July 2009 Events for Families in Phoenix
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Event Date |
Event Name |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
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July 4 |
Activities include live music on two stages, a Kid Zone, free carnival games and inflatable rides, concessions, water play, and an F- |
5- |
Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria |
Adults: $5, Children 12 and under: Free |
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July 4 |
Interactive kid zone (slides, obstacle courses, face painters, and balloon animals), a Rookie League Baseball game, food, and a fireworks show. |
5- |
Surprise Stadium 15960 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise |
Free with canned food donation, advance tickets required. Kid zone: $2. Pick up tickets in advance at the Community & Recreation Services Office: 15960 North Bullard Ave., Surprise |
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July 4 |
July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival Activities include live music, water fun and games at the splash playground, food, and the Fantastic Family Fest - starts at 9 pm. |
4- |
Tempe Beach Park at Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe |
$6 in advance; $8 or $15/two guests at the gate, Children (ages 12 and under): free
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July 4 |
Write letters and put together care packages for soldiers. Activities also include games and crafts. Families can also bring their own meat or veggies to grill. There is no fireworks display. |
5- |
Scottsdale Stadium 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale |
Free |
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July 4 |
Red, White & Boom - Cowboy costume contest, face painting, live musical performances, and an aerial fireworks display. Fees apply for town attractions and fireworks seating. |
5:30- |
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler |
Free |
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July 1- |
Peter Pan II: Peter Pan and the Pirates Part 2 of the Peter Pan trilogy. In this thrilling episode Tiger Lilly is captured by the pirates and a furious battle between the Lost Boys and the pirates ensues! |
Wed- |
Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix |
Adults $8; Children (2 & up) $6, (under 2) free Advance reservations are required. 602.262.2050
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June 19- |
Fountain Hills Community Theatre presents Annie Warbucks, the musical sequel to the popular show Annie. |
Fri. and Sat.: 7 pm; Sun.: 2 pm |
Fountain Hills Community Theater 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills |
Adults $25; Children (17 and under) $20 |
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July 3, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31 |
The cast answers questions, poses for pictures, and signs autographs following each
performance. Tickets include a matinee show and a kid- |
11 am |
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 East Brown Rd., Mesa |
£16 |
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July 11 |
Instant Classics perform a variety of covers as part of the Summer Concert Series in the Kierland Commons Plaza. |
7- |
Kierland Commons 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale |
Free |
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July 8- |
It's big trouble for the three bears when a rude little girl with golden curls visits their house in GAPT's slapstick version of Goldilocks. |
Wed-
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Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix |
Adults: $8; Children (ages 2 and older): $6, Children under age 2: free |
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July 8- |
Thurs. and Fri.: 7:30 pm; Sat.: 3 pm and 7:30 pm |
Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert |
£23 | |
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July 11, 25 |
Explore desert wildlife, birds, insects, plants, and Native American cultures, and take a guided tour highlighting DVRAC's Native American petroglyphs.
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7 pm |
Deer Valley Rock Art Center 3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Glendale
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Adults: $6.50; Seniors and Students: $3.50; Children (ages 12 and under): $2.50 |
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July 11 |
ASU Art Museum's annual Family Fun Day includes music, dance performances, and art projects. |
11 am- |
ASU Art Museum ASU Nelson Fine Arts Center, 10th St. and Mill Ave., Tempe |
Free |
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July 11- |
Families can enjoy free admission to the Heard Museum West and Heard Museum North each Saturday from July 11 through August 1, courtesy of Target. |
10 am- |
Heard Museum West 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise
Heard Museum North The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale |
Free |
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July 11 |
Sizzlin' Summer Saturdays: All About Animals Animal- |
10:30 am- |
Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix |
Free |
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July 11 |
Cynthia Giroux from KC's Storybook Kitchen reads a story about Curious George's adventure in an ice cream store, and then the kids will learn how to make their own ice cream. |
11 am |
Changing Hands Bookstore 6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe |
Free |
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July 17 |
Grab the kids, cool off and mud up at Scottsdale's Mighty Mud Mania event. Obstacle
courses are designed for children ages 7- |
8 am |
Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale
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Donations accepted |
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July 18 |
Ceili dance lessons are offered in a two- |
1- |
Irish Cultural Center 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix |
Adults $16; Children (under 12) $2 |
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July 18 |
Animals receiving fresh snow in their exhibits, ice treats and bloodcicles as park of a regular behavioral enrichment program. More activities include: mountains of snow for children to play in, snowball targets, water slides, live music, and Radio Disney. |
7 am- |
Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix |
Adults: $16, Children under age 13: Free |
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July 18 |
Families are treated to an afternoon of stories, games, and giveaways in honor of SpongeBob's 10th anniversary. |
2 pm |
Borders Books & Music 2402 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
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Free |
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July 25 |
The sea and its denizens are a vital part of tribal cultures near the ocean. Learn more about the sea and its creatures by creating a necklace from foam sea creatures, coloring a tissue paper fish, painting a whale pin, scratching your very own designs on a fish and color a fish bag. |
10:30 am- |
By The Sea! Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
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Free |
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July 25 |
A guided walk along some of the park's trails. Participants learn about park history, water conservation methods, upcoming programs and events, and park wildlife. |
8:30 am |
Environmental Education Center E. Chandler Heights Rd. and S. Lindsay Rd., Chandler |
$8, Children ages 5 and under are free |
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July 25 |
Kids celebrating a birthday in July receive free wave pool admission. Proof of birthday is required. |
1- |
Kiwanis Park and Kiwanis Recreation Center 6111 South All America Way, Tempe |
Adults (13 and older) $6;: Children (ages 2- |