"Things to Do" in Arizona this weekend July 8-10, 2011,
many at no or low cost. 

 

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Note: Mileage is from downtown Phoenix

 
    

 

MLB All-Star FanFest
This interactive baseball theme park includes interactive exhibits and attractions; Major League cli....July 8, 2011 - July 12, 2011

Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. Third St. , Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 0.3 miles
888-326-3378

 


  

Last Space Shuttle Launch
The center opens early for this historic event as NASA ends the Space Shuttle program with the last ....July 8, 2011

Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St. , Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 0.4 miles
602-716-2000

 

 

 

 

Get Wet Introduction to Kayaking
The Diamonds in the Rough women-only outdoor adventure club offers an introduction to kayaking. Topi....July 8, 2011

Cabela's
9380 W. Glendale Ave. , Glendale, AZ 85305 | 12 miles
623-872-6700

 

 

 

 

Itty Bitty Beach Party
A poolside party is held for parents with toddlers and preschoolers to age 6. Among the activities a....July 8, 2011

Deer Valley Pool
19400 N. 19th Ave. , Phoenix, AZ 85027 | 15 miles
602-534-1842

 

 

 

 

 2011 Amoretti National Pastry Team Championship
Twelve teams composed of three pastry chefs vie for money, prizes, and the title of best pastry team....July 8, 2011 - July 9, 2011

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
5350 E. Marriott Drive , Phoenix, AZ 85054 | 17 miles
480-293-5000

 

 

 

 

 

Mighty Cup Market
Every second Saturday each month visit this social-shopping network event. Meet vendors, party plann....February 12, 2011 - July 9, 2011

Mighty Cup and Spoon Coffeehouse and Gallery
7021 N. 57th Ave. , Glendale, AZ 85301 | 8.8 miles
623-915-5595

 

 

 

 

Beers on Tap Celebration
The bar celebrates its new feature, 30 local and difficult-to-find brews on tap, with a weekend of e....July 7, 2011 - July 10, 2011

Whole Foods Market
7111 E. Mayo Blvd. , Phoenix, AZ 85054 | 16 miles
480-515-3777

 

 

 

 

The Scottsdale Pavilions Car Show

McDonalds at the Pavilions shoppng center Indian Bend/101 Scottsdale
A weekly cruise-in classic car show with a variety of classic and muscle cars, hot rods and modern e....
Ongoing Saturdays 4:00- 8:30pm

 

 

 

 

MLB All-Star Cacti on Parade
Ten 700-pound, 7 1/2-foot cactuses decorated in American League and National League team designs hav....June 30, 2011 - July 12, 2011

Phoenix Convention Center
100 N. Third St. , Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 0.3 miles
602-262-6225 602-495-5048 TTY

 

 

 

 

 

"Silent Self"
Karla Uribe explores the point where normality becomes surreal in her series of melancholy photograp....July 1, 2011 - July 15, 2011

Artlink Heritage Square Gallery
Heritage Square 115 N. Sixth St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 0.5 miles
602-256-7539

 

 

 

 

 

Tonopah Rob's Farm Stand Farmers Market
Purchase all-natural Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables from Tonopah Rob in the parking lot. Choice....December 11, 2010 - July 16, 2011

Tonopah Rob's Vegetable Farm
35838 W. Buckeye Road , Buckeye, AZ 85354 | 43 miles
623-386-3033

 

 

 

 

 

Farmer's Market
Look for fresh food options including vegetables, fruit and eggs. Products such as tamales, salsa, j....April 10, 2011 - July 17, 2011

The Stock Shop
6615 W. Thunderbird Road , Glendale, AZ 85306 | 13 miles
623-487-9277

 

 

 

 

 

Fly Fishing Classes
The basics of fly fishing are taught in-store, including casting, tying knots and assembling gear du....May 24, 2011 - July 17, 2011

Orvis
7012 E. Greenway Parkway , Scottsdale, AZ 85254 | 15 miles
480-905-1400

 

 

 

 

 

Tonopah Rob's Goodyear Farmers Market
Purchase all-natural Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables in the store parking lot. Choices, which va....December 5, 2010 - July 17, 2011

Walgreens
387 N. Estrella Parkway , Goodyear, AZ 85338 | 18 miles
623-386-3033

 

 

 

 

Tonopah Rob's Wickenburg Farmers Market
Purchase all-natural Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables from Tonopah Rob in the parking lot. Choice....December 12, 2010 - July 17, 2011

Desert Caballeros Western Museum
21 N. Frontier St. , Wickenburg, AZ 85390 | 52 miles
623-386-3033

 

 

 

 

 

Young Artists and Authors Showcase
The theme for the event is "Shaping Your Community for a Greener Future." The competition of high sc....June 9, 2011 - July 20, 2011

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E. Second St. , Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 9.2 miles
480-423-1800

 

 

 

 

Dive 'n' Movies
Watch a movie outdoors as you float around in the pool or lounge on a deck chair. Movies begin short....June 3, 2011 - July 29, 2011

Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix
4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road , Glendale, AZ 85310 | 18 miles
623-201-2000

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Outdoor Movie
Each week through the end of July the church hosts a free Friday outdoor movie on the big screen. Al....June 10, 2011 - July 29, 2011

Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
8620 N. Seventh St. , Phoenix, AZ 85020 | 7.9 miles
602-944-3375

 

 

 

 

"Alternative"
The Arizona State University Museum of Anthropology collaborates with the Herberger Institute for D....May 9, 2011 - July 29, 2011

ASU Museum of Anthropology
Anthropology Building , Tempe, AZ 85281 | 8.4 miles
480-965-6224

 

 

 

 

 "The New Wave of Mexican Contemporary Art"
Attend an opening reception 6 p.m. July 1 honoring the artists of this exhibit, Oliverio Balcells an....July 1, 2011 - July 30, 2011

Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center
147 E. Adams St. , Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 0.1 miles
602-254-9817

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Concert Series
Hear bands play a variety of music including rock, country, jazz and contemporary tunes under the st....June 4, 2011 - July 30, 2011

Arrowhead Towne Center
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center , Glendale, AZ 85308 | 16 miles
623-979-8928

 

 

 

 

 

"I Leave You My Portrait"
This exhibition of artwork is inspired by the works of Frida Kahlo and based on one of her most famo....June 10, 2011 - July 30, 2011

Vision Gallery
10 E. Chicago St. , Chandler, AZ 85225 | 17 miles
480-782-2695

 

 

 

 

 Summer Sundays at the Heard
Each Sunday in July visitors can enjoy free admission to the museum along with performers including ....July 3, 2011 - July 31, 2011

Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave. , Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 1.8 miles
602-252-8848

 

 

 

 

 

"Before There Were Comics"
An exhibition of eloquently articulated paintings and experimental comic-book drawings by Carole Han....June 3, 2011 - July 31, 2011

Willo North Gallery
2811 N. Seventh Ave. , Phoenix, AZ 85007 | 2.2 miles
602-448-9041

 

 

 

 

"Cosmogony and Infinite Triangle Series"
Artist Bela Fidel creates an emotional pull by the tension between abstract shapes and geometric fi....July 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011

El Pedregal
34505 N. Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale, AZ 85266 | 26 miles
480-488-1072

 

 

 

 

 Fitness and Fun Skate
The skating rink encourages families to get out and skate to combat obesity and promote healthy, fun....May 27, 2011 - August 5, 2011

USA Skateland
7 E. Southern Ave. , Mesa, AZ 85210 | 15 miles
480-833-7775

 

 

 

 

 

"Andy Warhol: Who, What, Where"
More than 155 Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints from the Andy Warhol Photographic Legac....March 5, 2011 - August 6, 2011

ASU Art Museum
Nelson Fine Arts Center 10th Street and Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | 8 miles
480-965-2787

 

 

 

 

"A Legacy Continued: New Acquisitions from the Stéphane Janssen and R. Michael Johns Collection"
In 2004, the museum received more than 600 works of contemporary ceramics from Arizona resident and ....June 1, 2011 - August 6, 2011

ASU Art Museum
Nelson Fine Arts Center 10th Street and Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | 8 miles
480-965-2787

 

 

 

 

 

"A Test of Time"
Arizona artists Beata Wehr and Kris Sanford present themes of history, time, change and memory in th....May 6, 2011 - August 10, 2011

Tempe Public Library
3500 S. Rural Road , Tempe, AZ 85282 | 9.4 miles
480-350-5500

 

 

 

 

Trolley Tours
Explore downtown Scottsdale on a two-hour cultural trolley tour starting with a visit at the Old Mis....March 12, 2011 - August 13, 2011

Old Town Farmer's Market
Brown Avenue and Second Street , Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 9.1 miles
480-634-6850

 

 

 

 

Summer Farmers Market
This market is held under the shade of the stadium's concourse and features local growers and specia....June 16, 2011 - August 20, 2011

Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E. Osborn Road , Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 9.2 miles
623-848-1234

 

  

 

 

 "Self-Referential: Art Looking at Art"
Artists often address the world of art including its traditions, histories and economies in their w....June 1, 2011 - August 27, 2011

ASU Art Museum
Nelson Fine Arts Center 10th Street and Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | 8 miles
480-965-2787