Event Date

Event Name

Time

Location

Cost

June-August, Thurs. and Sat. only

Garden Flashlight Tours

See, hear and feel the desert night with its nighthawks, snakes, insects and night-blooming flowers.

7-9 pm

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix

Adults: $15

Seniors (60+): $13.50; Student: $7.50, Children (3-12): $5

July 8-Aug. 21

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (July 8-Aug 21). A delightful musical based on the story of Joseph and his Coat of Many Colors.

Varies

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 5247 E Brown Rd, Mesa

Lunch/dinner and show. $35 adults, $18 ages 18 & under.

July 14-Aug. 1

Little Red Riding Hood

A trip to Grandmother's house turns out to be more than Riding Hood bargained for. She should have listened to her mother who warned "Stay on the path and do not talk to strangers!

Wed-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 age 2: free

July 10-Nov. 7: Saturdays only

Little Mermaid

Your children will surely enjoy the singing mermaids, the beautiful choreography, bright and colorful costumes, and the under water creatures!

11 am

Hale Centre Theatre

50 W. Page Ave.,

Gilbert

Adults $13, Children $11

Aug. 4 - Aug. 22, Wed.-Sun. only

Two Bad Mice

Two Bad Mice make big trouble – and a big mess! – in a dollhouse when a little girl and her dolls go out to play. This funny show, full of slapstick action, is based on the story by Beatrix Potter.

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 age 2: free

Aug. 6

Digital Daze

Learn about innovation and technology in game design with hands-on fun for kids of all ages! From Dance, Dance Revolution to brand new design applications!

10 am-4 pm

Arizona Science Center

600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Included with admission.

Adults: $12, Seniors and Children: $10

Aug. 7 and 21

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.

6:30-7:30 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

July 17-Aug. 15, Sat.-Sun. only

Peach Mania Festival

Pick-your-own peaches, free samples and hayrides.

6:30 am-5:30 pm

Apple Annie’s Orchard

2081 W. Hardy Rd., Willcox

Free

Aug. 6-8

Vigilante Days

Wild West reenactments, street entertainment, gunfight competitions, mock hangings, 10-K run and a chili cook-off.    

10 am-5 pm

Throughout Tombstone

Free

Aug. 7-8

Back-to-School Haircut Party

Discounts on hair cuts, entertainment, gift bags and free snow cones. Appointments for haircuts recommended.

9 am-5 pm

Snip-A-Dee Doo-Dah, 7130 E Becker Ln., Scottsdale

Varies

Aug. 7

Back-to-School Bash Jump, bounce, play and enjoy free snow cones and slushies all day.

12-6 pm

The Play Factory 4180 S Arizona Ave #3, Chandler and 21001 N Tatum Blvd., Phoenix

$9/child

Aug. 8

Community Second Sunday

Gallery tours, book signings, music and dance performances.

11 am-5 pm

Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. Phoenix; Heard Museum North, 32633 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Free

Aug. 8

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

1:30-4:30 pm

Alltel Ice Den

9375 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale.

$6; $2 skate rentals

Aug. 14

Prowl & Play

Enjoy the zoo at night with water play, animal presentations, games, remote control boats music and more.

6-9:30 pm.

Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix

$6 ($5 members), ages 2 & under free.

Aug. 13-29

Thurs.-Sun. only

Grease

Take a musical trip back in time with the Rydell High Class of 1959.

7:30 pm Thur.-Sat., 2 pm Sat.-Sun.

Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St., Phoenix

$20

Aug. 20

Movies in the Park: Cars

Bring pillows and blankets for lawn seating. Chairs are not permitted.

Gates open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at 7:30 pm

Goodyear Ballpark

1933 S Ballpark Way, Goodyear

Free

Aug. 25 - Sep. 12, Wed.-Sun. only

Baby Bear Goes to School

Baby Bear is excited about his very first day of school in this cute, charming, musical show told in simple English. Great for preschool up to second grade and children learning English as a second language!

Wed.-Fri. 10 am;

Sat. 10 am & 2 pm, Sun. 2 pm.

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

302 W. Latham St.,

Phoenix

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