Family fun events 5 31 19

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Celebrate National Trails Day at your favorite park, take a Flashlight Tour at the Desert Botanical Garden and start logging your time reading for the Maricopa County Reads summer program. Plus, a Unicorn Festival and more! >> Learn more

Author Abby Maslin talks balance, resilience and rebuilding a family  For Abby Maslin, who grew up in Phoenix, wisdom came like a tightly compressed crash course after a brutal mugging left her husband with a traumatic brain injury. Maslin talks to RAK about her journey. >> Learn more

Top summer events Summer is in full swing, and the name of the game is keeping kids out of the heat! Here’s a roundup of don’t-miss summer events, from Mighty Mud Mania in Scottsdale to Itty Bitty Beach Parties and Winter in July at the Phoenix Zoo. >> Learn more

Road trip? Try listening to an audiobook as a family  “These days, ‘Can we listen to the story?’ is a usual car-ride request, regardless of the trip’s duration,” writes Carrie Wheeler, who shares her family favorites. >> Learn more

Summer Survival Guide  Every week, we add new ways for kids and families to chill out and enjoy summer in metro Phoenix and beyond. First up: Chandler’s new Crayola Experience! >> Learn more

RAK Giveaway Here’s a chance to win four tickets to an advance screening of “The Secret Life of Pets 2” on June 4 at Harkins Tempe Marketplace. >> Learn more

Things to do this weekend 5 31 19

Local Events, Movies & Sports West  Phoenix Area  May 31-Jun 02, 2019   Don't Live in the Phoenix area?  Click Here for Your Local Events! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser .

West Valley Events See you Food Truck Friday West Fri. 05/31, 5-9pm 18501 N 83rd Ave, Glendale 10-20 Food Trucks, Free Bounce House and a delicious outdoor dinner! more info   map 2019 Summer Kick Off and Dive In Movie Fri. 05/31, 4:30-10pm Coffinger Park , Wickenburg Fun starts at pool with games, food, ice cream, bounce houses, swimming and Dive in Movie featuring "Ralph Wrecks the Internet." more info   map You're a Good Man Charlie Brown: The Musical Fri. 05/31 - Sun. 06/02, times vary Ghostlight Theatre, Sun City West You're a good man Charlie Brown:The Musical follows Charlie Brown and his friends from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all strung together on the string of a single day. more info   map Concerts on the Lawn Sat. 06/01, 5-8pm Arrowhead Town Center, Glendale Arrowhead Towne Center's Summer Concert Series is back with more of the great bands you love every Saturday night. Come out and enjoy the free concerts, pizza and your favorite treats under the stars! more info   map Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market Sat. 06/01, 8am-1pm Hurricane Harbor, Glendale They have a wide variety of vendors with fresh fruits and veggies, local honey, hot tamales, fresh bread, organic eggs, hummus, fresh salsa, chips, hot sauce, handmade soaps and much more! more info    map New Swing Sextet LIVE Sat. 06/01, 9pm Arizona Broadway Theater, Peoria The band offers the classic Latin New York sound of another era, perfectly preserved and bottled for today’s global salsa enthusiasts. more info   map Hillcrest Dance & Social Club Sat. 06/01, 6:15-9:30pm R.H. Johnson Social Hall, Sun City West Brush up on your dance skills by taking advantage of the dance lessons offered by our club.  Lessons are free with paid admission. Professional instruction by Paul and Judy Jack. Red, White & Blue dance. more info   map A Peoria Food Truck Movie Night & MORE! Sat. 06/01, 5:30-9:30pm Paseo Verde Park Grab a blanket, chair and your family & friends and enjoy the FREE BIG screen outdoor family movie night & Food Truck Festival.  Showing: How to Train Your Dragon. more info   map Raceway Swapmeet in Tolleson Sat. 06/01 & Sun. 06/02, 7am-2pm 5923 S Avondale Blvd This swapmeet features local food trucks/vendors, kids activities, music, and crafters. more info   map Clean Comedy Night Sun. 06/02, 7pm Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Glendale Clean, family-friendly comedy for all ages featuring the best local and national clean comedians!$10. more info   map Rick Springfield Sun. 06/02, 8pm Wild Horse Pass and Casino, Chandler Rick Springfield concert, Ovations Live At Wild Horse Pass. 21+ more info   map           Movies   In Theaters      Rated Godzilla: King of the Monsters      PG-13 Rocketman               R MA          R   New DVD Release  Rated     Critics Say A Madea Family Funeral  PG-13 Greta      R A Vigilante      R Pro Sports   ARIZONA PRO BASEBALL        vs New York  05/31 @ 6:40pm 06/01 @ 7:10pm 06/02 @ 1:10pm Schedule ARIZONA FOOTBALL         @ Cedar Rapids 06/01 @ 5:05pm Schedule PHOENIX FC SOCCER      Resumes 06/15 Schedule 2019 STOCK CAR RACING       Pocono 400 06/02 @ 11am Pocono Speedway NBCSN Schedule GOLF TOUR      Memorial Tournament  by Nationwide 05/30-06/02, times vary Dublin,  OH   Golf Network Schedule SENIOR GOLF               Schedule                 Click here for the most up to date                                                                                      Grand Canyon Excursions                    Each First Saturday Through Oct.                                                     Open Daily 9-7

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Local Events, Movies & Sports West  Phoenix Area  May 17-19, 2019   Don't Live in the Phoenix area?  Click Here for Your Local Events! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser .  West Valley Events Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical Fri. 05/17 - Sun. 05/19, times vary Theatre Works, Peoria Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman. more info   map Guys and Dolls Fri. 05/17 - Sun. 05/19, times vary Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria Featuring the classic songs Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat and A Bushel and a Peck, the return of Guys and Dolls to the ABT stage is a long-awaited must see! more info   map Full Moon Hike Sat. 05/18, 8:15-9:45pm Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye Hike Skyline under the light of an almost full moon! Learn about wildlife active at night. Meet at Ramada 3. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring water, and a flashlight. Pre-registration is required by visiting: https://goo.gl/oYWFQ5. more info   map Buckeye Food Truck Movie Night & MORE! Sat. 05/18, 4-8pm Sundance Park Local Food Trucks, FREE Bigscreen Movie, Kids Dance Party, Face Painting, Awesome music by DJ Jonny & AZ Non-Stop Event Entertainment, Kids Activities, Glow Fun, PopUP Shops, Artisan Market Place. more info   map Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market Sat. 05/18, 8am-1pm Hurricane Harbor, Glendale They have a wide variety of vendors with fresh fruits and veggies, local honey, hot tamales, fresh bread, organic eggs, hummus, fresh salsa, chips, hot sauce, handmade soaps and much more! more info    map Shari Rowe Concert Sat. 05/18, 7pm Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale Combining classic country and bluegrass elements with a stellar lineup of Nashville players, Rowe is changing the pace of modern country music. more info   map Surprise Family Pool-ooza Sat. 05/18, 2-5pm Surprise Aquatic Center Free Family Pool-ooza in partnership with the Surprise Police Department as well as the Surprise Fire Medical Department. Join us for open swim, CPR demos, swim assessments, interactive booths & more!  more info    map VFW Car Show Sat. 05/18, 7am-1pm 1479 N Dysart Rd., Avondale Come support the VFW Post 6310 to help raise money for building fund. There will be a raffle and VFW will be serving breakfast and lunch. more info   map Picture in the Park: Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse Sat. 05/18, 6-9:30pm Peoria Sports Complex Join us for kid-friendly fun at the Peoria Cove's playground and splash pad before the movie and throughout the stadium and field. Purchase from food trucks and stadium concession stands. more info   map Concerts On The Lawn - Groove Merchants Sat. 05/18, 6-8pm Arrowhead Town Center, Glendale concert series is back with more of the great bands you love every Saturday in the Amphitheater. Come out and enjoy music under the stars! Performing Groove Merchants. more info   map City of Goodyear – Kids to Parks Day Celebration Sat. 05/18, 5-7pm Goodyear Community Park This great event will have an array of educational stations and activities which include: Water balloon toss, kite flying, relay races, refreshments and more! more info   map Hillcrest Dance & Social Club Sat. 05/18, 6:15-9:30pm R.H. Johnson Social Hall, Sun City West Brush up on your dance skills by taking advantage of the dance lessons offered by our club.  Lessons are free with paid admission. Professional instruction by Paul and Judy Jack. more info   map Arizona Winds presents High Adventure Sun. 05/19, 3-5pm 6330 W Greenway Rd, Glendale Season final concert is a beautiful mix of music, with gorgeous soaring melodic lines, that captures the real essence and imagination of the adventurer in all of us. more info   map      Movies   In Theaters      Rated A Dog's Journey         PG John Wick 3: Parabellum               R The Sun is Also a Star       PG-13   New DVD Release  Rated     Critics Say Fighting with My Family  PG-13 Cold Persuit      R Never Look Away      R Pro Sports   ARIZONA PRO BASEBALL        vs San Francisco  05/17 @ 6:40pm 05/18 @ 7:10pm 05/19 @ 1:10pm Schedule ARIZONA FOOTBALL         @ San Diego 05/19 @ 5:05pm Schedule PHOENIX FC SOCCER      vs Las Vegas 05/18 @ 7:30pm Schedule 2019 STOCK CAR RACING       Monster Energy Open 05/18 @ 3:00pm Charlotte Motor Speedway Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race 05/18 @ 5:00pm Charlotte Motor Speedway NBCSN Schedule GOLF TOUR      PGA Championship 05/16-05/19, times vary Farmingdale, NY Golf Network Schedule SENIOR GOLF               Schedule   College Sports   ARIZONA WILDCATS         Baseball vs Penn State 05/17 @ 3:30pm 05/18 @ 11:00am Softball vs Harvard 05/17 @ 8:30pm vs Tucson Regional Championship 05/18@3pm/5:30& 8pm 05/19 @ 4pm/6:30pm ARIZONA SUN DEVILS   Baseball @ California 05/17 @ 6:05pm 05/18 @ 1:05pm 05/19 @ 12:05pm Softball NCAA Regionals vs Lipscom 05/17 @ 1:00pm vs Alabama State 05/18 @ TBD               Click here for the most up to date                                                                                                          Open Daily 9-7