The weekend of April 12 to April 14 features plenty of fun for your family's Disney devotee, Cirque fan, history buff and animal lover.
Friday:
Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment
Rev up for non-stop family fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to Talking Stick Resort Arena. This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s "Cars," "Toy Story 3," Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" and "Frozen." There will be performances April 11 to April 14.
Cirque Du Soleil’s AMALUNA
AMALUNA invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. The captivating and colorful love story features a mostly female cast, for the first time ever, and an all-women band. AMALUNA takes place through April 14 under the big-top tent near Glendale’s State Farm Stadium.
Rock The District
For 10 years, concert and festival Rock The District has supported Cave Creek schools and launched careers of young musicians. This year, one of those young musicians, Cali Rodi, returns to the RTD stage at Carefree Sundial as a headline performer after signing with Keith Urban’s publishing company. Rodi, Chad Freeman and Ryan Simms (pictured) join the stage with student bands at the family-friendly event on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13. Tickets are only $10 for students and teachers and $20 to $75 for general public. Kids under 5 get in free.
Bodies Revealed
The overwhelmingly popular Bodies Revealed exhibit is open for a limited time at OdySea in the Desert and explores the human body in an intimate and informative way. The 12,000-sq.-ft. exhibition will remain on display until April 21. Bodies Revealed gives an in-depth view of the complex and intricate network of internal organs and systems in a very up-close and personal way, with more than 200 whole and partial preserved human body specimens. There are nine self-guided galleries, each one providing a detailed look into a specific part of the body, its functions and its importance to the rest of the body.
Saturday:
Calling all cute kids, AZ Foothills is on the hunt for their next Junior Face of Foothills model! Swing by Scottsdale Quarter between 1p - 3p for your kiddos chance to enter the 10th annual model search contest. The winning kid will receive a feature in Arizona Foothills Magazine and azfoothills.com, VIP event appearances, a cash prize and tons more. Plus, Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique will be there scouting kids for their upcoming ad campaigns and runway shows. No previous modeling experience is necessary to enter. Applicants only need to be age 6 or older and all looks, shapes and sizes will be accepted. For more info click here.
Easter Dining in Phoenix
Make your Easter brunch plans before it’s too late. Many of our favorite Easter brunches also include kid-friendly activities, visits from the Easter Bunny and egg hunts!
Hubbard Family Swim Schools Underwater Photo Shoots
Hubbard Family Swim School in Peoria will be hosting underwater photo shoots. Twenty-minute sessions are available from 1:40 to 6 p.m. The session is $100 for up to two children and 20 minutes (three images included) or $200 for three or more children in the same family and 40 minutes (six images included).
Celebrate Mesa
Celebrate Mesa is a free family event that brings the community together to enjoy games, carnival rides, entertainment and more! The family fun day takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park and includes bounce houses, live music, contests and giveaways, dino encounters, a petting zoo, food trucks and much more. Wristbands are $5 for unlimited carnival rides.
Bearizona Wildlife Park
Consider a cool down by heading up north and checking out Bearizona Wildlife Park. This unique drive-through experience puts you face-to-face with four-legged creatures (like bears, wolves, bison and more)—without ever having to leave your car. Then, at the end of the tour, visitors walk along winding paths in Fort Bearizona and view the antics of smaller and baby animals on exhibit. Fort Bearizona is also the location of animal shows, restrooms, a gift shop, a snack shack and the complimentary Wild Ride Bus Tour.
Sunday:
Children's Day at Japanese Friendship Garden
Children's Day in Japan is a national holiday celebrating the healthy growth and happiness of children. Enjoy a family-friendly day full of entertainment at the main stage, Taiko drumming and workshops, ice cream, snacks and delicious food vendors during Children's Day at Japanese Friendship Garden from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for military and students and free for children 6 and under. Or purchase your all-inclusive activity band for $10.
“Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” at Arizona Science Center
The mystery of mummification has long-captured audiences. Valley residents can now admire the ancient practice up-close with the Arizona Science Center’s new “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition." The exhibit features 40 real human and animal mummies, as well as an additional 85 rare artifacts from around the world. “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” is a limited-time engagement requiring a timed-entry ticket and purchase of general admission. Advance purchase is highly recommended. The exhibition ends in September.
