Ongoing:
Club J at Valley of the Sun JCC
Provides after-school programs ranging from sports to cooking and crafts to Israeli culture and more for those in K-8. Transportation from nearby schools available. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-634-4949 or [email protected], vosjcc.org.
J Care at East Valley JCC
Parent drop-off or bus transportation from area schools for grades K-7. Includes homework club, cooking, Israeli culture, dance, sports, gymnastics and more. Early pick-up from Kyrene schools on Wednesday early dismissals. East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Contact Jeff at 480-897-0588 or [email protected], evjcc.org.
J-Care After-School Program at Tucson JCC
Includes a variety of activities, Homework Hangout (help from education specialists), arts, sports or teens can hang in the Youth Lounge. Bus transportation from schools available for K-12. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Contact Scott at 520-299-3000 ext. 192 or [email protected], tucsonjcc.org.
Through Oct 9
A Little Princess is an enchanting musical adaptation of the book by France Hodgson Burnett. Presented by East Valley Children’s Theatre. Times vary. $15 adults, $11 ages 17 and under. Mesa Arts Center, One E Main St., Mesa. 480-756-3828 or evct.org.
Oct 1
Shakes in the Sukkah is a Sukkot party for teens in the Sukkah at Rabbi Dov’s home. 5:30 pm. RSVP to [email protected] or 602-793-0152.
Oct 3
Tech Class for kids in grades 5-12. Students will work alongside directors to design and make props as well as learn the many elements necessary to make rehearsals and shows run smoothly. Presented by Stage Dreams Youth Theatre. 4-5:30 pm every Monday (grades 7-12) or Tuesday (grades K-8) for 12 weeks. $190. Happy Valley Baptist Church, 24220 N 43rd Ave., Glendale. 623-252-9001 or stagedreams.net.
Oct 5 & 19
Storytime for Tots! Bring your tots, ages 2-5, for story time, featuring fun education on butterflies, caterpillars and more! Included with admission: $19.95 adults, $17.95 ages 13-17, $12.95 ages 3-12, ages 2 and under free. 10 am. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-800-3000 or butterflywonderland.com.
Oct 7
School Days Out for grades K-8. Special activities such as sports, art, swimming, cooking and more. 9 am-4 pm (pre- and post-care hours for grades K-5 available for an additional fee, 6th grade and older may roam). $45 member, $55 non-member. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. 520-299-3000 ext. 394 or tucsonjcc.org.
Tot Shabbat at 5:45-7:15 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $25 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or [email protected].
Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28
Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat at Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center, 15030 N 64th St., Scottsdale from 9-10:30 am. Teacher-led class for moms and their children ages infant to 2 years. Moms connect and share experiences while their children learn and grow. Classes are just $5 per class (or $35 for a 10-class pass) for Temple Kol Ami members. Non-members pay $10 per class (or $75 for a 10- class pass). For registration or information contact 480-951-5825 or [email protected].
Oct 7-16
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr. features the beloved children’s book character. Call for times. $16/$21 adults, $14/$16 youth. Desert Foothills Theater, 33606 N 60th St., Scottsdale. 480-488-1981 or dftheater.org.
Oct 7-23
Charlotte’s Web, The Musical features the beloved barnyard animals from E.B. White’s classic. 7 pm Fri., noon & 3:30 pm Sat., 12:30 & 4 pm Sun. $18. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N First St., Phoenix. 602-253-8188 or vyt.com.
Oct 8
Water Day of Play at Mesa Community College, 1833 W Southern Ave., Mesa. Inflatables, face painting, water slides, live entertainment, educational and interactive booths. 9 am-2 pm. Free. Sign up for raffle prizes at [email protected]. 602-996-6300 or shapeupus.org.
Oct 9
Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live! Observe, meet and interact with amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance. 2 pm at Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W Congress, Tucson. $22-$64. 520-547-3040 or foxtucson.com.
Oct 10 & 31
Parent-Tot Class for ages 9 to 24 months and their parents. Participants sign songs, make art projects, read stories, have a snack and share parenting advice. Free. 9-11 am at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. 520-745-5550 or [email protected].
Oct 15
Kid’s Night Out – Get Wild @ The J for grades K-5 at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 6-10 pm. Parents, enjoy the night out while the kids create animal masks, play animal bingo and make their very own animal crackers! $20 members, $30 non-members. 480-634-4949 or [email protected].
Teen’s Night Out – Movie & Frozen Yogurt at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 6-10 pm. Fifth and sixth graders start the evening in The J’s Teen Lounge for Havdalah and mixers, then hop in the vans to check out a new location each month. All entry costs are included and a snack is provided upon return to The J by 9:35 pm. $40 members, $50 non-members. 480-634-4949 or [email protected].
Oct 16
Itty Bitty Open at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Golf for kids ages 3-5. Program provides all participants with a set of plastic golf clubs. Prior to tournament, golf professionals from Skyline Country Club will conduct a clinic covering basic golf terms and proper golf etiquette. One adult is required to be a caddy for each child during the event. $5. Tee times: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am (arrive 15 minutes prior to tee time). 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org.
Fall into Sukkot Fun from 10 am-3 pm at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. PJ Library joins us with wonderful Sukkot stories and fall projects. Children make decorations to hang in our sukkah and have fun making edible sukkah creations. 480-634-4949 or [email protected].
Family Wellness Festival features interactive exhibits, fitness demonstrations, nutrition tips, free car seats and more. Noon-4 pm. Free. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson.
Getting Crafty from 2-3:30 pm at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. A family-friendly afternoon of crafts and fun! Your mishpacha creates a special project together to take home and enjoy as a family. $20 members, $30 non-members. 480-634-4949 or [email protected].
Oct 20
Pizza in the Hut! See page 94
Sukkot Celebration: Shanghai Sukkah at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Celebration featuring PJ Library’s story time, songs with Scott and Julie, light Shanghai-inspired snacks and our signature mini-sukkah shakes. 5 pm. Free. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org.
Oct 21
Shabbat Stay and Play/Shabbat on the Go features singing and blessings in the art gallery, a special lunch discount for participating parents and children and play space fun immediately following. 10 am. Free. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. 520-299-3000 ext. 236 or tucsonjcc.org.
