Memorial Day weekend is a wonderful excuse to spend time with close friends and family. To jump in the pool with the kids, teach your teenagers the skill of the BBQ, drop the boat in the water and share the importance of remembering what this holiday is all about.
Phoenix Area Activities
Here are the top family friendly events happening Memorial Day Weekend 2022:
- Military veteran memorials
- Greater Phoenix is rich with military history. Here are 10 tributes to those who have served our country.
- Tie-Dye Bubble Bash at Desert Ridge Marketplace (Phoenix, AZ)
- Saturday, May 28 from 10:30am – 12:30pm
- Enjoy interactive color-filled bubble stations, get sudsy with an overflowing foam zone at The Splash Pad and enjoy live entertainment, games and giveaways.
- More info here.
- Foam Frenzy at Arizona Boardwalk (Scottsdale, AZ)
- Memorial Day Weekend from 10am – 1pm each day
- Bring the family for foam parties, fire truck water play, water squirter battle zones, and more.
- More info here.
- Salt River Tubing (Mesa, AZ)
- Experience the natural beauty of the Salt River while keeping cool and having a great time.
- More info here.
Of course, you can always throw your own backyard BBQ over this long weekend and celebrate Memorial Day in your own way!
Water Safety
With so many pool parties and backyard BBQ’s happening this weekend, it’s important to watch your kids carefully around water. Follow these simple steps to have a safe and fun holiday weekend:
- Watch Your Kids At All Times – Don’t assume that someone near the pool or at the party is watching the kids for you. You must be responsible not only for your own kids, but for every child at that party. If you’re hosting the party, it’s your responsibility to have someone on watch at all times.
- Do Not Over–Indulge With Alcohol – If you are at a pool party with the family and kids, it’s best not to over-indulge with alcohol and to be acutely aware of everything that is happening in and around the pool.
- Maintain Control – Just as there would be rules at any community pool, there needs to be a strict set of guidelines at your pool party. There should be no running around the pool, no rough housing underwater and no diving in the shallow end.
- Have Safety Gear Available – You should have floatation devices for the younger children such as life jackets, padded swimsuits or water wings. You should also have a pool safety line to let the younger swimmers know where the deep end begins.
- Fencing – You must have a fence around your pool!
Wishing you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!
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