zona ACTIVITY Calendar
upcoming family events around the valley
ZooLights
This perennial classic doesn’t fade out
with the end of 2013. Enjoy ZooLights at
the Phoenix Zoo until January 12th.
The Heard Museum
January 5th is the last day of the amazing
Latino Folk Tales: Cuentos Populares
exhibit at the Heard. This unique, familyfriendly exhibition features 60 original
illustrations from 10 talented, awardwinning children’s book artists whose
work enhances stories collected from
many Spanish-speaking regions including
Mexico, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central
and South America.
Musical Instrument Museum
January 11th from 11:30am to noon visitors
to the Musical Instrument Museum
can enjoy Mini Tours: Women in Music.
Discover the female stars of MIM in this
short tour featuring the Women in Jazz,
Taylor Swift, and Clara Rockmore exhibits.
Led by a Museum Guide, learn about
these famous women, their instruments,
and the impact they’ve had on the history
of music.
Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art
Thursday, January 30th from 5:00pm
to 7:00, come visit the free opening of
SMOCA’s “Art in Motion” Bike Sculptures.
Are they bicycles…or are they sculptures?
The answer is yes on both counts! “Art in
Motion” showcases the results of a unique
workshop series where high school
students were given bicycles, spare parts,
materials, and limitless reign to create
artful, ride-able sculptures.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Parents – enjoy a well-deserved date
night starting at seven on the last day
of January at the Children’s Museum of
Phoenix. The Museum is going back to the
1970’s for Play Date: A Night for Grown
Ups To Come Out and Play. Put on those
wild polyester prints and join us as we
celebrate that crazy decade that brought
us everything from Disco to Southern
Rock, from platform shoes to leisure suits,
and from Star Wars to The Godfather.
Dancing, food trucks, cash bars, Atari
walls, retro games, art projects and more!
Natural History Museum
Is your child fascinated by dinosaurs?
Bring them to the Paleo Dig Pit at the
Arizona Museum of Natural History. This
living, breathing exhibit gives kids and
adults alike the chance to dig up fossils
and, in the process, learn more about
dinosaurs and being a paleontologist.
Arizona Science Center
Looking for ways to help make science
more accessible for your kids? Join
Justin Ryan from ASU for a family-friendly
20 minute conversation about art and
science in medicine. In this virtual and
physical tour of the heart, participants will
learn about 3D printing, medical images
and the promise of virtual healthcare. The
conversation is free with paid admission
to the Museum.
National Comedy Theater
Families can enjoy watching the comedy
classic The Three Amigos at the National
Comedy Theater January 30th. Starting
at 7:30pm the showing is hosted by an
actual comedian with prizes and trivia from
Bookman’s. A great way to share great
movies from one generation to the next.
Childsplay
You’re invited! Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s
birthday with food, activities, a VIP
performance of The Cat in the Hat and a
special visit from the characters! The party
kicks off on Saturday, February 15th at the
Tempe Center for the Performing Arts.
ASU Gammage
January 14th - 19th ASU Gammage is
home to Peter and the Starcatcher. This
musical play takes a hilarious romp
through the Neverland you never knew.
This swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan
will have you hooked from the moment
you let your imagi