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Check out these free kids events in the Valley

- SONJA HALLER Tempe Marketplac­e is hosting a Bubble Bash on Saturday. Kids can make their own bubble wands, get inside a giant bubble and create a masterpiec­e with different colored bubbles. Reach the reporter at sonja.haller@arizonare public.com. Follow

Moderate temperatur­es allow metro Phoenix families to get outside in May, whether to watch movies like “Moana” and “Sing” in the park, make bubble art or attend a festival complete with food and entertainm­ent. The best part? All free. Find a more May events for families and kids at azcentral.com/ things-to-do/kids. And if you haven’t checked out the new parent-focused website with trending and lifestyle news, find it at AlltheMoms.com.

CinePark Movies in the Park: ‘Moana’

In addition to a grassseati­ng screening of “Moana,” there will be activities beforehand for kids and their families two hours before the event. Food, drink and snack vendors will be on hand. wait for it … peachy time at the popular Peach Festival. Enjoy a peachy pancake breakfast, free hayrides to peach picking, amusement rides, a tasting pavilion and more.

Details: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 and Saturday, May 20-Sunday, May 21. Schnepf Farms, 24610 S. Rittenhous­e Road, Queen Creek. $5, free for ages 12 and younger. Rides are $3 each or $15 for a wristband. schnepffar­ms.com.

Bubble Bash

members and children under 1. 480-644-2468, ideamuseum.org.

Movies in the Park: ‘Sing’

Details: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Free. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. 480-644-6500, mesaarts center.com.

Downtown Chandler Art Walk

the free Downtown Chandler Art Walk. Local establishm­ents will also be open during the monthly event. To be accepted in the Art Walk, artists must go through a jury process. Only fine arts and crafts will be accepted.

Details: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, May 19. Downtown Chandler, Dr. A. J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Free. 480855-3539, downtownch­an dler.org.

Kids to Parks in Goodyear

The seventh year of “national day of play” encourages kids to get out and play at their local parks. Specifical­ly in Goodyear, the event will feature a water balloon toss, relay races, hula hoop and jump rope competitio­ns, and kite flying.

Details: 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear. Free. ci.goodyear.az.us. THE GREAT WALL

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