Join us for our 2nd Annual End of Summer Celebration at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum!

From Tuesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 16, all visitors can enjoy $5 admission per person, regardless of age

(children 3 and under are still free!). We're open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

https://gemandmineralmuseum.arizona.edu/events/end-summer-celebration-5-...

DATES: November 1st to November 23rd, 2025

LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION: October 11th, 2025.

FOR: Children 6 to 14 years old in any country. Reading materials are in English and Spanish.

As a parent you can register your child individually, or as a teacher you can enroll your entire class or school.

REGISTER: https://www.311literacy.com/thegreatreadingtournament

Say sayonara to Summer Safari Nights at our final evenings of the season! Reid Park Zoo lions Tony and Nayo are the stars of the evening as we celebrate World Lion Day. On Friday night check out Drive By High Five and their music influenced by classic hard rock, blues-based rock, and punk tunes. On Saturday, shake your booty with the best of British Invasion and American rock from the ‘60s – ‘80s as performed by the Vinyl Grooves.

Say sayonara to Summer Safari Nights at our final evenings of the season! Reid Park Zoo lions Tony and Nayo are the stars of the evening as we celebrate World Lion Day. On Friday night check out Drive By High Five and their music influenced by classic hard rock, blues-based rock, and punk tunes. On Saturday, shake your booty with the best of British Invasion and American rock from the ‘60s – ‘80s as performed by the Vinyl Grooves.

Is monsoon your favorite season? We’re celebrating all things water in the desert this week with Monsoon Madness! Bring your swimsuit and set sail on the dual-lane pirate ship waterslide, or cool off running through the sprinklers. Strike a pose with your favorite super hero, and head over to the Event Garden to see Hatpin Duo (an avant-garde folk, harp and viola group) on Friday and the Dry Wash Anglers (a bluegrass and hot country harmony band) will be taking the stage on Saturday. 

Is monsoon your favorite season? We’re celebrating all things water in the desert this week with Monsoon Madness! Bring your swimsuit and set sail on the dual-lane pirate ship waterslide, or cool off running through the sprinklers. Strike a pose with your favorite super hero, and head over to the Event Garden to see Hatpin Duo (an avant-garde folk, harp and viola group) on Friday and the Dry Wash Anglers (a bluegrass and hot country harmony band) will be taking the stage on Saturday. 

Is monsoon your favorite season? We’re celebrating all things water in the desert this week with Monsoon Madness! Bring your swimsuit and set sail on the dual-lane pirate ship waterslide, or cool off running through the sprinklers. Strike a pose with your favorite super hero, and head over to the Event Garden to see Hatpin Duo (an avant-garde folk, harp and viola group) on Friday and the Dry Wash Anglers (a bluegrass and hot country harmony band) will be taking the stage on Saturday. 

Is monsoon your favorite season? We’re celebrating all things water in the desert this week with Monsoon Madness! Bring your swimsuit and set sail on the dual-lane pirate ship waterslide, or cool off running through the sprinklers. Strike a pose with your favorite super hero, and head over to the Event Garden to see Hatpin Duo (an avant-garde folk, harp and viola group) on Friday and the Dry Wash Anglers (a bluegrass and hot country harmony band) will be taking the stage on Saturday. 

PUBLIC SALE

Find incredible deals on unique miniatures—open to all!

 ·    Cash & check only

·    Enter via museum patio