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Claw Party Arcade Balloon Shenanigans! Every Tuesday!
Stay cool during the Arizona heat with a balloon filled celebration at Claw Party Arcade, featuring laughter, arcade action, and playful contests for all ages. Families can take on balloon challenges along with tetherball, dodgeball, and keep it up style games. Prizes are part of the fun, from victories at the claw machines to special moments when winners pop a balloon to uncover what they have earned. This lighthearted indoor outing happens every Tuesday.
Gunpla Build and Miniature Paint Night
Spend some creative time assembling Gundam model kits and painting armies or terrain. Community-donated tools and paints will be available to use, and starter sets will be on hand for anyone who wants to dive in.
WATER, COLOR & TECHNIQUES with Paula Artac
Immerse in the warm, sunlit spirit of late summer with a two-part watercolor experience inspired by harvest tones and garden glow. Work with radiant yellows, vibrant oranges, deep golds, and soft terracotta to craft a composition that suggests heat, light, and abundance. Guided layering will build luminous depth while preserving watercolor transparency, ideal for capturing the hazy light of August days. The first session focuses on dynamic washes and surprising effects, and the second centers on brush techniques that create texture. Bring a reference photo or your own drawing, watercolor paints, brushes, salt, 140 lb cold press watercolor paper, and a cotton hand towel or wash cloth. The cost is $40 each.
Family Night
Family Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers offers a relaxed evening of kid-friendly fun. Children receive a complimentary meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal, and the event includes raffles, giveaways, and engaging activities.
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