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Family­Friendly Events in January

ZooLights£ºGlow Wild Jan.1£­19

The Phoenix Zoo's yearly holiday light show is on until Jan. 19, allowing families one or more opportunities to enjoy the city's zoo, with millions of lights giving an added dimension to the festivities.

Glow Wild, 455 N£®Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, phoenixzoo. org, $11.95 members, $13.95 general admission

Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts Jan. 4£­18

The Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts features the work of established and emerging artists, including those who create woodwork, metal crafts, food items, art, photography and gifts.

On Macdonald, off of Main Street in Downtown Mesa, dtmesafest. com, free admission.

Family Fun Winterfest  Jan. 4

OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is hosting the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in. This free event features everything from bounce houses to rides, games, snowflake crafts and face painting to go with various stands set up by local sellers, with food and other offerings for sale at the event.

9500 E£®Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, odyseainthedesert. com, free.

Youth Fine Arts Course  Jan. 18£­Mar. 7

Mesa Arts Center is hosting an eight­week youth arts course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in a wide variety of art materials, including painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring mentally stimulating sessions for all.

Mesa Arts Center, 1E.Main St.£¬Mesa, mesaartscenter. com.$93.

1£®How can you get a discounted ticket to the ZooLights show?

A£®Bring a friend.    B£®Get membership.

C£®Join a tour group.    D£®Book a ticket online.

2£®What can you do at Family Fun Winterfest?

A£®Have free food.    B£®Enjoy real snow.

C£®Take art classes.    D£®Meet local artists.

3£®Which event lasts the longest?

A£®ZooLights: Glow Wild.

B£®Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts.

C£®Family Fun Winterfest.

D£®Youth Fine Arts Course.