Queen Creek Holiday Festival and Parade

2008 Queen Creek Holiday Festival & Parade


Date: 12/6/2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Desert Mountain Park22201 S. Hawes RoadQueen Creek, Arizona 85242
Parade Time: 10 a.m.
Festival Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Desert Mountain Park is located at Hawes & Ocotillo roads

Queen Creek Hometown Christmas

Enjoy crafts, carols, food and fun!

Date: Friday, Dec. 5

Time: 5-9 p.m.

Where: Queen Creek Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Road

Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Special Events, the Queen Creek Branch Library and the Friends of the Library will present “Queen Creek Hometown Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m. at the Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Loop Road. The event will feature visits with Santa, craft activities, food and craft vendors, entertainment by local children’s dance and choral groups. Slade, Queen Creek’s own country group presented by the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center will also perform! Queen Creek’s Hometown Christmas is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Don’t miss it! For more event details, including vendor and sponsorship information contact Dina Lopez with the the Queen Creek Parks and Recreation Department at 480-358-3700.

Chandler's Day of Play

Chandler's Day of Play: A 100 Best Communities for Youth Celebration

Saturday, October 18, 2008, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Playtopia at Tumbleweed Park(west of McQueen Rd., south side of Germann Rd.)

http://chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=805

Kidsfaire

September 20-21, 2008

University of Phoenix Stadium

"Formerly Cardinals Stadium"

Glendale, AZ

10:00 AM~5:00 PM

http://www.thekidsfaire.com/phoenix.htm

Adult tickets- $8.00

Kids (2-12)- $5.00 (you can get a coupon for $1.00 off at McDonald's)

Arizona's largest children's and family event!

Pirate cove adventures

Jumping Jambouree

Princess pavillion

Craft City

Hula Hut

Wild West

ClownTown

Ice Skating

Camel rides

Star Gazing

Free parking

Fully Air Conditioned

Amazing stage shows! Barney, Strawberry Shortcake, TMNT

Meet Alvin & the Chipmunks, Care Bears, Winnie the Pooh, Curious George, Cabbage Patch Kids, SpongeBob, Dora and more!!!!

Jumping Party of Mesa

http://www.jumpingpartymesa.com/index.html

5646 E. Main Street, #5 - Mesa, AZ 85205 -
480-654-JUMP

$5 Family Night at Jumping Party Mesa
Monday, Aug 18 4:00p to 8:00p
at Jumping Party, Mesa, AZ
$5.00/child for 4 hours of jumping indoors on 8 inflatables: choo choo train, inflatable Twister, giant slide and more. Every Monday & Thursday thru school year. Parents free.
Price: $5
Phone: 480-654-JUMP (5867)

Superstition Mountain Museum

http://www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org/index.htm

Free admission to children ages 17 and under to the museum exhibit hall for the month of August and September. This is our way of helping out our visitors cope with the gas & food prices. See you at the museum

Superstition Mountain Museum

4087 North Apache Trail

Apache Junction, AZ

480-983-4888

Cheesecake!

The Cheesecake Factory Serves Up a Delicious 30th Anniversary Celebration!


Celebrating “30 Delicious Years,” The Cheesecake Factory is serving up several sweet initiatives throughout 2008. To kick-off the anniversary celebration and in commemoration of National Cheesecake Day on July 30th, 2008, The Cheesecake Factory restaurants will offer every delicious slice of its more than 30 varieties of cheesecake with a dollop of nostalgia by featuring all cheesecakes at $1.50 per slice, limit one per guest, dine in only, on that day—as they were when the restaurant first opened in 1978.

Papago Park Museum

http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/default.asp

1300 North College Avenue
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Phone: 480-929-0292


Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday – 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Monday – Closed

Admission
Adults – $5.00
Seniors – $4.00
Students 12 -18 – $4.00
Children under 12 – FREE

FREE admission for members
FREE admission the first Saturday of each month

ASU Art Museum

Family Fun Day

What: An art exhibition on the weird world of dreams.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12
Where: ASU Art Museum, Tenth Street and Mill Avenue, Tempe
Cost: Free admission. Parking is free in ASU Art Museum-marked spaces, spaces with an ASU (not Tempe) meter, and in the 10th Street Parking Structure on Myrtle Avenue, one block east of the museum.
Information: (480) 965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

I love this place! There is so much to see there. And if you go, make sure you take your camera!

http://www.desertmuseum.org

June - August

$9.50 Adults

$2.25 Kids 6-12

September - May

$13 Adults$4.25

Kids 6-12

Children 5 and under are free!

Fireworks!

Links to fireworks around the valley

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ticketing/fourthofjuly.jsp

http://www.mesa.govnsertomaaz.org/4th%20July.html

http://www.tempe4th.com/

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Page2645.aspx

http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=162

http://www.rwbaz.com/email/index3.html

http://www.rawhide.com/calendar.html#ju4

http://www.schnepffarms.com/event.htm

Arizona Museum of Natural History

Hours:
Tues - Fri: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun: 1 - 5 p.m.

Closed Mondays and holidays

Admission:

$9 - Adults

$5 - Children 3-12

$8 - Seniors 65+

$7 - Students 13+ with ID

free - Children ages 2 & younger

Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Flight

Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Flight opening March 1 - September 28. This exhibition, never before seen in Arizona, gives the public a rare opportunity to see firsthand a collection of fossils considered a National Treasure by the People’s Republic of China. These fossils have given research scientists a new understanding of how birds are related to dinosaurs. For more information about the The Arizona Museum of Natural History exhibition, Feathered Dinosaurs and the Origin of Flight please visit our website at AzMNH.org or call 480-644-2230.

An Icy Evening at the Museum

Times:
7/11/2008
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Event Description: Cool off from the heat by visiting our Ice Age animals, cool your heels in our territorial jail and hear the cool roars of our dinosaurs. Special admission is $3 for under 18 years and $5 for everyone else, except members are free. After your Night at the Museum, visit Downtown Mesa for Friday Night Out--food, fun and festivities.

More places to ice skate

Polar Ice in Chandler

http://www.polaricechandler.com/public_skate.htm


PRICING
Adult Member
$7.00
Adult Non-Member
$8.00
Youth Member
$6.00
Youth Non-Member
$7.00
Under 3
Free
Skate Rental
$3.25

Oceanside Ice Arena in Tempe

http://www.iskateaz.com/Activities/PublicSkating.aspx


As of July 1st, our rates will change:
$7 Adults, $5 Kids, and $3 Skate Rental.


Check websites for days and times

Ice Skating!

Alltel Ice Den: http://www.coyotesice.com/publicskating/index.php



ADMISSION & RENTAL PRICES



Kids 5 & Under $5 (includes rental skates)
Kids ages 6-15 $5 (rental skates NOT included)
General 16 & Older $7 (rental skates NOT included)
TRL Teen Night $8 (includes rental skates)
Radio Disney Night $7 (includes rental skates & small soda)



Rentals



Figure Skates $4
Hockey Skates $4

Skate Trainers $3

Saturday's @ 6:15

Radio Disney Family admission includes:
LIVE Radio Disney DJ
Radio Disney music
Club lighting
Free skate rental
Free small soda
Door prizes
Cost for all ages is just $7 each!!!

McCullough-Price House

McCullough-Price House 300 S. Chandler Village Dr.(Southwest of Chandler Fashion Center,across from Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant)

480.782.2876 Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays & Holidays

Free Admission

ZAP! Vintage Video GamesNow open at the McCullough-Price House through September 6. There is no charge for admission and the exhibit is suitable for all ages.


Family Fun Nights on Friday, July 11 and Friday, August 1, 20085 to 8 p.m.
Play Atari and classic arcade games including Space Invaders and Centipede! Also try out historical games and toys, and enjoy a live technology presentation and gaming demos courtesy of the University of Advancing Technology (UAT). This is a free event, and all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 782-2876 for more information.

http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=767

Superstition Farm

Tour Hours We are now open open to the public on Saturdays from 10am-3pm.

The first tour is at 10am and the

second is at 12:00.

This is on a walk-in basis so you do not need an appointment. If you are planning to come with a large group then please just give us a call beforehand to let us know so we can be prepared to accomodate you. If Saturday's are not good for you then just give us a call or email us and we can set you up with a reservation.

We do tours by appointment on Tuesdays-Fridays. Muffin, our jersey cow, says to try the milk bar...its MOOOO-velous!

Did you know…that your milk does not come from your grocery store?Come to Superstition Farm to see where the milk on your morning cereal originates….before it ends up in the grocery cooler! Experience the process of how natural feeds and surplus bakery, pastas, grains and cotton turn into nature’s most perfect food.Put on your work boots (or closed toed shoes) and join us for a tour of our family farm.Hands on fun!
HEAR Cow Tales• Learn how cows play a positive role in our environment• Everything you have ever wanted to ask about the dairy industry• Dispel myths of the dairy industry SEE our Cow Spa• Cow comfort is #1• 24 hour dedication to cow health and comfort• No milk baths (yet!)TOUCH the tools of a dairy farmer• Hay-mazing, fun filled hay maze• Superstition Farm hayride• Meet and shake hooves, wings and paws of your favorite farm friend. TASTE local food• Make your own butter (coming soon)• Visit our farm store (it's open!) for edible delights and fun giftsAnd SMELL that fresh country air!
Everyone welcome

• Tours are custom tailored for any age group• Picnic area

•Milk Bar - now with 12 flavors!! - available for $1 extra

If you'd like to come see us, check out our Tour Pricing.For tour hours and days open to the public, Click here.
**we require at least a 24 hour notice if you need to cancel your reservation**

Muffin The Jersey Cow

Superstition Farm Home page
















Thanks Kathleen for the info ( :

Gilbert Rotary Obeservatory open House

When: Every Friday and Saturday, weather permiting.
Where: Riparian Preserve, corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe roads
info: please call 480-5036744

Dinosaur Summer Mini Camp

When: Tues- June 27th
Time: 8:30-11:30
Where: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch 2757 E Guadalue Rd
Cost: $45
Ages: 6 and up
Info: 480-503-6744
Come learn more about the largest reptiles to roam the earth, including a dino dig and a fossil study.

Oz, East Valley Childrens Theater

Oz!

by Tim Kelly & Bill Francoeur

Based on the story by L. Frank Baum

June 19th through June 29th, 2008 –

This new version of the classic tale of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz is not to be missed. Dorothy does land in Munchkin land, meets the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion on her way to Oz! Her adventures lead her to meet some new characters along the way in her pursuit to return home. There is no place like home is still the message of this timeless story and a great way to spend time with the family.

Location:

All Performances are at the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street in Mesa 85211.

Show times: Thurs-Sat at 7 pm, Sat also at 4 pm, Sun at 2 pm. (Thursday performance only available the first weekend Season tickets are available by calling

East Valley Children’s Theatre at 480-756-3828,

and include three shows Oct, Feb and June.

Cost of Tickets are $30 per person.

East Valley Childrens Theater

Kids Eat Free at TGI Fridays in Mesa

Click here for Friday's website.

I just saw a sign at the TGI Friday's at the 60 and Power Rd

It said Kids Eat Free Mondays and Tuesdays.

I am not sure how long it will last but it is definitely worth hauling the kids there for a fun evening out.

Superstition Springs

1720 SOUTH POWER RD.MESA,

AZ 85206

Tel (480) 218-4957

Monsoon Madness

Date: Saturday, July 12

Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Founders’ Park,

22407 S. Ellsworth Road
Presented by

Cool off, beat the heat, and have a blast at this year’s wettest and muddiest Town of Queen Creek event. Slip across the inflatable water slides, slide down Queen Creek’s signature Monsoon MudSlide, glide along 100-foot Soap & Slide, gobble up delicious food from a selection of food vendors, relax in the shade and soak up the hot summer days! A variety of activities are planned to keep everyone cooled off…
Monsoon MudSlide
Wet & Wild Zone
100-foot Soap & Slide
Itty-Bitty Water Play Zone
Mad Mud Volleyball
Get Involved
Monsoon MudSlide Fox 10 Video

Brunswick Zone XL Gilbert

Brunswick Zone XL

Address: 1160 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert

Open: 9 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday

Prices: Bowling ranges from $2-$4 per game

Info: (480) 813-2695 or bowlbrunswick.com

Brunswick Cosmic Bowling®.

It's the futuristic sensation that's bowling over the nation! We turn down the lights and fire up the Cosmic show.
There are dancing lights, hot new music, glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes, pins and bowling balls-it's light years beyond ordinary.
Plan a Cosmic Bowling party today and make your next get-together out of this world! Our experienced staff can put together the perfect group event tailored to your needs. From light refreshments and balloons to fully catered meals and personalized room decorations, a Cosmic Party is anything but ordinary. It's the universal answer for:
Company parties
Themed parties
Customer and employee appreciation
Holidays
Birthdays
Neighborhood block parties
Fundraisers
Lock-ins

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Wildlife Encounters at Night
- San Tan (6/28/2008) -

Have you ever seen a desert snake or Gila Monster? Well, here is your chance for an up close encounter of the reptilian kind. Enjoy the beauty of these wonderful and misunderstood animals while learning about fascinating facts and the important roles each creature plays in the desert ecosystem. Afraid of snakes? Don’t worry. Our experienced animal expert will help you get over your fears with a safe and controlled animal display exhibit at the San Tan visitor center. Bring your friends and family, as the evening promises to be full of excitement and entertainment.

Date: 6/28/2008
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Park Supervisor - David Jordan
Registration Required: no Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee
More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/
Contact: (480) 655-5554 ext. 202
Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center Queen Creek, AZ 85242
thanks Kathleen for the info

Snakes

Snakes
Don't run! Just walk on over to Cave Creek Park to learn about our legless wonders. We will have a few snakes on hand and cover some facts and myths about these amazing creatures. Bring EXTRA water since we will be outdoors.

Date: 7/4/2008

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Duration: 1.5 hoursSpeaker:

Ranger Jim Terrell Registration Required

no Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee

Contact: Jim Terrell, Park Ranger (623)465-0431 jamesterrell@mail.maricopa.gov

Location: Picnic Ramadas Cave Creek, AZ 85331

more info:

http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/cave_creek/EventsDetailPublishers.aspx?EventID=6628

Be a Junior Ranger

Be A Junior Ranger

click here for more info Jr. Ranger
Discover the history of Casa Grande Ruins, the proud and hard-working people living here in ancient times, and how they managed to flourish in such a harsh environment!


Kids of all ages will enjoy the activities, games, and puzzles designed to learn about the this very special place. Activities can include visiting the Big House, attending a ranger-led program, visiting the ball court, studying the museum exhibits in the visitor center, and completing activity pages that encourage discovery learning in an archeologically rich environment. They can also earn an official Casa Grande Ruins Junior Ranger badge and completion certificate.
How does it work?
While visiting Casa Grande Ruins, pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at the visitor center — it’s free. Complete the appropriate activities for your age group and return the booklet to a park ranger or volunteer at the visitor center. They will review your book with you. When your booklet is completed you will receive: A Junior Ranger Badge and an official Junior Ranger Certificate.

Primary Colors Art Studio

Suzy's Swim and Fitness Zone

NEW classes start first week of June.
Adult H20 Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga, Spinning, Kickboxing and Children's Tumbling and Combo Dance Classes.

Suzy's Swim and Fitness ZoneClasses
available for ages 18 months to Adults,
M-F, AM/PM.
Located in the Castlegate Vantage Homes.
Children: Tumbling, Cheer, Dance, and Swimming Lessons from May to September
Men's and Women's Fitness Classes: Kickboxing, Bike Spinning, Boot Camp, and Weight Loss/TrainingCheck out my website for additional information and pricing at
SuzysSwimAndFitnessZone.com
Call Suzy or Sean at 480-988-2288

The circus, the circus I love the circus..........

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey

"Over the Top" circus
US Airways Center Phoenix, AZ Jun 25 - Jun 29
Arena Details:Seating, Directions
Show Dates & Times:

Wed, June 25 at 7:00 PM
Thurs June 26th at 11:00 AM
Friday June 27th at 7:00 PM
Sat, June 28 at 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sun, June 29 1:00 PM, & 5:00 PM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
ONLINE: Purchase your tickets at ticketmaster.com

(Receive your tickets via e-mail through ticketFast® -- learn more.)

BY PHONE: Call 480-784-4444 or 520-321-1000

to reserve your seats.

GROUP SALES INFO: Call at (602) 379-7878. TICKET PRICES: $80.00(Circus Celebrity ) / $55.00(Front Row) / $36.00(VIP) / $24.00(Lower Level) / $17.00(Upper Level, first 10 rows) / $13.00(Upper Level)

Phoenix Zoo Starry Safari

This looks like so much fun!! I think it would be well worth the $4 admission.

Links From:

http://www.phoenixzoo.org/
Event Overview
Purchase Starry Safari Tickets
Every Friday Activities
Special "one night only" Activities
Animal Viewing Opportunities
Policies & Parking

Get Out of the Heat and into the Wild!

June 6 to August 8, 2008, 6-9 p.m.
Cool Friday night fun for the whole family - water play, animal presentations, Zoo rides including the Safari Train, camel and the Endangered Species Carousel.* Plus, Radio Disney will be at Starry Safari June 13 and July 18.*Fees apply

Click here for hours and admission.

Or,

Phoenix Zoo website

Apache Trail

We have done the Apache Trail as a family many times. This is are very favorite family drive. We call it the "any car off-roading adventure."
We have seen some awesome wildlife......like tarantulas.... ahhh!!!, fun echo spots, milder temperatures, nice antique shopping, great people watching, hiking trails. You name it. Every time we go we see something new. There are great picnic spots along the way. We usually enter from Apache Junction and make the full rounds down through Globe. It is a long trek. But well worth it. Do stop at the Indian ruins (Tonto National Monument..link below), and Tortilla Flat has an interesting little eatery that is worth stopping at. ****Ask them how many dollar bills they have on the walls.****
Below is some more info on the trail as well as specific links.

The Apache Trail, or AZ 88 as it is officially known, links Apache Junction at the edge of the Greater Phoenix area with Globe via Theodore Roosevelt Lake, through the Superstition Mountains and the Tonto National Forest;
40 miles of steep, winding and mostly unpaved road past magnificent scenery of twisted igneous mountains with dense forests of saguaro and ferocactus, and several deep blue lakes.
Past the lakes, the trail continues in more traditional fashion to the former copper mining town of Globe, but it is the western half which is the most scenic and well-known.

http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/apache_trail/

Tonto National Monument consists of the ruins of two cliff dwellings established by the Salado Indians in about 1300 AD. The southeast-facing settlements were built quite high up a steep hillside within well-protected natural caves overlooking the Tonto Basin, which is now flooded forming Theodore Roosevelt Lake, though originally the Salt River flowed through the Basin which was therefore well irrigated and fertile. As with many other ancient peoples of the Southwest, the Salado appear to have abandoned their villages suddenly, early in the fifteenth century, for reasons which are not known. The national monument, which was established by President Roosevelt in December 1907, is located a few miles from state route 88 (The Apache Trail) and the shore of Theodore Roosevelt Lake, in a generally rocky and quite empty area that has extensive and varied cacti. There will be special activities and events throughout 2007 to celebrate the monument's centennial.

Freestone Railroad-Gilbert

Gilbert Children's Railroad
Train Rides-3 tickets
Carousel-2 tickets
Wave runner ride- 2 tickets
Mini Ferris Wheel-2 tickets
Tickets are $1 each or packet of 20 for 16

Located in Freestone Park
1021 E. Juniper Ave.,
Gilbert, Arizona 85233
Phone: 480-632-2702
http://www.freestonerr.com/start.html

Desert Breeze- Rail Road

Train Ride Park For Kids
I went to this park last month with a friend our little 1 year olds and my five year old. All the kids loved it. They enjoyed the train ride, they got wet in the splash area, and really enjoyed the huge playground. There is also a small lake that is full of friendly ducks. The train also tours the perimeter of the lake.
Train Rides: 3 tickets
Carousel Rides: 2 Tickets
Each Ticket is $1 or $16 for 20 tickets
660 North Desert Breeze Blvd.,
East Chandler,
AZ 85226
Phone: 480-893-6652
http://www.desertbreezerr.com/start.html

Tucson Children's Museum

Monsoon Monday Nights
June 2 - Aug 4 $1 Admission

Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sundays: 12 Noon to 5pm
Closed most Mondays during the school year Open every day during the summer (Memorial Day through mid- August)
CLOSED: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Admission:
Admission Prices Effective July 1, 2007
$5.00 for children ages 2-18(Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.)
$7.00 for adults
$5.00 for seniors
Children under 24 months are admitted free
Groups of ten or more children need a reservation and are eligible for the unguided group rate. TCM accepts cash, in-state personal checks, traveler's cheques, purchase orders and credit cards (VISA , Mastercard and Discover only). The Museum offers a free admission day every month. Please call for more information.
All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Specific Directions
200 S. Sixth Avenue
Avenida César Chávez
(The museum is located inThe historic Carnegie Library Building)

From the North:Take the I-10 Frontage Road to CONGRESS. Make a LEFT on Congress (Broadway Blvd.) to Scott Avenue. Turn RIGHT (south) on Scott and travel two blocks. (The red brick building on your left is the Museum.) Make a LEFT and that will bring you to S. 6th Avenue for parking in the front.

Special Events at TCM

The Museum offers lots of fun and hands-on exhibits and activities. But did you know about our wonderful annual events such as the Children's Social Powwow, Festivals of Friendship, Bubblepalooza, Día de los Muertos Festival and more!
Click for June 2008 Activities
Please click here to view all dates on our Events Calendar!
Target Tykes Time
Target Tykes Time -- Where’s Elmer?Tuesday, June 10, 11:30 am Saturday, June 14, 10:30 amLet’s hear The Tooth Book by Theo LeSieg and decorate a shiny mirror to watch as our teeth grow in!
Target Tykes Time -- (Friendly) Spiders Everywhere Tuesday, June 24, 11:30 am Saturday, June 28, 10:30 am Let's sing The Itsy Bitsy Spider together and read The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle. It will be good practice to trace our hands to make a paper spider to take home.
TARGET Tykes Time is a program specifically for children 4 years and younger. TTT is offered every 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Saturday of the month. This program always features story time, singing and hands-on activity for preschoolers.
Target Tykes Time is sponsored by Target.Please support our sponsors!

Arizona Museum For Youth

Location: 35 N. Robson,
Mesa, Arizona 85201Directions
Admission: General admission is $5 for everyone over 1,
and includes entry into the ArtVille area and into the Art Gallery exhibits. Admission is free for members and those under the age of one.
PLEASE NOTE: Starting July 1, general admission will be increased to $5.50 for everyone over the age of 1.
If you would like to bring a group please see our Groups and Tours page. The museum accepts cash, checks and major credit cards.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday, and noon through 4 p.m. Sunday.

Father's Day Sunday, June 15, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Show your dad a great time at AMY! Activities planned especially for dads, kids and moms will be available, and dads get in free.

Beach Party!Saturday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Water you doing on July 12? Swim over for a fun beach party with limbo contests, special activities and lots of fun surprises! Come in your favorite Hawaiian shirt and get a prize.
Ongoing Exibit
Table Manners March 29 through September 14, 2008
The dinner table is often a place where families gather to talk about their days and share a good meal. For many artists, though, it serves as a source of inspiration, leading them to create work that examines the evolution of kitchen-related objects, food preparation and sharing. Table Manners offers a refreshing look at artwork and objects created from an imaginative range of materials, and celebrates decades of artists transforming the family table and kitchen devices into objects of beauty, whimsy and wit. The messages of the materials, and their very familiarity, add layers of content and the delight of recognition.

Childrens Museum Of Phoenix

New children's museum, great we love it!!!
Visit The Museum
Children's Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034

FREE GRAND OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATION
Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th

Join us for a spectacular free grand opening weekend celebration,
sponsored by Target.

Admission is FREE all weekend long!

TIMED TICKETS
For grand opening weekend we will be using a timed ticketing system, with tickets issued for specific times. Timed tickets will allow entry during half-hour intervals at 9:00 am and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 14th, and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 15th. We expect a large number of visitors this weekend, and cannot guarantee entry at the precise time reserved.

PARKING
Parking at the museum for grand opening is very limited. Some free street parking is available and a free museum shuttle service will pick up at the following garages (parking fees will apply):

1. Arizona Center - 5th Street and Fillmore
2. Civic Plaza East Garage - 7th Street and Washington
3. Heritage Square - 5th Street and Monroe

Parking is also available at the U of A parking lot on 7th Street just north of Van Buren. Shuttle service will not be provided.

Click here to view a map of these parking areas.
For additional parking options visit www.coppersquare.com/map.

Tickets for the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s Grand Opening Weekend are sold out.

Tickets for the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s Grand Opening Weekend are sold out.http://www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/

Salt River Tubing

Salt River Tubing.....So much fun! I have done this several times. It is definitely not the place to bring children under 8. Sunblock is a must even for the darkest tanner.
Hours: 9am-7pm 7 days a week
June 14-15th they will be awarding the best pirate costumes free tubing tickets.
In honor of National Get Outdoors Day www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org
KOOL 94.5 fm will be there on the 14th from 9am-12pm
with interactive demonstrations,
exhibits
and giveaways.
Also At the Taco Bell at Ellsworth and Baseline they have $4 off coupons for salt river tubing.
*You may also find these coupons at other participating Taco Bells.*
There are lots of suggestions for making your day on the river fun, as well as rules and limitations to what you can do, and bring. Please check there website and get all your questions answered.
http://www.saltrivertubing.com/

Apache Junction Library

Great for all of us Queen Creek Pinal County residents.
They don't charge you for a library account if you live in Pinal County!!!

Location: 1177 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ 85219
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Apache Junction Library

Boyce Thompson Arboretum's

During May, June, July and August

hours: are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily; arrive early to enjoy cool morning hours and a chorus of songbirds as you walk the trails before eight a.m.

Admission: of $7.50 for adults or $3 for ages 5-12 includes Weekend Nature Walks.

Location: Highway 60 milepost #223 near the historic copper mining town of Superior, 55 miles due east of Phoenix. The drive takes about two hours from Tucson via highway 79 North through Florence to highway 60 -- then turn right and continue east another twelve miles. There is no restaurant at the Arboretum but sandwiches, drinks and snacks are available in our gift shop. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available for visitors to use. Pets are welcome, provided they remain leashed at all times and are well-behaved. Read about the Arboretum's 75-year heritage, our HISTORY page describes how the Arboretum has grown to include two miles of trails and into a place for children to learn and for all ages to appreciate the beauty and importance of desert ecosystems. for children to learn and for all ages to appreciate the beauty and importance of desert ecosystems.

Cinderella

Cinderella - Musical

June 6 - 22, 2008
Herberger Theater Center,

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

Presented by Special Arrangement with R & H Theatricals,

New York, NYA timeless musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein tells the classic fairytale of the girl in the cinders who has one magical night. With a little help from her fairy godmother and a slipper made of glass, Prince Charming makes Cinderella's dreams come true.

Where:Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Public Show Times:Thursdays and Fridays: 7:30pm

Saturdays: 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Sundays: 2:00pm

There are no public performances on June 14th.Tickets go on sale to the public March 31st.

Field Trip Show Times:Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.Tuesday, June 17, 10:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Friday, June 20, 1:00 p.m.

Flash Light Tours at Desert Botanical Gardens

Flashlight Tours

Explore the Garden after Dark
When: May 1 to August 30, 2008
Thursdays and Saturdays May, June, July and August 7 - 9 p.m.
Where: located in Phoenix on 145 acres in the midst of the red rock buttes of Papago Park at 1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona 85008.
Experience a magical twilight adventure in the Garden this summer. Witness the mysterious and beautiful opening of night-blooming flowers, smell the damp air of the pond while listening to singing toads and crickets, and examine a tarantula close up.
Flashlight tours are free with admission. Reservations recommended. Make reservations by phone at 480-941-3510 or email flashlight@dbg.org. Include your name, requested tour date, and number of people in your party. Wear walking shoes and bring a flashlight and water bottle.
Garden Hours
The Garden is open seven days a week, year round except for July 4, Thanksgiving Day and December 25.
Garden Seasonal Hours: October - April / 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
May -September 7 a.m.-8 p.m. During evening hours certain trails are closed.
Information:Call 480-941-1225
The Garden will close early on: September 26, 5 p.m.

Admission:
Garden Members are admitted free
Adults: $10.00
Seniors: $9.00
Students (13-18 and college with ID): $5.00
Children (3-12): $4.00
Children under 3 are admitted free
Call for reduced Group Rates Members only Early Hours Wednesdays and Sundays October through April - 7 a.m. May through September - 6 a.m.Visitor Amenities:
Outdoor Patio Cafe and vending machines.
Strollers, scooters, wheelchairs and umbrellas are available to rent.
Film, cameras and sunblock can be purchased at The Garden Shop and at Admissions.
ATM near front Admissions Area

Mystery Castle

Location: 800 East Mineral Road

Hours: Open 11:00 am -4:00pm Thursday-Sunday

Closed July- September

Information: 602-268-1581

The Mystery Castle is an odd three-story home built out of stone, adobe, automobile parts, colored glass, and other odds and ins Boyce Gulley gathered from different parts around the state. He constructed this home from 1930-until his death in 1945. The mystery castle has the charm of a sandcastle, which it is meant to resemble. Mary Lou Gulley, his daughter stills lives in this home and offers guided tours.
Mystery Castle has 18 rooms and 13 fireplaces. Some items in the house have well-known names associated with them--original Frank Lloyd Wright furniture (yes, you can sit on the sofa), John Wayne items in the bar, and Barry Goldwater gave Mr. Gulley some furniture for the project.

**I gathered info from "Fun With The Family, Arizona" written by Carrie Minor**

Tour Chase Field

Visit one of the most impressive and unique Major League Baseball facilities in the country - Chase Field. It is home to the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, several restaurants, a beer garden - even a retractable roof and swimming pool - all within an old-style ballpark atmosphere. Make the experience memorable and take a guided tour of Chase Field. Even if you've been to the ballpark before, you're sure to learn and see something new! Tours are conducted year-round, for both individuals and groups.
Public Tour Schedule:
Year-Round :: Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are now available online at dbacks.com by clicking on the appropriate month and date below.
Tour space is limited; it is strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance to guarantee your spot!

Tickets are also sold at the main box office of Chase Field, or by calling 602.514.8400 or (888).777.4664.
Prices:
$6 for adults
$4 Ages 7-12 and seniors
$2 Ages 4-6
Ages 3 and under are admitted free.
Gift certificates are also available for purchase.
Pre-Game Tours* (evening games only)
Seasonal :: Friday – 3:30 p.m.** & Saturday: 2:00 p.m.** **
Tickets are sold at the main box office of Chase Field or by calling 602.514.8400 or (888).777.4664.
These tickets are NOT available online.
Price: $6 /person, over the age of 3.
* Guests must have a ticket for that night's game in order to take a Pre-Game Tour. ** Tours begin one hour before the gates open for an evening game. Start time is subject to game time changes.
Group Tours Schedule
Year-Round :: Monday - Saturday; 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Afternoon group tour times are flexible.
Group Tours are scheduled for groups of 25+.Group Tours must be reserved with a deposit at least two weeks in advance.Call the Tour Department at 602.462.6564 to check availability and to make a group reservation.
Price: $4/person
Important Tour Information
Tours last approximately 75 minutes.
This is a walking tour, so please dress accordingly.
Elevators are used several times during the course of the tour. Please let your tour guide know in advance if this presents any challenges.
Tours are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available for your use during the tour. You may request a wheelchair at the Tour Ticket Window prior to the tour.
The majority of the tour route is NOT air-conditioned.
Please note that backpacks, large bags, and food and drink (except water) are prohibited.
Cameras, video cameras and bottled water are permitted.
Cell phones and pagers are permitted, providing their use does not interfere with other guests' enjoyment of the tour.
The tour does not go on to the playing field.
Parking is available at the Chase Field Garage. Present your parking ticket at the Tour Ticket Window to receive a special parking validation rate of $2 per vehicle (excluding pre-game tours). No Tours will be held on the days of day games, major holidays, and special events.
Please call the Tour Hotline, and listen to the "Tour Operating Schedule" message for the latest tour schedule.
Dates, times, and areas seen are subject to change without notice.
Chase Field Tours Information
Tour Hotline: 602.462.6799 or 800.821.7160
E-mail: ballparktours@diamondbacks.com
Address: 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
The Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum commemorates the mining industry that helped build Arizona. The Museum draws mineral collectors and rockhounds from around the world.
Hours, Location and Admission
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Saturday 11:00 - 4:00 Museum Only Sunday Closed Closed for the following holidays: New Years Martin Luther King Presidents Day Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving (Thursday, open Friday, Saturday) Christmas
Location: at 1502 West Washington, Phoenix; 1 mile west of downtown. A map, driving directions, and parking information can be found here.
Admission: Adults - $2.00Children 17 and under - Free

Goldfield Ghost Town

Hours:Open Daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saloon Open Daily 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Features:Gunfights every hour Sat. & Sun. High Noon - 4pm
Underground guided mine tours
The only operating narrow gauge railroad in Arizona
Jeep Tours of the Superstition Mountains
Horseback Adventures, wagons, carriages
Lodging and camping available at the Ghost Town
Sunday Services and Weddings at Church on the Mount
Corporate parties and groups welcome
Available for motion picture and still photography
Location:4.5 miles N/E of Apache Junction, Arizona on the historic Apache Trail
Info:Goldfield Ghost Town
4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road
Goldfield, Arizona 85219
480-983-0333

Hall of Flame, Museum Of Fire Fighting

Hall of Flame
Museum of Firefighting
location: Phoenix Papago Park at 6101 East Van Buren Street, across Van Buren from the Phoenix Zoo, and next door to Phoenix Municipal Stadium. The museum is located near the borders of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe,
Hours: are Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm;

Sundays from Noon to 4 pm
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission: is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for students 6-17, $1.50 for ages 3-5. Children under age 3 are admitted free of charge. Admission is $5.00 for visitors over age 62.

Group rates for adult groups are $3.00 per visitor. School groups are admitted at $3.00 per student.

Arizona Science Center

Location 600 East Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 in the Heritage and Science Park in Copper Square.
Parking Garages: The Heritage and Science Park garage is located on the southeast corner of 5th and Monroe. Parking is discounted when you validate your ticket at the Science Center's Information Desk. Additional parking is available at the Plaza East garage, located on the southwest corner of 7th and Washington Streets. Validation is not always available at this location.
For more information: please call 602-716-2000.
Hours: Arizona Science Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.The administrative offices are open M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adult $9, Senior (62+) $7, College Student(18-25 with ID) $7, Youth (13-17) $7, Child (3-12) $7

Southwest History Museum

I have been to this museum several times. My five your old is a dinosaur lover. He absolutely loves this museum. I think he thinks it was made for him. This museum brings out the dinosaur lover in us all.

Where: 53 N. Macdonald Mesa, AZ 85201
(One block north of Main Street in downtown Mesa. Take US 60 or 202 to Country Club Drive, go to Main Street, and proceed one-half mile east to Macdonald) - View Map
information: Phone:480-644-2230
Museum home
The Arizona Museum of Natural History is your place for dinosaurs that roar and much more. The valley’s only natural history museum has the best dinosaurs in town, a history courtyard where visitors pan for gold, a native peoples’ gallery includes a replica village and pottery. Where else can you enjoy a cool indoor waterfall? Three changing exhibition galleries offer a variety of interesting subjects.
Hohokam! Ancient Monuments of the Salt River Valley, opened on October 6.
Feathered Dinosaurs opened March 1.
You don't need to travel to Egypt to see temple mounds- the Salt River Valley was home to the Hohokam, who built ancient temples and vast networks of enormous irrigation canals that lie beneath our homes and streets. Come see archaeological material never seen and presented before!
Hours:
Tues - Fri: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sun: 1 - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays
Admission:
$8 - Adults$4 - Children 3-12 $7 - Seniors 65+$6 - Students 13+ with IDfree - Children ages 2 & younger

Tempe Lake Splash Area

Open Daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through September 28, 2008.

If you have a large group coming to the playground please call the Tempe Town Lake office in advance of your arrival at 480-350-8625 so they can better serve you.

Note: Splash Playground will be closed July 3, 2008 and will re-open on July 4, 2008 at 4 PM when gates open for the 4th of July Town Lake Festival.
Visitors to Tempe Town Lake can experience a small storm, even when the weather is sunny and warm. Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park lets children cool off and have fun at Tempe Town Lake.

The one-acre playground teaches how a drop of rain falls from the sky and ends up either in the ocean or becomes part of the city water supply. The entrance to the playground is a metal circle of clouds that rains a light mist of water onto visitors. Thunder claps and lightning flashes. Waterfalls turn into streams and water rushes into canals. Children can enjoy running through the ocean and riding toy whales. Only about two inches of water will pool in parts of the park. The water is kept flowing across the playground, where it is eventually collected, filtered, cleaned, and re-circulated in a state-of-the-art system.
While the playground is very safe—an attendant will be on-hand during operating hours—children should be watched by an adult while enjoying Splash Playground. The playground is located on the south bank of Tempe Town Lake in Tempe Beach Park. Click here for directions to Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park. For more information call (480) 350-8625.
MORE FUN STUFF:Splash Playground Photo Gallery, &

Town Lake Safari Guide Coloring Book

Tempe Town Lake- Free Sunday Concerts

Yeah, it's hot in June, but you can still enjoy an evening of music under the stars at Tempe Town Lake. Music at the Marina brings Arizona's best local bands to the lake. The FREE concerts will be held on the first four Sundays in June from 7 pm to 9 pm. The first 100 people to each concert will receive a Tempe Town Lake quirt gun. People are encouraged to bring their own handheld water toys. Water will be available on site for refills.

The concert series is presented by the City of Tempe, the Wolff Company, and PCL Construction. The two companies are working together to build South Bank, a 3.6 million sq. ft. office, hotel, and residential development at Town Lake.

To get to the Town Lake Marina go south on College at Curry Road veering right until you go under the 202 and you'll be there. Click on map to the left for directions. For more information call Rio Salado Operations Center 480-350-8625.
June Concert Line-up
Sunday, June 1, 2008Billy Cioffi and the Monte Carlos are the real thing. They are a high-energy and All-American rock band that is a mix of styles and sounds from three decades of deep experience and soulful, down-right historical musical backgrounds.
Sunday, June 8, 2008Chuck E. Baby and the All Stars specializes in classic rock and oldies. They have been entertaining crowds in Arizona for nearly 20 years and they cover nearly any genre and era but have an arsenal of original tunes as well.
Sunday, June 15, 2008Texas Toast and Jam specializes in current country hits and plays country music infused with rock, pop and blues. Their music will not only get you tapping your toes, but will most likely inspire you to get up and dance, making for a fun-filled night of entertainment.
Sunday, June 22, 2008Charlene Tarango is a variety artist who specializes in Top 40 hits. Charlene embarked on her singing career at the age of five by performing in jazz, chorus and talent shows. She has been performing live for over ten year.

Arrowhead Pool

Where: 1475 W. Erie St
Hours: 1-5 pm Monday-Friday, 8- 10 Tuesday and Thursday, 11- 6 pm Saturday and 12-6 pm Sunday May 29-July 27th
Admission: 50 cents for children, $1.50 for adults
Features: L shaped 50 meter pool with depths ranging from 3-12 feet, turf areas, shade ramadas, pool furniture, one 1-meter diving board and one 3 meter diving board. New family play pool offers a zero-depth entry, water slide, lazy river and toddler slide
Information: (480)732-1064

West Chandler Aquatic Center

Where: 250 S. Kyrene Road
Hours: 12-8 pm Monday through Friday, 11-6 pm Saturday, 12-6 pm Sunday,
May 27- Aug 3
Admission: 50 cents for children, $1.50 for adults
Features: Zero depth entry, SCS water feature, 1-meter and 3 meter diving board, 25 yard eight lane pool, 112- foot figure eight water slide, separate diving tank and ramadas
information: (480)783-8261, (480) 783-8262