The classic indoor adventure is back! Jurassic Quest and sky-scraping dinosaurs bring supersized family fun. Get up close to life-size, realistic dinos, and even see them move and roar! Whether the dinos had skin that was scaly, feathers or fur, Jurassic Quest has spared no expense to bring the dinosaurs to life.
Innings Festival is a two-day event that will feature rock, pop and country performances, culinary demos, as well as curated food vendors, fun family activations and appearances by professional baseball players. This year's festival features Green Day, Eddie Vedder, Randy Johnson, and more.
Spring Art on the Boardwalk features talented local and regional artisans exhibiting fine arts, crafts, home décor, and specialty gift items. Guests can enjoy live musical entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. Children are encouraged to create their own work of art and enter the coloring contest. Budding artists from Salt River Elementary will display their masterpieces in the student art exhibit. This event is free to attend.
The ever-popular Mermaid Magic is back for a limited time with FIN-tastic appearances by beautiful, live Mermaids. Guests of all ages can meet and interact with these enchanting sea-dwelling beauties, take photos, and watch as they swim among sharks, rays, sea turtles, and more.
The Ostrich Festival features live ostriches, national and local entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 exhilarating midway rides and games, classic festival food, interactive activities for all ages, meet and greets with your favorite mascots, ostrich-themed educational activities, exciting attractions, upscale arts and crafts and much more. This year's performers include Train and more.
Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with state-of-the-art technology. Create memories that will last a lifetime. Gasp in awe as pirates soar across the stage, music box dolls come to life, and vampires contort in impossible positions in this all-human, family-friendly blend of illusion and spectacle that is sure to enchant your guests.
Don’t miss the Annual Family Fun AZ Super Spring Fest where you can meet your favorite superheroes, fly on a zipline, enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live entertainment, action-packed performances, raffle prizes and giveaways, and local vendors for shopping! This is a free outdoor event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Annual Destination Arizona CaribFest feature a variety of performances with educational pieces that are enjoyable for your family, with a variety of cultural groups, including our steel pan group, performers, Indian Dancers, the Fushicho Daiko Dojo group, and DJs.
On the first Saturday of the film festival, March 25, starting at 10 a.m., the festival has Kids Day, which is a free event and is a great way for kids of all ages to come out and experience the festival by participating in film-related activities including stop motion animation, green screen photo booth, storyboard workshop, story time, Valley Youth Theater acting station, makeup/face painting station, and photos on the red carpet. Also, families can see a free showing of a family-friendly film that afternoon at the Harkins Scottsdale 101.
Join the Arizona Dragon Boat Association for two days of exciting dragon boat competition with teams from all over the United States and beyond. Dragon Boat Racing is a unique water sports activity that is sure to provide everyone an exciting experience.
R Entertainment delivers legendary rock musicians Kenny Loggins and Kansas headlining two exciting days of living the good life at Schnepf Farms at the 12th Annual Shea Homes Good Life Festival presented by Subaru. In addition to world-class rock n’ roll, the event features fabulous food and wine, craft beer and bourbon sampling, plus boutique shopping.
Families are invited to experience hot air balloons, free candy for the kids, a free kids zone with tons of inflatables and rides, and tethered balloon rides.
Families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Cohn Family Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle, and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Games and activities for all ages await at the Avondale Kid Fest. There will be food trucks, live entertainment, character visits, crafts, and it’s the Splash Pad opening weekend.
The fair features the largest county fair carnival in Phoenix with over 35 rides, food offerings like Steve's Flaming hot turkey legs, deep fried coffee, the Mac Doggie Dog, and so much more. Like to shop? The shopping pavilion is filled with over 60 vendors plus there are over 25 more vendors outside. Agriculture and livestock are a part of the fair’s history and tradition and is a mainstay.
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Families will enjoy more than 55 local food trucks with $3 samples, free bounce houses, a splashpad, a playground, and face painting at Food Stock. All gate proceeds will help feed hungry children in the West Valley through the Peoria Diamond Club’s nonprofit program.
The Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents the biggest bug bash of the year, the 7th annual Bug Fest! Enjoy cockroach races, butterfly releases, a photo 'hissing booth', bug zoo learning stations, edible insect treats, crafts and more! This event is free and recommended for bug-lovers of all ages.
“Beautifica” is a 360 journey through worlds real and imagined, from mind blowing particle fields to unashamedly euphoric fantastic environments almost impossible to describe. The brainchild of visionary composer James Hood working with some of the finest immersive animators on the planet, this family-friendly show is a feast for the senses, which will leave your spirit refreshed and your face grinning ear to ear.
Celebrate our beautiful planet and embrace the magic of spring with a free and fun-filled Earth Day event at Desert Ridge Marketplace. There will be free planter painting with As You Wish Pottery, live acoustic music from Alexia Rodriguez, Earth Day goodie bags, and more near the Splash Pad.
Make the run worth it and the sweetest 5K of the year. This is the only 5K that gives you fresh, delicious, full-size donuts on course and at the finish line.
Enjoy live music, free, food, and other family entertainment while enjoying an outdoor presentation of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” during the city of Peoria’s ParkFest event, designed to connect neighbors.
Embrace the excitement of Champions Day in LEGO City and uncover your hidden champion by participating in various activities. Team up with the LEGO City Minifigure crew, including Ricky Rocket Racer, Mech-Max, Go-To Gary, and Fearless Fi, as they assign remarkable LEGO City Missions for you to accomplish at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona. Tackle four champion challenges to earn exclusive LEGO City trading cards and a keepsake Mission Card Wallet. Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of LEGO City and showcase your champion spirit!
Surrounded by the matchless Desert Botanical Garden landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, join Ballet Arizona for a world premiere performance that promises to capture the beauty and complexity of dance in an artistic performance that is uniquely Arizonan at An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden.
Take a trip back to the 1950s, when saddle shoes, classic cars, and rock 'n' roll were all the rage. Be a cool cat and immerse yourself in the toys and games that defined this iconic decade. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a day filled with playful fun. Don't worry if you can't make it right at 11 a.m.; you can still arrive later and enjoy the same entertaining experience.
Yen-Li Chen Ballet School presents “Giselle,” a moving performance about a beautiful young peasant girl named Giselle and a disguised nobleman named Albrecht who fall in love. But, when his true identity is revealed by his rival, Hilarion, Giselle goes mad with heartbreak.
Summer Storytimes are back this summer. The Garden invites kids five and younger and their caregivers to enjoy different nature-themed books each week and partake in songs and playtime while immersed in the Garden. Included with general admission.
This Memorial Day weekend, beat the heat and celebrate the start of summer at the free Foam Frenzy event in the AZ Boardwalk Courtyard. Families can enjoy a fun-filled day at this unique water party, featuring continuous foam parties, a classic fire truck for water play and photo opportunities, a water squirter battle zone, other exciting water activities. Bring the kids for an entertaining and refreshing day of play. Remember to pack water shoes and sunscreen to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Featuring bubble-blowing wizardry, mind-bending magic tricks and spectacular laser and lighting effects, The Gazillion Bubble Show is a unique blend of bubble artistry and high-energy audience interaction.
Join Star Bright Academy for free fun to welcome summer. They will be exploring bugs, growing plants, reading by a campfire, and going fishing. There will be a variety of other creative activities including crafts, read alouds, and fun educational games. All of these events will be held indoors in a big, air-conditioned room. There will be giveaways and a yummy treat as well. What better way to spend a hot summer morning! Hours: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for suggested ages 1 to 4. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for suggested ages 4 to 7.
