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Friday, July 30
Dive 'n' Movie. All ages. Catch a movie while floating under the stars at the wave pool. Movie begins at sundown; park open 10am-10pm. Tonight's movie "The Blind Side" (PG-13). $19.99 after 5pm, ages 2 & under free. Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix, 4243 W Pinnacle Park Rd, Glendale.
623-201-2000 or phoenix.mywetnwild.com.
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear (through Sept 6). Visitors will face common fears in a controlled and safe environment, and discover the scientific explanation behind some of the body's most dramatic responses.
10am-5pm. $12 adults, $10 seniors/ages 3-17 (members free). Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org.
Great Expectations and Dreams: Arizona Teens Speak Up (through Aug 30). Showcases art selections designed by Center for Cancer and Blood Disorder patients. Eight teens have been selected through The Art Project at Phoenix Children's Hospital. 7am-6pm. Free. ASU Downtown, University Center Building, Main Lobby, 411 N Central Ave. 602-546-2659 or pchkidsart.com.
H20 Overload. All ages. Water park fun without the sun. 7-11pm. $15. Big Surf Water Park, 1500 N McClintock, Tempe. 480-994-2297 or bigsurffun.com.
Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving (through Sept 5). More than 120 dolls are part of this exhibition. Learn how a single carver's style can be distinctive, a handy thing to know when collecting or admiring the artistry of Hopi carvers.
9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $12 adults, $11 seniors, $5 students, $3 ages 6-12. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8848 or heard.org.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (July 8-Aug 21). A delightful musical based on the story of Joseph and his Coat of Many Colors. Times vary; lunch/dinner and show. $35 adults, $18 ages 18 & under. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E Brown Rd, Mesa. 480-325-6700 or broadwaypalmwest.com.
Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture through Popular art (July 16-Oct 10). Dress in a kimono, serve tea in a traditional Japanese house and displays of animation, manga (comics), woodblock prints and traditional scrolls. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. $6.50 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Little Red Riding Hood (Wed-Sun July 14-Aug 1). The traditional tale full of music, fun and the Big Bad Wolf. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat & Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St.
602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
Night Splash. All ages. Enjoy the water slides, lazy river, wave pool and kiddie pool areas at night. 7-11pm. $14.67/person. Golfland SunSplash, 155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa. 480-834-8319 or golfland.com.
Open House. Meet the staff, tour the classrooms and enjoy free barbecue and live music at this K-6 charter school. 6-10pm. Free. BNE ASHUR, 17334 N 63rd Ave, Glendale. 623-236-3381 or bneashur.org.
Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience (through Nov 7). Interactive and educational exhibit following baseballs' time line in Arizona from 1909 to present day. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $6.50, under age 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Solarville (ongoing). Explore ways in which you can utilize solar and renewable energy in your everyday life through hands-on exhibits. 10am-5pm. Included with admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors/ages 3-17, under 3 free. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org.
Storytelling. Ages 3-6. Stories, crafts and snacks with desert themes. 9:30-11:30am. $15. Preregister. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E Washington. 602-495-0901 or phoenix.gov/parks.
The Wedding Singer (Fri-Sun July 9-Aug 1). Romantic musical that plays homage to the music of the 1980s with a story of a signer trying to win the love of the girl of his dreams. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $22 adults, $20 seniors and students in advance; $25 day of show. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.com.
Therizinosaur: Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur (ongoing). Exhibit includes fossil beds and a life-size Therizinosaur free-standing skeleton that is the first mounted interpretation of the animal's stance and posture. 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun, closed Mondays. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 ages 3-12, 2 & under free.
Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald, Mesa. 480-644-2230 or azmnh.org.
Visions: Text Messages (through Sept 20). Students from Central, Coronado, Marcos de Niza and McClintock High Schools met with artists and came up with this exhibition combining art with teens' language of text messaging and emailing. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. SMOCA's young@art Gallery is located within the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org.
What Moves Us: Art of Transportation from the Permanent Collection (through Sept 4). Exhibition highlights modes of transportation in paintings, sculpture and prints. Hands-on activities will get your imagination moving too! 11am-5pm Tues-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, Nelson Fine Arts Center, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu.
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Charlotte's Web (May 7-July 2). Classic story about a spider and her friend, Wilbur, the pig. Call for times. $16; includes lunch buffet and show.
Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre, 5247 E Brown Rd, Mesa. 480-325-6700 or broadwaypalmwest.com.
Concerts at the MIM (July 9-25). Moira Smiley & VOCO (vocal harmonies and vaudevillian accompaniment) July 9; Jeremy Kittel Band (Scottish fiddle) July 15; Etran Finatawa (Nomad's blues) July 17-18; Tannahill Weavers (Celtic music) July 23; Parno Graszt (Gypsy music) July 24-25.
7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2:30pm Sun. $25-$36 (depending on concert). Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or themim.org.
Glendale Summer Band (Thur June 3-July 22). Community band performs marches, ballads and show tunes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 8pm. Free. Murphy Park Amphitheater, 5850 W Glendale Ave, Glendale. glendaleaz.com/events.
Goldilocks (Wed-Sun through July 11). Slapstick version of the traditional tale featuring big trouble for the three bears when a rude little girl with golden curls visits their house. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (July 8-Aug 21). A delightful musical based on the story of Joseph and his Coat of Many Colors. Times vary; lunch/dinner and show. $35 adults, $18 ages 18 & under. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E Brown Rd, Mesa. 480-325-6700 or broadwaypalmwest.com.
Little Red Riding Hood (Wed-Sun July 14-Aug 1). The traditional tale full of music, fun and the Big Bad Wolf. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat & Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St.
602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
Summer Concert Series (Sat July 10, 17, 24 & 31). Local live music and entertainment. 7-10pm. Free. Kierland Commons, 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-348-1577 or kierlandcommons.com.
Sunday Night Concert Series (July 4). Favorite local bands. Bring blankets or chairs. 7:30-9pm. Free concert; $2/train and $1/carousel rides. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. 480-312-2312 or therailroadpark.com.
The Little Mermaid (Sat July 10-Nov 27). Tale of Arabelle and her sisters as they strive to escape the Sea Witch and look for their prince charming. 11am. $11-$13. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert. 480-497-1181 or haletheatrearizona.com.
The Wedding Singer (Fri-Sun July 9-Aug 1). Romantic musical that plays homage to the music of the 1980s with a story of a signer trying to win the love of the girl of his dreams. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $22 adults, $20 seniors and students in advance; $25 day of show. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.com.
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Classes, events and support groups for parents
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Information Session (Wed July 7). Discussion of the various programs offered at SIRRI for children with special needs. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Preregister. SIRRI Developmental Rehabilitation & Learning Center, 4515 S McClintock Dr #208, Tempe. 480-777-7075 or sirriaz.com.
Injury Prevention (Thur July 15). Learn about the most common injuries facing kids. 6:30-7:30pm. Free. Preregister. Foothills Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centers, 2222 E Highland Ave #430 or 539 E Glendale Ave #105. 480-760-1047 or foothillsrehab.com.
Life Line Screening (Fri July 2 & 23). Provides affordable, reliable, preventive health screenings. Each Life Line Screening is a community-based event that is staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals committed to promoting a proactive approach to healthcare. Educational material is supplied by Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Screening packages start at $60. Preregister. July 2 beginning at 9 am at New Life Family Church, 202 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert and July 23 beginning at 9 am at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Rd, Sun Lakes.
800-779-6353 or chandlerregional.org or mercygilbert.org.
Parenting with Integrity (Thur July 15-Aug 12). Learn about the importance of attachment & connection, self-care, parenting without fear, connecting discipline strategies and how to build a tool-box for your child. 6-8pm today and every Thur through Aug 12. $100/individual, $150/couple. Preregister. Family Resource & Recovery center, 1300 E Missouri Ave #A-100. 602-265-3099 or phoenixparentconsulting.com.
Skin Cancer Screening Event (Sat July 31). Free skin cancer screening and information on skin/sun protection and prevention. Provided by Banner Health. 8am-2pm. Free; reservations required. Grand Canyon Room at Banner Gateway Medical Center, 1900 N Higley Rd, Gilbert. 602-230-2273 or bannerhealth.com/gateway.
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Museum and gallery exhibits for the whole family
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Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear (through Sept 6). Visitors will face common fears in a controlled and safe environment, and discover the scientific explanation behind some of the body's most dramatic responses.
10am-5pm. $12 adults, $10 seniors/ages 3-17 (members free). Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org.
Great Expectations and Dreams: Arizona Teens Speak Up (through Aug 30). Showcases art selections designed by Center for Cancer and Blood Disorder patients. Eight teens have been selected through The Art Project at Phoenix Children's Hospital. 7am-6pm. Free. ASU Downtown, University Center Building, Main Lobby, 411 N Central Ave. 602-546-2659 or pchkidsart.com.
Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving (through Sept 5). More than 120 dolls are part of this exhibition. Learn how a single carver's style can be distinctive, a handy thing to know when collecting or admiring the artistry of Hopi carvers.
9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $12 adults, $11 seniors, $5 students, $3 ages 6-12. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8848 or heard.org.
Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture through Popular art (July 16-Oct 10). Dress in a kimono, serve tea in a traditional Japanese house and displays of animation, manga (comics), woodblock prints and traditional scrolls. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. $6.50 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience (through Nov 7). Interactive and educational exhibit following baseballs' time line in Arizona from 1909 to present day. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $6.50, under age 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Solarville (ongoing). Explore ways in which you can utilize solar and renewable energy in your everyday life through hands-on exhibits. 10am-5pm. Included with admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors/ages 3-17, under 3 free. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org.
Therizinosaur: Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur (ongoing). Exhibit includes fossil beds and a life-size Therizinosaur free-standing skeleton that is the first mounted interpretation of the animal's stance and posture. 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun, closed Mondays. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 ages 3-12, 2 & under free.
Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald, Mesa. 480-644-2230 or azmnh.org.
Visions: Text Messages (through Sept 20). Students from Central, Coronado, Marcos de Niza and McClintock High Schools met with artists and came up with this exhibition combining art with teens' language of text messaging and emailing. 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. Free. SMOCA's young@art Gallery is located within the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org.
What Moves Us: Art of Transportation from the Permanent Collection (through Sept 4). Exhibition highlights modes of transportation in paintings, sculpture and prints. Hands-on activities will get your imagination moving too! 11am-5pm Tues-Sat. Free. ASU Art Museum, Nelson Fine Arts Center, southeast corner of Mill Ave & 10th St, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu.
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Statewide events that offer lessons in Arizona culture and history
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4th of July (Fri-Sun July 2-4). Gem & mineral show, contests, demonstrations, parade and fireworks. Times and prices vary. Throughout Tombstone. tombstone.org.
4th of July Celebration (Sun July 4). Parade, competition between live entertainment and fireworks. 9am-10pm. Free. Lions Park, 435 N Adams St, Benson. 520-586-4293 or bensonvisitorcenter.com.
4th of July Celebration in the Pines (Sun July 4). Parade, games, live entertainment and fireworks. 9am; 9pm fireworks. Free. Green Valley Park, 1000 W Country Club Dr, Payson. paysonrimcountry.com.
Arizona Highland Celtic Festival (Sat-Sun July 17-18). Bagpipes, dancers, workshops, children's activities and traditional foods. 9am-6pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. $12/1-day, $18/2-day adults; $4/1-day, $6/2-day ages 3-12.
Foxglenn Park, 4200 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff. 928-556-3161 or nachs.info.
Firecracker Express (Sun July 4). Celebrates America's birthday with a barbecue, jazz band and train ride. Train departs at 1pm. $49.95-$79.95 adults, $34.95 ages 12 & under, ages 2 & under free (when riding on an adult's lap). Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale. 800-582-7245 or verdecanyonrr.com.
Frontier Days & World's Oldest Rodeo (June 28-July 4). Parade, dances, arts & crafts show; rodeo features bronc riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. Times vary. $12-$25. Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Dr, Prescott. 866-407-6336 or worldsoldestrodeo.com.
Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Festival (Sat July 10). Learn about the saguaro, its history, importance and uses to the Tohono Oodham. 9am-1pm. $5/vehicle. Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E Old Spanish Trail, Vail. 520-647-7121 or colossalcave.com.
Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza (Sun July 4). Waterslides, inflatables, watermelon and pie-eating contests, family activities, food and fireworks. 3:30pm; 8:45pm fireworks. Free. Cottonwood Kids Park, 800 E Cherry St, Cottonwood. 928-639-3200 or ci.cottonwood.az.us/fourthofjuly.
Independence Day Rendezvous (Sat-Sun July 3-4). Living history reenactments, artillery demonstrations, crafts, cooking demonstration and more.
10am-4pm. $3 ages 12 & up, ages 11 & under free. Pioneer Museum, 2340 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff.
928-774-6272 or arizonahistoricalsociety.org.
Lavender Festival (June 24-27 & July 1-3). Tours, U-Cut lavender, crafts and cooking demonstrations. 10am-3pm. $5/person for tour. Red Rock Ranch & Farms, Concho. 928-337-2289 or redrockfarms.com.
National Night Out Kick-Off Event (Sat July 31). Jousting, climbing wall, inflatables, water activities, live entertainment information booths and more. The Payson Police Dept hosts this event to raise awareness for National Night Out on Aug 4. Noon-8pm. Free. Green Valley Park, 1000 W Country Club Dr, Payson. 928-474-5242 x209 or paysonrimcountry.com.
Native American Art Festival (Sat-Sun July 17-18). More than 50 of the Southwest's finest American Indian artists displaying and selling jewelry, paintings, rugs and more. 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-4pm Sun. $5.
Blue Ridge High School, 1300 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside. pinetoplakesidechamber.com.
Peach Mania Festival (Sat-Sun July 17-Aug 15). Tree-ripened, pick-your-own peaches, free samples, hayrides and more. 6:30am-5:30pm. Free. Apple Annie's Orchard, 2081 W Hardy Rd, Willcox. 520-384-2084 or appleannies.com.
Red, White and Blue Family Parade (Sun July 4). Decorate bikes, scooters, kids and dogs and join the parade. Festivities and fireworks follow the parade. 6:30pm. Free. Paul Mason Park, 2525 N Pinal Ave, Casa Grande. 520-421-8677 or ci.casa-grande.az.us.
Shootout on Whiskey Row (Sat-Sun July 24-25). Re-enactments of life in the Old West including soldiers, outlaws, lawmen and their women. 9am-4pm. Free. Square at Cortez & Goodwin Sts, Prescott. 800-266-7534 or prescottregulators.org.
Summer Saturday Evenings (Sat through Aug 28). Demonstrations, activities and a chance to see the museum at night. 4-10pm. $7 adults, $2.25 ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson. 520-883-2702 or desertmuseum.org.
Sweet Corn Extravaganza (Sat-Sun July 10-18). Sweet corn and vegetables available for you to pick. 8am-5:30pm. Free. Apple Annie's Produce & Pumpkins, 6405 W Williams Rd, Willcox. 520-384-4685 or appleannies.com.
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8th Annual July Speed and Agility Camp (Tues-Thur July 27-29). Ages 7-17. More than 80 speed, agility and power drills conducted by Strength of America coaches. 6-8pm. $70 for one athlete; $100 for 2 or more in the same family. McQueen Park, 480-219-0868. strengthofamerica.us/SOA/july2010speedcamp.html.
Diamondbacks (July 10) vs Florida. Game time 5:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 19) vs New York Mets. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 2) vs Los Angeles. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 20) vs New York Mets. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 21) vs New York Mets. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 22) vs San Francisco. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 23) vs San Francisco. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 24) vs San Francisco. Game time 5:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 25) vs San Francisco. Game time 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 4) vs Los Angeles. Game time 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 5) vs Chicago. Game time 1:10pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 6) vs Chicago. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 7) vs Chicago. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 8) vs Florida. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Diamondbacks (July 9) vs Florida. Game time 6:40pm. $5 & up. Chase Field, 401 E Jefferson St. 602-514-8400 or dbacks.com.
Phoenix Mercury (July 1) vs Washington. Game time 7pm. $10 & up. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St 602-252-9622 or phoenixmercury.com.
Phoenix Mercury (July 14) vs Seattle. Game time 12:30pm. $10 & up. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St 602-252-9622 or phoenixmercury.com.
Phoenix Mercury (July 17) vs Tulsa. Game time 7pm. $10 & up. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St 602-252-9622 or phoenixmercury.com.
Phoenix Mercury (July 29) vs Minnesota. Game time 7pm. $10 & up. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St 602-252-9622 or phoenixmercury.com.
Phoenix Mercury (July 3) vs New York. Game time 7pm. $10 & up. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St 602-252-9622 or phoenixmercury.com.
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