Looking for some fun, local activities to do as a family this month? Look no further! We have scoured local websites to find family friendly activities in and around the Glendale area this month.

• Back to School Tea Party 
  When: Sun, August 16, 1pm – 3pm
  Where: The Spicery In Our 1895 Home, Glendale, AZ, United States (map)
  Description: Make a reservation for the Back to School Tea at The Spicery in Our 1895 Home. Call 623-937-6534 to make your reservation. 

• Cardinals Training Camp

  When: Sat, August 8, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

  Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305, United States (map)

  Description: The University of Phoenix Stadium will be hosting the Arizona Cardinals Football Club’s 2015 Training Camp. Admission and parking are both free for all open practices at the stadium. This event is going on throughout the month!  
• Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival
  When: Sun, August 23, 12:00pm – 5:30pm

  Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 West Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305, United States (map)

  Description: Join the fun, friendship and festivities as Hello Kitty’s Supercute Friendship Festival makes a supercute stop to your city! For more information please visit http://gilariverarena.com/details/?event_id=94. Each event will feature Hello Kitty and her friends in multi-stage live performances and DJ-driven dance sequences as well as interactive exhibits, animation, art, fashion, photo opportunities, event-exclusive collectibles and much more, all in an immersive festival environment!

• PAWS TO READ 

  When: Monday, August 24, 2015 @ 4:00 PM

  Location: Velma Teague Branch Library

  Description: Reserve a fifteen-minute reading session with Hailey the Golden Retriever! Hailey is an official therapy dog, certified through Therapy Dogs International. Call 623-930-3437, or stop by the Velma Teague Youth Reference desk to sign up.
• PAWS TO READ
  When: Saturday, August 29, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
  Location:  Glendale Main Library

  Description: Wizardo is a great dog who loves books! He would love to have you read to him. This program is for readers aged 5-18. Sign up for your 15-minute session beginning April 25. Call 623-930-3537 to register
• PUPPETS @ THE TEAGUE!
  When: Thursday, August 13, 2015 @ 6:00 PM

  Location: Velma Teague Branch Library

  Description:Join us for a special story-themed puppet show, presented by the talented puppeteers of the Velma Teague Library. Registration is not required. For additional information, please call 623-930-3437.

These are just a few of the fun things going on in our area this month. For more information about activities in and around Glendale, check out the library events page  and the community calender!  So, get outside, and enjoy spending time with your family!