L.M.
Check out the following websites:
www.azactivekids.com
www.raisingarizonakids.com
www.activemoms.com
www.momszone.org
www.azmama.com
www.azcentral.com/arizonamoms
www.azparents.com
www.kidscelebratemagazine.com
Check the Entertainment Book for coupons. If you can get the Entertainment Book www.entertainmentbook.com (I think it's 50% off the price now..and we've personally got back already. Reg price is $25-30 per book.
Also go to nearby hotels and check their Tourist bookcase for coupons and other deals.
Mesa:
Arizona Museum for Youth Gallery www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com (Maybe only 1 hr) but adults have to pay too.
Mesa Southwest Museum www.mesaswmuseum.com (maybe a good 2-3 hrs)
Jeepers/Jungle Jim's Playland www.jeepers.com
Tempe:
Tempe Beach Park & Splash Pad
Check Tempe's Rec Center guide..aquatic centers for info.
AZ Mills Mall - Take them to Gameworks, have lunch there or Rainforest Cafe.
Ahwatukee:
Game On www.azgameon.com
Rawhide Western Town www.rawhide.com
Chandler:
www.chandleraz.gov - Chandler has tons of parks now with splash pads.
Peter Piper Pizza www.peterpiperpizza.com
Phoenix:
Hall of Flame Museum
I know it seems overwhelming..but I was Kids Activity Coordinator and Secretary for my MOMS Club this year and we did so much.
Good Luck!