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Movie Day
Pre-K Storytime Wiggle Worms
Bikes, Bounce, Boogie
City of Chandler
Animal Signs
Recreation Division
5 11, 18, 25 desert plants, then create an art Art Masterpiece, 10:30 a.m.
SanTan Family Fun Arrives! Pick it Mother Nature’s Storytime, masterpiece using pastels to draw
Perry Branch Library. Learn about
up the first Saturday of each month 10 a.m. Chandler Environmental an abstract inspired by desert cacti.
in the center spread of the SanTan Education Center. Children explore Ages 7-15. $15-$17. Preregistration
the life of a famous artist and
Sun News to plan your month. nature through stories, crafts and required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights
create a masterpiece based
activities. Be prepared to go outside. Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890. on the artist’s technique. Ages
Art Classes, Saturdays, Sept. 5-26. Ages 3-6. $3-$4/day. Preregistration 7-14. Free. Preregistration
Art on Boston Community School for required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights Blake’s Miracle Night, 5:10
the Arts. Elementary Arts Discovery Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890. p.m. Chase Field. SWIMkids USA
required. 1965 E. Queen Creek
for grades 1-3 and Young Artist invites families to Blake’s Miracle
Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert.
Exploration for grades 4-5 teach Baby & Me, 10:30 a.m. Perry Night, featuring a game between
602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
multiple techniques while creating Branch Library. Introduce baby the Arizona Diamondbacks and
art with found objects, 10 a.m.-noon, to books, songs and fingerplays. the Colorado Rockies. A portion
Family Butterfly & Dragonfly
$105 ea. Bird Icon Mixed Media Ages newborn-18 months. of ticket sales goes to Blake’s
Project is for ages 12 and older. Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd. Miracle to support pediatric
Walk, 8-11 a.m. Chandler
Create a display-worthy mixed media at Perry High School, Gilbert. pain management and drowning
Environmental Education Center.
project with canvas, paint, clay and
602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org. prevention. All ages. $10-$30; ages A guided trek through Veterans
found objects, focusing on a bird
4 and older should have tickets.
Oasis Park teaches walkers how
theme, $120. Preregistration required.
12 Buy tickets at
www.dbacks.com/
11 W. Boston St., Suite 1, historic
Grandparents Day Breakfast groups through Sept. 18 using
to identify the Painted Lady, Giant
downtown Chandler. 480-917-1112,
with the Snakes, 9 a.m. Chandler the User ID blakesmiracle and Swallowtail, Flame Skimmer, Blue
ArtSchool@ArtOnBoston.com,
Environmental Education Center. Password blanket. 401 E. dragonflies and other butterflies
www.AOBCommunitySchoolArts.org.
Grandparents and their grandchildren Jefferson, Phoenix. 480-820-9109.
and dragonflies. Bring binoculars,
enjoy a light breakfast and share a
www.blakesmiracle.org.
6, 12
nature experience. Watch snakes
water and a hat. The walks are slow
Learn Your Lizards, 8:30 a.m.
eat breakfast, learn about Arizona’s 19, 20
and terrain easy. All ages. Free;
Boyce Thompson Arboretum. An
snakes and pet a live snake. Ages 3 Marionette Puppet Theatre, 11 $5 donation suggested to support
Arizona Game and Fish expert leads
and older. $14-$18. Preregistration a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 19 and
the EEC. Meet at the Curve-billed
the way to colorful and comical
required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights 2 and 4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 20, Art
lizards along a 1.5-mile trek. Learn
Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890. on Boston Gallery, 11 W. Boston
Thrasher Ramada north of the main
why some lizards do pushups, why
St., Suite 1 in historic downtown
parking lot, 4050 E. Chandler Heights
some have blue bellies, how big a
Music Makers, 2 p.m. Perry Branch Chandler. New show: “Dr. Mabogo Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890.
Spiny Lizard can grow and more.
Library. Make music with household and Friends in Space.” Tickets: $6
Bring binoculars, water and dress
items and read music-themed books. adults, $4 children 16 and younger
for warm weather. All ages. $7.50
Bring a pot or pan for each child. and adults 55 and older. Info:
Bye-Bye Buzzards, 7-8:30 a.m.
ages 13 and older, $3 ages 5-12,
Ages 4-12. Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek
www.aobcommunityschoolarts.org,
vulture sendoff, 8:30 a.m. guided
free for ages 4 and younger. Located
Rd. at Perry High School, Gilbert. 480-917-1112. walk, 2 p.m. event ends. Boyce
45 minutes east of Mesa on U.S. 60
602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
Thompson Arboretum. Celebrate
near Milepost 223. 520-689-2811.
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So Long to Summer Fest, 6-10 Open Mic Night, 6:30 p.m.
turkey vultures and ornithology.
8-10
p.m. Freestone Park Ballfield Southeast Regional Library. Create
Say adios to this migratory flock of
Puppet Fun, 10 or 11 a.m.
Complex. Celebrate the end of an evening of entertainment birds before they return to Mexico
Southeast Regional Library. Watch
summer with live music, inflatable with friends, food and fun in a
for winter. Arrive early and watch
puppet shows based on “Anansi
bounces, slides, kiddie train ride coffeehouse setting. Share your
and the Moss-Covered Rock” by
and a climbing wall. Refreshments talents including poetry, rap,
the vultures sunbathe on Magma
Eric A. Kimmel. Ages 2-5. Free.
are available for purchase. All ages. guitar and song. Ages 13-18. Free.
Ridge before they glide away on
775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
$4 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. wings that can stretch 6 feet wide.
602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
and younger; additional fee for 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org. Afterward, take an escorted bird
midway tickets. 1045 E. Juniper
walk. The Desert Rivers Audubon
8, 15, 22, 29
Rd., Gilbert. 480-503-6200. 22
Pre-K Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Perry
Equinox Celebration, 11 a.m.-
Society and Arizona Game & Fish
Branch Library. Preschoolers have
15 12:30 p.m. Chandler Environmental Department’s Adobe Mountain
fun with flannel board rhymes,
Open House, 5-7:30 p.m. Chandler Education Center. Celebration the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
dancing, songs, shakers, bubbles,
Environmental Education Center. Autumnal Equinox, or first day of
displays live birds, small mammals
parachute play and age-appropriate
Learn what the center has to offer fall, by learning about the sun,
books. Ages 3-5 with a parent.
and do nature-based activities. All its connection with Earth and the
and reptiles. All ages. $7.50 ages
Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.
ages. Free. 4050 E. Chandler Heights benefits and dangers of the sun’s
13 and older, $3 ages 5-12, free
at Perry High School, Gilbert.
Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890. rays. All ages. $8-$10. Preregistration ages 4 and younger. Located 45
required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights
602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
minutes east of Mesa on U.S. 60
16 Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890.
Arizona Snakes, 4-5:30 p.m.
near Milepost 223. 520-689-2811.
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Chandler Environmental Education 23
http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu.
Desert Safety for Kids, 4-5:30 p.m.
Center. See real snakes and learn Amazing Race, 4-5:30 p.m.
Chandler Environmental Education
how to protect yourself from the Chandler Environmental Education
Center. Learn techniques to live
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squiggly creatures. Ages 7 and older Center. Learn land navigation and
safely and enjoyably in the desert.
with a parent. $8-$10. Preregistration use a map, compass and GPS unit.
Movie Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8-13. $8-$10. Preregistration
required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights Ages 6-13. $8-$10. Preregistration
Chandler Environmental Education
required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights
Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890. required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights Center. Watch “Wall-E.” Ages 12 and
Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890.
Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890.
younger with an adult. Preregistration
18-20
9, 16, 23, 30
El Zaribah Shrine Circus 2009, Westcor Kids Club, 10 a.m.
required. $2-$3 ages 2-12, free
Wiggle Worms, 10:30 or 11:15
6:30 p.m. Sept. 18; 11 a.m., 3 SanTan Village. An interactive
adult companions and ages 1 and
a.m. Perry Branch Library. Tots have
and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20. music-filled program features younger. 4050 E. Chandler Heights
fun with flannel board rhymes,
WestWorld. Families are entertained Persephone, Webster the Warthog,
songs, shakers, bubbles, a parachute
Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890.
with exciting performances, clowning Dewper the Prairie Dog and
and age-appropriate books. Ages
around, animals and more. A boy’s guests that lead children through
18 months-3 years with a parent.
and girl’s bicycle will be given away story, song and dance. All ages.
30
Free. 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.
at each show, and there will be a Free. 2218 E. Williams Field Bikes, Bounce & Boogie, 9-11
at Perry High School, Gilbert.
Grand March of Shriners on Saturday Rd., Gilbert. 480-282-9500. a.m. Tumbleweed Recreation Center.
602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
during the 3 p.m. show. All ages.
At this outdoor courtyard play on
$14-$16; tickets available at the gate 25
10, 17, 24
one hour before each show. 16601 N. Gilbert’s Got Talent, 7 p.m.
soft “tot turf,” kids ride tricycles,
Farmer’s Market, 3-7 p.m. Dr. A.J.
Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 602-231-0300. Southeast Regional Library. Enjoy a pedal cars and play in a bounce
Chandler Park. Visit more than 30
www.el-zaribah.org/circus. live variety show featuring talented
house. Ages 5 and younger with
vendors selling fresh produce, baked Gilbert residents. All ages 13-18.
goods, gourmet food and handmade
an adult; max of four children per
19 Free. 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert.
crafts. Free admission. 3 S. Arizona Dive-In Movie Night, pool 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
adult. $2-$3. 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Ave., Chandler. 480-855-3539, seating at 7 p.m. with movie at 8. Chandler. 480-782-2900. www.
www.downtownchandler.org. Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center. 26
chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed.
Watch “The Incredibles” while Arizona Reptiles, noon-1
11 enjoying an evening of water p.m. Chandler Environmental
Summer Concert, 7:30 p.m. fun. All ages. $2 adults, 75 cents Education Center. Join the Arizona
Animal Signs, 4-5:30 p.m.
Chandler Center for the Arts. Listen children, $1 seniors. 5901 S. Hillcrest Herpetological Association for Chandler Environmental Education
to The Lamplighters Chorus & Dr., Chandler. 480-782-2636. an intriguing presentation on Center. Identify animal scat
Quartet. All ages. No tickets required;
www.chandleraz.gov/aquatics. fascinating reptiles. See live
(droppings) and tracks. Ages 8-13.
seating is limited. 250 N. Arizona snakes, chuckwallas and more.
Ave., Chandler. 480-782-2680, Desert Art for Kids, 9:30-11 a.m. All ages. $6-$8. Preregistration
$8-$10. Preregistration required.
www.chandlercenter.org. Chandler Environmental Education required. 4050 E. Chandler Heights
4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd.,
Center. Take a walk and discover Rd., Chandler. 480-782-2890. Chandler. 480-782-2890.
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