Event Date

Event Name

Time

Location

Cost

Aug. 1-2

Cirque de Soleil: Saltimbanco

Sat.: 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm; Sun.: 1 pm and 5 pm

Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale

$32-95

Aug. 1

Line Dancing

Bring the whole family for some line dancing fun.

7-10 pm

Washington Activity Center, 2240 W. Citrus Way, Phoenix

Varies

Aug. 1-16

Peter Pan III: The Night of Nights

The children are kidnapped by pirates. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Advance registration is required.

Wed.-Fri.: 10 am; Sat. 10 am and 2 pm; Sun.: 2 pm

Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix

Adults $8; Children (ages 2 and older): $6, Children (under 2): Free

Aug. 1

Kids Summer Survivor Fair

Bouncy house, jump rope contest, hula hoop contest and obstacle course for kids. Parents can get information about safety and get  health screenings for their kids.

10 am-2 pm

Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa

Free

Aug. 8

Scott and John of Hello Swindon at the AMC Fountain

Enjoy free live entertainment at the Marketplace.

7-9 pm

Desert Ridge Marketplace

21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix

Free

Aug. 8

Walk with the Butterflies and Dragonflies

Take a guided tour through Veterans Oasis Park, finding the many species of butterflies and dragonflies make Arizona their home.

7-10 am

Environmental Education Center

E. Chandler Heights Rd. and S. Lindsay Rd., Chandler

Free

Aug. 8

Summer Twilight Tour

Public educators discuss desert wildlife, birds, plants, and Native American cultures, followed by a guided tour of the Native American petroglyphs. Reservations are suggested.

7-8 pm

Deer Valley Rock Art Center

3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Glendale

Adults: $6.50; Seniors and Students: $3.50; Children (ages 12 and under): $2.50

Aug. 8

Smart & Sweet Saturdays: Eco-Fabulous

Girls (and their favorite adults) are invited to a sweet center-wide event featuring eco-friendly beauty tips and a fashion show. Advance registration is required.

5:30-8:30 pm

Arizona Science Center

600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Members free; Non-members $12 per girl/adult pair

For girls ages 10-17

Aug. 9

Canadian Beach Party Ice skating and lessons, live DJ, bounce house, games, beach music and "snow beach."

1:30 pm

Alltel Ice Den

9375 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale.

$6; $2 skate rentals

Aug. 15

Open House with Elmo  Meet Elmo and enjoy games, bubbles and fitness fun.

2:30-6 pm

My Gym Children's Fitness Center,

9171 E Bell Rd., Scottsdale.

Free

Aug. 15

YMCA/Goodyear Community Days

Swimming, relays, races and contests.

11 am-6:30 pm

Southwest Valley Family YMCA

2919 N Litchfield Rd., Goodyear.

Free

Aug. 19-Sept. 13

Baby Bear Goes to School

This story follows Baby Bear through his very first day of school.

Wed.-Sat.: 10 am Sat-Sun.: 2 pm

Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix

$8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free.

Aug. 21-Sept. 20; Fri.-Sun. only

The Ugly Duckling

Musical version of the tale about a swan that's born into a family of ducks.

Fri.: 7:30 pm; Sat.: 1 pm, 3 pm and 7:30 pm; Sun.: 1 and 3 pm

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

4720 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Adults: $15 ($12 in advance), Children: $12

Reservations are recommended.

Aug. 22

Phantom Sightings Fiesta

Join in the activities that celebrate the museum's Latin-American collection.

12-4 pm

Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave., Phoenix

Free for families (2 adults and up to 4 children).