In the book “The Sparkle Box” a boy named Sam is very excited when he notices something shiny on the mantel. His mother tells him that the special gift is called a sparkle box and they will all open it together later, but she and Sam’s dad must fill it first.

Sam becomes more curious about what’s inside the sparkle box. As Sam and his parents do things to help people in need and the homeless, it makes Sam wonder more and more about what could be inside the box.

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The joy doesn’t stop there! On Dec. 13, 14 and 15 children and their families are invited to board the Mesa Santa Express at the Mesa Dr/Main St light rail station. From 5-9 p.m., enjoy a whimsical experience with stories from elves, jingling bells and of course, Santa! Attendees can get their Santa Express tickets starting at 4 p.m.

https://www.valleymetro.org/news/2024/11/get-festive-in-downtown-mesa-wi...

Date: 
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
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Join us on Saturday December 14th at Bookmans Mesa for a very special guest!

Everyone’s favorite Australian Heeler and her sister will be making a holiday visit at Bookmans Mesa! Grab a photo, play some Bluey Bingo and be ready to celebrate the holiday season with Bluey. Everyone is welcome to join us for these fun free activities.

Date: 
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
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Party with David Sharpe, Wonder the Kangaroo, Robbie the Robot, and the PapaHugs crew as they play heart-warming songs infused with rock, blues, and country. Their 2012 CD “Are We There Yet?” was nominated for a Grammy for Best Children’s Album! Enjoy these catchy tunes, costumed characters and an interactive musical performance at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix!

https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/event/papahugs-performance/

Date: 
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
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Repeats every week every Sunday until Sun Dec 22 2024.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 2:00pm
Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 2:00pm
Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 2:00pm
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Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Dec 21 2024.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 7:00pm
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 7:00pm
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 7:00pm
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Repeats every week every Friday until Sat Dec 21 2024.
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 7:00pm
Friday, December 13, 2024 - 7:00pm
Friday, December 20, 2024 - 7:00pm
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The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Retailer Selection Committee has selected forty-six comic book titles for the industry's most anticipated annual event to take place on Saturday, May 3, at participating comic shops worldwide.

Date: 
Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 9:30am
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TNR, which stands for Trap-Neuter-Return, is good for cats. TNR keeps the feral cat population at a minimum. Feral cats are cats that rarely have human interaction. According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, around 60 to 100 million feral cats live in the U.S. My family and I have done a lot of TNR on many different cats that are thriving today.

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Tempe Festival of the Arts has a 50+ year history in Tempe and takes place in early December and early to mid-March each year.  It is one of the oldest festivals in the Southwest.   The festival has grown to become a Tempe point of pride and a favorite of our residents and visitors.   Guests enjoy artists from around the country, local music, a Kids Block and many great food options - all located on the streets of historic Mill Avenue.

Free Admission • Dog Friendly

Artist Booths • Food Trucks

Entertainment • Adult Beverages

Date: 
Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 10:00am to 4:30pm
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