Saturday:

Experience France at the MIM

Instead of booking a plane ticket to France to celebrate Bastille Day, just purchase a ticket to the Musical Instrument Museum. In honor of the holiday, the museum has curated a schedule of special activities that celebrate French culture, including musical performances, lectures, a screening of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” crafts and more. The festivities are included in the price of museum admission, and the full schedule of activities can be found online.

Winter in July at the Phoenix Zoo

Forget monsoon season—this Saturday experience a snowstorm at the Phoenix Zoo’s winter wonderland. The park will have nearly 50 tons of snow as well as wet and wild play areas for kids to splash around in. You won’t want to miss your favorite animals enjoying some icy treats from 7 to 11 a.m.

Roadside USA at The i.d.e.a. Museum

Summers were made for road trips, but you don’t need to pack up the family station wagon to take one this weekend. The i.d.e.a. Museum brings the classic road trip experience to you in its latest exhibition: “Roadside USA.” Planned activities include crafting a journal, making maps, driving a motor home and changing a tire. Journey through popular road trip destinations and sites off the beaten trail without having to leave your zip code.

Phoenix Public Market

Nothing beats fresh food and produce, and the Phoenix Public Market makes it easy for the whole family to enjoy shopping local. The Open Air Market features more than 80 vendors, ranging from artisan craftsmen to local farmers. The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon, and so save room for breakfast.