Community Events

Family Story Hour 

McClelland Library 1106 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85006

MAY 01 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Family Story Hour program introduces parents and children to Irish authors, stories and traditions in a fun and interactive fashion. We will read 2 books! We will include songs and activities, plus a fun Irish based craft to take home! Story Hour is suitable for all ages and will last approximately 1 hour. Free, but registration is required. Hope to see you there!

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Toddlers, Trails, & Tales 

12950 North 7th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85022

MAY 02 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Free nature walk and storytime event for parents and their children 0-4 years old. Fun educational walk through the garden behind North Mountain Visitor Center. Activities include a wildflower scavenger hunt, sensory activities, hiking gear and hiking with children tips presentation with television, social media, and entrepreneur Kristen Keogh, and a desert-themed storytime book. Free snacks and juice will be provided.

For more details, click here.

CinePark May Movie Series - Super Mario Brothers

Tumbleweed Park 2250 S. McQueen Road Chandler, AZ 85286

MAY 03 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 AM

Enjoy a movie night under the stars at Tumbleweed Park. This evening of outdoor movie entertainment on a giant screen is suitable for the whole family. The first three Fridays in May will bring a different movie each night. Feel free to bring a blanket, lawn chairs, etc. to sit on and enjoy this cinematic experience. 

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Shamrock Sprouts BabyTime 

McClelland Library 1106 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85006

MAY 04 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Shamrock Sprouts BabyTime is an infant lapsit program for children aged 0-24 months along with a caregiver. During Circle Time we read aloud and lead adult-child pairs in activities. Research indicates the importance of the adult-child bond in building early literacy. Circle Time also supports early literacy by increasing vocabulary and text awareness by sharing age-appropriate stories in an atmosphere of fun, engaging activity. The program typically runs about 20 minutes to accommodate baby’s attention span, and is followed by time to play and socialize.

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Cactus Clubhouse 

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

May 5 | 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark independent play and encourage growth and exploration.

For more details, click here.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration 

1202 W. Encanto Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85007

May 5 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Live entertainment at the park, including Mexican Bands, Mariachis & Ballet Folkloricos, who will be performing in authentic costumes plus FREE participation in candy-filled piñatas for the kids

For more details, click here.

Taco Tuesday

Superstition Farm, 3440 S Hawes Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

May 7 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Farm Store selling milk, eggs, cheese, butter, cream and ice cream plus free entrance to the Petting Zoo of rescued farm animals during Taco Tuesday’s

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Storytime with an Everyday Hero: Park Rangers 

Red Mountain Park, 7745 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207

May 8 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join Miss Jere and City of Mesa's Park Rangers for a special storytime about how they keep the city safe.

For more details, click here.

Merry Meal Thursday 

Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206

May 9 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Have lunch with your kids in the food court on Thursdays from 10AM to 2PM, then enjoy a carousel ride for free.

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Free Admission Evening 

i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201

May 10 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A night filled with art, learning and endless fun.

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Family Day

Arizona Opera, 1636 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

May 11 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us for a day packed with excitement, including delicious food, fantastic performances, face painting, zoo animals, and more free of charge.

For more details, click here.

Mother’s Day Skate

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

May 12 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM & 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us this Mother’s Day for a wonderful skating session.

All Mom’s Skate for FREE with FREE admission (Skate Rental extra)

For more details, click here.

Mother’s Day in the Garden

Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008

May 12 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Treat a Mom in your life to a day filled with desert blooms along the Garden’s trails, the spring butterfly exhibit plus complimentary photo ops. Moms free with a paid admission, use promo code MOMS24

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Family Game Day - Arizona Persian Cultural Center

7825 E Gelding Dr Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

May 13 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

You and your family are invited to Family Game Day! All ages are welcome and aside from Backgammon and Chess, you can enjoy card games such as Hokm, Paasoor and Poker, and other board games such as Monopoly, and Snakes and stair, or other brain teaser games for free.

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Affordable Family Fun Skate at Skateland Mesa

7 E Southern Ave Mesa, AZ, 85210

May 14 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

We have a fully stocked Roller Cafe full of family favorites, state-of-the-art sound systems, live DJs,  and a huge arcade with awesome prizes. We are THE #1 place in Mesa for kids’ birthday parties, STEM Field Trips, fundraisers for your schools and groups, exercise, and family fun for all!

For more details, click here.

FRC Family Storytime @ Beuf Community Center 

3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Phoenix 85027

May 16 | 10:00 AM

Storytime is a program designed for children ages 0-5 and their parents. It introduces your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, fingerplays, games and taking turns playing, attending and being in a group.

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Community Nights - Summer Olympics

Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School 360 S. Twelve Oaks Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226

May 17 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

This family-friendly event offers Olympic-style events for children and adults.  As part of the fun, make a craft, play yard games, or join an open gym activity. Activities include:

• Olympic-themed crafts: Olympic torch, flags, glitter medals, and Olympic rings

• Obstacle Course featuring Olympic activities (on a smaller scale of course!): long jump, 25m dash, balloon volleyball and more

For more details, click here.

Lakeshore's Undersea Discovery

4727 East Bell Road #25 Phoenix, AZ 85032

May 18 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Don’t miss your chance to journey to the deep and complete three ocean-inspired science experiments at “sub stops” along the way! You can even explore favorite sea-themed products perfect for ages 3 and up! This free, walk-in event is happening at all stores—and attendees even get exclusive savings!

No need to make a reservation—just come in, join the fun and SAVE with an exclusive offer! Ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration needed.

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Water Safety Day Celebration

Goldfish Swim School - Gilbert, 4588 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297

May 19 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Free family Swim, Water Safety Presentations, Baby CPR/Choking Education and Special appearance from Moana.

For more details, click here.

Art Tots: Mother Goose Art

Chandler Museum 300 S. Chandler Village Drive Chandler, AZ 85226

May 22 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Step into the magical world of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Join us as we recount classic tales like 'Hickory Dickory Dock,' 'Jack Be Nimble,' and 'Little Bo Peep.' Then bring them to life with inspired activities and process art free of charge.

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Meet Garfield from the Garfield Movie

Glendale Public Library Main Library, 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, AZ 85302

May 24 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

To celebrate the opening day of The Garfield Movie come get your family photo taken with Garfield, participate in fun coloring activities, and enter a raffle for your chance to win movie prizes

For more details, click here.

Memorial Day Family Event

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet, 10550 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

May 25 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Coloring, Treats, Contests, Dancing, and Market Money Giveaways for Kids and Grownups 

For more details, click here.

Play Day: Groovy 60s

Chandler Museum 300 S. Chandler Village Drive Chandler, AZ 85226

May 26 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Get ready to groove at our Groovy 60s Play Day! Bring your family and dive into a world of classic games and toys that define the generation of tie dye and flower power. From the twisty fun of Twister to the creative wonders of Etch A Sketch, it's a blast from the past you won't want to miss. It's going to be far out!

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SRP Verano Sano Water Safety Event

Peoria Pool, 11200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, USA

May 27 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

SRP is launching Verano Sano, a series of free fun family events held at community pools across the Valley where families receive free swimming and CPR demonstrations plus giveaways

For more details, click here.

Library @ the MCC Planetarium

Mesa Community College Planetarium, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA

May 28 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the Mesa Public Library at the Mesa Community College Planetarium for an out of this world show featuring astronomy and all our favorite friends from Sesame Street! Registration is required as seating is limited (one registration per seat). Take & Make craft kits will be available for all participants ages 5-11.

For more details, click here.

Tempe Time Machine

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet, 10550 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209

May 29 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The 2024 Tempe Time Machine program is inspired by the museum’s Main Exhibit Gallery, where you can learn Tempe’s history through four topics: Surviving in the Desert, Building Our Community, Living Together and College Town. Admission is free and registration is not required.

For more details, click here.

Babysitting Workshop

Apache Junction Public Library, 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA

May 29 | 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ages 11+ will learn what it takes to be a successful babysitter. We can teach you in this FREE workshop at the Library!

You'll learn:

Crafts

Meal prep

Safety

Marketing

Tips and best practices

For more details, click here.

School's Out Teen Pool Party

Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W Erie St, Chandler, AZ 85224, USA

May 31 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dive into the ultimate summer celebration with our Teen Summer Kick-Off Pool Party!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of food, games, prizes, music, and good vibes as we usher in the summer season with a splash!

For more details, click here.

Spring Breakout

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Arizona, 7333 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, USA

An Everyday Event, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Spring into a perfect family getaway with fun activities! Guaranteed to be filled with adventure, Spring Breakout at Great Wolf Lodge is the ideal destination for spring break or weekend getaways.

Activities include:

• Sunshine Dance Party: Help wake up spring by grooving along to our annual dance and sunshine song.

• Fun Yoga Activities: Stretch, flex, and smile through our uplifting spring yoga story.

• Characters Photo Opportunity: Meet our characters and take a pic with spring-themed visuals.

• Arts & Crafts: Craft awesome springtime creations that are yours to keep.

• Spring Games: Show off your skills with our variety of spring-inspired games.

For more details, click here.

Market on the Move

The 3000 Club is a non-profit charitable organization working with food banks in Arizona, California, and other non-profit organizations. Please help us build a healthy and caring community. You can also provide your support either by donating or volunteering your time. The 3000 Club also sponsors The American Medical Aid Program and Disaster Relief.

Contribute $10 to shop up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for you, and your family, or to share with neighbors, friends, or someone in need.

For more details, click here.

St. Mary’s Food Bank

Distribution Hours: Phoenix and Surprise Locations Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.

St. Mary’s Food Bank serves to alleviate hunger through the gathering and distribution of food while encouraging self-sufficiency, collaboration, advocacy, and education.

St. Mary’s Food Bank is truly a community-based organization. Individual donors, corporate donors, and private grants help feed hungry individuals and families in our area. Serving 9 of Arizona’s 15 counties, they are committed to volunteerism, building community relationships, and improving the quality of life for Arizonans in need.

For more details, click here.

United Food Bank

The United Food Bank serves to stabilize the lives of hungry, low-income people within Eastern Maricopa, Gila, and Pinal, and Southern Navajo and Apache Counties of Arizona by actively acquiring, storing, and distributing large quantities of wholesome and nutritious foods to a  network of community and strategic partners, combined with advocacy and educational initiatives that enhance lives. 

Where they serve: The service area of 19,608 square miles includes some of the most remote areas in the state. Places like Sanders, Arizona, where there are only a couple of places to purchase food, and the next town is 40 miles away. They serve five counties in the East Valley and Eastern Arizona: Eastern Maricopa, Gila, Pinal, Southern Navajo, and Southern Apache. 

For more details, click here.

Desert Mission Food Bank

• Emergency Food Program: Provides monthly food packages to individuals and families living in the Desert Mission Food Bank service area. You also will receive extra items of the day such as produce and protein items, when available. 

• Senior Food Box: Provides monthly food packages to seniors who live in the Desert Mission Food Bank service area and meet federal poverty-level guidelines.

• Infant Emergency Food Box Program: Provides monthly food packages that meet your baby’s developmental needs from newborn to 12 months of age.

• Community Nutrition Education: Our staff provides food, nutritious recipes, resources, and cooking tips.

• Garden Program: Fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables are grown inside. Free fall and spring gardening classes are available.

• Living Well Financial Coaching: Provides tools, resources, and encouragement to help improve financial well-being and meet financial goals.

• Farm Stand: Provides farm-fresh fruits and veggies for an affordable price. Rotates to different medical centers each Wednesday.

For more details, click here.

Borderlands Produce Rescue

Fresh produce is brought in and sold in bulk. 

•  Veggies R' Us: Direct Client/Agency distribution out of Borderlands warehouse facility. Supporters are provided with an entire shopping cart full of produce, all for just a contribution of $5 for a minimum of 100 lbs.

• Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.): Hosted pop-up produce markets across Arizona. Contribute $15 to shop up to 70 pounds of fresh produce for you, and your family, or to share with neighbors, friends, or someone in need.

  • November-March, Hours: 8:00 am -11:00 am (Unless Specified Hours)

  • April-May, Hours: 7:00 am -10:00 am

  • June-October, Hours: 6:00 am -9:00 am

For more details, click here.

Double up food bucks:  

• Buy $1 of SNAP-eligible foods with a Quest EBT card and get $1 free for any AZ-grown fruits & veggies, up to $10 per day.  Use at participating farmers markets and Fresh Express Mobile Produce Market.

For more details, click here or call 480-207-5955