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 & [...]
Indulge Mom’s creative interests, give her some time to relax and help her remember who she is beyond her definition as mother. Here are some Mothers Day gift ideas we’ve run across. What would make your Mothers Day memorable? Share your comments below. Think local! Local First Arizona has compiled a long list of local [...]
Two hundred kids from seven Valley schools participated in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) event Tuesday at the Arizona Science Center. Activities focused on what engineers do, how they use technology and what science they need to know to create the gadgets, tools and technologies we so gleefully use every day. The event, called [...]
It isn’t surprising to learn that the wealthiest families can offer their kids more opportunities. What may be surprising, however, is that before 1980 rich kids didn’t do that much better than middle-class kids, though middle-class kids did better than poor kids. “The academic gap is widening because rich students are increasingly entering kindergarten much [...]
For some school districts Spring Break starts next week. Don’t panic! Here are a list of 20 camps that offer everything from singing to skateboarding. Academy for Young Performers (Mar 18-22). Ages 7-18. Acting, music and movement instruction. Call for times. $275. Preregister. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.org. Basha [...]
Experience the many sights, disturbing smells and obnoxious sounds of the Age of Dinosaurs at the Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs exhibit, which opens Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Arizona Science Center. The exhibition is the world’s largest touring collection of dinosaur skeletons and robotics and features 11,000 square feet of super-giants, including unfamiliar beasts up to 70 [...]
How many germs are on a handrail? Why does cutting onions make you cry? The Arizona Science Center‘s new branding campaign encourages Arizonans to “never stop wondering” why things are the way they are. Created pro bono by the Phoenix office of national advertising agency Cramer-Krasselt, “Never Stop Wondering” is intended to spark curiosity and [...]
A monthly film and lecture series at Arizona Science Center will educate consumers about food, the effects of modern and sustainable farming techniques have on the environment, our food supply and our health. “Chew on This!” will answer questions like: What foods are showing up on your dinner plate, and how did they get there? [...]
When it’s 110-plus degrees outside in Phoenix there is a place to hang out that is guaranteed to be cool, both in temperature and activities — the Arizona Science Center. And the cool factor just jumped a few notches with the opening of its newest exhibit. “MathAlive!” shows visitors how math is used in our [...]
You don’t need to love math to enjoy the new exhibit “MathAlive!” which opens today at the Arizona Science Center. No one will be asked to do any long division, find a common denominator or multiply exponents. There are games to play and puzzles to solve. Explanations of mathematical concepts behind the exhibit are provided, [...]
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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