The house was filled with children donning headbands topped with green or furry ears last weekend, as Valley Youth Theatre opened its production of “Shrek The Musical“ at the Herberger Theater Center. It’s their 30th production at the downtown Phoenix venue that’s also home to several stages, an art gallery and a café. Other VYT productions at [...]
Phoenix Art Museum was abuzz last night as supporters spanning several generations gathered for a sneak peek of “The Art of Video Games” exhibition that opens to the public tomorrow. As the gallery opened, adults held back a bit to let kids have the first shot at playing games like Pac-Man. It’s likely they were simply [...]
When temperatures rise in the Valley, we desert dwellers head to Southern California for some cool ocean breezes. Throughout the summer we will be sharing news about FREE events you can enjoy during your weekend escapes from the heat. CARLSBAD Carlsbad Beach Fest (Sat June 15). Kids 1-mile fun run, live entertainment, vendors, kite-flying, sand-sculpting, [...]
Take Dad out for some fun: Bowl Dad Over (Sun June 16). All ages. Dads receive (1) free game of bowling and shoe rental, (1) free unlimited attractions wristband and (1) free burger or salad. FlipSide, 4874 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert. 480-471-8444 or exploreflipside.com/deal/fathersday. Father’s Day “Man Brunch” (Sun June 16). Ages 10 & [...]
There’s great debate among arts and culture aficionados about how to increase participation in the arts. Start young, some say, and introduce art that incorporates already popular themes. It seemed to be working at Tempe Center for the Arts on Saturday, where a boy hesitant to visit the Gallery at TCA with his parents ran eagerly [...]
Remember, as Tony Awards fever sweeps the nation this weekend, that several local theater companies are performing Broadway shows this summer. Some are family-friendly, and others best reserved for date night or outings with grown-up friends. If watching the Tony Awards leaves you eager to explore more Broadway fare, check out the following shows happening right [...]
As I entered the butterfly conservatory at the new Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, I saw three Blue Morpho butterflies flutter by in formation. My first thought was, great special effects! But they were real, as were a few hundred other butterflies flitting around the atrium. Viewing the butterflies becomes a very social event as people [...]
If your kids think REO Speedwagon is merely the name of an ancient ’80s band or assume a flat iron is something designed to straighten curly hair, they’ll be surprised by what they find at the Gilbert Historical Museum. Turns out REO Speedwagon is an early 20th century type of vehicle. And flat irons are those [...]
When temperatures rise in the Valley, we desert dwellers head to Southern California for some cool ocean breezes. Throughout the summer we will be sharing news about free events you can enjoy during your weekend escapes from the heat! CORONADO Concert-in-the-Park (Sun June 2). The Hollywood Stones – a Rolling Stones tribute band – perform. [...]
Blow air through an empty paper towel roll or strum rubber bands wrapped around a discarded tissue box and you’ve got the beginning of a homemade orchestra or band. Kids who’ve decorated old coffee tins and turned them into drums know well the fun of making homemade musical instruments, but those who’ve yet to try [...]
Make your next birthday party a real splash by holding it at Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor wave pool and water slide! What could be better than three-foot waves and a double-spiral water slide? We’re giving away a Splash Bash Birthday Party valued at $175. It includes: 16 people, birthday child is free two-hour hosted public [...]
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This summer, those lovable yellow minions assemble and return to theaters when “Despicable Me 2″ opens July 3. We are sending five families (four tickets each) to a special, reserved-seating advance screening at 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at the AMC Deer Valley 30. The screening will be in Real D 3D. The film features [...]
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JUNE 2013
$6.00Great Escapes! Our updated directory of some of the best family-friendly getaways at resorts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico and Nevada.
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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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