JULY 13th
Animal Crackers (through Sept 7). Exhibition features animal-themed works by local and national artists. Includes works by Phoenix Zoo animals Ruby the elephant and Duchess the orangutan. 10am-6pm Tues-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat. Free. Gallery at TCA, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2TCA (2822) ortempe.gov/tcagallery
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Asthma Support Event. All ages with asthma and their families. Learn how to best manage your asthma and enjoy meeting animals from snakes to exotic birds to small mammals. 1pm. Free. Preregister. Cardon Children's Medical Center, Forever Young Zone, 1400 S Dobson Rd, Mesa. 480-412-7902 orbannerhealth.com
Baby Splash Swim Classes. Babies 8 weeks-5 months (with an adult). 30-minute water acclimation classes in a heated indoor pool. Call for times. Free. Preregister. Hubbard Family Swim Schools: 13832 N 32nd St #100, 8402 W Thunderbird Rd #B103, Peoria and 1061 N Dobson Rd, Suite 101, Mesa. 602-971-4044 orhubbardswim.com
Back-to-School Kids' Fair. All ages. Live entertainment, activities, vendors and more. 10am-4pm. Free. Fiesta Mall, 1445 W Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-626-6267.
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Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Four different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom, Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. Included with admission: $14.95 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.orgCooking Magic. Ages 2-12. Learn several different recipes and see how ingredients work together. 10am, 3pm or 8pm. $8/hr per child; discounts for siblings. KidsPark, 4848 E Cactus Rd #220, Scottsdale. 602-788-2445 or kidspark.comDream On... (June 21-Sept 15). Discover the science of dreams, ideas that came from dreams and the worlds created from the imaginations of several artists. Includes hands-on and interactive activities. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mon. $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or arizonamuseumforyouth.comExperience France. All ages. Celebrate French music and culture in honor of Bastille Day! Live music performances and hands-on activities, 9am-5pm. Included with admission: $18 adults, $14 ages 13-19, $10 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 ormim.orgFamily Fun Day. All ages. Hands-on activities and arts & crafts that relate to the exhibition "Zoomorphic." 10am-2pm. Free. ASU Art Museum at Arizona State University, 10th St & Mill Ave, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.eduFlashlight Tours. All ages. Hear and feel the desert at night. Bring a flashlight. 7pm. Included with admission: $18 adults, $10 ages 13-18, $8 ages 3-12, 2 & under free. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 480-941-1225 or dbg.orgGreat Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, Meteors (through Sept 2). Exhibit includes a variety of interactive, multimedia experiences, ranging from straightforward computer-based activities to a larger scale, "pod" where visitors play the role of explorers. 9am-9:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm Tues/Thur/Sun. $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-17: $5, under 5 free. Lowell Observatory, 1400 Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. 928-233-3211 or lowell.eduHairspray (Thur-Sat July 5-Aug 24). Teen Tracy Turnblad turns her passion for dancing into a spot on the local TV dance program. 7pm Thur, 7:30pm Fri, 3 & 7:30pm Sat. $24 adults, $15 ages 6-11. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181 or haletheatrearizona.comHot Fun in a Cool Place. All ages. Live entertainment, tours, artist demonstrations, scavenger hunts, crafts and more. Activities begin at 11am. Included with admission: $18 adults, $7.50 students/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; free to all on Sundays. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8840 or heard.orgJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tues-Sun July 12-Aug 18). Biblical saga based on Joseph and his coat of many colors about a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. Call for times and prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.org
LEGO KidsFest. All ages. See large-scale models built entirely of LEGO bricks, participate in a group build, compete in contests or build on your own at various stations. 9am-1:30pm or 3-7:30pm. $21 adults, $19 seniors/ages 3-17, ages 2 & under free. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale. legokidsfest.comLuster Kaboom's Fun House (through July 30). Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house. 9am-9pm Mon-Thur, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. Free. The Gallery at the Civic Center Library, 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-312-READ (7323) or scottsdalelibrary.orgMovies on the Square (Sat through Sept 7). Family-friendly movies, live entertainment and food vendors. Activities start at 5pm; movie at dusk. Free. Heritage Square downtown Flagstaff.flagdba.com/movies-on-the-squareNocturnal Nature Nights (Sat through Aug 31). Enjoy the zoo in the cool of the evening. 9am-8pm. $8 adults, $5 ages 3-12, under 3 free. Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott. 928-778-4242 x16 or heritageparkzoo.orgPeach Mania Festival (Sat-Sun July 13-Aug 18). Tree-ripened, pick-your-own peaches, free samples, hayrides and more. 7am-5:30pm. Free. Apple Annie's Orchard, 2081 W Hardy Rd, Willcox. 520-384-2084 or appleannies.comPenstemon Festival & Summer Plant Sale (Sat July 13). Plant sale, live local musical performers, food vendors, presentations and information booths. 10am-4pm. Free. The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S Woody Mountain Rd. 928-774-1442 or thearb.orgProwl & Play. All ages. Enjoy the zoo at night with water play, animal meet & greets, guided night hike and more. 6-9:30pm. $8 ($6 members), ages 2 & under free. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org
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Sesame Street Presents: The Body (June 30-Sept 2) This Interactive exhibition teaches children how their bodies work and how to keep them healthy as they hop, jump, run and dance their way through this hands-on Sesame Street adventure. 10am-5pm. $21.95 ($5 members); price includes general admission. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.orgStocked (through Sept 1). Presents the work of contemporary artists who, directly and indirectly, take the grocery store and consumption of its products as their subjects. Noon-5pm Tues-Wed & Sun, noon-9pm Thur-Sat. $7 adults, $5 students, under 15 free; free to all on Thur. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.orgStorytelling. Ages 6 & under. Stories and related craft activities with desert themes. 10am-noon. $5. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington. 602-495-0901 or pueblogrande.orgSummer Concert Series (Sat July 6-27). Dance along to music from local bands in the outdoor amphitheater. 7-9pm. Free. Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa. 480-396-2570 orsuperstitionsprings.comSummer Saturday Evenings (Sat through Aug 31). Demonstrations, activities and a chance to see the museum at night. 6-10pm. $12 adults, $4 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson. 520-883-2702 or desertmuseum.orgSweet Corn Extravaganza (Sat-Sun July 13-21). Sweet corn and vegetables available for you to pick. 8am-5:30pm. Free. Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, 6405 W Williams Rd, Willcox. 520-384-4685 or appleannies.comThe Art of Video Games (June 16-Sept 29). Explores the forty-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on visual effects and the creative use of new technologies. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. $15 adults, $10 students, $6 ages 6-17, under 6 free. Free to all 3-9pm Wed. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1222 or phxart.orgThe Monkey and the Pirate (Wed-Sun July 10-28). Features a monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure in this hilarious original show. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 children, under 2 free with another paid child admission. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.orgWater Under the Bridge (Mar 29-July 24). Exhibition reflecting the beauty and history of the Tempe Town Lake and Salt River through original works and photographs. 10am-6pm Mon, 10am-8pm Tues-Thur, 10:30am-5pm Fri-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. Youth Library Gallery, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe.tempe.gov/communitygalleriesYouth Adaptive Sports Clinic. All ages. Chance for youths to try out wheelchair basketball and power soccer, regardless of ability. Call for times. Free. Preregister. Virginia G Piper Sports and Fitness Center, 5031 E Washington St. 602-386-4566 or spofit.orgZoomorphic (through Aug 9). Artists combine human feelings with animal images to create curious portraits of both - in print, painting and ceramics. 11am-5pm Tues-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu
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JULY 14th
Baby Splash Swim Classes. Babies 8 weeks-5 months (with an adult). 30-minute water acclimation classes in a heated indoor pool. Call for times. Free. Preregister. Hubbard Family Swim School: 13832 N 32nd St #100 and 8402 W Thunderbird Rd #B103, Peoria. 602-971-4044 or hubbardswim.com
Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Four different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom, Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones or Nano Latch and Catch. Included with admission: $14.95 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.orgCooking Magic. Ages 2-12. Learn several different recipes and see how ingredients work together. 10am, 3pm or 8pm. $8/hr per child; discounts for siblings. KidsPark, 4848 E Cactus Rd #220, Scottsdale. 602-788-2445 or kidspark.comDream On... (June 21-Sept 15). Discover the science of dreams, ideas that came from dreams and the worlds created from the imaginations of several artists. Includes hands-on and interactive activities. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mon. $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or arizonamuseumforyouth.comExperience France. All ages. Celebrate French music and culture in honor of Bastille Day! Live music performances and hands-on activities, 10am-5pm. Included with admission: $18 adults, $14 ages 13-19, $10 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or mim.orgGreat Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, Meteors (through Sept 2). Exhibit includes a variety of interactive, multimedia experiences, ranging from straightforward computer-based activities to a larger scale, "pod" where visitors play the role of explorers. 9am-9:30pm Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm Tues/Thur/Sun. $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-17: $5, under 5 free. Lowell Observatory, 1400 Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. 928-233-3211 or lowell.eduHot Fun in a Cool Place. All ages. Live entertainment, tours, artist demonstrations, scavenger hunts, crafts and more. Activities begin at 11am. Included with admission: $18 adults, $7.50 students/ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free; free to all on Sundays. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8840 or heard.orgJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tues-Sun July 12-Aug 18). Biblical saga based on Joseph and his coat of many colors about a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. Call for times and prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.orgKids Run the Bases. All ages. Giveaways to the first 5,000 kids through the gate and ages 12 & under get to run the bases after the game. Game starts at 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com/sundayLEGO KidsFest. All ages. See large-scale models built entirely of LEGO bricks, participate in a group build, compete in contests or build on your own at various stations. 9am-1:30pm or 3-7:30pm. $21 adults, $19 seniors/ages 3-17, ages 2 & under free. University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale.legokidsfest.comLuster Kaboom's Fun House (through July 30). Phoenix/New York street artist and alternative cartoonist presents his unique take on the carnival fun-house. 9am-9pm Mon-Thur, 10am-6pm Fri-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. Free. The Gallery at the Civic Center Library, 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-312-READ (7323) or scottsdalelibrary.orgPeach Mania Festival (Sat-Sun July 13-Aug 18). Tree-ripened, pick-your-own peaches, free samples, hayrides and more. 7am-5:30pm. Free. Apple Annie's Orchard, 2081 W Hardy Rd, Willcox. 520-384-2084 or appleannies.comSesame Street Presents: The Body (June 30-Sept 2) This Interactive exhibition teaches children how their bodies work and how to keep them healthy as they hop, jump, run and dance their way through this hands-on Sesame Street adventure. 10am-5pm. $21.95 ($5 members); price includes general admission. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.orgStocked (through Sept 1). Presents the work of contemporary artists who, directly and indirectly, take the grocery store and consumption of its products as their subjects. Noon-5pm Tues-Wed & Sun, noon-9pm Thur-Sat. $7 adults, $5 students, under 15 free; free to all on Thur. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.orgSweet Corn Extravaganza (Sat-Sun July 13-21). Sweet corn and vegetables available for you to pick. 8am-5:30pm. Free. Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, 6405 W Williams Rd, Willcox. 520-384-4685 or appleannies.comThe Art of Video Games (June 16-Sept 29). Explores the forty-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on visual effects and the creative use of new technologies. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. $15 adults, $10 students, $6 ages 6-17, under 6 free. Free to all 3-9pm Wed. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1222 or phxart.orgThe Monkey and the Pirate (Wed-Sun July 10-28). Features a monkey, a pirate and a valuable banana treasure in this hilarious original show. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 children, under 2 free with another paid child admission. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.orgWater Under the Bridge (Mar 29-July 24). Exhibition reflecting the beauty and history of the Tempe Town Lake and Salt River through original works and photographs. 10am-6pm Mon, 10am-8pm Tues-Thur, 10:30am-5pm Fri-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. Youth Library Gallery, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe.
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