Here is a great Family event that I wish I could have attended as a kid.

When:

Friday July 27, 2007
8:30am - 2pm Rain or Shine!

Where:

Chaparral Aquatic Center
5401 N. Hayden Road
(Southeast of Hayden and Jackrabbit)
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

“Mighty Mud Mania” began in 1976 as the “Shout It Out Decathlon”, a promotional gimmick for Johnson’s Wax “Shout” Spray pre-wash. The activity was held in Chaparral Park in Scottsdale and the Johnson’s Wax Company provided 300 white t-shirts for the participants. Johnson’s dropped the program because our Arizona mud was too tough for the pre-wash. However, the City of Scottsdale felt the activity was so successful, that our Parks and Recreation Division incorporated the event into the summer recreation program. Re-named “Mighty Mud Mania”, the activity has been held since then as the culminating activity of all the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation summer programs.Age groups for the original Mighty Mud obstacle course are: 7&8, 9&10, 11&12, 13-17. For kids 6 and younger we have a mini mud course & puddle pools for the tiny tots (Shirts and Shoes must be worn).

Here is a cool event in South Scottsdale at the Baseball stadium:

The Scottsdale Stadium Starlight Sleepover April 28 and 29! Campers will enjoy a night under the stars and an evening filled with outdoor crafts, games, a big screen movie, stargazing and delicious food. Activities are geared toward those 2 to 10 years old. Cost is $28 per person with those two and younger free. To register, contact the Stadium at (480) 312-2380 or aboenning@ScottsdaleAZ.gov.