Weekend things to do for familes
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
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WEEKEND EVENTS FOR FAMILIES: FEB. 10-12
The i.d.e.a. Museum’s new exhibit “Caped Crusaders & Everyday Heroes” debuts this weekend. Artist Credit: Greg Gossel, Minneapolis, MN.
See a Mad Hatter tea party, visit a medieval amusement park, or suit up for a new superhero exhibit. Our list of weekend events will have you skipping out on chores and begging for more hours in the day, just so you can take the family to see it all.
Want even more ideas? Explore our full “Family Time!” calendar.
FRIDAY, FEB 10
Caped Crusaders and Everyday Heroes (Feb 10-May 28). Unmask the history and science behind pop culture and real-life heroes through art and hands-on activities. Discover famous comic book, TV/movie, cultural and mythological heroes from around the world. 9am-4pm Tue-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. $8; free for babies younger than 1 year. i.d.e.a Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or ideamuseum.org.
City Lights Movie Nights (Fri Feb 10). Bring your blankets and chairs to watch DreamWorks Entertainment’s animated film “Home” on the outdoor big-screen theater. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. Patriots Park, CityScape, 1 E Washington St, Phoenix. cityscapephoenix.com/events/.
“Alice in Wonderland” (Fri-Sun Feb 10-26). Follow Alice down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, where she meets a number of strange creatures. 7pm Fri, noon and 3pm Sat-Sun. $18. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St, Phoenix. 602-253-8188 or vyt.com.
“Hotel Saguaro” (Wed-Sun Feb 8-26). Meet Sammy Saguaro, his wise Grandpa and all their desert-dwelling friends. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $10 adults, $7 ages 12 & under. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show (Thur-Sun Feb 9-12). Gem and mineral displays, door prizes, seminars and a junior education area. 10am-6pm Thur-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun. $13, free for ages 14 and younger with paying adult. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson. 520-322-5773 or tgms.org.
Gold Rush Days (Thur-Sun Feb 10-12). Western-themed events, rodeo, carnival, arts and crafts, parade, food and more. Times, locations and costs vary, some events are free. Throughout Wickenburg. 800-942-5242 or outwickenburgway.com.
Chinese Culture and Cuisine Festival (Fri-Sun Feb 10-12). Celebrate the year of the rooster. Live entertainment, dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, Koi exhibit, children’s activities and more. 9am-3pm Fri, 10am-6pm Sat and Sun. Free. Margaret T Hance Park, 1202 N 3rd St. phoenixchineseweek.org.
SATURDAY, FEB 11
Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival (Sat Feb 11). World’s largest horse-drawn parade followed by a huge block party that includes a children’s Western village and more. Parade starts at 10am and proceeds down Scottsdale Road from Drinkwater to 2nd Street. Trail’s End block party follows in Old Town Scottsdale, 1st Ave & Main St. Free. 602-320-1483 or paradadelsolparade-trailsend.com.
Photo courtesy Taylor Peterson/Heard Museum.
The World Champion Hoop Dance Contest, featuring the world’s best native hoop dancers of all ages, is at the Heard Museum this weekend. Photo courtesy Taylor Peterson/Heard Museum.
World Championship Hoop Dance Contest (Sat-Sun Feb 11-12). The world’s best dancers perform with hoops to create designs including animals, butterflies and globes. 9:30am-5pm. $18 adults, $12 American Indians/museum members, $7.50 ages 4-12, under 4 free; includes event and museum admission. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8840 or heard.org/hoop.
Arizona Renaissance Festival & Artisan Marketplace (Sat-Sun through Apr 2). Medieval amusement park featuring a 13-stage theater, 30-acre festival village, arts & crafts fair, jousting tournament and food. 10am-6pm. $24 adults, $14 ages 5-12, under 5 free (discount tickets available online and at Fry’s Food Stores). East of Apache Junction on U.S. 60 520-463-2600 or renfestinfo.com.
Art from the Heart (Sat Feb 11). OdySea in the Desert is getting ready for Valentine’s Day. Join Rachel’s Young Art Studio for an arts and crafts station, live music, and a complimentary treat provided by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. 10am-4pm. Free. OdySea in the Desert Entertainment Destination Courtyard, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-291-8000 or https://www.odyseaaquarium.com/odysea-in-the-desert/.
Street Eats Food Truck Festival (Sat-Sun Fri 11-12). More than 50 food trucks, Kids Zone, live entertainment, family fun and cooking demonstrations. 11am-6pm. $12/person admission, ages 12 & under free. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale. 480-270-5000 or streeteatsaz.com.
Super Saturday (Sat Feb 11). The biggest day in Arizona horse racing featuring some of the best thoroughbred horses in the Southwest. Family fun park with inflatables, pony rides, live music and face painting. Gates open at 11am. $3 adults; free for ages 16 and younger. Turf Paradise, 1501 W Bell Rd, Phoenix. 602-942-1101 or turfparadise.com.
Discount Tire Free Family Weekend (Sat-Sun Feb 11-12). Free access to the Phoenix Art Museum on the second weekend of each month. Activities include educational programming, scavenger hunts, live performances, storytime and more. 10am-5pm Sat and Noon-5pm Sun. Free. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix. 602-257-1880 or phxart.org.
SUNDAY, FEB 12
Free Philharmonic Concert (Sun Feb 12). Enjoy a night of Mozart, Wagner and Respighi. 4pm. $15 donation. Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-951-6077 or scottsdalphilharmonic.com.
“Romeo & Juliet” (Thur-Sun Feb 9-12). The classic love story is performed by Ballet Arizona and features The Phoenix Symphony. 7pm Thur, 7:30pm Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1 & 5:30pm Sun. $25 & up. Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St. 602- 381-0184 or balletaz.org.
Thanksgiving visitors Scottsdale
This Robert Indiana sculpture in Scottsdale Civic Center Park is a great backdrop for family photos. Photo courtesy of the City of Scottsdale.
Sunday A’Fair (Sundays). Free concerts in the park featuring the Valley’s top musicians, an arts and crafts market and fun activities for children, and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Noon-4pm. Free. Scottsdale Civic Center Park, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-499-8587 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Peoria Greekfest (Fri-Sun Feb 10-12). Three days of folk dancing, live music, Greek foods and pastries. 5-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat and noon-8pm Sun. $3, ages 12 & under free. St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7950 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Peoria. 623-486-8665 or peoriagreekfest.com.
6th Street Market (Sundays). A one-stop market that includes local shopping, works of arts, live music and interactive art projects. 10am-4pm. Free. 6th Street Park in Downtown Tempe, 24 E 6th St, Tempe. downtowntempe.com.
“Forever Plaid” (Fri-Sun through –Feb 12). Follow four friends who share a love for music. Show features favorite songs from the 1950s. 7:30pm Thur-Sat, 2pm Sun. $22-28. Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 480-483-1664 or desertstages.org.
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