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10 Fall Traditions to Start with Your Family

Around the end of September, I can feel a change in the air. The mornings and evenings start getting a little cooler, and my...

How preschoolers can paint their own fireworks

Kids are fascinated by fireworks! Continue the fun well past the 4th of July with this painting project, a Raising Arizona Kids exclusive from...

Mother’s Day Ideas

It’s May and that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner—on May 14th. While it's become tradition to take mothers out to brunch...

Passover Activities, Recipes, Stories and more from the PJ Library

PJ Library brings the age-old Passover story to life with a wealth of resources via their Passover hub at: pjlibrary.org/passover, and local events are...

Non-Candy Easter Basket Items that Support Early Childhood Development

The experts at Southwest Human Development, the largest nonprofit in Arizona dedicated to early childhood development, have some great ideas that go beyond sugary...

Easter events in Arizona

Events fill quickly. Please call ahead or register in advance to avoid disappointment. We will be adding to this list as we discover more...

Options For a Healthier Valentine’s Day Celebration

With January’s virtuous salad eating days behind us, February’s candy-coated glitter and lace have descended upon us. The threat is everywhere. The drive-thru pharmacy...

RAK Date Night: Las Noches de Las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden

Cozy up in your jacket, scarf, and mittens, grab a special someone, and enjoy a festive evening of lights, music, and entertainment at the...

Hanukkah Ideas for Families from PJ Library

By Beth Blenz-Clucas This year Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 18th. If you’re looking for fun family-friendly ideas to celebrate the 8 days of...

Santa Breakfast Event for Children with Special Needs

For many families, a visit with Santa is a tradition that is not attainable because of physical limitations or sensory overload concerns. But this holiday...

Puppy Presents! The Right Way to Gift a Pet

By Kimberly Vermillion, Director of Communications for Arizona Animal Welfare League It’s the season of giving and while a furry friend may seem like the...

Donate to Toy Drive for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

With Thanksgiving around the corner, you can get into the giving spirit by donating to a holiday toy drive helping local grandparents in need. The...

2023 holiday events for Arizona families

Last updated: December 6, 2022. Celebrate the upcoming holidays with some of these local events and experiences. Start a new tradition with a performance, tree...

Too Much Halloween Candy? Introduce the Switch Witch!

After a fun night of costume wearing, trick-or-treating, and sugar highs (on a school night, nonetheless), you might find yourself wondering what in the...

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Halloween and Thanksgiving

With Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner, there’s lot of fun (and food) in store. But, for your pets, it can be a...

Places to Celebrate National Hot Dog Day

If you didn’t get enough of your hot dog fix at BBQs on the 4th of July, you’ll have another chance to indulge in...

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