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Pic from: Lynne Russel

Junior Citizen Science Festival

The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s Field Institute and research center is hosting the Junior Citizen Scientist Festival. This festival is designed for elementary students and features a multitude of different adventures where students will learn about plants and animals as well as the Preserve’s geology and human history. Children will receive a free goodie bag along with a workbook with activities for each booth. Many of the activities tie to the STEM curriculum taught in Arizona schools. The event will take place at the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Lost Dog Wash Trailhead and the Kovach Family Nature Trail in Scottsdale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 10.

“Despicable Me” at OdySea in the Desert

OdySea in the Desert’s Movies in the Desert series presented by Cox Communications and Johnny Rockets continues this Saturday, March 10 with “Despicable Me 3.” There will be a ninety minute pre-movie entertainment show beginning at 5 p.m. consisting of a character meet and greet, learn-to-draw Kevin table, a minon plate craft, a prize wheel and giveaways.  The movie will begin at 6:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets while food and drinks will be available for purchase at the surrounding restaurants including crowd favorites such as Johnny Rockets, Nektar Juice Bar, Opa Life Greek Café and The Kakery. The event is free to the public.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. the Kansas City Royals

Grab your kiddos and your favorite ball cap and head out to watch the Diamondbacks take on the Kansas City Royals this Saturday at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. First pitch will be thrown out at 1:05 p.m., and if you are doing it right, the first bite of your hot dog will shortly be following. Click here to purchase tickets.