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Saturday, April 27
Festival of Tales: Come experience a cultural literacy day for Arizona children and families! The FESTIVAL OF TALES is a fun day of reading, literacy and cultural activities for children that includes storytelling, arts and crafts, games, face painting, live music, food trucks and much more! In its ninth year at Paradise Valley Community College, the event brings books to life through the art of storytelling and provides almost 8,000 FREE books to children who participate in the activities. FREE admission. 9am-2pm. Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. www.FestivalofTales.com
Saturday, April 27
Junkyard Jungle Family Day: Special activities and entertainment related to our spring exhibition; included with museum admission. $9 ages 1 and up; free for museum members. 9am-4pm. i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa. www.ideaMuseum.org
Sunday, April 28
Día del Nino: CELEBRACIÓN! Celebrate children, animals and Hispanic culture! Día del Niño is back featuring a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities all with a festive Latin flare! Music, DJs, crafts, activities and prizes can be found all throughout the Zoo! Día del Nino activities are included with Phoenix Zoo admission. 9am-4pm. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 602-286-3800. www.phoenixzoo.org