Arizona Event Stories

Unique Kids Birthday Party Ideas in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Larissa LaMaster

Published on: 09/11/2026

10 kids birthday party ideas for Phoenix and Scottsdale families, from a free-play claw machine to themed prizes and beating the Arizona heat.

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Big Dig for Kids 2026: Claw Machines with Mountain Crane

Larissa LaMaster

Published on: 09/11/2026

Mountain Crane booked two free-play claw machines for Big Dig for Kids 2026, the construction day that raises money for Phoenix Children's.

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Join Our Coven: Gilbert Witch Party Claw Machine Rental

Larissa LaMaster

Published on: 30/10/2026

A coven-themed Halloween night out in Gilbert with Mommy and Me AZ, about 30 guests and a glowing green claw machine. Here's how it went.

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Mesa Halloween Circus Party: Claw Machine Full of Pumpkins

Larissa LaMaster

Published on: 30/10/2026

For a Halloween circus party in Mesa with The Balloon Chick AZ, we filled our claw machine with goodie-stuffed pumpkins and set it to 25 cents a play.

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