Chandler’s Day of Play

Was blown away by the 4^th annual Day of Play held over at Tumbleweed. Day of Play is a statewide celebration to promote health, fitness & wellness for kids of all ages. The best part… it’s all FREE (except for the 5k race)
— 10 or so inflatables /​slides to let the kiddies jump till their eyes popped out
— 2 stages with performances from dance to Aikdo to Mascot Olympics:
Sun Devil’s Sparky
Carndials’ Big Red
Coyotes’ Howler
Diamondback’s Baxter &
Sun’s Gorilla
— 80+ booths from non-​profit org, local biz & municipal that provided games /​freebies /​nicknaks /​educational information to keep you & your family healthy & happy
— Photo opp w/​SpongeBob & Dora
— Food vendor giving out free samples /​certificated for free kids meals
— Face painting, crafts, tug-​o-​war w/​NFL alumni, water balloon… etc
We only played for 2 ½ hours since they shut down at noon but the kiddies would be here all day if I let them. Next year, I need to start a little earlier or do the 5k walk/​run. Even though temps were in the high 80’s it got really hot towards the end. Luckily, they provided bottle waters for everyone (room temperature but can’t complain). Remember to bring a hat, stroller (to hold all the freebies) & make the kiddies wear their tennis shoes in case they participate in any sports event