Event Date

Event Name

Time

Location

Cost

March 6-June 26

(Saturdays only)

Princess and the Pea

A retelling of the classic fairy tale with colorful characters and joyful songs.

11 am

Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert

Adults: $12, Children: $10

May 2-July 4, Sundays only

Sunday Night Concert Series

Bring a blanket or chair and listen to a variety of your favorite local bands. Food will also be available for purchase.

7:30-9 pm

Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale

Free

May 12-June 6

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Before the Goats Gruff can cross the bridge, they must outwit a hungry troll. Fun, excitement and lots of audience participation.

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

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

302 W. Latham St. , Phoenix,

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

May 22-June 20 (Fri.-Sun. only)

Aladdin, Jr.

A stage adaptation of the Disney movie with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides.

Fr.-Sat.: 7:30 pm, Sat.-Sun.: 1 pm and 3 pm

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

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

June 4-5

Arizona Crawdad Festival

The festival features hot crawdads, sweet corn, alligator, burgers and craft vendors. There are fun carnival games for kids and live entertainment.

Fri.: 5-11 pm, Sat.: 4-11 pm

Downtown Camp Verde

$5, free for age 13 and younger

June 4

WaterDance Film Festival

Outdoor movie series. Tonight: Superman Returns. Dress as your favorite superhero and enter in a raffle for prizes. Bring blankets and chairs.

7:30 pm

Westgate City Center

6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale  

Free

June 5-6

Grand Canyon State Feis

More than 200 Irish step dancers compete at this event that features the dance competition, music, art and an Irish soda-bread-making contest.

8 am-5 pm

The Fiesta Resort and Conference Center

2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe

Free

June 5, 13, 16-22, 25-30 and July 1-2

Charlotte’s Web

This is a kid-friendly show featuring extras such as the cast answering audience questions, poses for pictures and autograph signing after the show. Each ticket includes Tickets include a lunch buffet.  

12 pm

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

5247 East Brown Rd., Mesa

$16

June 5

Heritage Saturdays

Learn about Arizona history and create art projects to take home.

12-2 pm

Heritage & Science Park

115 N. 6th St.,

Phoenix

Children: $2, Families: $5

June 5

Fiesta del Agua

Enjoy a free lunch at this special water safety education event for families. There will be free swimming, games and activities, informational booths and music.

2-5 pm

Maryvale Community Center and Maryvale Pool

4420 N. 51st Ave.,

Phoenix

Free

June 5

Family Farm Day

U-pick garden, children's activities, watermelon eating and corn husking contest, train ride, picture on a pony, and more. Food and beverage is available for purchase.

8 am-2 pm

Tolmachoff Farms 5726 North 75th Ave., Glendale

$4

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

June 12

Phoenix Pet Expo

Demonstrations, special guests, agility trials, adoptions and a pet fashion show.

10 am-6 pm

University of Phoenix Stadium

1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale

Free admission and free parking

June 12

Prowl and Play at the Phoenix Zoo

Radio Disney comes to play music, kids can use the splash pad, sign up for a guided night hike along the darkened trails of the Zoo, hear what Park Ranger and keeper staff do in the park after dark, or catch a ride on the Sneak a Peek Safari Train (for an extra fee) and find out what sort of silly antics the "animals" are up to when no one is around!  

6-9:30 pm

455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

$5

June 19

Valley of the Sun Juneteenth Festival and Heritage Celebration

Take part in a celebration of African-American culture with music, free health screenings, workshops, children’s activities, ethnic arts and crafts, vendors, games and soul food.

5-10 pm

South Mountain Community College

7050 S. 24th St. Phoenix

Free admission

June 19

Summer Splash Festival

Live entertainment, bounce houses, water slides, misters and swimming pools.

10 am-3 pm

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

3 S. Arizona Ave. , Chandler

Free

June 19

Star-Spangled Idol

Come audition for your chance to perform July 4 at Tempe Beach Park and a prize package that includes VIP passes to the festival. All ages are invited to audition, and they must sing the Star Spangled Banner. Singers must submit an application no later than Monday, June 14.

10:30 am

Tempe Westside Community Center

715 W. Fifth St., Tempe

ON THE WEB: www.tempe4th.com/i dol.asp

Free

June 19

Tsunami on the Square

This event features modern and global dance performances, art and outdoor theater, circus acts, kids activities and a parade.

12-10 pm

Prescott Courthouse Plaza

120 S. Cortez Prescott

Free

June 25

Itty Bitty Beach Party

FREE poolside parties for preschoolers and their parents (ages 6 and under) with games, dance contests, swimsuit contests, refreshments and prizes.

11 am

Pecos Pool

17010 S. 48th St., Phoenix

Free

June 26

Movies in the Park: The Little Giants

Concessions and free movie. Bring blankets and chairs.

7 pm

Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Rd., Maricopa

Free