Saturday:
Arizona Authors Summertime Storytelling and Crafts Saturday
At the Pueblo Grande Museum, guests are invited to come play, learn and hear books read by the author themselves. With hands-on activities and storytelling, this family-friendly Saturday will not only keep you cool from the heat but is educational as well (a plus for the parents!) Tickets are $5 which includes museum entrance and a small snack. There is no program fee for adults. Click here and follow the link to learn more and register now.
Flashlight Tour at The Desert Botanical Gardens
Fun for the whole family, the Desert Botanical Gardens offers summer flashlights tours giving you the chance to see night-blooming plants and hear the sounds of the desert at night. Guests can bring their own flashlights and follow the guided trails and night excitement. Flashlight tours are free with general admission to the Desert Botanical Gardens. Click here to purchase tickets. Let’s “see” the desert at night.
Arizona Custom Car Show
Looking for a great way to kickoff Father’s Day weekend? Look no further than the Arizona Custom Car Show for its fourth annual indoor showcase. From 11 to 8 p.m., come to see and explore some of Southwest’s hottest cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bikes. Beverages are available to purchase inside the venue. Prices vary, so click here for more information; children under 12 get in free.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Family Day
Beat the heat and take a field trip to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art for a family tour, hands-on activities and loads of laughter for all ages. Open from 12 to 4 p.m., click here for more information and other upcoming events.
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The Art of Ice Cream Experience
Take the kids out to the Art of Ice Cream Museum and explore eight ice cream themed rooms with activities and loads of hilarious photo opportunities. This tasty, pop-up art exhibit is the perfect way to cool down this weekend and yes, there will be ice cream to eat. To purchase tickets online, click here.
