Everything that’s happening at Everything Kids Fest

Join us this weekend at Everything Kids Fest! The family festival is happening from 10am to 4pm Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks), located at 7555 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. Everything Kids Fest features entertainment, activities, workshops and resources for parents, expecting parents and kids of all ages.

Here’s the schedule for Saturday’s performances and appearances. Bring your camera!

Main Stage

11:30am-noon – Liberty Arts Academy

12:15-12:45pm – Arizona Science Center

1-1:30pm - Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance

2:30-3pm – Harmony Hub

…plus performances throughout the day by Foot Klan Dance Troupe

Photo Opp Area (south of the main stage)

Scooby-Doo – 11-11:30am, 12-12:30pm, 2-2:30pm and 3-3:30pm

“Max” from Max and Ruby – 10:30-11 am and 2:30-3pm

Clifford the Big Red Dog – 11:30-12pm and 1-1:30pm

Curious George – 12:30-1pm and 3:30-4pm

Appearances

All day – Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and “Max” from Max and Ruby will be appearing all day.

11am-12pm – Scorch from the Phoenix Mercury

12-2pm – Arizona Rattlers will hold an interactive football zone

11am-3pm - Bearemy from Build-A-Bear Workshop

12-1pm – Baxter from the Arizona Diamondbacks

1-2pm – the Phoenix Suns Gorilla

1-3pm - Sharky from SEA LIFE Arizona

The event will support two nonprofit organizations: The Baby Diaper Drive, which helps families served by Homeward Bound; and Ryan House, which provides support and care for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Bins will be located near the main entrance of Salt River Fields on both days of the event so families can drop off diaper donations. Ryan House will conduct a raffle at the event from which it will receive 100 percent of the proceeds.

More info: 480-626-8289 or everythingkidsfest.com.

Food buzz

Photo courtesy of The Habit.

Make charity a Habit

The Habit Burger Grill will open its first Arizona location on Wednesday, May 25 at Guadalupe and McClintock in south Tempe. You can get a sneak peak of the menu during charity tie-in events this month.

• From noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, The Habit will donate 100 percent of all proceeds to Ryan House. It will re-open from 5 to 7 p.m. that day to donate all proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

• On Monday, May 23, The Habit will be open from noon to 2pm with all proceeds benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley.

Best known for its $2.95 made-to-order “Charburgers,” The Habit also serves hearty grilled sandwiches, freshly-prepared specialty salads tossed to order, onion rings, sweet potato fries and a variety of hand-blended shakes and malts. The Habit, which operates more than 35 locations in California, will open its second and third Arizona locations this summer in Chandler and in Central Phoenix.

Photo courtesy of Flemings.

Prix fixe dining for prom and graduation

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is making this prom and graduation season memorable by introducing an all-inclusive “Prime Celebrations” dinner menu. A complete three-course dinner is $50 per guest, including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and families have the option of prepaying the bill. The special dinner menu is available through June 30.

Photo: Dickey's Barbecue Pit.

Kids eat free at Dickey’s

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, reminds us that kids eat free at this family-owned and operated restaurant every Sunday.

Dickey’s is best known for slow-smoked meats and side dishes including traditional favorites like creamy coleslaw, barbecue beans and potato salad and a signature creations like baked potato casserole and jalapeno beans. Locations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, with a third location in Gilbert coming soon.

Read about 65 other Valley restaurants where kids eat free.