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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Fish & Sips Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:🐠Let’s dive in! Enjoy OdySea in an adult-only atmosphere with live music\, engaging animal talks\, games\, food\, drinks\, and memorizing Aqua Lobby Immersive Experience! Plus\, walk through OdySea Voyager and get up close with amazing sea turtles\, playful sea lions\, and majestic sharks!\n\n🍹This unique Happy Hour event is perfect for date night\, hanging with friends\, a girls’ night out\, or those looking for a kid-free evening! Beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and food are available for additional purchase. Ages 21+. Save $5.00 when you buy in advance.
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/fish-sips-happy-hour-6/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:OdySea Aquarium\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura \, Scottsdale\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bugs & More Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Creep\, crawl\, and get curious! Join a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects such as walking sticks\, blue death-feigning beetles\, katydids\, and more. It’s buggy\, fascinating\, and totally FREE with admission. Located in the Spineless Giants Exhibit. 🪳🪲
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/bugs-more-bugs-4/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Events
DESCRIPTION:Night Sky Tourist and The Town of Fountain Hills proudly unveil a yearlong lineup of immersive Dark Sky experiences designed to connect participants with the rhythms of the natural world. Led by Night Sky Tourist founder Vicky Derksen\, these events invite you to slow down\, step into the desert’s magic\, and rediscover the wonder of the night sky in one of the world’s rare International Dark Sky Communities. Celebrate moonlit walks\, celestial milestones\, creative twilight sessions\, and sunrise hikes—all crafted to deepen your connection to the desert and the cosmos. \n\nJan. 3 – Full Wolf Moon Walk | 5:30 p.m.\n\nA meditative twilight walk through the Sonoran Desert culminating in the rise of the Full Wolf Moon. \n\nFeb. 3 – Fire & Stars: February Cross-Quarter Day Gathering | 6 p.m.\n\nCelebrate the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox with a fire-cooked dinner\, star stories\, and telescope viewing. \n\nMarch 3 – Full Worm Moon Walk | 6:30 p.m.\n\nEngage your senses on a quiet desert walk under the rising Full Worm Moon. \n\nMarch 20 – Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike | 6 a.m.\n\nWelcome the equinox with a sunrise hike observing the desert’s awakening.  \n\nApril 1 – Desert Twilight Writing Workshop | 6 p.m.\n\nA creative writing experience inspired by the desert’s transition from day to night\, followed by stargazing and constellation stories. \n\nMay 1 – Full Flower Moon Walk | 7 p.m.\n\nWitness the blooming desert under the Full Flower Moon during a sensory-rich twilight walk. \n\nMay 31 – Full Blue Moon Walk | 7:30 p.m.\n\nA rare opportunity to experience the magic of a Blue Moon rising over the desert landscape. \n\nJune 20 – Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike | 6 a.m.\n\nCelebrate the longest day of the year with a morning hike through the Sonoran Desert.  \nTickets and registration for all events are available now. Space is limited—early sign-ups are encouraged.
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/dark-sky-events/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Fountain Hills\, Fountain Hills\, AZ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Bugs & More Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Creep\, crawl\, and get curious! Join a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects such as walking sticks\, blue death-feigning beetles\, katydids\, and more. It’s buggy\, fascinating\, and totally FREE with admission. Located in the Spineless Giants Exhibit. 🪳🪲
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/bugs-more-bugs-4/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Soul
DESCRIPTION:Hear the powerful voices and timeless melodies that define soul music\, from classic Motown to today’s neo-soul. Move your body\, sing along\, and join a youth-led soul train to learn why music really is the language of the soul! A schedule of activities for the day is available on the website.\n🎤Entry is included with paid museum admission
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/celebrate-soul/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050
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SUMMARY:MIMkids Musical Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Grab a MIMkids Passport and set off on a global musical adventure with MIMkids Musical Adventures\, an interactive program for kids ages 6–10. Young participants will discover cultures from around the world through hands-on music-making\, instrument creation\, and guided exploration of the museum’s exhibits. Each session highlights a different continent\, giving kids a fun\, well-rounded introduction to global music while collecting passport stamps along the way: \nJanuary 10 | Learn about China and craft an Erhu. \nFebruary 14 | Learn about Colombia and craft an ocarina. \nMarch 14 | Learn about hip hop and craft a speaker. \nApril 11 | Learn about the Sudan and craft a lyre. \nMay 9 | Learn about Hungary and craft a zither. \nJune 13 | Learn about Hawaii and craft an ‘ulī‘ulī rattle. \nJuly 11 | Learn about the United States and craft a banjo. \nAugust 8 | Learn about Jamaica and craft a rumba box. \nSeptember 12 | Learn about Syria and craft a riqq frame drum. \nOctober 10 | Learn about Germany and craft a tuba. \nNovember 14 | Learn about Indigenous Nova Scotia and craft a ji’kmaqn clapper. \nDecember 12 | Learn about Indonesia and craft a ceng-ceng cymbal. \n$12 per class; $30 for 3
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/mimkids-musical-adventures-2/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Soul
DESCRIPTION:Hear the powerful voices and timeless melodies that define soul music\, from classic Motown to today’s neo-soul. Move your body\, sing along\, and join a youth-led soul train to learn why music really is the language of the soul! A schedule of activities for the day is available on the website.\n🎤Entry is included with paid museum admission
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/celebrate-soul/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050
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SUMMARY:Bugs & More Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Creep\, crawl\, and get curious! Join a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects such as walking sticks\, blue death-feigning beetles\, katydids\, and more. It’s buggy\, fascinating\, and totally FREE with admission. Located in the Spineless Giants Exhibit. 🪳🪲
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/bugs-more-bugs-4/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Events
DESCRIPTION:Night Sky Tourist and The Town of Fountain Hills proudly unveil a yearlong lineup of immersive Dark Sky experiences designed to connect participants with the rhythms of the natural world. Led by Night Sky Tourist founder Vicky Derksen\, these events invite you to slow down\, step into the desert’s magic\, and rediscover the wonder of the night sky in one of the world’s rare International Dark Sky Communities. Celebrate moonlit walks\, celestial milestones\, creative twilight sessions\, and sunrise hikes—all crafted to deepen your connection to the desert and the cosmos. \n\nJan. 3 – Full Wolf Moon Walk | 5:30 p.m.\n\nA meditative twilight walk through the Sonoran Desert culminating in the rise of the Full Wolf Moon. \n\nFeb. 3 – Fire & Stars: February Cross-Quarter Day Gathering | 6 p.m.\n\nCelebrate the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox with a fire-cooked dinner\, star stories\, and telescope viewing. \n\nMarch 3 – Full Worm Moon Walk | 6:30 p.m.\n\nEngage your senses on a quiet desert walk under the rising Full Worm Moon. \n\nMarch 20 – Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike | 6 a.m.\n\nWelcome the equinox with a sunrise hike observing the desert’s awakening.  \n\nApril 1 – Desert Twilight Writing Workshop | 6 p.m.\n\nA creative writing experience inspired by the desert’s transition from day to night\, followed by stargazing and constellation stories. \n\nMay 1 – Full Flower Moon Walk | 7 p.m.\n\nWitness the blooming desert under the Full Flower Moon during a sensory-rich twilight walk. \n\nMay 31 – Full Blue Moon Walk | 7:30 p.m.\n\nA rare opportunity to experience the magic of a Blue Moon rising over the desert landscape. \n\nJune 20 – Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike | 6 a.m.\n\nCelebrate the longest day of the year with a morning hike through the Sonoran Desert.  \nTickets and registration for all events are available now. Space is limited—early sign-ups are encouraged.
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/dark-sky-events/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Downtown Fountain Hills\, Fountain Hills\, AZ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leslie the Butterfly Fairy
DESCRIPTION:See thousands of butterflies and meet Leslie\, the enchanting Butterfly Fairy hailing from the Flutter Forest. Visit Butterfly Wonderland for a whimsical opportunity to capture beautiful photos with Leslie as she flutters from late morning to early afternoon! This event is FREE with admission. 🦋🦋
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/leslie-the-butterfly-fairy-4/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Bugs & More Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Creep\, crawl\, and get curious! Join a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects such as walking sticks\, blue death-feigning beetles\, katydids\, and more. It’s buggy\, fascinating\, and totally FREE with admission. Located in the Spineless Giants Exhibit. 🪳🪲
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/bugs-more-bugs-4/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260625T090000
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260628T140000
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SUMMARY:Bugs & More Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Creep\, crawl\, and get curious! Join a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects such as walking sticks\, blue death-feigning beetles\, katydids\, and more. It’s buggy\, fascinating\, and totally FREE with admission. Located in the Spineless Giants Exhibit. 🪳🪲
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/bugs-more-bugs-4/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260630T090000
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260702T090000
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260705T140000
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SUMMARY:Bugs & More Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Creep\, crawl\, and get curious! Join a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects such as walking sticks\, blue death-feigning beetles\, katydids\, and more. It’s buggy\, fascinating\, and totally FREE with admission. Located in the Spineless Giants Exhibit. 🪳🪲
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/bugs-more-bugs-4/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260707T090000
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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SUMMARY:MIMkids Musical Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Grab a MIMkids Passport and set off on a global musical adventure with MIMkids Musical Adventures\, an interactive program for kids ages 6–10. Young participants will discover cultures from around the world through hands-on music-making\, instrument creation\, and guided exploration of the museum’s exhibits. Each session highlights a different continent\, giving kids a fun\, well-rounded introduction to global music while collecting passport stamps along the way: \nJanuary 10 | Learn about China and craft an Erhu. \nFebruary 14 | Learn about Colombia and craft an ocarina. \nMarch 14 | Learn about hip hop and craft a speaker. \nApril 11 | Learn about the Sudan and craft a lyre. \nMay 9 | Learn about Hungary and craft a zither. \nJune 13 | Learn about Hawaii and craft an ‘ulī‘ulī rattle. \nJuly 11 | Learn about the United States and craft a banjo. \nAugust 8 | Learn about Jamaica and craft a rumba box. \nSeptember 12 | Learn about Syria and craft a riqq frame drum. \nOctober 10 | Learn about Germany and craft a tuba. \nNovember 14 | Learn about Indigenous Nova Scotia and craft a ji’kmaqn clapper. \nDecember 12 | Learn about Indonesia and craft a ceng-ceng cymbal. \n$12 per class; $30 for 3
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/mimkids-musical-adventures-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Musical Instrument Museum\, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85050
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260712T140000
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SUMMARY:Bugs & More Bugs!
DESCRIPTION:Creep\, crawl\, and get curious! Join a Butterfly Wonderland expert “bug specialist” for a close-up look at some of the world’s most incredible insects such as walking sticks\, blue death-feigning beetles\, katydids\, and more. It’s buggy\, fascinating\, and totally FREE with admission. Located in the Spineless Giants Exhibit. 🪳🪲
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/bugs-more-bugs-4/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260714T090000
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SUMMARY:Visit the Garden!
DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants\, admire the colorful flowers\, watch the busy insects\, and explore the veggies and herbs—there’s always something exciting to discover and learn! 🌷🐝🌱
URL:https://azparenting.com/event/visit-the-garden/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Children’s Museum of Phoenix\, 215 N. 7th St.\, Phoenix\, AZ
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