East Valley Children’s Theatre (EVCT) is more than just a theatre. It is a place where children can grow and develop into confident young adults. At EVCT youth gain self-esteem, and develop creativity. Its mission is to offer youth age 5-18 opportunities to experience the process and product of live theatrical performances, by children for children. School-age children and adolescents age 8-18 are invited to audition for every show. Auditions are conducted by highly qualified production teams which vary from show to show.

This three-day program is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and cleaning a horse’s stall. They also learn the process of preparing a horse to be ridden, which culminates with their first riding experience.

Members:  $135

General:  $165

https://www.phoenixzoo.org/camps-programs/horse-hands/

This three-day program is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and cleaning a horse’s stall. They also learn the process of preparing a horse to be ridden, which culminates with their first riding experience.

Members:  $135

General:  $165

https://www.phoenixzoo.org/camps-programs/horse-hands/

This three-day program is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and cleaning a horse’s stall. They also learn the process of preparing a horse to be ridden, which culminates with their first riding experience.

Members:  $135

General:  $165

https://www.phoenixzoo.org/camps-programs/horse-hands/

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid takes us on a journey under the sea to the world of  Mermaids. Aurora, the youngest of the mermaids has watched her sisters for years journey to the world on land and come back with tales of wonder.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid takes us on a journey under the sea to the world of  Mermaids. Aurora, the youngest of the mermaids has watched her sisters for years journey to the world on land and come back with tales of wonder.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid takes us on a journey under the sea to the world of  Mermaids. Aurora, the youngest of the mermaids has watched her sisters for years journey to the world on land and come back with tales of wonder.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid takes us on a journey under the sea to the world of  Mermaids. Aurora, the youngest of the mermaids has watched her sisters for years journey to the world on land and come back with tales of wonder.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid takes us on a journey under the sea to the world of  Mermaids. Aurora, the youngest of the mermaids has watched her sisters for years journey to the world on land and come back with tales of wonder.

The Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents the biggest bug bash of the year, the 7th annual Bug Fest! Enjoy cockroach races, butterfly releases, a photo ‘hissing booth’, bug zoo learning stations, edible insect treats, crafts and more! This event is free and recommended for bug-lovers of all ages.