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The middle of summer is fast approaching and with it the chance to celebrate our country’s hard-fought freedom with family and friends. Phoenix offers a variety of fun Fourth of July events including concerts at Rawhide, a BBQ at the Phoenix Zoo, and an indoor theme-park at WestWorld, all with fantastic firework displays. Here are AFM’s top Fourth of July events in the Valley.

If you’re childless, you may question the necessity of splash pads.  That was me one year ago ( pre pregnancy plus an eleven week old daughter.)  I can almost remember sitting at True Foods at the Scottsdale Quarter, probably drinking my second glass of wine, wondering why parents would even consider sprinklers on concrete and imagining the last time the pads were properly cleaned. If you don’t have a pool, won’t your friends let you bring your kids swimming? Can you not find a babysitter so you can enjoy lunch at True Foods?

Phoenix in the summer is the perfect time to see concerts in a variety of different genres, from classic rock bands to Top-40 icons. A ton of big names will hit the stage in the next three months including Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Here are AFM’s top concerts to see this summer in Phoenix!

School is closed, and now it’s time for some summer fun. Get your theater drink cups, bags of buttery popcorn, and boxes of M&Ms ready for this summer’s movie lineup. Whether you’re looking for a romantic comedy, action, or animation film, there’s a little something for everyone.  Here is AFM’s round-up of summer movies you don’t want to miss.