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Take A Girls Trip To Recharge By Yvette Armendariz Tempe mom Zona Cecil fondly recalls taking a yearly girls trip. Her first escape took place when her girls were just 4 and 6. “Honestly, having complete trust in (husband) James, and the way he took care...
Finding Camps That Fit Your Child Well
By Cheryl Maguire When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day 6-hour camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a bookworm than an athlete so this type of camp was not a good...
Mentors Make A Big Difference
By Jessica Whitney Big Brothers Big Sisters Needs More Volunteers Have you ever considered becoming a mentor or have charitable work on your New Year’s Resolution list? One Valley non-profit is eagerly seeking more volunteers to meet the needs of young...
STEM Prepares Kids For The Future Job Market
by Kimberly Blaker Many parents today never experienced a world where computers weren't a standard household fixture, let alone a world without the Internet. When the World Wide Web first became available to the public in 1991, it was archaic compared to today....
Teaching Your Kids About Money
By Sarah Lyons “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “Another day, another dollar.” “You get what you pay for.” “Money makes the world go ‘round.” These common sayings represent good lessons about money but can be confusing for kids. It’s important to teach our kids...
AZ RenFest: Create Your Own Coat of Arms Coloring Contest
The Arizona Renaissance Festival (AZRF) returns for its 35th anniversary, February 4 thru April 2, 2023. This year, Arizona Parenting has partnered with our friends at the AZRF for a Coat of Arms Coloring Contest. Your child is invited to create and...
Taliesin West IS for Families
Taliesin West has long been known for offering tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert masterpiece, but its new Youth and Family Programs Manager, Abbie Wilson, also wants to let families know that programs are designed with them in mind. “I’m not sure if many...
How Traditional Toys Build Speech Skills
By Anna Sosa, PhD, CCC-SLP Now, more than ever, parents have an endless array of options when it comes to buying toys for their little ones. Whether it’s a Laugh & Learn Crawl-After Cat On a Vac or a Jurassic World Super Colossal Giganotosaurus, many parents...
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Donate to PCH for a Free IHOP Short Stack Day
Donate to PCH for a Free IHOP Short Stack Day
Celebrate National Pancake Day! Donate to Phoenix Children’s and receive one FREE IHOP short stack of buttermilk pancakes at participating locations from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. throughout the Valley […]
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Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Designed for our youngest PhxArt visitors (ages 0-5) and their parents or caregivers, Storytime in the Garden is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of early literacy, art-inspired play, […]
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays: Phoenix Art Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and supported in part […]
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First Fridays in the Park
First Fridays in the Park
Bring the family to First Fridays in the Park. Featuring Tasty Food Trucks, Family Friendly Music by DJ Jonny, Kids Playground, Dog Friendly Walking Trails...soooooo much fun for everyone...you don't […]
Free First Friday at the Museum
Free First Friday at the Museum
Children's Museum of Phoenix is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited and guests will be admitted on a first-come, […]
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Friends and Family Weekend at CCV
Join CCV at one of 14 campuses the weekend of March 4th - 6th! A weekend designed with YOUR family in mind! From fun interactive kids experiences, LIVE music, great […]
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
Annual Italian Festival
Annual Italian Festival
Come and experience a true cultural event. The food, the music, the beverages, the entertainment will all be available in one location. Italy comes to downtown Phoenix. Cooking demonstrations both […]
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Friends and Family Weekend at CCV
Join CCV at one of 14 campuses the weekend of March 4th - 6th! A weekend designed with YOUR family in mind! From fun interactive kids experiences, LIVE music, great […]
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
Annual Italian Festival
Annual Italian Festival
Come and experience a true cultural event. The food, the music, the beverages, the entertainment will all be available in one location. Italy comes to downtown Phoenix. Cooking demonstrations both […]
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Friends and Family Weekend at CCV
Join CCV at one of 14 campuses the weekend of March 4th - 6th! A weekend designed with YOUR family in mind! From fun interactive kids experiences, LIVE music, great […]
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Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays: Phoenix Art Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and supported in part […]
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35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
Tea Rex Tea Party
Tea Rex Tea Party
Join us at Civic Center Library for a ROARING good time filled with stories, games, crafts, tea, snacks, and a reptile show by Radical Reptiles. Ages 0-12.
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35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
Second Sundays on Mill
Second Sundays on Mill
Visitors of all ages can enjoy oodles of free activities while soaking up the spectacular seasonal weather, supporting local businesses and enjoying the excitement and energy that is uniquely Tempe. […]
Music In March
Music In March
Join us for live music every Sunday in March at Paloma Community Park in Peoria. In addition to an exciting lineup of talented local jazz, blues, and soul/funk bands, local […]
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Mermaid Magic
Mermaid Magic
The ever-popular Mermaid Magic is back for Spring Break at OdySea Aquarium with exclusive appearances by beautiful, live Mermaids. Guests of all ages can meet and interact with these enchanting […]
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays: Phoenix Art Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and supported in part […]
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33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
The Ostrich Festival is a family-friendly festival featuring national and local award-winning entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 carnival midway rides and games, classic festival food and interactive activities for […]
Mermaid Magic
Mermaid Magic
The ever-popular Mermaid Magic is back for Spring Break at OdySea Aquarium with exclusive appearances by beautiful, live Mermaids. Guests of all ages can meet and interact with these enchanting […]
Storytime and Reading for Preschool ages
Storytime and Reading for Preschool ages
Roadrunner Room A traditional storytime with stories, fingerplays, songs and more. Stories are typically geared to ages 2½ and up. Call for more information.
AS YOU WISH – LUCKY LITTLE MUG
AS YOU WISH – LUCKY LITTLE MUG
This month’s Home School Social painting class for kids is full of charm and whimsy! Class attendees will use the tissue paper tracing technique to apply the adorable design to […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
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33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
The Ostrich Festival is a family-friendly festival featuring national and local award-winning entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 carnival midway rides and games, classic festival food and interactive activities for […]
Mermaid Magic
Mermaid Magic
The ever-popular Mermaid Magic is back for Spring Break at OdySea Aquarium with exclusive appearances by beautiful, live Mermaids. Guests of all ages can meet and interact with these enchanting […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
8 events,
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
The Ostrich Festival is a family-friendly festival featuring national and local award-winning entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 carnival midway rides and games, classic festival food and interactive activities for […]
Mermaid Magic
Mermaid Magic
The ever-popular Mermaid Magic is back for Spring Break at OdySea Aquarium with exclusive appearances by beautiful, live Mermaids. Guests of all ages can meet and interact with these enchanting […]
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day
DSNetwork in collaboration with GiGi’s Playhouse celebrates World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), a global awareness day officially recognized on March 21st. RSVP now to join the fun! Which includes Family […]
FREE Super Spring Festival – Presented by Family Fun AZ
FREE Super Spring Festival – Presented by Family Fun AZ
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard Don’t miss the Annual Family Fun AZ Super Spring Fest where you can meet your favorite superheroes, fly on a zipline, enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live […]
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35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
33rd Annual Ostrich Festival
The Ostrich Festival is a family-friendly festival featuring national and local award-winning entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 carnival midway rides and games, classic festival food and interactive activities for […]
Mermaid Magic
Mermaid Magic
The ever-popular Mermaid Magic is back for Spring Break at OdySea Aquarium with exclusive appearances by beautiful, live Mermaids. Guests of all ages can meet and interact with these enchanting […]
The Buzz About Bees
The Buzz About Bees
It’s un-BEE-lievable! Learn about bees, maintaining hives and more from local beekeeper Cricket Aldridge, founder of AZ Backyard Beekeepers. Visit Cricket in the Conservatory at the Honeybee exhibit where there […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
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Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays: Phoenix Art Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and supported in part […]
1 event,
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
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Scottsdale Family ArtFest
Scottsdale Family ArtFest
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest at SkySong will be a free, two-day festival of creativity that includes performances, interactive demonstrations, creative interventions, and culinary delights from local food trucks throughout the SkySong […]
Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival
Desert Heights Spring Carnival is open to everyone and all! There will be rides, games, food trucks, concessions, performances and vendors! Admissions is free, and tickets/wristbands for the Carnival can […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
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Family Campout
Enjoy a night under the stars with a scavenger hunt, fishing lessons, crafts, a tent decorating contest, and an outdoor movie, featuring Jungle Cruise. Dinner and a light breakfast are […]
SandFest 2023
SandFest 2023
Can you dig it? Come play in the sand with us and watch Valley businesses compete for the golden shovel in the annual sand-sculpting competition!
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
Scottsdale Family ArtFest
Scottsdale Family ArtFest
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest at SkySong will be a free, two-day festival of creativity that includes performances, interactive demonstrations, creative interventions, and culinary delights from local food trucks throughout the SkySong […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
Stingray & Shark Feedings
Stingray & Shark Feedings
Tropical Waters Observation Pool Join Sara Donaldson and learn interesting facts about the venomous round stingrays and Agatha, the horn shark in the Tropical Waters gallery during this educational Aquarist […]
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35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
Music In March
Music In March
Join us for live music every Sunday in March at Paloma Community Park in Peoria. In addition to an exciting lineup of talented local jazz, blues, and soul/funk bands, local […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a small rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer tell this tale entirely […]
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays
Pay What You Wish Wednesdays: Phoenix Art Museum offers voluntary-donation general admission and reduced rates to view special-engagement exhibitions. Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays are made possible by SRP and supported in part […]
2 events,
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a small rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer tell this tale entirely […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
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NEW Rattlesnake Presentation
NEW Rattlesnake Presentation
Springtime brings warm weather, beautiful flowers and an abundance of people venturing into the great outdoors to enjoy the desert. But it also brings out some of Arizona’s most famous […]
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a small rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer tell this tale entirely […]
Movie On The Lawn & Egg Hunt
Movie On The Lawn & Egg Hunt
Grab a chair or blanket and meet us at the Community Recreation Center Lawn for some Easter and Spring festivities. We're kicking the night off with an Easter Egg Hunt […]
Circus Americana
Circus Americana
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last the family a lifetime. Tickets available for […]
Gilbert Family Nights
Gilbert Family Nights
Join us for a variety of FREE family entertainment including Bluesman Mike & The Bluesman Review Band at Gilbert Regional Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a […]
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35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]
NEW Rattlesnake Presentation
NEW Rattlesnake Presentation
Springtime brings warm weather, beautiful flowers and an abundance of people venturing into the great outdoors to enjoy the desert. But it also brings out some of Arizona’s most famous […]
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a small rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer tell this tale entirely […]
Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Hippity hop, Easter fans! Get ready for an egg-citing time at our Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg-stravaganza! This is a egg-straordinary opportunity to have a sensory-friendly day full of fun, egg decorating, […]
Bunny Photo Experiences at the Phoenix Zoo
Bunny Photo Experiences at the Phoenix Zoo
Where's Bunny? Hop over to see Bunny at the Phoenix Zoo! Reservations are encouraged but walk ups are welcome. Separate entry tickets to the Zoo are required! Purchase tickets HERE. As always, […]
8 events,
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
35th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival
There is something for EVERYONE at the Royal Faire! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament […]