Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace. All ages. Medieval amusement park featuring a 12-stage theater, 30-acre festival village, arts & crafts fair, jousting tournament and food. 10am-6pm. $22 adults, $12 ages 5-12, under 5 free (
discount tickets available online and at Fry\'s Food and Drug Stores). 12601 E Hwy 60, Gold Canyon.
520-463-2600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 520-463-2600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
royalfaires.com/arizona
Arizona Sunrays' Kids Night Out. Ages 3-13. Gymnastics,
bounce house, dancing,
trampolines, organized games, movie and pizza dinner. 6-10pm. $25/child, discounts for siblings. Preregister. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3110 E Thunderbird Rd.
602-992-5790 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-992-5790 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
arizonasunrays.com
Boats (Sat-Sun Mar 30-31). Accompany two outrageous sailors on their crazy adventure with puppetry, sound effects and acrobatics. Recommended for ages 7 & up. Presented by Childsplay. 1 & 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun. Call for prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe.
480-350-2822 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 480-350-2822 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
childsplayaz.org
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.
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azscience.org
Cowgirl Up! (Mar 22-May 5). More than 200 original paintings and sculptures by women artists express the uniqueness of the West. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. $9 adults, $7 seniors, ages 17 & under free. Desert Caballeros Western Museum, 21 N Frontier St, Wickenburg.
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westernmuseum.org
Cupcake Decorating with the Easter Bunny. Ages 8 & under (with an adult). Decorate and take home a free cupcake. The Easter Bunny will on hand to help decorate, take photos and to wish them a Happy Easter. 1-3pm. Free. 21 Cakes, 7001 N Scottsdale Rd #175, Scottsdale.
21cakes.com
Da Vinci - The Genius (Feb 10-June 9). The most comprehensive exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci brings to life the full range of his genius as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. 10am-5pm. $26.95 adults, $20 ages 3-17 ($8-$10 members); includes general admission to the center. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St.
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azscience.org
Director's Choice (Thur-Sun Mar 28-31). Three of the leading choreographers on the dance scene today join together. Performed by Ballet Arizona. 7pm Thur, 7:30pm Fri, 2 & 7:30 Sat, 1pm Sun. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St.
602-381-1096 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-381-1096 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
balletaz.org
Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunt (Sat Mar 30). All ages. Candy hunts, live entertainment, make & take crafts, carnival games, inflatables and more. 8am-noon. Free with canned food item; some activities have a nominal fee. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria.
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peoriaaz.gov/specialevents
Earth Month Egg Hunt (Sat Mar 30). Ages 10 & under. Explore the habitat and search for prize-filled eggs. 10am. Free. Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S Central Ave.
602-468-6470 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-468-6470 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
riosalado.audubon.org
Easter Bunny Fun Park. All ages. Easter egg hunts, face painting, bounce house, petting zoo and photos with the Easter Bunny. Noon-4pm.Noon egg hunt for ages 5 & under; 12:30 for ages 6 & up. $2 adults, ages 16 & under free. Turf Paradise, 1501 W Bell Rd.
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turfparadise.com
Easter Egg Hunt (Sat Mar 30). All ages. Tour a working dairy farm and enjoy an egg hunt at Roxie's Playground. 9:30am, 11:15am or 1pm. $9 adults, $7.50 military/seniors, $6 ages 2-12, under 2 free. Reservations required. Shamrock Farms, 40034 W Clayton, Stanfield.
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shamrockfarms.net
Easter Egg Hunt (Sat-Sun Mar 30-31). Ages 1-10. Prize-filled eggs and the Easter Bunny (Sunday only). Bring your own basket. 10am egg hunts start. Free. Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W Encanto Blvd.
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enchantedisland.com
Easter Egg Hunt and Picnic (Sat Mar 30). Egg hunts, bounce house, petting zoo, hayrides, face painting, live entertainment, games and vegetable picking. Egg hunts begin at 11am. Call for prices. Agua Linda Farm, 2643 E Frontage Rd, Amado.
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agualindafarm.net
Easter Egg-Citement (Sat Mar 30). All ages. Egg hunts, photo with the Easter Bunny, rides, petting zoo and more. 9am-4pm; egg hunts begin at 11am. $20-$25 children, adults free. Preregister. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek.
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schnepffarms.com
Easter Family Fun. Ages 2-10. Photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts and an egg hunt. 1-4pm. Free. Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N Dobson Rd, Mesa.
602-606-5600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-606-5600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
basspro.com
Easter Pageant - Jesus The Christ (Mar 19-21 & 26-30). Largest outdoor Easter pageant features a 450-member cast and text taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible. 8pm; Spanish performances Mar 22-23. Free. Mesa Temple Visitors Center, 525 W Main St, Mesa.
easterpageant.org
Eggstravaganza! (Sat Mar 30). Egg hunts, crafts and games. 10am-1pm. Included with admission: $8 adults, $3 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W Gates Pass Rd, Tucson.
520-629-0100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 520-629-0100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
thewildlifemuseum.org
Enchanted Forest Photo Sessions. Girls ages 4-9. Photos taken with one-of-a-kind hand-made fairy dresses and wings. Call for appointments. $69; includes session and 1 8x10 print. Apatrou Photography, 9621 N 4th Ave.
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apatrouphotography.com
Family Easter Celebration (Mar 30). Ages 9 & under. Egg hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny, information booths, displays, activities and more. 9am-noon. Free; small fee for some activities and photos with the Easter Bunny. Snedigar Sportsplex, 4500 S Alma School Rd, Chandler.
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chandleraz.gov/special-events
Final Event Spectacular. Monster trucks, Robosaurus, jet dragsters, funny cars and an interactive Kids Zone. Gates open at 4pm. $25 adults, ages 12 & under free with paying adult. Firebird International Raceway, 20,000 Maricopa Rd, Chandler.
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firebirdraceway.com
Free Easter Bunny Photos (Fri-Sun Mar 22-30). All ages. Free downloadable photo with the Easter Bunny. 11am-9pm Fri-Sat, 11am-6pm Sun. Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N Tatum Blvd.
shopdesertridge.com/bunny.
Governor's Easter Egg Roll (Sat Mar 30). All ages. Egg decoration, crafts, inflatables, Easter outfit competition, Easter golf, live entertainment and more. 9am-noon. Free. Wigwam Golf Resort, 300 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park.
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wigwamresort.com
Green Revolution (through May 25). Eco-friendly, green-themed exhibition that engages visitors by addressing critical environmental issues concerning the local community. Various events relating to this exhibit will be held at ASU Art Museum, Tempe History Museum and Tempe Public Library. 10am-6pm Tues-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat. Free. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe.
480-350-2822 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 480-350-2822 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (2TCA) or
tempe.gov/tcagallery
Les Miserables School Edition (Wed-Sat Mar 27-30). The international smash-hit is performed by singers who are ages 19 & under. Recommended for ages 10 & up. Performed by Copperstar Repertory Company. 7:30pm Wed-Fri, 2 & 7:30 Sat. $22-$24. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa.
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mesaartscenter.com
Native Trails. All ages. Music, dance, art and traditional Native American foods. Noon-1pm. Free. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (outdoors), 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale.
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scottsdalenativetrails.com
Native Words, Native Warriors and Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano (Oct 27-Mar 31). Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, focuses on the important role Native languages played during the 20th century. Exhibit also includes "Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano" as well as art and artifacts. 9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $18 adults, $7.50 ages 6-12/students, ages 5 & under free. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave.
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heard.org
South Pacific (Wed-Sat Feb 14-Mar 30). The musical about two parallel couples who are threatened by the dangers of racial prejudice and war. 7pm Wed-Thur, 7:30pm Fri, 3 & 7:30pm Sat. $24 adults, $10 ages 6-18. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert.
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haletheatrearizona.com
Spring Butterfly Exhibit (through May 12). Expect to see Giant Swallowtails, Great Southern Whites, Zebra Swallowtails, Queens, Julias, Painted Ladies and Malachites among others. 9:30am-5pm. $3.50 with paid admission; $18 adults, $10 ages 13-18, $8 ages 3-12. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy.
480-941-1225 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 480-941-1225 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
dbg.org
Tempe Union High School District's Art 6 Exhibition (Feb 15-May 9). More than 100 students from Tempe high school exhibit their work. The exhibition includes photography, painting, drawing, digital art and ceramics. 8:30am-9:30pm Mon-Thur, 8:30am-5pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat. Free. Edna Vihel Activity Center, 3340 S Rural Rd, Tempe.
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tempe.gov
The Fighting Irishmen (Jan 31-May 31). Features an array of robes, gloves, boxing bags, prints, photographs, painting and film footage of Celtic prize-fighters from 1820 to the present day. 10am-3pm Tues-Sat. $10; discounts for seniors, children and students (free for members). The McClelland Irish Library, 1106 N Central Ave.
602-864-2351 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-864-2351 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
azirishlibrary.org
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Wed-Sun Mar 20-31). Beatrix Potter's most famous story told entirely to music. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 children, under 2 free with another paid child admission. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham.
602-262-2050 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-262-2050 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
azpuppets.org
Water 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/communitygalleries
Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere (Feb 8-May 26). Artist's representations of wind, rain, sleet, snow, hurricane, tornado, sun and fog. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mon. $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa.
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arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Wingstock. All ages. Live entertainment, barbeque chicken wings, Kids Zone and more. 11am-5pm. $7 at the door ($5 in advance); wing tasting coupons are $3 for four coupons or $10 for 14 coupons, ages 10 & under free with adult. Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N Center St, Mesa.
wingstockaz.com
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Egg Hunt for the Elephants (Sun Mar 31). All ages. The resident elephants will enjoy paper mache
Easter eggs filled with tasty fruit. Call for times. Included with admission: $20 adults, $10 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy.
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phoenixzoo.org
Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace. All ages. Medieval amusement park featuring a 12-stage theater, 30-acre festival village, arts & crafts fair, jousting tournament and food. 10am-6pm. $22 adults, $12 ages 5-12, under 5 free (
discount tickets available online and at Fry\'s Food and Drug Stores). 12601 E Hwy 60, Gold Canyon.
520-463-2600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 520-463-2600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
royalfaires.com/arizona
Boats (Sat-Sun Mar 30-31). Accompany two outrageous sailors on their crazy adventure with puppetry, sound effects and acrobatics. Recommended for ages 7 & up. Presented by Childsplay. 1 & 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun. Call for prices. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe.
480-350-2822 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 480-350-2822 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
childsplayaz.org
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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-716-2028 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
azscience.org
Da Vinci - The Genius (Feb 10-June 9). The most comprehensive exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci brings to life the full range of his genius as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. 10am-5pm. $26.95 adults, $20 ages 3-17 ($8-$10 members); includes general admission to the center. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St.
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azscience.org
Director's Choice (Thur-Sun Mar 28-31). Three of the leading choreographers on the dance scene today join together. Performed by Ballet Arizona. 7pm Thur, 7:30pm Fri, 2 & 7:30 Sat, 1pm Sun. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St.
602-381-1096 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-381-1096 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
balletaz.org
Easter Bunny Express (Sun Mar 31). Face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, candy and a jelly bean counting
contest. Train departs at 1pm. $49.95-$79.95 adults, $34.95 ages 2-12, under 2 free (when riding on an adult\'s lap). Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale.
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verdecanyonrr.com
Easter Egg Hunt (Sat-Sun Mar 30-31). Ages 1-10. Prize-filled eggs and the Easter Bunny (Sunday only). Bring your own basket. 10am egg hunts start. Free. Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W Encanto Blvd.
602-254-1200 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-254-1200 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
enchantedisland.com
Easter Egg-stravaganza (Sun Mar 31). All ages. Egg hunts, games, pie eating contest, activities and a visit from Cowboy Cottontail (our version of the Easter Bunny). 11am-8:30pm. Free. Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler.
480-502-5600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 480-502-5600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
rawhide.com
Easter Family Fun. Ages 2-10. Photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts and an egg hunt. 1-4pm. Free. Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N Dobson Rd, Mesa.
602-606-5600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-606-5600 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
basspro.com
Enchanted Forest Photo Sessions. Girls ages 4-9. Photos taken with one-of-a-kind hand-made fairy dresses and wings. Call for appointments. $69; includes session and 1 8x10 print. Apatrou Photography, 9621 N 4th Ave.
602-821-5307 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-821-5307 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
apatrouphotography.com
Native Words, Native Warriors and Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano (Oct 27-Mar 31). Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, focuses on the important role Native languages played during the 20th century. Exhibit also includes "Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano" as well as art and artifacts. 9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $18 adults, $7.50 ages 6-12/students, ages 5 & under free. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave.
602-252-8848 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-252-8848 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
heard.org
Spring Butterfly Exhibit (through May 12). Expect to see Giant Swallowtails, Great Southern Whites, Zebra Swallowtails, Queens, Julias, Painted Ladies and Malachites among others. 9:30am-5pm. $3.50 with paid admission; $18 adults, $10 ages 13-18, $8 ages 3-12. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy.
480-941-1225 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 480-941-1225 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
dbg.org
Sunday A'Fair. All ages. Local performers, arts & crafts and hands-on activities for children. Seating available on the lawn. Portable chairs and picnic baskets welcome; food and drinks will be available for purchase. Noon-4pm. Free. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (outdoors), 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-994-ARTS or
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Wed-Sun Mar 20-31). Beatrix Potter's most famous story told entirely to music. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 children, under 2 free with another paid child admission. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham.
602-262-2050 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 602-262-2050 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or
azpuppets.org
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