Oh hey! For many ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ school districts it's almost fall break.Ìý
Yeah, it snuck up on us too.
The good news is that means you're a quarter of the way through the weirdest school year ever. Congrats!
Whether you're in need of childcare or family-friendly adventures to get out of the house, check out these ideas for ways to fill your days.Ìý
Find a fall break camp
Live Theatre Workshop fall camp
While waiting for the Great Pumpkin to appear, Gino Cocchi, as Linus Van Pelt, gives excuses as to why the giant orange squash has not shown itself inÌý Live Theatre Workshop's 2018 performance ofÌý "Snoopy!!!"
What:ÌýLive Theatre workshop's fall session kicks off with a week long Radio Stage Drama half-day camp for kids in third grade and up. Kids will be assigned a part in a radio play and that will be performed at the end of the week on the group's outdoor stage. There are two morning and two afternoon sessions, limited to eight campers per session.Ìý
When:ÌýOct. 12-16. Sessions are 8 a.m. to noon or 1-5 p.m.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Cost:Ìý$175 per camper.Ìý
More info:ÌýGoÌýÌýto register and view the group's safety precautions.Ìý
Humane Society of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Humane Amigos Camp
From left to right, Buddy, Brando and Zena Rose, run and play at the Humane Society of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
What:ÌýKids ages 6-11 can learn about animal care, animal behavior and preventing animal cruelty from the experts at the Humane Society of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in this week-long camp.Ìý
When:ÌýOct. 12-15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Cost:Ìý$250-$275Ìý
More info:ÌýRegister for camp and read the camp safety precautionsÌý.Ìý
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Racquet Club Fall Break All Sports Camp
What:ÌýKids ages 5-14 will spend the day participating in a variety of physical activities including swimming, tennis and basketball.Ìý
When:ÌýOct. 12-16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Cost:Ìý$205 for the week or $50 per day. Lunch is included.Ìý
More info:ÌýRead the camp's safety precautions and registerÌý.Ìý
Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures Fall Break Mini Camp
Children examine a handcrafted winter scene at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures.
What:ÌýKids ages 8-12 can make their own flea circus including a three-ring tent and a moving clown car all from recycled materials at this two-day camp. Space is limited to 10 campers.Ìý
When:ÌýOct. 18-19, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Ìý
Where:Ìý
Cost:Ìý$55
More info:ÌýSee the museum's safety procedures and register for campÌý.Ìý
School Days Out at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ JCC
Skylar Dehnert 7, center, watches as Layla Hadwin, 7, left, works with cookie dough ingredients during the cooking class at "Rock Away With Camp J."
What:ÌýKids in kindergarten through fifth grade can participate in sports, art, swimming, cooking and other fun activities at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Jewish Community Center.Ìý
When:ÌýOct. 12-16Ìý
Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ JCC,Ìý
Cost:Ìý$30 per day
More info:ÌýSee the center's safety precautions and sign up for campÌý.Ìý
Explore some museums
Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Shane, left, and Roland Symms enjoy a science experiment at the Children’s Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ during the Save Our Summer FUNdraiser. The benefit allows families or small social groups to rent the museum for a three-hour period for $300.
What: You can book a private play date at the Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ for a group of 10 or fewer people in your social bubble as part of the museum's POP-in Play Date fundraiser, an effort to help keep the museum running until it can reopen safely. A donation of $300 is required to reserve a play date.Ìý
When:ÌýThere are two time slots available Monday-Saturday Oct. 12-18; Wednesday-Sunday Oct. 21-25 and Wednesday-Friday Oct. 28-30.Ìý
Where:Ìý 200 S. Sixth Ave.Ìý
Cost: A donation of $300 is required to reserve a play date.
More info: Reserve a slot and .Ìý
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of ArtÌý
The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
What: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art offers a weekly, themed afterschool program for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. The theme for the week of Oct. 12-16 is wearable art and each session is limited to 30 kids, spread across three classrooms. You can sign up for the full week or just one day.
The museum is also open to the public, if you want to spend one of your fall break days exploring together as a family.Ìý
When: The CREATE Afterschool @ TMA program runs Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required.Ìý
Where:
Cost: The afterschool program is $65 per week or $20 per day; Regular admission to the museum is free for children 12 and younger and $12 for adults.Ìý
More info: .Ìý
Reid Park Zoo
Penzi celebrated her 4-month birthday with her first dip into the mud wallow.
What: See baby Penzi in person and visit with the other animals who call the Reid Park Zoo home. The zoo is open for daily wildlife walks, but you do have to reserve your tickets in advance.ÌýÌý
When: The zoo is open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ìý
Where:
Cost: $6.60 for kids 24 months and older; $10.50 for adults; kids 24 months and younger are free.Ìý
More info: Learn more about the zoo's safety precautions and reserve tickets on the .Ìý
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-Sonora Desert Museum
Guests enjoy a stroll through the dark to the Desert Gardens by the light of the trees during Cool Summer Nights at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-Sonora Desert Museum.
What: Roam the museum's grounds and soak up some sun while being immersed in the Sonoran Desert any day of the week, or experience the museum's nocturnal inhabitants during select days this month. The museum is limiting the number of guests and reservations have to be made online in advance.
When: The museum is open Sunday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open late until 9 p.m. every Saturday in October.Ìý
Where: Ìý
Cost: $19.95 for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ residents
More info: Learn more about the museum's safety precautions and reserve tickets .Ìý
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens
The La Calavera Catrina exhibit is on display at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens through Nov. 29.
What: Experience this enchanting oasis right in the middle of the city by day or by night. You can see the gardens' latest exhibit La Calavera Catrina, a collection of towering calavera sculptures created by artist Ricardo Soltero on display in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ for the first time, a Dia de los Muertos altar and a giant marigold "tree."Ìý
When: The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens is open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m. Tickets are sold for specific time blocks within those hours.Ìý
Where:
Cost: $15 for adults; $8 for children ages 4-17; free for children under 4
More info: Find more information about TBG's safety precautions and .Ìý
Pick the perfect pumpkinÌý
Family and friends look for the perfect pumpkins at the Marana Pumpkin Patch, on Oct. 24, 2019.
It might be 100 degrees outside, but you can still get into the fall spirit with a trip to pick the perfect pumpkin. We found you can choose your own great pumpkin from a pre-picked selection, or venture out to a patch and pluck one straight from the vine.Ìý
See an outdoor movie
"Ghostbusters", "The Addams Family" and "Scooby-Doo" are among the not-too-creepy films you can watch at outdoor theaters throughout town starting this weekend. We put together a list of all the , so you can see all of your options.Ìý
Try a new virtual event
Learn how to tie-dye, make a DIY lava lamp or play nature bingo with this huge list of virtual events and things you can do any time.Ìý