Kids things to do

Weekend things to do Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a Heroes Run, a show or festival, or explore the brand new OdySea Aquarium. Learn more » Top 10 family events A Messy Fest, the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastic Champions, Slide Across America and more make our list of best September events for families. Learn more » Get answers to your education questions We’re gearing up for Education Fair AZ on Nov. 5 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Send your Arizona education and school-choice questions to kara@RAKmagazine.com. Families Giving Back: At-home volunteer projects Two fun, easy ways you and your kids can help Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a nonprofit that eases kids’ pain through art. Learn more » Parents night out: September date ideas Plan a date during Arizona Restaurant Week, check out a walkable beer-tasting tour or see Ballet Under the Stars at a local park. Learn more » Spotlight Youth Theatre’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” brings the magic Adapted from Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” this play takes the Glendale stage Sept. 2-18. Learn more » RAK Giveaway Get two tickets to a screening of "Bridget Jones’s Baby," starring Renée Zellweger, Patrick Dempsey and Colin Firth. Learn more »

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Things to do this weekend 9/2/16

Events Our Own Art Show Opening Reception  Fri. 09/02, 5pm-8pm WHAM Community Art Center, Surprise Three artists from West Valley will be featured, each with their own unique style. more info   map  Chitty Chitty, Bang Bang  Fri. 09/02 - Sun. 09/04, times vary Fountain Hills Theater Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. $28-$35 more info   map  September Surprise  Fri. 09/02 & Sat. 09/03, 7:30pm & 9:45pm National Comedy Theatre, Phoenix Check out an improv comedy show in September and receive a surprise. It could be anything from free popcorn to a swag bag. $12-$16 more info   map  Summer Concert Series  Fri. 09/02 & Sat. 09/03, 6:30pm Phoenix Premium Outlets Enjoy live jazz music performed by Lucius Parr on Friday, and Continental Jade on Saturday. more info   map  Eastmark's First Friday Concert Series  Fri. 09/02, 6:30pm-9pm Eastmark Great Park, Mesa Join Eastmark for an evening of music under the stars featuring Chuck E. Baby, one of the most popular cover bands around. more info   map  Bucket of Doom & Colander of Chaos  Fri. 09/02 & Sat. 09/03, 9:45pm National Comedy Theatre Phoenix Every improv game will be chosen by the audience, as well as the comedians that perform them. $12-$14 more info   map  Superhero September Kickoff  Sat. 09/03, 9am-12pm Childhelp Children's Center of Arizona, Phoenix Guests are invited to take photos with and get autographs from 27 of their favorite superheroes. more info   map  Self Defense Seminar  Sat. 09/03, 10am Kajukenbo Arizona, Gilbert This 60 minute class will cover a variety of useful and powerful techniques. Children ages 5+ will be at 10am, with the women's class at 11am. more info   map  Local Author of the Month - Daniel J. Marco  Sat. 09/03, 1pm Mesa Public Library Daniel J. Marco will be available to discuss and autograph his book , Everywhere Nowhere: No One Really Dies As Long As You're Alive. more info   map  Dueling Pianos  Sat. 09/03, 7pm-10pm Zappone's Italian Bistro, Gilbert Enjoy dueling pianos shows on the first Saturday of every month. Reservations are required. more info   map  Experience the Andes  Sat. 09/03 & Sun. 09/04, 9am-5pm Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix Experience music and cultures from the largest mountain range in the world. $20 more info   map  Weather  Friday   Mostly Clear  104º/83º Saturday   Clear 103º/82º Sunday  Clear       102º/79º                                                                                          Concerts This Labor Day Weekend

Movies In Theaters  Rated The Light Between Oceans      PG-13 No Manches Frida      PG-13 Morgan          R New DVD Releases    Rated  Critics Say The Jungle Book PG Me Before You PG-13 Jane Wants a Boyfriend NR Pro Sports Arizona Major League Baseball         @ Colorado 09/02 @ 6:40pm 09/03 @ 6:10pm 09/04 @ 2:10pm Schedule Arizona Women's Basketball     @ Connecticut 09/02 @ 7:00pm @ New York 09/03 @ 6:00pm Schedule Arizona Football             Next Week  Schedule Golf Tour                        Deutsche Bank               Championship                Norton, MA               09/02-09/05, times vary               Golf Network               Schedule 2016 Sprint Cup Series       Bojangles' Southern 500 Darlington Raceway  09/04 @ 3pm  FOX Schedule Soccer       Schedule Senior Golf                 Schedule College Sports Arizona Wildcats         Football  vs Brigham Young  09/03 @ 7:30pm Women's Soccer  vs Denver  09/02 @ 7:00pm @ Arizona State 09/04 @ 11:00am Women's Volleyball Wildcat Classic: vs Pepperdine 09/02 @ 10am vs Alabama State 09/02 @ 12:00pm vs SMU 09/02 @ 7:00pm vs Pepperdine 09/03 @ 7:00pm Arizona Sun Devils    Football  vs Northern Arizona  09/03 @ 8:00pm Women's Soccer  Sun Devil Desert Classic  vs Columbia 09/02 @ 4:30pm vs Denver 09/04 @ 7:00pm Women's Volleyball  Iowa Tournament vs Butler   09/02 @ 2:00pm vs Iowa 09/02 @ 7:00pm vs Oakland 09/03 @ 12:30pm

Things to do 8/18/16 Have Fun

Events Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers  Fri. 08/19, 6:30pm-9:30pm Westgate Entertainment, Glendale Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers is a four-piece Americana District band based out of Tempe. more info   map  Tuna Does Vegas  Fri. 08/19 - Sun. 08/21, times vary Ghostlight Theatre, Sun City West "Tuna Does Vegas" re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the "third smallest town in Texas" as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. $17 more info   map  Art Showcase & Supply Swap  Fri. 08/19, 6pm TechShop Chandler Over 60 artists will be displaying and selling amazing artwork, and doing live machine demos. more info   map  Friends of the Chandler Public Library Summer Book Sale  Fri. 08/19 - Sun. 08/21, times vary Chandler Public Library This End-of-Summer Clearance Sale is offering up gently used books at a discounted price. more info   map  Jamba Juice Free Smoothie Day  Fri. 08/19, 2pm Participating Locations in Phoenix Jamba Juice's Across Phoenix will be hosting a Free Smoothie Day for all school aged children, teachers, and administrators. more info   map  Teacher Appreciation Night  Sat. 08/20, 7pm-10pm Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Take a much needed break from the busyness of a new school year to enjoy the hidden charms of the Sonora Desert. Free for teachers and one guest. more info   map  Hero, Know Thyself - A Writing Workshop  Sat. 08/20, 1pm Red Mountain Public Library, Mesa The workshop will cover a variety of ways of breathing life into the people that populate your story. more info   map  Brilliant, Beautiful and Bold  Sat. 08/20, 9:30am Fresh Start Women's Foundation, Phoenix the goal of this free workshop is to help girls, ages 12 to 16, build self confidence so they can become the leaders of tomorrow. more info   map  Urban Splash 3 Music Fest  Sat. 08/20, 3pm Wyndam Garden, Phoenix There will be a fashion show at noon, followed by the music fest at 3. Proceeds will be used to raise awareness for autism. $220 more info   map  NamaStay #moxytempe Yoga Event  Sun. 08/21, 10:30am MOXY Tempe MOXY Tempe presents NamaStay #moxytempe on the pool deck with yoga instructor Suki Plazola in collaboration with Student Body Fitness. more info   map Weather  Friday   Clear  104º/84º Saturday  Clear 104º/84º Sunday  Clear         104º/83º                                                                                    Beat the Heat at a Museum

Movies In Theaters  Rated Ben-Hur      PG-13 Kuba and the Two Strings               PG War Dogs          R New DVD Releases    Rated  Critics Say Little Men PG      The Angry Bird Movie PG      A Hologram for the King   R      Pro Sports 2016 Rio Olympics       Rio Olympics 2016  08/05-08/21  Schedule Arizona Major League Baseball         @ San Diego 08/19 @ 7:40pm 08/20 @ 5:40pm 08/21 @ 1:40pm Schedule Soccer       Schedule Arizona Women's Basketball     Resumes Aug. 26  Schedule Golf Tour                        Wyndham               Championship               Greensboro, NC               08/18-08/21                Golf Network               Schedule Arizona Football             @ San Diego  08/19 @ 6:00pm Schedule 2016 Sprint Cup Series       Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race   Bristol Motor Speedway 08/20 @ 5:00pm  FOX Schedule Senior Golf                    Schedule College Sports Arizona Wildcats         Women's Soccer  @ Pepperdine  08/19 @ 3:00pm Arizona Sun Devils    Women's Soccer  @ Boston University  08/19 @ 4:00pm @ Boston College  08/21 @ 10:00am Women's Volleyball  Maroon vs Gold Game   Tempe 08/20 @ 11:00am