We're not fooling around when it comes to having fun. This month, trade in your traditional downtime for an anything-but-ordinary time with Chandler Parks & Recreation. From finding your groove, to getting a head start on your career, to blazing your own trail, we've got hundreds of activities that will have pranksters of all ages kidding around.
It's time to up the summertime ante. Pick up the latest edition of Break Time Magazine, hitting newsstands April 21, and come out and play.
Time to Face the Music
Listen up, Chandler; it's time to face the music. Tonight, Saturday, April 1, Downtown Chandler hits a high note with the close of Chandler Jazz Festival. The annual concert series puts the spotlight on both renowned jazz musicians from across the country and local bands for free, family-friendly performances to kick-off Jazz Appreciation Month. Local bands take to the sidewalks starting at 2 p.m. and the Superstition Springs Dodge main stage culminates with a must-see set from the acclaimed "Piano Prince of New Orleans," Davell Crawford.
Pictures in the Park
Exciting news movie lovers; locals can enjoy a series of flicks al fresco with the return of
CinePark movies in the park this May! Enjoy a night out watching the stars (under the stars) by taking in a movie at Tumbleweed Park. Free, family-friendly movies will be at dusk (8 p.m.) and include the popular
The Secret Life of Pets,
Moana and
Sing. Moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early to scoop out their viewing spot and partake in thematic activities and games inspired by each movie.
Top Picks for the Month
Preschool
No-bunny does springtime fun like Chandler Parks & Recreation.
Hop To It and join us Tuesday, April 11 at Tumbleweed Recreation Center for an eggs-citing morning of crafts, read-alongs and games. Festivities start at 9:30 a.m. with a visit from a special cotton-tailed guest.
Spark imagination with
Intro to 3D Modeling and Printing. Little Einsteins will learn how to take their ideas from imagination to reality using 3D modeling and printing. Classes come to life Saturday, April 22 through May 13.
Follow the leader and turn summer downtime into leadership opportunities with Chandler's Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) program. Teens between the ages of 14 and 17 can gain valuable work experience as an L.I.T. Over the course of six weeks, young adults participant in a series of leadership development workshops and are guided by an esteemed mentor and shown tools for success in both the private and civic sectors. Application deadline is April 28.
Rock your spring with a
Grand Canyon Campout Excursion, April 28-29. Explorers can blaze their own trail as they tour Grand Canyon Village or hike down the scenic trails of the South Rim. After you've worked up an appetite enjoy authentic mountain man meals as you take in the best views from above. National Park fees, transportation and meals are provided.
Hip hop hooray spring is in the air! Come celebrate the season at our annual Senior Spring Fling. Join Chandler's Active Adult community Monday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center for a free, fun-filled morning of treats and games. It's going to be a hoppin' good time.
Cut a rug at Chandler Therapeutics' Decades Dance sponsored by Recreation and Athletics for Individuals with Disabilities. Join us, Friday, April 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Chandler Community Center as we dance throughout the decades paying tribute to those 50s, 70s and 90s superstars. Don't forget to come dressed as your favorite era. Admission is free and pre-registration is required.
