 Archive for the 'family' TagFireworks around the East ValleyJune 30th, 2009, 11:47 pm by Jayson Peters 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! Heard Museum offers free admission this summerJune 24th, 2009, 2:34 pm by Jayson Peters
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. East Valley schools offer free meals in summerJune 23rd, 2009, 6:02 pm by Jayson Peters
Children do not have to attend that school. Adults can also purchase a meal for a low price. You can read more about this deal here. Photo by Tim Hacker, Tribune ‘Escape 2 Africa’ for free at Mesa Amphitheatre 6/27/09June 23rd, 2009, 5:39 pm by Jayson Peters
Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie will start at 8 p.m. A large inflatable screen will be on the stage, allowing great views and plenty of seating on the grass and terraces. There will be free bounce houses for the kids, and concession stands will be open for business. The public is invited to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. No alcohol is allowed. The Mesa Amphitheatre is located at 263 N. Center St., on the southeast corner of University Drive and Center Street. For more information visit www.mesaamp.com, or call Dyan Dwyer Seaburg at (480) 644-2171. Free Family Movie Night is being presented by the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities Department. “We wanted to do something for the community that would be fun and inexpensive,” assistant director J.D. Dockstader said in a statement. “The nights in Arizona are wonderful, and we have a great venue for this type of event.” Other Free Family Movie Nights are being planned throughout the summer. (Information passed along by Sonu Munshi, Tribune) Image courtesy DreamWorks Turtles bring free pizza, fun to downtown Phoenix 6/27/09June 23rd, 2009, 5:34 pm by Jayson PetersVia Nerdvana:
They’re not really teenage anymore, right? But they’re still young at heart. The Arizona Science Center will come out of its shell on Saturday, June 27, to welcome the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their Party Bus full of video game stations and ice cream bars. The raucus reptiles are shell-ebrating their 25th birthday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in downtown Phoenix. The event is free and open to the public. Confirmed to attend: Michelangelo, the orange-garbed turtle who loves pizza and uses nunchucks to fight the robots of the evil Foot Clan. “Mikey” even writes a blog about his adventures on the Party Bus tour! There may be additional surprise guests, and CeCe’s Pizza will be giving away free slices. Read more at Nerdvana, another East Valley Tribune blog.
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This Saturday, June 27, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa will be shown for free as part of 
