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Family-friendly spring festivals

Explore different cultures, enjoy the local arts scene and learn something new at one of the many spring festivals around the Valley in coming...

Sunday, Sept. 9

Discount Tire Free Family Sunday at the Phoenix Art Museum welcomes families to participate in scavenger hunts, hands-on activities and live performances throughout the...

Wednesday, Aug. 22

It's Baby Bear's first day of school! Experience his exciting day at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater.

Thursday, Aug. 16

Teachers night out! Educators are invited to preview the upcoming season of arts and cultural experiences at the Mesa Arts Center.

Monday, Aug. 6

Dance into the week with the world's best hip-hop dancers at the USA & World Hip Hop Dance Championship.

Sunday, Aug. 5

Take the family on one last summer getaway and 'Experience the Caribbean' at the Musical Instrument Museum in north Phoenix.

Saturday, Aug. 4

Spend a magical evening with wizards, fairies and fantastic beast at the Phoenix Zoo during Prowl & Play!

Friday, Aug. 3

Families can enjoy free First Friday admission tonight at the Children's Museum of Phoenix and the Heard Museum.

Thursday, Aug. 2

Infants and toddlers can spend the morning singing and playing at storytime at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix.

Tuesday, June 19

It's "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie night in the Courtyard at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Tonight's free outdoor film is "Dead Man's Chest."

Sunday, June 10

Downtown Phoenix heats up when the Mercury take on the Las Vegas Aces.

Saturday, June 9

Get messy today at Mighty Mud Mania in Scottsdale.

Friday, June 8

Join Arizona's singing cowboy, Gary, and his trusty horse, Dusty, for a western-themed storytime at Sunrise Mountain Library.

Thursday, June 7

Grab your lawn chair and head out to Murphy Park Amphitheater for the City of Glendale's Summer Band Concert Series.

Wednesday, June 6

Pass the popcorn! "Movies at the Mountain" features favorite family-friendly flicks and themed activities at South Mountain Environmental Education Center.

Tuesday, June 5

Fill your summer schedule with crafts and your hungry tummy with pizza at Peter Piper Pizza's Summer Kids Day!

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