BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART:20250909T160000Z DTEND:20250910T010000Z DTSTAMP:20250908T210649Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tucson-parks-rec-open-house/ SUMMARY:Tucson Parks & Rec Open House DESCRIPTION:Tucson Parks and Recreation invites the community to explore it s recreation centers during a series of open houses throughout the year. T hese events offer an opportunity for residents to tour the facilities and learn about programs and events.\nAttendees can enjoy special perks\, incl uding free limited-edition water bottles and stickers (collect them all by visiting multiple open houses). Additionally\, those who attend can take advantage of a 50% discount on universal memberships\, which must be purch ased during the event to qualify for the promotion.\n“Tucson Parks and R ecreation is committed to providing spaces where everyone feels welcome\, ” said Director Lara Hamwey. “These open houses are a great way for th e community to see all the opportunities we have to offer for connection\, fitness\, and fun.”\nExplore the facilities\, meet staff\, and discover all the ways Tucson Parks and Recreation supports a healthy and active li festyle. For more information\, visit Tucsonaz.gov/parks. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/tsnparks.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Cherry Avenue Center\, 5085 S. Cherry Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, United S tates X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5085 S. Cherry Ave\, Tucson \, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cherry Avenue Center:geo: 0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250910T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250910T160000 DTSTAMP:20250909T201935Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/sombra-a-la-mode-leos-ice-crea m-truck-tour/ SUMMARY:¡Sombra! à la Mode – Leo’s Ice Cream Truck Tour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis summer\, beat the heat in the coolest way possible—with free ice cream and inspiring publ ic art! The ¡Sombra! à la Mode Ice Cream Truck Tour is rolling into par ks across Phoenix\, inviting the community to explore the ¡Sombra! Exper iments in Shade installations while enjoying a complimentary frozen treat from Leo’s Ice Cream Truck.\n\nAt each stop\, visitors can grab a free ice cream\, explore striking shade structures created by nine local and n ational artists\, and snap a photo under their inventive canopies. Post yo ur pic on social media with #sombraphx for a chance to win an exclusive  Sombra Prize Pack—featuring cooling merch and a limited-edition artist -designed umbrella.\n\nJoin us for these special one-hour pop-up events:\n \n¡Sombra! à la Mode – Leo’s Ice Cream Truck Tour Dates &\; Locat ions\n\n Wed\, Sept 10 • 3:00 p.m. – Sereno Park\, 5702 E Sweetwater Ave\n Sat\, Sept 13 • 12:00 p.m. – Los Olivos Park\, 2802 E Devonsh ire Ave\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/sombra_0.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Sereno Park\, 5702 E. Sweetwater Avenue\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85254\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5702 E. Sweetwater Avenue\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85254\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sereno Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250911T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T190909Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-discovery-nights-at-child rens-museum-tucson/ SUMMARY:Free Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos b ilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working familie s and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. \n\nDiscovery Nights programming includes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening prog ram providing flexibility for working caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities include bilingual Storytime\, interactive p op-up science experiments like cloud in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or r obot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the b ackdrop for creative exploration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/cmt.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Children's Museum Tucson\, 200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Children's Museum Tucson:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T130000 DTSTAMP:20250909T213248Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/sombra-a-la-mode-leos-ice-crea m-truck-tour-2/ SUMMARY:¡Sombra! à la Mode – Leo’s Ice Cream Truck Tour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis summer\, beat the heat in the coolest way possible—with free ice cream and inspiring publ ic art! The ¡Sombra! à la Mode Ice Cream Truck Tour is rolling into par ks across Phoenix\, inviting the community to explore the ¡Sombra! Exper iments in Shade installations while enjoying a complimentary frozen treat from Leo’s Ice Cream Truck.\n\nAt each stop\, visitors can grab a free ice cream\, explore striking shade structures created by nine local and n ational artists\, and snap a photo under their inventive canopies. Post yo ur pic on social media with #sombraphx for a chance to win an exclusive  Sombra Prize Pack—featuring cooling merch and a limited-edition artist -designed umbrella.\n\nJoin us for these special one-hour pop-up events:\n \n¡Sombra! à la Mode – Leo’s Ice Cream Truck Tour Dates &\; Locat ions\n\n Sat\, Sept 13 • 12:00 p.m. – Los Olivos Park\, 2802 E Devon shire Ave\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/sombra_0.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Los Olivas Park\, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85016\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2802 E. Devonshire Ave\, Ph oenix\, AZ\, 85016\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Los Olivas P ark:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250913T210000 DTSTAMP:20250911T003752Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/oro-valley-movies-on-the-lawn- big-hero-6/ SUMMARY:Oro Valley Movies on the Lawn–Big Hero 6 DESCRIPTION:Join the Oro Valley Community &\; Recreation Center for a fu n night out with family and friends for a movie under the stars. The movie s will begin shortly after sundown and will be hosted on the backside of t he facility near the golf driving range. This is a free community event.\n \n \; CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Oro Valley Community & Rec Center\, 10555 N. La Canada Drive\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=10555 N. La Canada Drive\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Oro Valley Comm unity & Rec Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTSTAMP:20250910T232230Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-poefest/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Poefest DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoeFest is back to commemorate the works of Edga r Allan Poe\, and you can be a part of it all at multiple locations throug hout Phoenix\, Arizona this October. PoeFest has been a labor of love for a decade. When PoeFest first opened\, it did so to just six audience membe rs. With a packed audience on the third night\, they knew they had somethi ng special. The fest includes mainstage productions of Poe’s short stori es every weekend during the month of October with Poe’s stories rotating nightly. Bookmans is honored to be a sponsor for this awesome writing com petition. \n\nHere are the updated rules for 2025:\n\nSTUDENT WRITING COM PETITION\nShort Story Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona s tudents in 7th\, 8th\, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year.\n Ho me-schooled students are eligible\n Participants must be residents of the State of Arizona.\n\n**Submission Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025.\n Word count: 1\,000 – 7\,500 words.\n Genre: Horror and/or mystery.\n Stories must be original.\n Authors reta in all copyrights.\n Revised previous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Subm ission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word docu ment or PDF) and sent to contest@poefest.org\n Each submission must incl ude the email and phone number of a parent or Parental/guardian permission is required to participate.\n Each submission must include the author’ s name\, birthdate\, school\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year (hom e-schooled students are welcome).\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:**\n\n One w inner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on October 31\, 2025 – Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media afte r initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions\n P rize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange\n\nPoetr y Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona students in 7th\, 8th \, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year\n Home-schooled students are eligible.\n Participants must be residents of the State of\n\n**Submi ssion Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025 .\n Maximum length: 422 lines.\n Themes: Love\, horror\, and/or death.\n Poems must be original.\n Poets retain all copyrights.\n Revised previ ous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Submission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word document or PDF) and sent to contest@p oefest.org.\n Each submission must include the email and phone number of a parent or guardian. Parental/guardian permission is required to particip ate.\n Each submission must include the poet’s name\, birthdate\, schoo l\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year.\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:** \n\n One winner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on O ctober 31\, Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media af ter initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions.\n Prize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.\n\nW e can’t wait to see all of the submissions! Happy writing everyone!\n\n\ n\n\nhttps://bookmans.com/events/poefest-2025-statewide-student-writing-co mpetition/\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/poefest_noyear.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson LOCATION:https://poefest.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250916T120000 DTSTAMP:20250911T195347Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/city-of-tucson-job-fair/ SUMMARY:City of Tucson Job Fair DESCRIPTION:Speak with representatives from:\n\n WTA (Workforce Training A cademy)\n TMC Health\n Mod Pizza\n City Of Tucson Human Resources\n Be acon Group\n Home Goods/TJMAXX\n Honey Baked Ham Inc.\n Ccs Janitorial Services\n Northwest Landscaping\n Elite Group Services\n BMO Banking\n A &\; M Personal\n Quail Construction\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/city.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:195 W. Irvington Road\, Building 15 (next to Laos Transit Center)\ , 195 W. Irvington Road\, Building 15\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=195 W. Irvington Road\, Bui lding 15\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=195 W. I rvington Road\, Building 15 (next to Laos Transit Center):geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T191006Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-discovery-nights-at-child rens-museum-tucson-2/ SUMMARY:Free Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos b ilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working familie s and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. \n\nDiscovery Nights programming includes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening prog ram providing flexibility for working caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities include bilingual Storytime\, interactive p op-up science experiments like cloud in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or r obot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the b ackdrop for creative exploration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/cmt.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Children's Museum Tucson\, 200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Children's Museum Tucson:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T210000 DTSTAMP:20250910T235954Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/ballet-under-the-stars-fountai n-hills/ SUMMARY:Ballet Under The Stars–Fountain Hills DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, Ballet Under the Stars al lows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting comple te with a stage\, lighting\, costumes\, and beautiful Arizona weather.\n\n Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program\, ranging from cl assical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for th e entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!\n\nASL interpretation will be present.\n\nKnow before you go!\n\nCheck out our top 10 tips for attending Ballet Under the Stars !\n\nhttps://balletaz.org/community-engagement/special-engagements/ballet- und...\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/ballet-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Fountain Park\, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd.\, Fountain Hills\, AZ\, 852 68\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12925 N. Saguaro Blvd.\, Fo untain Hills\, AZ\, 85268\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Fount ain Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:104@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250919T170000 DTSTAMP:20250915T221754Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/sun-trans-50th-anniversary-cel ebration/ SUMMARY:Sun Tran's 50th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sun Tran invites riders\, families\, and community members to j oin the celebration of its 50th Anniversary on Friday\, September 19\, fr om 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic Ronstadt Transit Center (215 E. Co ngress St.).\nThis celebration will feature food trucks serving Sonoran ho t dogs and hamburgers to the first 200 attendees who stop by the Sun Tran welcome booth for a food ticket. Guests can also enjoy complimentary water while exploring activities such as games\, prizes\, and face painting. A selection of limited edition Sun Tran merch will be available while suppli es last!\nTo celebrate this milestone\, Mayor Regina Romero\, Director of Transportation and Mobility Sam Credio\, and Sun Tran General Manager Mike l Oglesby will deliver remarks highlighting Sun Tran’s history and succe ss. In addition\, Sun Tran will honor several dedicated employees\, inclu ding bus operators who have proudly served the community for nearly 50 yea rs.\nEvent Details: \n\n\n When: Friday\, September 19 | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m .\n Where: Ronstadt Transit Center\, 215 E. Congress Street\n\n Routes 1 \, 2\, 3\, 4\, 6\, 7\, 8\, 10\, 12\, 16\, 19\, 21\, 23\, 22\, 25\, Sun Shu ttle 421\, Sun on Demand and Sun Link travel to Ronstadt Transit Center.\n \n\n Highlights: Food\, water\, games\, prizes\, face painting\, limited edition Sun Tran merch\, 1970s Old Pueblo Trolley Museum bus on display an d remarks from local leaders.\n\n\nDon’t miss this special opportunity t o celebrate Tucson’s transit history—and future—at the heart of down town! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Suntran.png CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Ronstadt Transit Center\, 215 E. Congress Street\, Tucson\, AZ\, U nited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=215 E. Congress Street\, Tu cson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ronstadt Transit Cent er:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250919T210000 DTSTAMP:20250911T000232Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/ballet-under-the-stars-chandle r/ SUMMARY:Ballet Under The Stars–Chandler DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, Ballet Under the Stars al lows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting comple te with a stage\, lighting\, costumes\, and beautiful Arizona weather.\n\n Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program\, ranging from cl assical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for th e entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!\n\nASL interpretation will be present.\n\nKnow before you go!\n\nCheck out our top 10 tips for attending Ballet Under the Stars !\n\nhttps://balletaz.org/community-engagement/special-engagements/ballet- und...\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/ballet-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Chandler Park\, 178 E. Commonweatlth Avenue\, Chandler\, AZ\, 8522 5\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=178 E. Commonweatlth Avenue \, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Chandl er Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T140000 DTSTAMP:20250911T193949Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/wellness-wonder-at-university- of-arizona/ SUMMARY:Wellness & Wonder at University of Arizona DESCRIPTION:Wellness and Wonder is an engaging community event exploring th e interconnections between health\, humanities\, wellbeing and art. Featur ing wellness activities including dance\, interactive STEM games for kids\ , guided tours of state-of-the-art campus laboratories and museums\, and a ccess to exclusive digital art collections\, the day is open to inquisitiv e individuals and families of all ages and abilities.\n\nRegister for even t updates and reminders.  https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/ g/cExxfnAmY8/wellness-and-wonder-2025-5a3U6R3C3HR/overview\n\n \;\n\nS essions: https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/cExxfnAmY8/welln ess-and-wonder-2025-5a3U6R3C3HR/sessions?t=202509201000 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/UAwellness.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:https://events.trellis.arizona.edu/en/f44lNu67/g/cExxfnAmY8/wellne ss-and-wonder-2025-5a3U6R3C3HR/overview END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250920T210000 DTSTAMP:20250911T002637Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/ballet-under-the-stars-peoria/ SUMMARY:Ballet Under The Stars–Peoria DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, Ballet Under the Stars al lows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting comple te with a stage\, lighting\, costumes\, and beautiful Arizona weather.\n\n Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program\, ranging from cl assical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for th e entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!\n\nASL interpretation will be present.\n\nKnow before you go!\n\nCheck out our top 10 tips for attending Ballet Under the Stars !\n\nhttps://balletaz.org/community-engagement/special-engagements/ballet- und...\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/ballet-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Centennial Plaza Park\, 9875 N. 85th Avenue\, Peoria\, AZ\, 85345\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9875 N. 85th Avenue\, Peori a\, AZ\, 85345\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Centennial Plaza Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250910T232407Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-poefest-5/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Poefest DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoeFest is back to commemorate the works of Edga r Allan Poe\, and you can be a part of it all at multiple locations throug hout Phoenix\, Arizona this October. PoeFest has been a labor of love for a decade. When PoeFest first opened\, it did so to just six audience membe rs. With a packed audience on the third night\, they knew they had somethi ng special. The fest includes mainstage productions of Poe’s short stori es every weekend during the month of October with Poe’s stories rotating nightly. Bookmans is honored to be a sponsor for this awesome writing com petition. \n\nHere are the updated rules for 2025:\n\nSTUDENT WRITING COM PETITION\nShort Story Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona s tudents in 7th\, 8th\, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year.\n Ho me-schooled students are eligible\n Participants must be residents of the State of Arizona.\n\n**Submission Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025.\n Word count: 1\,000 – 7\,500 words.\n Genre: Horror and/or mystery.\n Stories must be original.\n Authors reta in all copyrights.\n Revised previous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Subm ission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word docu ment or PDF) and sent to contest@poefest.org\n Each submission must incl ude the email and phone number of a parent or Parental/guardian permission is required to participate.\n Each submission must include the author’ s name\, birthdate\, school\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year (hom e-schooled students are welcome).\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:**\n\n One w inner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on October 31\, 2025 – Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media afte r initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions\n P rize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange\n\nPoetr y Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona students in 7th\, 8th \, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year\n Home-schooled students are eligible.\n Participants must be residents of the State of\n\n**Submi ssion Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025 .\n Maximum length: 422 lines.\n Themes: Love\, horror\, and/or death.\n Poems must be original.\n Poets retain all copyrights.\n Revised previ ous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Submission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word document or PDF) and sent to contest@p oefest.org.\n Each submission must include the email and phone number of a parent or guardian. Parental/guardian permission is required to particip ate.\n Each submission must include the poet’s name\, birthdate\, schoo l\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year.\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:** \n\n One winner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on O ctober 31\, Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media af ter initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions.\n Prize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.\n\nW e can’t wait to see all of the submissions! Happy writing everyone!\n\n\ n\n\nhttps://bookmans.com/events/poefest-2025-statewide-student-writing-co mpetition/\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/poefest_noyear.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson LOCATION:https://poefest.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T191035Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-discovery-nights-at-child rens-museum-tucson-3/ SUMMARY:Free Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos b ilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working familie s and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. \n\nDiscovery Nights programming includes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening prog ram providing flexibility for working caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities include bilingual Storytime\, interactive p op-up science experiments like cloud in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or r obot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the b ackdrop for creative exploration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/cmt.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Children's Museum Tucson\, 200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Children's Museum Tucson:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250925T210000 DTSTAMP:20250911T002834Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/ballet-under-the-stars-glendal e/ SUMMARY:Ballet Under The Stars–Glendale DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, Ballet Under the Stars al lows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting comple te with a stage\, lighting\, costumes\, and beautiful Arizona weather.\n\n Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program\, ranging from cl assical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for th e entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!\n\nASL interpretation will be present.\n\nKnow before you go!\n\nCheck out our top 10 tips for attending Ballet Under the Stars !\n\nhttps://balletaz.org/community-engagement/special-engagements/ballet- und...\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/ballet-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park\, 9802 59th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 8 5302\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9802 59th Avenue\, Glendale \, AZ\, 85302\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sahuaro Ranch His toric Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250926T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250926T113000 DTSTAMP:20250910T183345Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/quincie-douglas-library-20th-a nniversary-health-fair/ SUMMARY:Quincie Douglas Library 20th Anniversary & Health Fair DESCRIPTION:Help us Celebrate Quincie Douglas Library's 20th Anniversary + a Health Fair in Quincie Douglas’ Honor on Friday\, September 26th from 9:30-11:30am!\n\nActivities include:\n\n A talk with Mrs. Doreen Davis\, daughter of Quincie Douglas\, founder of L.I.F.T.S. (present day Vantran) and our library's namesake.\n "500 Years of History in 5 Minutes" with D r. Michael Engs.\nDr. Michael Engs is a historical consultant whose work h ighlights the often-untold contributions of African and Latino Americans i n the Southwest\, spanning from 1538 to the present.\n Barbea Williams Da nce performance—Barbea Williams is an award-winning performer dedicated to sharing ethnic dance\, theatre and visual cultural traditions that deri ve from Afrika and the Afrikan Diaspora.\n A Health Fair in honor of Quin cie Douglas’ social activism\, with many county and city agencies repres ented.\n Free snowcones! Kids’ crafts and book giveaways! Seed library plant giveaways!\n NOTE: We will also hold a special storytime on Tuesday \, September 23\, 2025 at 10:30am that focuses on community activism. Cake will be served at this storytime in honor of our birthday!\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Quincie-20th.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Quincie Douglas Library\, 1585 E. 36th Street\, Tucson\, AZ\, 8571 3\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1585 E. 36th Street\, Tucso n\, AZ\, 85713\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Quincie Douglas Library:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTSTAMP:20250911T004223Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-entrance-to-national-park s/ SUMMARY:Free Entrance to National Parks DESCRIPTION:Join us for National Public Lands Day on September 27\, 2025! Since 1994\, this annual event on the fourth Saturday of September has bee n the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. Last year\, over 130 n ational parks hosted events with 7\,600 volunteers donating an impressive 41\,500 hours of service.\n\nAll national parks that charge an entrance fe e will offer free admission to everyone on September 27\, 2025 in celebra tion of National Public Lands Day. CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson LOCATION:https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/public-lands-day.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T140000 DTSTAMP:20250911T004832Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-family-festival/ SUMMARY:Free Family Festival DESCRIPTION:Meet your favorite action heroes\, fly on a zipline\, enjoy bou nce houses and slides\, face painting\, live entertainment\, action-packed performances\, raffle prizes and giveaways\, and local vendors for shoppi ng!\n\nFree Outdoor Event! No Admission or Activity Fees Required! Present ed by Family Fun AZ\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/azboardwalk.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Arizona Boardwalk\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 852 56\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Sc ottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Arizona B oardwalk:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T180000 DTSTAMP:20250918T204139Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tamagotchi-usa-road-trip/ SUMMARY:Tamagotchi USA Road Trip DESCRIPTION:Fresh off the launch of a brand-new Tamagotchi Paradise\, this FREE pop-up tour is bringing the whimsical\, colorful world of Tamagotchi to Tempe Marketplace.\n\nYou’ll be among the first to try the newest dev ice in person all while enjoying interactive games\, creative stations\, a nd colorful surprises at every turn.\n\nLocated in The District between Vi ctoria’s Secret and Journey’s\n\nTamagotchi fans\, it's time to pack y our bags (and your virtual pets) because the iconic brand is hitting the r oad for its first-ever USA Road Trip – and you’re invited! Fresh off t he launch of the brand-new Tamagotchi Paradise\, this FREE pop-up tour is bringing the whimsical\, colorful world of Tamagotchi to six cities nation wide.\nWhat to Expect: A Whirlwind of Tama Fun\nThe Tamagotchi USA Road Tr ip is more than just a pop-up\, it’s a full-on interactive experience fi lled with brand-new adventures. At each stop\, fans can explore custom-bui lt zones bursting with bright summer décor\, playful activities\, and ple nty of photo-worthy moments.\n\nHere’s a sneak peek at the fun waiting f or you (varies by location):\n\n - Tamagotchi Shop: Step inside the Tam agotchi store and get your hands on exciting tour-specific releases and th e latest drops including the brand-new Tamagotchi Paradise and the very sp ecial Road Trip exclusive: Tamagotchi Destinations.\n\n\n - Tamagotchi P hoto Opportunities: Step inside the world of Tamagotchi and strike a pose alongside dimensional characters.\n\n\n - Lab Tama Station: Be among t he first to play with the latest Tamagotchi device in a colorful\, out-of- this-world play zone.\n\n\n - History Station: Take a trip through time with an oversized Tamagotchi timeline\, charting the journey from the ’ 90s to today.\n\n\n - “Poop Clean-Up” Sweep Game: Yes\, you read th at right! Grab your game face and slide Tamagotchi “poop” into the toi let for points (and maybe prizes).\n\n\n - Customization Station: Deck out your Tama case or charm with rhinestones\, stickers\, and designs that are all you.\n\n\n - Tama TV &\; Animation Zone: Kick back with ani mated shorts from the Tamagotchi YouTube channel.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Tomagotchi.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Tempe Market Place\, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ\, 852 87\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway\ , Tempe\, AZ\, 85287\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tempe Mark et Place:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250927T210000 DTSTAMP:20250911T003233Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/ballet-under-the-stars-phoenix / SUMMARY:Ballet Under The Stars–Phoenix DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, Ballet Under the Stars al lows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting comple te with a stage\, lighting\, costumes\, and beautiful Arizona weather.\n\n Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program\, ranging from cl assical to contemporary. You won’t want to miss this perfect show for th e entire family – it is a great way to introduce ballet to your children for the first time!\n\nASL interpretation will be present.\n\nKnow before you go!\n\nCheck out our top 10 tips for attending Ballet Under the Stars !\n\nhttps://balletaz.org/community-engagement/special-engagements/ballet- und...\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/ballet-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Stelle Indian School Park\, 300 E. Indian School Road\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85012\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=300 E. Indian School Road\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85012\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Stelle In dian School Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20250910T232431Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-poefest-6/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Poefest DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoeFest is back to commemorate the works of Edga r Allan Poe\, and you can be a part of it all at multiple locations throug hout Phoenix\, Arizona this October. PoeFest has been a labor of love for a decade. When PoeFest first opened\, it did so to just six audience membe rs. With a packed audience on the third night\, they knew they had somethi ng special. The fest includes mainstage productions of Poe’s short stori es every weekend during the month of October with Poe’s stories rotating nightly. Bookmans is honored to be a sponsor for this awesome writing com petition. \n\nHere are the updated rules for 2025:\n\nSTUDENT WRITING COM PETITION\nShort Story Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona s tudents in 7th\, 8th\, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year.\n Ho me-schooled students are eligible\n Participants must be residents of the State of Arizona.\n\n**Submission Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025.\n Word count: 1\,000 – 7\,500 words.\n Genre: Horror and/or mystery.\n Stories must be original.\n Authors reta in all copyrights.\n Revised previous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Subm ission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word docu ment or PDF) and sent to contest@poefest.org\n Each submission must incl ude the email and phone number of a parent or Parental/guardian permission is required to participate.\n Each submission must include the author’ s name\, birthdate\, school\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year (hom e-schooled students are welcome).\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:**\n\n One w inner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on October 31\, 2025 – Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media afte r initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions\n P rize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange\n\nPoetr y Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona students in 7th\, 8th \, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year\n Home-schooled students are eligible.\n Participants must be residents of the State of\n\n**Submi ssion Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025 .\n Maximum length: 422 lines.\n Themes: Love\, horror\, and/or death.\n Poems must be original.\n Poets retain all copyrights.\n Revised previ ous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Submission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word document or PDF) and sent to contest@p oefest.org.\n Each submission must include the email and phone number of a parent or guardian. Parental/guardian permission is required to particip ate.\n Each submission must include the poet’s name\, birthdate\, schoo l\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year.\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:** \n\n One winner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on O ctober 31\, Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media af ter initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions.\n Prize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.\n\nW e can’t wait to see all of the submissions! Happy writing everyone!\n\n\ n\n\nhttps://bookmans.com/events/poefest-2025-statewide-student-writing-co mpetition/\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/poefest_noyear.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson LOCATION:https://poefest.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:106@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250928T180000 DTSTAMP:20250918T204204Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tamagotchi-usa-road-trip-2/ SUMMARY:Tamagotchi USA Road Trip DESCRIPTION:Fresh off the launch of a brand-new Tamagotchi Paradise\, this FREE pop-up tour is bringing the whimsical\, colorful world of Tamagotchi to Tempe Marketplace.\n\nYou’ll be among the first to try the newest dev ice in person all while enjoying interactive games\, creative stations\, a nd colorful surprises at every turn.\n\nLocated in The District between Vi ctoria’s Secret and Journey’s\n\nTamagotchi fans\, it's time to pack y our bags (and your virtual pets) because the iconic brand is hitting the r oad for its first-ever USA Road Trip – and you’re invited! Fresh off t he launch of the brand-new Tamagotchi Paradise\, this FREE pop-up tour is bringing the whimsical\, colorful world of Tamagotchi to six cities nation wide.\nWhat to Expect: A Whirlwind of Tama Fun\nThe Tamagotchi USA Road Tr ip is more than just a pop-up\, it’s a full-on interactive experience fi lled with brand-new adventures. At each stop\, fans can explore custom-bui lt zones bursting with bright summer décor\, playful activities\, and ple nty of photo-worthy moments.\n\nHere’s a sneak peek at the fun waiting f or you (varies by location):\n\n - Tamagotchi Shop: Step inside the Tam agotchi store and get your hands on exciting tour-specific releases and th e latest drops including the brand-new Tamagotchi Paradise and the very sp ecial Road Trip exclusive: Tamagotchi Destinations.\n\n\n - Tamagotchi P hoto Opportunities: Step inside the world of Tamagotchi and strike a pose alongside dimensional characters.\n\n\n - Lab Tama Station: Be among t he first to play with the latest Tamagotchi device in a colorful\, out-of- this-world play zone.\n\n\n - History Station: Take a trip through time with an oversized Tamagotchi timeline\, charting the journey from the ’ 90s to today.\n\n\n - “Poop Clean-Up” Sweep Game: Yes\, you read th at right! Grab your game face and slide Tamagotchi “poop” into the toi let for points (and maybe prizes).\n\n\n - Customization Station: Deck out your Tama case or charm with rhinestones\, stickers\, and designs that are all you.\n\n\n - Tama TV &\; Animation Zone: Kick back with ani mated shorts from the Tamagotchi YouTube channel.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Tomagotchi.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Tempe Market Place\, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, AZ\, 852 87\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway\ , Tempe\, AZ\, 85287\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tempe Mark et Place:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251002T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251002T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T191107Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-discovery-nights-at-child rens-museum-tucson-4/ SUMMARY:Free Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos b ilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working familie s and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. \n\nDiscovery Nights programming includes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening prog ram providing flexibility for working caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities include bilingual Storytime\, interactive p op-up science experiments like cloud in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or r obot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the b ackdrop for creative exploration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/cmt.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Children's Museum Tucson\, 200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Children's Museum Tucson:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:120@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T110000 DTSTAMP:20250926T183050Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/intermountain-sensory-park-gra nd-opening/ SUMMARY:Intermountain Sensory Park Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:The celebration marks the completion of a multi-phase project t hat began in 2020. The project was designed to create an inclusive and eng aging play environment for children and families.\n“This park embodies o ur community’s commitment to equity and inclusive play\,” said Vice Ma yor Lane Santa Cruz. “With Intermountain’s partnership\, we’re ensur ing children and families of all abilities have a place to connect\, explo re\, and belong.”\nPhase 1 of the project included construction of a pla yground for 5–12-year-olds \, a shade structure\, park fencing\, artific ial turf\, and concrete animal play figurines. Phase 2 added a nature-them ed play area\, three ramadas\, a drinking fountain\, and three raised plan ters. Phase 3\, now complete\, features two pickleball courts\, fencing\, a maze\, a swing set\, painted games on concrete\, and irrigation and land scaping improvements. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Intermountain.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Intermountain Sensory Park\, 348 N. Commerce Park Loop\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=348 N. Commerce Park Loop\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Intermountain Sens ory Park:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:107@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251003T210000 DTSTAMP:20250918T205048Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/diwali-festival-of-lights/ SUMMARY:Diwali Festival of Lights DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENTJoin the Herberger Theater Center and the Arizona Cen ter as we celebrate Diwali\, the Festival of Lights from India! Experience the magic of cultural performances\, live music\, dance\, and hands-on ac tivities for all ages. Indulge in delicious traditional foods\, get festiv e with henna and face painting\, and discover the rich traditions of Diwal i through interactive craft stations and cultural storytelling. Learn the meaning behind diyas (lamps) and rangoli art\, and take part in welcoming the season of renewal and joy.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Diwali.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Herberger Theater Center\, 222 E. Monroe Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 8 5004\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=222 E. Monroe Street\, Phoe nix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Herberger Thea ter Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:127@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20250926T232427Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/international-observe-the-moon -night/ SUMMARY:International Observe The Moon Night DESCRIPTION:International Observe the Moon Night is a time to come together with fellow Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide. Everyone on Ea rth is invited to learn about lunar science and exploration\, take part in celestial observations\, and honor cultural and personal connections t o the Moon. We encourage everyone to interpret “observe” broadly!\n\n International Observe the Moon Night occurs annually in September or Octob er\, when the Moon is around first quarter ― a great phase for evening o bserving. A first-quarter Moon offers excellent viewing opportunities alon g the terminator (the line between night and day)\, where shadows enhance the Moon’s cratered landscape.\n\nYou can join International Observe the Moon Night from wherever you are. Attend or host a virtual or in-person  event\, or observe the Moon from home. Connect with fellow lunar enthus iasts around the world by using #ObserveTheMoon on your preferred social m edia platform and visiting the International Observe the Moon Night Flick r group.\n\nOutdoors\, at home\, online\, or wherever you may be\, we’re glad to have you with us. However you choose to observe\, please follow l ocal guidelines on health and safety.\nGoals of International Observe the Moon Night:\n\n Unite people across the globe in a celebration of lunar observation\, science\, and exploration.\n Provide information\, a platf orm\, and resources in order to:\n\n Raise awareness of NASA’s lunar s cience and exploration programs.\n Empower people to learn more about th e Moon and space science and exploration\, using Earth’s Moon as an acce ssible entry point.\n Facilitate sharing of Moon-inspired stories\, imag es\, artwork\, and more.\n Inspire continued observation of the Moon\, t he sky\, and the world around us.\n Support all people who are intereste d in learning more about\, and connecting to\, the Moon.\n REGISTER: http s://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/NasaMoon.jpeg CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20250911T010758Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tucson-reptile-show/ SUMMARY:Tucson Reptile Show DESCRIPTION:Two thirds of the show is made up of individual vendors from a round the country\, selling and displaying captive bred (&\; healthy im ported) reptiles and amphibians\, supplies\, books\, jewelry\, clothing\, art — anything reptilian.\nThe other one third of the show is displays of local and exotic reptiles from around the world and information about r eptiles and amphibians.\nThere will be a reptile petting zoo with alligato rs\, monitor lizards\, giant tortoises and snakes that can be interacted w ith by children and adults in a closely supervised manor. There will be a remarkable display of exotic venomous snakes such as cobras\, taipans\, tr ee vipers\, old world vipers and coral snakes. Over twenty species of ratt lesnakes will be represented. There will be Gila Monsters as well as other lizards and snakes native to Arizona\, the United States and the world on display. There will be at least 4 or 5 species of Crocodilians on display .\nIt is illegal to sell  Arizona’s native reptiles or to possess exoti c venomous reptiles in Arizona without a special permits. The permits are mainly for scientific study and Zoos. Seeing this huge variety of reptiles is a unique experience that should not be missed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Reptile-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Pima County Fairgrounds\, 11300 S. Houghton Road\, Old Pueblo Hall \, Tucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=11300 S. Houghton Road\, Ol d Pueblo Hall\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Pim a County Fairgrounds:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:133@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251004T210000 DTSTAMP:20250930T221246Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/peoria-halloween-party-in-the- park/ SUMMARY:Peoria Halloween Party in the Park DESCRIPTION:Free Family Friendly Event\nFREE Movie\n🎃Halloween Kids Danc e Party\n🎃Costume Contest\n🎃Trick-or-Treating\n🎃Spooktacular Phot o Ops Stations\n🎃Face Painting\n🎃Balloon Animals\n🎃Kids Activitie s\n🎃Game Booths\n🎃Prizes\n🎃Night Market\n🎃Glow Fun\nhttps://ww w.eventbrite.com/e/free-peoria-spooktacular-halloween-party-in-the-park-ti ckets-1690529973659 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Peoria.jpeg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Paseo Verde Park\, 7561 W. Greenway Road\, Peoria\, AZ\, 85381\, U nited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7561 W. Greenway Road\, Peo ria\, AZ\, 85381\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Paseo Verde Pa rk:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20250910T232455Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-poefest-7/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Poefest DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoeFest is back to commemorate the works of Edga r Allan Poe\, and you can be a part of it all at multiple locations throug hout Phoenix\, Arizona this October. PoeFest has been a labor of love for a decade. When PoeFest first opened\, it did so to just six audience membe rs. With a packed audience on the third night\, they knew they had somethi ng special. The fest includes mainstage productions of Poe’s short stori es every weekend during the month of October with Poe’s stories rotating nightly. Bookmans is honored to be a sponsor for this awesome writing com petition. \n\nHere are the updated rules for 2025:\n\nSTUDENT WRITING COM PETITION\nShort Story Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona s tudents in 7th\, 8th\, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year.\n Ho me-schooled students are eligible\n Participants must be residents of the State of Arizona.\n\n**Submission Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025.\n Word count: 1\,000 – 7\,500 words.\n Genre: Horror and/or mystery.\n Stories must be original.\n Authors reta in all copyrights.\n Revised previous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Subm ission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word docu ment or PDF) and sent to contest@poefest.org\n Each submission must incl ude the email and phone number of a parent or Parental/guardian permission is required to participate.\n Each submission must include the author’ s name\, birthdate\, school\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year (hom e-schooled students are welcome).\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:**\n\n One w inner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on October 31\, 2025 – Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media afte r initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions\n P rize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange\n\nPoetr y Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona students in 7th\, 8th \, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year\n Home-schooled students are eligible.\n Participants must be residents of the State of\n\n**Submi ssion Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025 .\n Maximum length: 422 lines.\n Themes: Love\, horror\, and/or death.\n Poems must be original.\n Poets retain all copyrights.\n Revised previ ous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Submission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word document or PDF) and sent to contest@p oefest.org.\n Each submission must include the email and phone number of a parent or guardian. Parental/guardian permission is required to particip ate.\n Each submission must include the poet’s name\, birthdate\, schoo l\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year.\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:** \n\n One winner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on O ctober 31\, Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media af ter initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions.\n Prize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.\n\nW e can’t wait to see all of the submissions! Happy writing everyone!\n\n\ n\n\nhttps://bookmans.com/events/poefest-2025-statewide-student-writing-co mpetition/\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/poefest_noyear.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson LOCATION:https://poefest.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:110@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251005T150000 DTSTAMP:20250922T202901Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/arizona-insect-festival/ SUMMARY:Arizona Insect Festival DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe Arizona Insect Festival is back! Join us Sunday Octob er 5\, 2025 from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.\, at the ENR2 building on the Universit y of Arizona campus. This FREE family event features over 20 booths with l ive insects and hands-on activities. Chat with insect scientists and learn more about amazing Arizona insects! This year’s theme insect is the bor dered mantis.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite\nhttps://www.arizon ainsectfestival.org\n\n\n\nPhone\n520-626-2088\n\n\n\nAddress\nENR2 Buildi ng\, 1064 E. Lowell St. • UA Campus\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/azinsect.png CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:ENR2 Building\, 1064 E. Lowell St.–UA Campus\, 1064 E. Lowell St reet\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1064 E. Lowell Street\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=ENR2 Building\, 1064 E . Lowell St.–UA Campus:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251005T160000 DTSTAMP:20250911T010905Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tucson-reptile-show-2/ SUMMARY:Tucson Reptile Show DESCRIPTION:Two thirds of the show is made up of individual vendors from a round the country\, selling and displaying captive bred (&\; healthy im ported) reptiles and amphibians\, supplies\, books\, jewelry\, clothing\, art — anything reptilian.\nThe other one third of the show is displays of local and exotic reptiles from around the world and information about r eptiles and amphibians.\nThere will be a reptile petting zoo with alligato rs\, monitor lizards\, giant tortoises and snakes that can be interacted w ith by children and adults in a closely supervised manor. There will be a remarkable display of exotic venomous snakes such as cobras\, taipans\, tr ee vipers\, old world vipers and coral snakes. Over twenty species of ratt lesnakes will be represented. There will be Gila Monsters as well as other lizards and snakes native to Arizona\, the United States and the world on display. There will be at least 4 or 5 species of Crocodilians on display .\nIt is illegal to sell  Arizona’s native reptiles or to possess exoti c venomous reptiles in Arizona without a special permits. The permits are mainly for scientific study and Zoos. Seeing this huge variety of reptiles is a unique experience that should not be missed. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Reptile-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Pima County Fairgrounds\, 11300 S. Houghton Road\, Old Pueblo Hall \, Tucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=11300 S. Houghton Road\, Ol d Pueblo Hall\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Pim a County Fairgrounds:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:128@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251006T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251006T123000 DTSTAMP:20250929T203401Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/fall-into-science-camp/ SUMMARY:Fall Into Science Camp DESCRIPTION:Fun\, interactive experiments and activities await your child a t our Fall Into Science Fall Break Camp!\n\nJoin us for a STEAM-centered c amp where we’ll explore science\, technology\, art and more! We have t wo half-day camps\,  one for K-1st graders and one for 2nd-3rd Graders \,  led by the Children’s Museum Education Team!\n\nhttps://childrensm useumtucson.org/camps/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/CMTfall.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Angel Charity For Children Education Center\, 130 S. Scott Ave\, T ucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=130 S. Scott Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Angel Charity For Children Education Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:129@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251007T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251007T123000 DTSTAMP:20250929T203443Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/fall-into-science-camp-2/ SUMMARY:Fall Into Science Camp DESCRIPTION:\n\nFun\, interactive experiments and activities await your chi ld at our Fall Into Science Fall Break Camp!\n\nJoin us for a STEAM-center ed camp where we’ll explore science\, technology\, art and more! We ha ve two half-day camps\,  one for K-1st graders and one for 2nd-3rd Gra ders\,  led by the Children’s Museum Education Team!\n\n\n\nhttps://ch ildrensmuseumtucson.org/camps/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/CMTfall.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Angel Charity For Children Education Center\, 130 S. Scott Ave\, T ucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=130 S. Scott Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Angel Charity For Children Education Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:130@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251008T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251008T123000 DTSTAMP:20250929T203456Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/fall-into-science-camp-3/ SUMMARY:Fall Into Science Camp DESCRIPTION:\n\nFun\, interactive experiments and activities await your chi ld at our Fall Into Science Fall Break Camp!\n\nJoin us for a STEAM-center ed camp where we’ll explore science\, technology\, art and more! We ha ve two half-day camps\,  one for K-1st graders and one for 2nd-3rd Gra ders\,  led by the Children’s Museum Education Team!\n\n\n\nhttps://ch ildrensmuseumtucson.org/camps/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/CMTfall.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Angel Charity For Children Education Center\, 130 S. Scott Ave\, T ucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=130 S. Scott Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Angel Charity For Children Education Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:115@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251008T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251008T130000 DTSTAMP:20250926T184929Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/mese-health-wellness-expo/ SUMMARY:Mesa Health & Wellness Expo DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a Health &\; Well ness Expo to demonstrate how the community can achieve and maintain optima l health and wellness. Dozens of exhibitors will showcase a variety of inf ormational and interactive displays regarding physical wellness\, health i nsurance\, mental health\, senior resources\, and more. This event is open to the public and free to attend.\n\nAll registered attendees will be ent ered into a drawing for a chance to win two roundtrip tickets on Southwest Airlines\, valid for any destination they fly to. Attendees must be prese nt at the Expo to win.\nInvite your friends\, neighbors\, and colleagues t o join you at the Mesa Chamber's Health &\; Wellness Expo!\nTo register \, visit: https://business.mesachamber.org/.../Register/8EFwd1jIOCRC7\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/mesahealth.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Superstition Springs Center\, 6555 E. Southern Avenue\, Mesa\, AZ\ , 85206\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6555 E. Southern Avenue\, M esa\, AZ\, 85206\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Superstition S prings Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:131@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251009T123000 DTSTAMP:20250929T203513Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/fall-into-science-camp-4/ SUMMARY:Fall Into Science Camp DESCRIPTION:\n\nFun\, interactive experiments and activities await your chi ld at our Fall Into Science Fall Break Camp!\n\nJoin us for a STEAM-center ed camp where we’ll explore science\, technology\, art and more! We ha ve two half-day camps\,  one for K-1st graders and one for 2nd-3rd Gra ders\,  led by the Children’s Museum Education Team!\n\n\n\nhttps://ch ildrensmuseumtucson.org/camps/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/CMTfall.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Angel Charity For Children Education Center\, 130 S. Scott Ave\, T ucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=130 S. Scott Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Angel Charity For Children Education Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251009T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T191138Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-discovery-nights-at-child rens-museum-tucson-5/ SUMMARY:Free Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos b ilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working familie s and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. \n\nDiscovery Nights programming includes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening prog ram providing flexibility for working caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities include bilingual Storytime\, interactive p op-up science experiments like cloud in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or r obot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the b ackdrop for creative exploration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/cmt.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Children's Museum Tucson\, 200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Children's Museum Tucson:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:132@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251010T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251010T123000 DTSTAMP:20250929T203530Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/fall-into-science-camp-5/ SUMMARY:Fall Into Science Camp DESCRIPTION:\n\nFun\, interactive experiments and activities await your chi ld at our Fall Into Science Fall Break Camp!\n\nJoin us for a STEAM-center ed camp where we’ll explore science\, technology\, art and more! We ha ve two half-day camps\,  one for K-1st graders and one for 2nd-3rd Gra ders\,  led by the Children’s Museum Education Team!\n\n\n\nhttps://ch ildrensmuseumtucson.org/camps/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/CMTfall.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Angel Charity For Children Education Center\, 130 S. Scott Ave\, T ucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=130 S. Scott Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Angel Charity For Children Education Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251011 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTSTAMP:20250911T010159Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/deadline-to-register-for-the-g reat-reading-challenge/ SUMMARY:Deadline to Register for The Great Reading Challenge DESCRIPTION:DATES: November 1st to November 23rd\, 2025\n\nLAST DAY OF REG ISTRATION: October 11th\, 2025.\n\nFOR: Children 6 to 14 years old in an y country. Reading materials are in English and Spanish.\n\nAs a parent yo u can register your child individually\, or as a teacher you can enroll yo ur entire class or school.\n\nREGISTER: https://www.311literacy.com/thegr eatreadingtournament\nAlmost 40\,000 students in 34 countries read a colle ctive 1.94 million minutes and 81\,000 books while competing in “The Gre at Reading Tournament” produced by 311Literacy and proudly sponsored b y Canva. That’s nearly 2 million minutes not spent idling away time w atching TV\, playing video games\, or scrolling social media.\nThe Great R eading Tournament (TGRT) is the world’s first free international reading competition. Boasting 10\,000 books in English and Spanish\, TGRT uses co mpetition to encourage students to read\, with the goal of imparting stron g reading habits and a love of books. It also makes books available for fr ee to households without access to traditional libraries or where reading for pleasure may not be an organic activity.\nStudents won various reading and comprehension challenges during tournament from places as far flung a s Mexico\, the Philippines\, Peru\, and Malaysia. The top-performing schoo l in the USA is RCMA Immokalee Community Academy\, a bilingual public char ter school in Immokalee\, Florida. Students there spent 5\,257 minutes rea ding 204 books this summer.\n\nHow it works: Adults help students register for TGRT\, they get usernames and password to start reading. Students cho ose the books that interest them\, and the minutes they read are automatic ally tracked. There are “leaderboards” that display the participants ’ minutes to encourage their natural competitive instincts. Students can compete individually or in teams (like entire schools\, classrooms\, or a fterschool programs). TGRT tallies the results\, and students who read the most are eligible to win valuable prizes.\n\nThis summer’s tournament w as 311Literacy’s fourth competition and its first during summer recess w hen children have an excess of time. Summer reading helps students retain and even enhance literacy skills gained during the school year\, preventin g the decline in academic performance known as “summer slide.”\n\nIn t otal\, nearly 80\,000 students have collectively participated in the four TGRTs\, reading more than 5 million minutes total − that’s 5 million m inutes that were well spent\, rather than wasted staring into screens. Ari adna Trapote\, CEO of 311Literacy\, said\, “If teachers and parents only realized how simple it is for them to sign up their students for free\, w ith nothing further required of them\, I think even more U.S. students wou ld participate.”\n\nThe next TGRT kicks off on November 1\, 2025. To enr oll an individual student\, classroom\, school\, or other children’s org anization\, visit 311Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/311_literacy__landing_page_.png CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:159@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T164500 DTSTAMP:20251009T030543Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:108@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T210000 DTSTAMP:20250918T205925Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/celebrate-mesa-free-event/ SUMMARY:Celebrate Mesa–Free Event DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mesa and all it has to offer at this FREE family fest ival!\n\nSome of the fun family activities include:\n\n Main Stage: Cassi dy Hilgers Trio\n Mrs. Potts Tea Party: Tiana\, Rapunzel &\; Cinderell a\n Archery Tag\n Dino Crew Entertainment\n Fun 2 See Face Painting\n AZ Mobile Petting Zoo\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/celebrate-mesa-fall.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Red Mountain Mulitiuse Fields South\, 905 N. Sunvalley Blvd.\, Mes a\, AZ\, 85207\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=905 N. Sunvalley Blvd.\, Me sa\, AZ\, 85207\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Red Mountain Mu litiuse Fields South:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:139@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T213000 DTSTAMP:20251008T010904Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/wicked-sing-a-long-at-movies-o n-the-field/ SUMMARY:Wicked Sing A Long at Movies on the Field DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nBring a blanket\, sit on the grass field at Mountai n America Stadium and enjoy your favorite films on the big screen under th e stars! Events are open to ASU and the public.\n\nReserve your spot at h ttps://asu365communityunion.com/events/events-tickets\n\n Saturday\, Oct. 11\, 2025\n Doors 5:30 p.m. / Showtime 6:30 p.m.\n Mountain America Sta dium\n\nMisunderstood because of her green skin\, a young woman named Elph aba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda\, a student wit h an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wi zard of Oz\, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives be gin to take very different paths.\nStarring: Cynthia Erivo\, Ariana Grande \, Jonathan Bailey\, Ethan Slater\, Michelle Yeoh\nRuntime: 2h 40min\n\nKn ow Before You Go: https://asu365communityunion.com/KBYG-MOTF\n\n\n\n\nEve nt contact\ninfo@asu365communityunion.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebookTwitterLink edInSnapchatPinterestEmailShare ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/ASU-Events-Pictures.png CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Mountain America Stadium\, 500 E\, Veterans Way\, Tempe\, AZ\, 852 87\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=500 E\, Veterans Way\, Temp e\, AZ\, 85287\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mountain America Stadium:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:166@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251011T214500 DTSTAMP:20251009T031955Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-8/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTSTAMP:20250910T231912Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-poefest-2/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Poefest DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoeFest is back to commemorate the works of Edga r Allan Poe\, and you can be a part of it all at multiple locations throug hout Phoenix\, Arizona this October. PoeFest has been a labor of love for a decade. When PoeFest first opened\, it did so to just six audience membe rs. With a packed audience on the third night\, they knew they had somethi ng special. The fest includes mainstage productions of Poe’s short stori es every weekend during the month of October with Poe’s stories rotating nightly. Bookmans is honored to be a sponsor for this awesome writing com petition. \n\nHere are the updated rules for 2025:\n\nSTUDENT WRITING COM PETITION\nShort Story Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona s tudents in 7th\, 8th\, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year.\n Ho me-schooled students are eligible\n Participants must be residents of the State of Arizona.\n\n**Submission Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025.\n Word count: 1\,000 – 7\,500 words.\n Genre: Horror and/or mystery.\n Stories must be original.\n Authors reta in all copyrights.\n Revised previous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Subm ission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word docu ment or PDF) and sent to contest@poefest.org\n Each submission must incl ude the email and phone number of a parent or Parental/guardian permission is required to participate.\n Each submission must include the author’ s name\, birthdate\, school\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year (hom e-schooled students are welcome).\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:**\n\n One w inner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on October 31\, 2025 – Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media afte r initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions\n P rize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange\n\nPoetr y Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona students in 7th\, 8th \, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year\n Home-schooled students are eligible.\n Participants must be residents of the State of\n\n**Submi ssion Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025 .\n Maximum length: 422 lines.\n Themes: Love\, horror\, and/or death.\n Poems must be original.\n Poets retain all copyrights.\n Revised previ ous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Submission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word document or PDF) and sent to contest@p oefest.org.\n Each submission must include the email and phone number of a parent or guardian. Parental/guardian permission is required to particip ate.\n Each submission must include the poet’s name\, birthdate\, schoo l\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year.\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:** \n\n One winner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on O ctober 31\, Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media af ter initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions.\n Prize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.\n\nW e can’t wait to see all of the submissions! Happy writing everyone!\n\n\ n\n\nhttps://bookmans.com/events/poefest-2025-statewide-student-writing-co mpetition/\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/poefest_noyear.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson LOCATION:https://poefest.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:160@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T164500 DTSTAMP:20251009T031121Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-2/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251016T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T191251Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-discovery-nights-at-child rens-museum-tucson-6/ SUMMARY:Free Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos b ilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working familie s and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. \n\nDiscovery Nights programming includes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening prog ram providing flexibility for working caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities include bilingual Storytime\, interactive p op-up science experiments like cloud in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or r obot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the b ackdrop for creative exploration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/cmt.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Children's Museum Tucson\, 200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Children's Museum Tucson:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:122@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251016T223000 DTSTAMP:20251013T225940Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tucson-baseball-team-opening-n ight/ SUMMARY:Tucson Baseball Team Opening Night CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Please note this event has been cancelled.\nTucson Baseball Tea m delaying start of its home game at Kino Stadium to resolve visa issues\n PIMA COUNTY\, Oct. 10\, 2025 – Tucson Baseball Team is cancelling its se ason-opening home series in Tucson against the Hermosillo Naranjeros as it works through new information provided by the federal government on the t eam's U.S. visa process for the team's officers and players. The team also may have to cancel the second series that starts Oct. 24.\nTeam owner Vic tor Cuevas informed Pima County Oct. 10 that the U.S. Consulate General in Hermosillo had informed the team Oct. 3 it believed that the B1/B2 visas team members issued by the Department of Homeland Security were not valid since the team had relocated its operations to Tucson and suggested the te am contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to obtain proper visa s.\nhttps://www.tucsonbaseball.net/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/TSNbaseball.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium\, 2500 E. Ajo Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 8 5713\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2500 E. Ajo Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85713\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kino Veterans Memori al Stadium:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:167@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251017T214500 DTSTAMP:20251009T032015Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-9/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T130000 DTSTAMP:20250915T215403Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-candies-halloween-charact er-carnival/ SUMMARY:Free Candie's Halloween Character Carnival DESCRIPTION:Experience a day of FREE family fun with character meet-and-gre ets with your favorite TV friends\, princesses\, superheroes\, fairies\, s tilt walkers\, and many more! Plus enjoy face painting\, inflatables\, liv e stage performances\, a soft play toddler area\, music\, games\, crafts\, coloring activities\, and a variety of family friendly vendors offering u nique and fun products.\n\nGet ready for a magical day of fun\, fantasy\, and Halloween cheer at our Family Fall Festival! Bring the whole family an d enjoy:\nCharacter meet and greets with princesses\, heroes\, police pup\ , cute red monster from your favorite street\, and more!\n• Whimsical fa ce painting\n• Enchanting fairies and character meet &\; greets\n• Bubbly bubble fun\n• Giant bounce inflatables\n• A cozy coloring and c raft table\n• Amazing performances\n• A variety of local vendors\n\nAn d don’t miss the highlight of the day: our Halloween Parade – dress up in your favorite costume and strut your spooky stuff!\n\nWhether you’re there for the crafts\, the characters\, or just the candy\, there’s som ething magical for everyone. Don’t forget your costume!\nFree Outdoor Ev ent. No Admission or Activity Fee Required! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/candies.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Arizona Boardwalk\, 9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 852 56\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9500 E. Via de Ventura\, Sc ottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Arizona B oardwalk:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:136@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T130000 DTSTAMP:20251002T191148Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tmc-spooktacular-safety-fair/ SUMMARY:TMC Spooktacular Safety Fair DESCRIPTION:Free Family Event\n\nFree hotdogs\, chips and drinks. Music\, i nflatables\, free booster seats and bike helmets. Visit with vendors offer ing safety information.\n\nDress in your Halloween costume and join the fu n. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/TMC.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:TMC Rincon Health Campus\, 10350 E. Drexel Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, Un ited States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=10350 E. Drexel Road\, Tucs on\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=TMC Rincon Health Campu s:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:161@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T164500 DTSTAMP:20251009T031242Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-3/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:121@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T200000 DTSTAMP:20250926T191159Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/oro-valley-bark-in-the-park/ SUMMARY:Oro Valley Bark in the Park DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT:\n\nOro Valley Parks and Recreation will be hosting a FREE community event for those with furry family dogs at home. Join the fun on Saturday\, October 18th from 5pm-8pm at Steam Pump Ranch for Bark in the Park. Bring your family\, friends and doggies! The Dog Costume Con test will have on-site registration the day of the event. Entry is free!\n \nEvent Features:\n\n meet adoptable dogs\n eat at amazing food trucks ( both main dish and dessert!)\n puppy dog crafts for kids\n participate i n the dog costume contest\n peruse local pet-related business/organizatio n booths\n strike a pose in the Bark in the Park themed photo booth with printable photo strips!\n support UA College of Veterinary Medicine in t heir amplification of the Purple Leash Project - a nonprofit dedicated rai sing awareness and increasing access for those with pets seeking accomodat ion in domestic violence shelters\n\nPlease keep in mind that dogs must be leashed (6 ft non-retractable leash) and owners are responsible for clean ing up after their dogs.\n\nThank you to event partners University of Ariz ona College of Veterinary Medicine and Purina's Purple Leash Project! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/2025-bark-flyer.png CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Steam Pump Ranch\, 10901 N. Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=10901 N. Oracle Road\, Oro Valley\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Steam Pump Ranch:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:116@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T200000 DTSTAMP:20250925T183552Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-outdoor-movie-lilo-stitch / SUMMARY:Free Outdoor Movie–Lilo & Stitch DESCRIPTION:\n\nCome experience “Movies at the Boardwalk\,” sponsored b y Valley Toyota Dealers\, a free family event with music\, games\, and ton s of prizes beginning at 5:00 pm. The movie will begin at dusk. There are plenty of options to grab a bite before the movie in the courtyard.\n\nOth er pre-movie activities include:\n· Stitch Sticker Make and Take Mini Pos ter\n· Win a Loungefly Pumpkin Mickey Mini Backpack and Disney Character Halloween Wallet\n· Prize Wheel and Giveaways\n\nPowered By Studio 8 EE\n \nCome early to claim your spot\, as space will be on a first-come\, first -serve basis. We recommend bringing your own folding chairs and/or blanket s.\n\nFree Outdoor Event! No Admission or Activity Fees Required!\n\n\n\n\ n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Lilo.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Arizona Boardwalk\, 9000 E. Via de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 852 56\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9000 E. Via de Ventura\, Sc ottsdale\, AZ\, 85256\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Arizona B oardwalk:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:138@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T200000 DTSTAMP:20251002T200409Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/city-of-tucson-boo-bash/ SUMMARY:City of Tucson Boo Bash DESCRIPTION:Wear your costumes and join us for a fun-filled night of tricks and treats at Boo Bash!\n\nFestivities include trunk-or-treat\, carnival games\, a costume parade and more. Food will be available to purchase. Mak e sure to bring a bag to collect candy!\n\nParking is available at William M. Clements Center\, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive\, and Pima Community College - East Campus. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/BooBash.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Lincoln Park Soccer Fields\, 4325 S. Pantano Road\, Tucson\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4325 S. Pantano Road\, Tucs on\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lincoln Park Soccer Fie lds:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:168@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251018T214500 DTSTAMP:20251009T032037Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-10/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251019 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTSTAMP:20250910T232120Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-poefest-3/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Poefest DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoeFest is back to commemorate the works of Edga r Allan Poe\, and you can be a part of it all at multiple locations throug hout Phoenix\, Arizona this October. PoeFest has been a labor of love for a decade. When PoeFest first opened\, it did so to just six audience membe rs. With a packed audience on the third night\, they knew they had somethi ng special. The fest includes mainstage productions of Poe’s short stori es every weekend during the month of October with Poe’s stories rotating nightly. Bookmans is honored to be a sponsor for this awesome writing com petition. \n\nHere are the updated rules for 2025:\n\nSTUDENT WRITING COM PETITION\nShort Story Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona s tudents in 7th\, 8th\, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year.\n Ho me-schooled students are eligible\n Participants must be residents of the State of Arizona.\n\n**Submission Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025.\n Word count: 1\,000 – 7\,500 words.\n Genre: Horror and/or mystery.\n Stories must be original.\n Authors reta in all copyrights.\n Revised previous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Subm ission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word docu ment or PDF) and sent to contest@poefest.org\n Each submission must incl ude the email and phone number of a parent or Parental/guardian permission is required to participate.\n Each submission must include the author’ s name\, birthdate\, school\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year (hom e-schooled students are welcome).\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:**\n\n One w inner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on October 31\, 2025 – Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media afte r initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions\n P rize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange\n\nPoetr y Contest\n**Eligibility:**\n\n Open to all Arizona students in 7th\, 8th \, and 9th grades for the 2025-2026 school year\n Home-schooled students are eligible.\n Participants must be residents of the State of\n\n**Submi ssion Guidelines:**\n\n Submission deadline: Midnight\, October 29\, 2025 .\n Maximum length: 422 lines.\n Themes: Love\, horror\, and/or death.\n Poems must be original.\n Poets retain all copyrights.\n Revised previ ous submissions are accepted.\n\n**Submission Process:**\n\n Submissions must be in electronic format (Word document or PDF) and sent to contest@p oefest.org.\n Each submission must include the email and phone number of a parent or guardian. Parental/guardian permission is required to particip ate.\n Each submission must include the poet’s name\, birthdate\, schoo l\, and grade for the 2025-2026 school year.\n\n**Judging &\; Awards:** \n\n One winner will be selected and notified via email and/or phone on O ctober 31\, Winners’ initials and city will be posted on social media af ter initial contact.\n A panel of judges will evaluate all submissions.\n Prize packages will be provided by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange.\n\nW e can’t wait to see all of the submissions! Happy writing everyone!\n\n\ n\n\nhttps://bookmans.com/events/poefest-2025-statewide-student-writing-co mpetition/\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/poefest_noyear.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix,Tucson LOCATION:https://poefest.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:134@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T140000 DTSTAMP:20251001T201713Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-phoenix-teens-create- comic-book-workshop/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Phoenix Teens Create Comic Book Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hey\, teens! Are you ready to put your ideas on the page? Our C omic Book Workshop will guide you through the creative process of creating your very own comic book! Learn all of the steps to designing intriguing characters\, writing a page-turning plot\, and drawing your own storyboard .\nThis workshop meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 1-2 pm at Boo kmans Phoenix.\nTeens Create: Comic Book Workshop is led by local comic bo ok creator Karaoke Fanboy Press. CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Bookmans\, 8034 N. 19th Avenue\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=8034 N. 19th Avenue\, Phoen ix\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Bookmans:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:162@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T164500 DTSTAMP:20251009T031338Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-4/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:135@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20251001T202234Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/bookmans-mesa-teens-create-com ic-book-workshop/ SUMMARY:Bookmans Mesa Teens Create Comic Book Workshop DESCRIPTION:Hey\, teens! Are you ready to put your ideas on the page? Our C omic Book Workshop will guide you through the creative process of creating your very own comic book! Learn all of the steps to designing intriguing characters\, writing a page-turning plot\, and drawing your own storyboard .\nThis workshop meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 3-4 pm at Boo kmans Mesa.\nTeens Create: Comic Book Workshop is led by local comic book creator Karaoke Fanboy Press. CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Bookmans\, 1056 S. Country Club Drive\, Mesa\, AZ\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1056 S. Country Club Drive\ , Mesa\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Bookmans:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:117@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251022T203000 DTSTAMP:20250925T205117Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/spooky-safari-at-the-phoenix-z oo/ SUMMARY:Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo DESCRIPTION:Ready for a fang-tastic time at the Phoenix Zoo? Join us for a spook-tacular evening filled with trick-or-treating\, face painting\, an h ourly costume parade and bewitching crafts that will make you howl with de light.\n\nTickets are limited for this event\, so make sure to reserve you r space before tickets vanish into thin air.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/zoo_Spooky.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Phoenix Zoo\, 455 N. Galvin Parkway\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, Unite d States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=455 N. Galvin Parkway\, Pho enix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Phoenix Zoo:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T190000 DTSTAMP:20250910T191322Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/free-discovery-nights-at-child rens-museum-tucson-7/ SUMMARY:Free Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson DESCRIPTION:Discovery Nights are part of CMT’s collaborative Aprendemos b ilingual program. Discovery Nights provide flexibility for working familie s and offer inclusive hands-on exploration in arts and science activities. \n\nDiscovery Nights programming includes an interactive blend of science and arts. Discovery Nights include bilingual activities in an evening prog ram providing flexibility for working caregivers to experience the Museum for free admission. Activities include bilingual Storytime\, interactive p op-up science experiments like cloud in a bottle\, ooblek\, catapults or r obot hands\; and arts projects like nebula spin art\, pumpkin playdough\, or sound sandwich. CMT’s exhibits are fully accessible and provide the b ackdrop for creative exploration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/cmt.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Children's Museum Tucson\, 200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701 \, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S. 6th Avenue\, Tucson\ , AZ\, 85701\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Children's Museum Tucson:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:118@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20250925T205144Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/spooky-safari-at-the-phoenix-z oo-2/ SUMMARY:Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo DESCRIPTION:Ready for a fang-tastic time at the Phoenix Zoo? Join us for a spook-tacular evening filled with trick-or-treating\, face painting\, an h ourly costume parade and bewitching crafts that will make you howl with de light.\n\nTickets are limited for this event\, so make sure to reserve you r space before tickets vanish into thin air.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/zoo_Spooky.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Phoenix Zoo\, 455 N. Galvin Parkway\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, Unite d States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=455 N. Galvin Parkway\, Pho enix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Phoenix Zoo:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:123@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251023T210000 DTSTAMP:20250926T202639Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/boo-at-the-zoo/ SUMMARY:Boo At The Zoo DESCRIPTION:Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tif ul costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful\, not too frightful\, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo\, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucs on Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit Zoo animal care\, operations\, an d education programs.\n\n Say “Cheese!” during meet and greets with y our favorite characters from princesses and pirates to superheroes and mov ie and storybook figures!\n Cackle with the whole family through silly sk eleton scenes.\n Giggle with ghoulish games throughout the Fall Festival Zone.\n Explore What Glows Bump in the Night\n Kids\, trick or treat y our way through the Zoo by visiting the candy tables\n Wear your costume and strike a pose in the Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins galore!\n\nTimed entr y only: To make sure everyone has enough room to spread their bat wings\, tickets to Boo at the Zoo will be sold with entry times this year and must be purchased in advance.\nGet Tickets – Choose Your Entry Time:\nTicket s are $16 for adults and seniors\, $14 for children 14 -2\, and free for c hildren under 2. Members get $2 off all tickets.\n\nTickets: https://reidp arkzoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/BooZoo.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United Stat es X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, A Z\, 85716\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Reid Park Zoo:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:163@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T164500 DTSTAMP:20251009T031420Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-5/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:119@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T203000 DTSTAMP:20250925T205200Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/spooky-safari-at-the-phoenix-z oo-3/ SUMMARY:Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo DESCRIPTION:Ready for a fang-tastic time at the Phoenix Zoo? Join us for a spook-tacular evening filled with trick-or-treating\, face painting\, an h ourly costume parade and bewitching crafts that will make you howl with de light.\n\nTickets are limited for this event\, so make sure to reserve you r space before tickets vanish into thin air.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/zoo_Spooky.jpg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Phoenix Zoo\, 455 N. Galvin Parkway\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, Unite d States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=455 N. Galvin Parkway\, Pho enix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Phoenix Zoo:g eo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20250926T202654Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/boo-at-the-zoo-2/ SUMMARY:Boo At The Zoo DESCRIPTION:Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tif ul costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful\, not too frightful\, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo\, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucs on Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit Zoo animal care\, operations\, an d education programs.\n\n Say “Cheese!” during meet and greets with y our favorite characters from princesses and pirates to superheroes and mov ie and storybook figures!\n Cackle with the whole family through silly sk eleton scenes.\n Giggle with ghoulish games throughout the Fall Festival Zone.\n Explore What Glows Bump in the Night\n Kids\, trick or treat y our way through the Zoo by visiting the candy tables\n Wear your costume and strike a pose in the Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins galore!\n\nTimed entr y only: To make sure everyone has enough room to spread their bat wings\, tickets to Boo at the Zoo will be sold with entry times this year and must be purchased in advance.\nGet Tickets – Choose Your Entry Time:\nTicket s are $16 for adults and seniors\, $14 for children 14 -2\, and free for c hildren under 2. Members get $2 off all tickets.\n\nTickets: https://reidp arkzoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/BooZoo.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Reid Park Zoo\, 3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United Stat es X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3400 Zoo Court\, Tucson\, A Z\, 85716\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Reid Park Zoo:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:180@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T220000 DTSTAMP:20251014T230645Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/city-of-tempes-boo-bash/ SUMMARY:City of Tempe's Boo Bash DESCRIPTION:6:30 p.m. Costume Contest &\; Parade\n7:30 p.m. Movie - Mons ters\, Inc. (G)\nKiwanis Park  - North Soccer Fields\nWe're EEK - cited t o gather again for a bewitching good time at Tempe's annual BOO Bash! Join us at Kiwanis Park North Soccer Fields (Baseline Rd. and Ash Ave.) for fr ee family fun.\n\n Activities include train rides\, face painting and  dance party.\n Dress up and participate in the costume contest and par ade.\n Bring your blankets and settled in for our featured flick\, Monst ers\, Inc. (G).\n Food concessions and carnival games will be hosted by non-profits and will be available at a cost.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/tempeBoo.jpeg CATEGORIES:Phoenix LOCATION:Kiwanas Park–North Soccer Fields\, 5500 S. Mill Ave\, Tempe\, AZ \, 85283\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5500 S. Mill Ave\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85283\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kiwanas Park–North Soccer Fields:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:169@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251024T214500 DTSTAMP:20251009T032102Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/my-fair-lady-11/ SUMMARY:My Fair Lady DESCRIPTION:\nStep into the enchanting world of My Fair Lady\, Lerner & \; Loewe's timeless musical about transformation and love!\nWith unforgett able songs like "I Could Have Danced All Night\," "Wouldn’t It Be Love rly\," and "The Rain in Spain\," this classic tale of self-discovery\, wit\, and romance will captivate you from start to finish. Join Eliza\, Hi ggins\, and the colorful cast of characters for a spectacular night of unf orgettable music and unforgettable moments!\n​Run-time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes\, including a 15-minute intermission.\nASL Performanc e on Oct. 12\n\nAudio Described Performance Oct. 25\n\nOpen Captioned Perf ormance Oct. 26\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/mfl.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Berger Performing Arts Center\, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, A Z\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1200 W. Speedway Blvd\, Tuc son\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Berger Performing Arts Center:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:193@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T120000 DTSTAMP:20251024T201050Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/community-paint-by-number-mura l/ SUMMARY:Community Paint By Number Mural DESCRIPTION:Join Child &\; Family Resources on Saturday\, October 25t h\, 2025 at 8 a.m. for a fun-filled day of creativity and community build ing.\n\n🎨 Be prepared to get messy! There is a chance of getting paint on your clothes or skin\, so please wear clothing you don’t mind gettin g dirty.\n\n📝 Teen Volunteers:If you’re a teen looking to earn volun teer hours\, bring your school’s volunteer form so our staff can sign of f on your time.\n\n🥤 Refreshments &\; Hydration: As a thank-you for your help and support\, light refreshments will be provided. Please reme mber to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the event.\n\n 🔞 Age Requirement: Please note: This event is for community members a ged 14 and older.\n\nPen Macias is the professional muralist leading this project. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/10/child.png CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Child & Family Resources\, 2800 E. Broadway\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\ , United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2800 E. Broadway\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85716\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Child & Family Reso urces:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:112@wp.bearessentialnews.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251025T170000 DTSTAMP:20250923T221143Z URL:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/events/tucson-minature-society-celebr ate-the-little-things/ SUMMARY:Tucson Miniature Society–Celebrate the Little Things DESCRIPTION:This year's show will be held at the Tucson Woman's Club\n6245 E. Bellevue St.\, Tucson\, Arizona\n\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025 from 10 am to 5pm\nSunday\, October 26\, 2025 from 11am to 4pm\n\nGeneral Admissio n $7\nChildren ages 4 to 12 $3\nAge 3 and under free\n\nAdmission is good for both days and includes a complimentary admission ticket to The Mini Ti me Machine Museum of Miniatures\n\nDoor Prizes - Displays - Raffles - Kid' s Sales Table &\; Projects! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wp.bearessentialnews.com/wp-content/uplo ads/2025/09/Tsnminituresoc.jpg CATEGORIES:Tucson LOCATION:Tucson Women's Club\, 6245 E. Bellevue Street\, Tucson\, AZ\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=6245 E. Bellevue Street\, T ucson\, AZ\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Tucson Women's Club: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240910T150000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR