Recycled Collage. All ages. Create small collage paintings about the environment using recycled boxes, paper and crayon wax with artist Lisa Sipe.
Noon-2pm. Free. Gallery at Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2867 or tempe.gov
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A Wrinkle in Time (Sat-Sun Apr 21-May 26). Three children find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure, traveling through space and time. Recommended for ages 8 & up. Presented by Childsplay.
1 & 4pm Sat, 1pm Sun. $12 & up; $12 preview Sun Apr 21. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-921-5700 or childsplayaz.org
Tags: tempe center for the arts, a wrinkle in time, childsplay, performing arts, live theater for children, tempe az
Arizona Sunrays' Kids Night Out & Sleepover. Ages 3-13. Gymnastics, bounce house, dancing, trampolines, organized games, movie and pizza dinner. Sleepover option for ages 5 to 13. 6-10pm; 6pm-8:30am Sun for sleepover. $25/child, $40/sleepover, discounts for siblings. Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 3110 E Thunderbird Rd. 602-992-5790 or arizonasunrays.com
Babystop Boot Camp Series (Sat May 11 & 25). Tips on traveling with baby and car seat safety (9:30am on May 11); specialist from Phoenix Children's Hospital teaches the abc's of bathing baby and your bathroom set up (2pm on May 25). $25 (receive a $25 gift certificate to use at Babystop or Kidstop). Preregister. Babystop, 6990 East Shea Blvd Scottsdale, Scottsdale. 480-278-7300 or babystopaz.com
Tags: babystop, parenting classes, traveling with baby, car seat safety, bathing baby, scottsdale az
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.org
Breakfast with Incredible Elephants! Ages 2-5 (with an adult). After breakfast and activities assist keepers by hiding "elephant cookies" in the elephant yard. 8-9am. $50/pair ($30 members). Preregister.
Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or phoenixzoo.org
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Butterfly Wonderland (opening May 25). The largest butterfly pavilion in North America, featuring a 10,000-square-foot atrium with one hundred different species of butterflies from around the world. 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-800-3000 or butterflywonderland.com
Concerts at The MIM (May 1-31). Doc Severinsen and the San Miguel Five May 1; David Bromberg May 3; Simone Dinnerstein & Tift Merritt May 4; Sara Watkins May 5; La Santa Cecilia May 9; R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman May 11; Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole May 12; I Am AZ Music: Extreme Acoustic Guitar May 13; Bela Fleck May 15; Marcia Ball May 17; Tom Rush May 19; Carla Morrison May 23; Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band May 25; Jane Monheit May 29; Joy Kills Sorrow May 30; Rickie Lee Jones: My Life in Words and Music May 31. Call for prices and times. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or themim.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. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org
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Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. (Fri-Sun May 24-26). Performers from Detour Company Theatre perform this classic tale of the mermaid that wishes to live on land. 7pm Fri, 3pm Sat-Sun. Free; donations accepted. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-277-2593 or detourcompanytheatre.org
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Fly Fishing 101. All ages (ages 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult). Learn fly fishing basics including fly casting and outfit rigging. Call for times. Free. Preregister. Orvis Co Store, 7012 E Greenway Pkwy #160, Scottsdale (480-905-1400) or Hook-Up Outfitters, 8708 W Harbor Blvd, Peoria (623-412-3474). orvis.com/flyfishing101
Tags: fly fishing 101, fly casting, outfit rigging
Get the Beat! World Drumming Series. All ages. Guest artists and MIM curators demonstrate or share information about instruments, cultures and rhythms. 2:30-3:30pm. $12. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-245-6919 or mim.org
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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 (2TCA) or tempe.gov/tcagallery
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Hansel & Gretel (May 10-26). The classic German fairy tale as imagined by the Brothers Grimm. Presented by Theater Works. Call for prices and times. $8-$12. Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria. 623-815-7930 or theaterworks.org
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Hot Summer Nights Concert Series (Sat May 11-June 8). Live entertainment and activities. 7-10pm. Free. CityCenter of CityNorth, 5415 E Deer Valley Dr. 480-319-8700 or citycenterofcitynorth.com
Tags: summer nights concert series, citycenter of citynorth, outdoor concerts, phoenix az
Luster 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.org
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Memorial Day Weekend BBQ & Fireworks. All ages. Slides, attractions, fireworks and an all-you-can-eat BBQ. Park open 10am-10pm; BBQ 6:30-8pm; fireworks at 9:30pm. Call for prices. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix, 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Glendale. 623-201-2000 or wetnwildphoenix.com
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Night Golf. All ages. Course will be lined with glow lights and players will receive glow products, prizes and goodie bag. 7pm. $25/person. Preregister. Palo Verde Golf Course, 6215 N 15th Ave. 602-249-9930 or phoenix.gov/golf
Peach Festival. All ages. Peach picking, live entertainment, hay rides to the orchards and food sampling. 7:30am-4pm. Free. Schnepf Farms, 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek. 480-987-3100 or schnepffarms.com
Peaches n' Play. All ages. Pick-your-own peaches and other farm activities. 6am-4pm peach picking, 8am-1pm activities. $4/person, ages 3 & under free; $1.50/lb peaches. Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S Power Rd, Mesa. 480-650-6606 or vertucciofarms.com
Phoenix Comicon. Film festival, contests, console tournaments and comic book, anime and media guests. 10:30am-11:30pm. $15-$60, ages 12 & under free with paid adult. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St. 602-635-1711 or phoenixcomicon.com
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Shamrock Farms Tours. All ages. Tour a working dairy farm, see how the cows are milked and learn how your milk gets to the store. 10am, 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. 602-477-2462 or shamrockfarms.net
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Spacefest V Returns to Earth (Fri-Mon May 24-27), Convention of astronauts, artists, vendors and speakers of everything space-related. Times vary. $20/day, ages 12 & under free. JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson. spacefest.info/V
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STEM+Art Activities. Ages 6 & up. Activities that use art to engage kids in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Noon. Free. Mosaic Arts Center, 12 E Western Ave, Avondale. 480 499-2737 or mosaicartscenter.org
Suited for Space (through June 16). Developed by the
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES)
in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Air and
Space Museum and features suits used in testing and
training, large-scale photographs and objects on loan
from the National Air and Space Museum. 9am-5pm. $15. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff. 928-233-3212 or lowell.edu
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The Butterfly's Day (Fri-Sun May 24-June 23). An inspiring musical tale about a butterfly who searches for purpose and discovers that her choices in life make a difference. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 1 & 3pm Sat-Sun. $15. Reservations recommended. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.org
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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 or azirishlibrary.org
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The Three Little Pigs (Wed-Sun May 1-26). Tells the traditional tale of shoddy home construction and how those pigs face the big bad (but not so smart) wolf. 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 or azpuppets.org
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Topia (Tues-Sat May 14-June 1). Production performed by Ballet Arizona combines art and the environment. 8pm. $40-$55 (discounts for Garden members). Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-381-1096 or balletaz.org
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Twilight Camp. Ages 5-17 (with a paying adult). Guided trail hike, activities, private train tour, a late-night snack and animal encounters. 6:15-10pm. $40 ($35 members). Preregister. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-914-4333 or phoenixzoo.org
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Water Fun Day. Ages 2-12. Play with sand and water toys and different water games. Drop in 10am-midnight. $8/hr per child; discounts for siblings. KidsPark, 4848 E Cactus Rd #220, Scottsdale. 602-788-2445 or kidspark.com
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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
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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. 480-644-2468 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com
Tags: arizona museum for youth, weather or not: art with atmosphere, art exhibits, mesa az
White Mountain Spring Carnival (Thur-Mon May 23-27). Proceeds from the fun benefit the White Mountain Wildlife and Nature Center. Call for times and location. 928-358-3069 or wmnature.org
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Wyatt Earp Days (Sat-Mon May 25-27). Gunfights, chili cook-off, reenactments of hangings, 1880s fashion show, entertainment, look-alike contests, carnival rides and more. Events begin at 10am. Free. Historic Allen St, Tombstone. 520-266-5266 or tombstonechamber.com
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MAY 2013
$6.00Our 2013 directory of Valley aquatics programs — everything from learn-to-swim programs to diving, racing and synchronized swimming!
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April 2013
$6.00Our April 2013 issue features the 2013 Summer Solutions directory — more than 500 day camps in Maricopa County!
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March 2013
$6.00Our March 2013 issue features the 2013 directory of Overnight Camps in Arizona and the Southwest!
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February 2013
$6.00Our February 2013 issue is all about babies! Learn how to begin building your baby’s bookshelf, make your own baby food, find parent/tot classes and Daddy Boot Camps around the Valley. Plus: gifts, gadgets and great new looks for baby.
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January 2013
$6.00It’s our annual pregnancy issue! Learn about the latest trend among expectant parents: “gender-reveal” parties. Plus: Should you bank your baby’s umbilical cord blood?
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$6.00Ice hockey in the desert? Our December issue tells you how to get your kids started. Plus, an insider’s tour of the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum. And two terrific holiday crafts your kids will love!
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