Friday July 19
MIMkids Musical Adventures: Pick up your MIMkids Passport and embark on a musical journey with MIMkids Musical Adventures, an educational program designed for kids aged 6-10. This session focuses on Indonesian music and participants will make shadow puppets. 1:30-2:30pm. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 480-478-6000. mim.org
Saturday, July 20
Butterfly Brushstrokes: Children can learn some basic art skills while painting a beautiful butterfly by local artist, Carla Keaton. Space limited to 15. Geared for ages 8 to 14; $15/children & general public; $20/adults; if attending with child, free for members. Class does not include Admission to Butterfly Wonderland. RSVP by July 19. Pre-registration required; call 480-800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve. 9-11am. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. butterflywonderland.com
Sunday, July 21
Baby Yoga: Both baby and parent will participate in repetitive soothing motions of relaxation techniques, constructive play, and experience some yoga poses and practice breathing to embrace and celebrate the developmental milestones in the first year of the baby's life. Class is designed for children ages 5 months through 15 months and is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. 9:30-10:15am. Children's Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix. ChildrensMuseumofPhoenix.org
For more family friendly weekend activities visit, www.azparenting.com
