CreateSpace & Math Gaming Day

Kids ages 5 to 11 are invited to bring their creativity and build geckobots, snap circuitry, K'Nex, marble mazes and more. Mathnasium of Cave Creek will host stations from 2–4 p.m. RSVP. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–4 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org

Free

First Friday in the Galleries

​Browse Sedona Gallery Association galleries and meet highlighted artists, take in special exhibits and fun art events. Enjoy light refreshments and begin your weekend with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene! Free. See website for featured locations. 5–8 p.m. sedonagalleryassociation.com

Free

Grape Train Escape

Verde Canyon Railroad presents the Grape Train Escape as a tribute to great wines of the Grand Canyon State. Enjoy a sampling of Arizona Stronghold wines and enjoy complimentary specialty dishes and hors d’oeuvres. $99. 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. 1 p.m. 800-582-7245; verdecanyonrr.com

$99

69th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture

Flagstaff’s Museum of Northern Arizona presents work from more than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans. Meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo way of living in harmony and hike with a Navajo ethno botanist. There’s plenty to do...

$8 – $12

Teddy Bear Tea

Little ones and their favorite bears are invited to join Goldilocks for storytime at this fourth annual tea party. Afternoon tea for adults, nursery tea and gift bag for littles are included. Adults $25; Children $15; Bears free. RSVP. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3–5 p.m. 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com

$15 – $25

My Beloved World

This riveting Herberger Lunchtime Theater presentation is based on the coming-of-age memoir by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in a Bronx housing project and went on to attend Princeton and Yale. $7. Herberger Theater Kax Stage, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. See website for show times. herbergertheater.org

$7

A Walk in the Park

Cave Creekers Paul Diefenderfer and Kerry Ecker hiked down the tanner trail in the east portion of the Grand Canyon. Six days and 120 miles later they exited the South Bass Trail. Come experience the story through their own words. RSVP by phone. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 2:30–4 p.m....

Free

31st Annual AZ Cowboy Poets Gathering

Head on up to Prescott where more than 40 of the country’s best speakers and singers take the stage for this renowned gathering and tribute to the American cowboy. Ticket prices and schedules online. Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. 928-776-2000; azcowboypoets.org

Mile-High Brew Festival

Savor beer samples from some of the Southwest's finest craft breweries, take in live music, and taste from local restaurants and food trucks, all in the pleasant air of a Prescott summer. $40 general admission; see website for ticket options. Downtown Prescott. 4–8 p.m. 928-776-8686; milehighbrewfest.com

$40

Addams Family Young Auditions

Youth ages 12–18 are invited to audition for Musical Theatre of Anthem’s production of Addams Family Young@Part. A prep workshop will be held Aug. 9 and 10 from 6–7:30 p.m. Auditions held Aug. 11 at 12:30 p.m. $325; sibling discounts and scholarships available. 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. 623-336-6001; musicaltheatreofanthem.org

$325