Saturday:

Free Bowling at Uptown Alley

Celebrate National Bowling Day with a free game of bowling and free shoe rental from 8 to 11 a.m. at Uptown Alley in Surprise. The venue’s full-service bar and restaurant will also be offering breakfast specials and a seasonal tropical menu. Continue the fun into the afternoon with a buy-one-get-one laser tag deal and a visit to the new virtual reality gaming platform.

Musical Icon: Elvis at MIM

Discover how the King of Rock and Roll paved a path to stardom at the MIM’s signature event this Saturday and Sunday. Participate in a sing-a-long of Elvis’ most iconic hits, make a hip-swiveling puppet craft, perfect your paparazzi pose in the photo booth and enjoy a number of documentary screenings and curator talks.

Scrumptious S’mores at Children’s Museum of Phoenix

No summer is complete without campfire s’mores. In honor of the treat’s national holiday, head to the KIDchen at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix to make your own version of the classic. Class times are at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission costs $5 for members and $6 for non-members.

CREATE Makerspace at the Arizona Science Center

Nurture your child’s creative side with hands-on experience cutting, sawing, coding, painting and more at the CREATE Makerspace. The Arizona Science Center offers workshops to introduce aspiring makers to a number of techniques. Visit the CREATE Jr. page for children ages 8 to 12 and the Equipment Workshops page for those 13 and older.

Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden

Experience the desert after dark on a self-guided flashlight tour of the Desert Botanical Garden. Every Saturday through August 31, view night blooming plants and nocturnal critters on an adventure like no other. Tickets cost $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children.