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 & [...]
It’s not about the ties. Or the sports gear. Or the tools. Or the electronic gizmos. What dads cherish most on Father’s Day is making memories with their children. Several Valley museums are offering special deals to make Father’s Day visits especially fun. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is open noon-4pm on Sun, June 17. [...]
The American Diabetes Association and the Father’s Day Council of Phoenix will honor four Valley fathers tonight because they serve as role models and make a difference in the community. The four honorees this year are: Norman Butler, senior vice-president of Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Dax R. Watson, owner at Mack Drucker & Watson, [...]
Folks eager to find unique gifts and experiences for celebrating Father’s Day need look no further than local arts and culture. Museums make for fun family outings, and many have gift shops filled with fascinating fare making gifts like striped ties look purely passé. Got a dad who’s into science? Hit your local science center. [...]
Folks who favor feelin’ jazzy can head over to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix to enjoy a new exhibit featuring all things jazz. Located in the museum’s United States/Canada gallery, the exhibit features “some of jazz history’s most noteworthy instruments.” I’m told its one of the largest genre exhibits in the museum. The new [...]
Escher. Harding. Toulouse-Lautrec. Warhol. All artists included in the “Paper!” exhibit just opened at the Phoenix Art Museum. I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon taking it all in, and thought I’d share a few highlights for those of you unmoved by the mere mention of the title. Paper is more fascinating than you think, as [...]
When my father started sending me the draft chapters of his book, I was not receptive. It was January of 1988. I had a 2½-year-old, a 6-month-old and a lot of frustration about giving up my professional identify as a journalist and MBA to be a stay-at-home mom. I loved my sons to distraction but [...]
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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