Friday, October 6
Dinosaurs in the Desert: They move. They make sounds. About the only thing they won't do is bite you. Dinosaurs In the Desert at the Phoenix Zoo. Featuring some of the most lifelike animatronic dinosaurs you've ever seen, a fossil dig for kids, photo-ops and much more. This exhibit is a self-guided experience along the Zoo's Desert Lives Trail. Members $4, general public $5. October 6th through April 30th. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 602-286-3800. phoenixzoo.org
Saturday, October 7
Musical Icon, John Lennon: Come and join MIM for our third annual celebration of the life of the legendary John Lennon. Enjoy a special weekend of Curator Talks, film screenings, and trivia contests commemorating Lennon's legacy of peace and love. Sat & Sun. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 480-478-6000. mim.org
Saturday, October 7
Archaeology for Kids: Children ages 7 to 12 can become a Junior Archaeologist and discover the science of archaeology by doing a simulated excavation of a Hohokam pit house. Advanced registration is required. $15. 9:30am-12:30pm. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. 602-495-0901. pueblogrande.com
For more information about all of these events, go to AZParenting.com
