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Get into AZ attractions free on Museum Day

September 23rd, 2009, 3:28 pm by Mandy Zajac

museum-day-homepage-buttonSmithsonian magazine — the publication of the nation’s preeminent steward of history, culture, art and science— is offering free admission to hundreds of museums across the nation on Saturday, Sept. 26.

To get the deal, you must print a special Museum Day admission card at the Museum Day Web site. The card is good for free admission for two people. There is no charge to print the card, but you will need to fill out a short questionnaire.

Here’s where you can use the card in our state:

Central Arizona

Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park, Tempe
Casa Grande Valley Historical Society and Museum, Casa Grande
Cave Creek Museum, Cave Creek
Challenger Space Center, Peoria
Deer Valley Rock Art Center, Phoenix
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Wickenburg
Heard Museum, Phoenix
Mesa Historical Museum, Mesa
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, Phoenix
River of Time Museum, Fountain Hills
The Bead Museum, Glendale

Northern Arizona

Phippen Museum, Prescott
Pioneer Museum, Flagstaff
Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott
Show Low Historical Society Museum, Show Low

Southern Arizona

Arizona Historical Society Arizona History Museum, Tucson
Arizona State Museum, Tucson
Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum, Bisbee
International Wildlife Museum, Tucson
Jewish History Museum, Tucson
The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, Tucson

Fireworks around the East Valley

June 30th, 2009, 11:47 pm by Jayson Peters
Tim Hacker, Tribune

Tim Hacker, Tribune

The Tribune’s Hayley Ringle has the info you need to scope out a great place to watch the fireworks this weekend.

Many Fourth of July events are free, but parking varies — so plan well and cram as many into your vehicle as safety will allow to save money for concessions!

>> Fireworks to light up E.V. skies
>> Independence Day HQ

Save $10 on race and get a free T-shirt

June 26th, 2009, 9:50 pm by Mike Gossie

Register by July 4th with code COOLT and receive $10 off the entry fee for the 7th P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon or ½ Marathon and get a P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona training T-shirt for free. The race takes place Jan. 17, so there’s still plenty of time to train.

P.F. Chang's Rock N Roll Arizona

Local businesses offer 20% discounts

June 26th, 2009, 1:54 pm by Jayson Peters
Jess Harter, Tribune

Photo by Jess Harter, Tribune

Tribune writer Jess Harter has posted a report about Independents Week, “a Valley shopping holiday of sorts” that begins Monday, June 29.

You can find the complete list of participating business and print coupons at www.localfirstaz.com.

Heard Museum offers free admission this summer

June 24th, 2009, 2:34 pm by Jayson Peters

Heard MuseumThe world-famous Heard Museum is offering free admission on Saturdays through Aug. 1.

The museum, located at 2301 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix, is home to both ancient artifacts and contemporary art from Native American cultures. There are hands-on activities as well as museum exhibits, and each child will receive free ice-cream treats thanks to Shamrock Farms and a take-home souvenir bag filled with activity sheets, crayons, stickers and more.

Image courtesy the Heard Museum

Hit the link below to read details from the museum’s announcement, including a full schedule.

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Enjoy national parks for free

June 23rd, 2009, 10:33 pm by Jayson Peters

maca_visitorsThe National Park Service is hoping a few free weekends will stimulate summer vacation season during this recession.

July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16, you can get into all 147 national parks and monuments — including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite — for free, with no entrance fees. (Father’s Day weekend was also free.)

National Park Service photo

According to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, most Americans live less than a day’s drive from a national park and last year national parks attracted more than 275 million visits, generating an estimated $10.6 billion for local economies and supporting more than 213,000 jobs.

For more information, read the story in the Tribune or visit www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm/.

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