
Happening THIS WEEKEND! Sept. 19th there will be a Sensory Friendly performance at 2 pm of the kid friendly play Judy Moody. This is a community theatre so the play (based on the Judy Moody books we all are familiar with) is put on by other kids and adults who just love being on stage. And even if you can’t make this performance, keep an eye on Actors PLAYground for the next kid friendly play they have coming out in November: The Jungle Book! That play may also have a Sensory Friendly performance included in the schedule.
Harkins Theatre - Arrowhead Fountains
Each month they have one or 2 showings of a current kid movie on a Saturday afternoon at 2 pm. The lights are left on dim rather than off, the sound is not soooooo loud and overwhelming, and attendees are able to bring in their own favorite snack so they feel extra comfortable and ready to focus on enjoying the movie. Not all Harkins Theatres offer this but locally, Arrowhead does.
Harkins' Sensory Friendly Screenings
Main Event - Avondale
Two times a month they have a Sensory Friendly Day. It runs 9-11 am with reduced sound and lights. $27 gets you bowling, pancakes and arcade fun. 623-936-5300 for more information.
Sensory Adventures - Peoria Main Library
Parents/guardians, looking for something for the kids to do after school in a nonjudgmental space? Families are invited to join the Peoria Library for various fun and interactive activities every Monday and Thursday starting at 3:30 p.m. All kinds of crafts, STEAM challenges, games, and activities will foster these students' creativity, exploration, and team working skills. Each meeting time has a theme and is open to all kids.
They also offer a monthly movie time called Sensory Screenings. It’s a movie theatre experience for all families, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory needs. Sensory Friendly Screenings include brightened light levels, reduced sound volume and room for guest interaction. Showtime is 2 pm. Upcoming Dates/Titles: Oct. 28 - The Addams Family (2019) / Nov. 25 - Free Birds / Dec. 2 - The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Peoria Main Library Children's Events
The Nutcracker Ballet - Symphony Hall, Downtown Phx
Christmas traditions often include taking the family to watch the Nutcracker and Ballet Arizona wants all families to be able to enjoy this experience. They offer a Sensory Adapted Performance that’s shorter and kid friendly at 1 pm on Dec. 17.
FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY
For all of these, please be ready to show your ID. Thank you for all you do for us!
AZIce - Peoria
Military members and 3 of their family members can skate for a discounted rate of $5.50. This discount does not apply to skate rental which is another $4/person.
Uptown Jungle - Peoria (and Avondale of that’s closer to you)
Military and First Responders get 10% off birthday party packages and any day admission to their indoor playspace.
https://peoria.uptownjungle.com/trampoline-park-discounts/
Texas Roadhouse
10% discount to military with ID and on Veterans Day, free meals are offered to both Veterans and Active Military Members.
https://www.texasroadhouse.com/
Whataburger - Serving Coffee for those who Served
Whataburger offers veterans and Active military free hot or iced coffee every day, any time.
Andretti Karting
Saluting those who serve and product. All active and retired military, police, fire and EMS personnel receive 20% off on race and attraction purchases in-store, plus a 10% discount on food.
https://andrettikarting.com/glendale
HOMESCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
There are many reasons you have chosen to homeschool. Here are a few more!
Brewsters Ice Cream - Glendale and Peoria
Free 20 min. Tours of how they make their ice cream. Perfect for home schooled kids. Call a manager or email them to arrange a time.
Arizona Sunrays - Surprise
Offers weekday morning gymnastics and ninja classes for kids plus a Homeschool Hangout every Wednesday at 11:45. Are ESA approved vendors.
https://www.arizonasunrays.com/surprise/home
AZ Ice - Peoria
Offers Homeschool skating classes for $20/ 30 minute session plus a free skate on Friday mornings. Homeschool skating classes are open to skaters of all levels, with participants grouped by skill level to ensure appropriate instruction and progression. AZ Ice is an ESA-approved vendor.
Uptown Jungle - Peoria
Give your homeschooled children the chance to have fun and use up their energy! Uptown Jungle offers a special Homeschool Discount time M-Th from 1-3pm. First child is $12, additional siblings $6, parents play free with Uptown Jungle grip socks.
https://peoria.uptownjungle.com/trampoline-park-discounts/
Ecorobotik - Glendale
Explore robotics, engineering, coding and STEM. For ages 5-18.
https://ecorobotik.com/homeschool/
Icode - Peoria
Give your students access to our STEM education curriculum to enrich their educational experience and broaden their exposure to a variety of topics!
https://icodeschool.com/peoria-az/school-partnerships/
FAMILY PETS
They are just as important as your kids so let’s not forget about them and the freebies they can get for their Birthday/Adoption/Gotcha Day! In order to take advantage of these perks, you must be a loyalty customer and have your pet’s birthday registered on your account.
PetSmart
You will get extra points and and perks the day and/or month of your pet’s birthday.
https://www.petsmart.com/learning-center/treats-rewards/petsmart-treats-rewards-birthday-and-gotcha-gift
Chewy
Offeres 20% off on your pet’s birthday.
https://www.chewy.com/deals/20-off-gifts-135526
PetCo
Gives your pet a free treat on their birthday.
https://www.petco.com/c/petcoperks
Pet Supply Co
Gives your pet something special on their birthday or Gotcha day.
https://www.petsuppliesplus.com/
