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2.07.2011

Fun and Family:Kid-Friendly Events in and Around Mesa


Peach Blossom Festival

Thursday to Sunday, through Feb 27th from 9am to 4pm
Schnepf Farms
24810 South Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek
Enjoy the beautiful peach orchards covered in pink blossoms.  Admission is free.  Train rides through the orchard are $2, hay rides are $5, or you can do the self-guided walking tour for free.  There will also be a petting zoo and a country store to visit, not to mention the organic U-pick farm which is full of fresh veggies at $1.50/lb each.  Perfect for a fun family outing or a date with your Valentine.  Go here for more info.

Phoenix Chinese Week 2011
Culture and Cuisine Festival at the Chinese Cultural Center, 668 N. 44th St. in Phoenix
Friday, Feb 11th from 10am to 2pm
Feb 12th-13th 10am to 5pm

The festival includes:
Traditional dragon-boat display.
Children's Pavilion with arts and crafts projects.
Food and drink pavilions.
Chinese Cultural Village, historic display.
A Mah-Jong booth (Sat and Sun)
Also, there is a Taiji Martial Arts tournament on Friday for $5/person and a Chinese Banquet at Golden Buddha Restaurant for $45/person.  Info from here.

Storytimes
Get yourself and a little one to a storytime or other activity this week.  I bet you will find some fun Valentine-themed events.  I know, for instance, that the book "Ruby Valentine Saves the Day" and a Valentine's craft will be featured at Barnes and Noble's storytime on Saturday.

Also....
The Renaissance Festival starts Saturday!

Find out how to get $5 off zoo entrance fees here.

Have a good week!

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