Celebrate all the fathers and father figures in your life this weekend with hands-on workshops, sports games, exhibits and more. This weekend of June 14 to June 16 is filled with creative ways to make memories with the entire family.
Friday
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” at ASU Gammage
Spark your imagination this Friday night at “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The New Musical.” The show is based on the classic tale by Roald Dahl and features some of the original film’s most recognizable songs alongside a new score. The performance will be at ASU Gammage for one weekend only, so claim your golden tickets while you can!
Food Truck Friday at Civic Space Park
Every Friday beginning at 11 a.m., Downtown Phoenix’s Civic Space Park becomes a temporary harbor for some of the city’s most sought-after food trucks. The event will feature options to please picky eaters and adventurous foodies alike. Enjoy gourmet hot dogs, refreshing beverages and sweet treats amidst the hustle and bustle of the state capital.
11th Birthday of Children’s Museum of Phoenix
This Friday marks the 11th anniversary of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, an experiential museum designed for children ages birth to ten years. To celebrate, the museum will be hosting a birthday party-themed event with face painting, edible chocolate chip cookie dough making, magic shows and interactive games. The festivities are included with general admission, which costs $14.95 and includes access to all of the museum’s exhibits.
Saturday
Phoenix Rising v. Orange County FC
Bring your foam fingers to Casino Arizona Field Saturday at 7:30 p.m. to cheer on Phoenix Rising as they take on Orange County! Purchase tickets here.
Wonderspaces: Point of View at Scottsdale Fashion Square
Shift your perspective this weekend by visiting Wonderspaces in Scottsdale Fashion Square. The current exhibition, entitled “Point of View,” features works of many different media from 13 artists. The pieces are highly interactive, ranging from virtual reality simulators to a sea of dangling lights. Tickets cost $19 for adults and $15 for children, and the entire experience should take about 80 minutes.
Schnepf Farms U-Pick Garden
Make your summer health kick an event for the entire family by heading out to Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek to pick your own assortment of fresh, organic produce. The farm’s U-Pick garden grows a variety of fruits and vegetables that thrive in the dry desert climate, earning Schnepf produce a reputation for tastiness throughout Arizona and beyond. The garden is open Thursday through Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Butterfly Wonderland Concert in the Conservatory
Every third Saturday of the month, visitors to Butterfly Wonderland can enjoy live music by Native American flute player Aaron White included in the price of admission. The concert will be hosted in the Conservatory, and will last from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. While you listen, stroll through the largest indoor rainforest conservatory in the United States and see over 3,000 butterflies in action.
Sunday
Family Drumming Workshop at the MIM
This Sunday, learn the basic techniques of African, Latin and pop-music hand-drumming at the Musical Instrument Museum’s family drumming workshop. The lesson will be taught by master instructor Frank Thompson, and sessions begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at a cost of $12 per participant over the age of 3. No experience is necessary and, at the end of the lesson, everyone will be invited to show off their new skills in a class-wide jam session.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Summer Concert
What better way to wrap up Father’s Day than with a relaxing outdoor concert? Bring the whole family to McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Sunday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to enjoy a live Eagles tribute by band One of Those Nights. Food will be available for purchase, and kids can ride the carousel or take a ride on one of the park’s two trains for $2.
Mummies of the World at Arizona Science Center
Travel back in time over 4,500 years to learn the origins of mummies at the Arizona Science Center’s latest attraction: Mummies of the World. This limited-time exhibition features 40 human and animal mummies as well as rare artifacts from Europe, South America, and Ancient Egypt. For the price of general admission to the museum, visitors gain unparalleled access into the lives of their ancient ancestors.
