Cool Off with Alaskan-Inspired Fun at the Heard Museum
Join us at the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix for a Free Family Summer Saturday and meet Molly Mabray from the beloved PBS KIDS® series produced by GBH Kids, MOLLY OF DENALI.® Families can come say hello, take photos, and enjoy a day of creativity and discovery inspired by the adventures of Molly and her friends.
SRP is partnering with Marina’s Fresh Fruit Shave Ice to keep everyone cool during the event with FREE shaved ice in a reusable, color-changing cup, while supplies last.
Event Highlights
📷 Meet Molly in-person and take a photo together.
❄️ Get creative and make art inspired by Alaska.
⭐ Learn together through hands-on family activities.
🛍️ Customize your own bucket hat or canvas tote with SRP.
💧 Meet Dewey, SRP’s Water Safety Mascot and get a photo.
Make your visit extra special by exploring Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure — where your kids can play and learn about life in Alaska and about Alaska Natives. Check out the special Alaska edition of our Heardlings Family Map and be sure to stop at activity stations throughout the museum for even more ways to play, create, and explore together.
While you’re here, visit the Café and Cantina for a menu inspired by the north, featuring items like blueberry milk, smoked salmon, Alaska fish & chips, and more. Don’t forget to stop by Books & More to browse merchandise and take home a new furry, plush friend.
This August’s Free Family Summer Saturday (August 22, 2026) includes admission to Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure thanks to support from the Twiford Foundation.
Made possible at the Heard Museum thanks to
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Programming Partners
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Presenting Sponsors
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Supporting Sponsors
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Youth & Family Programming Sponsors
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Youth & Family Programming Sponsors
Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure is a nationally traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with GBH Kids and a team of Alaska Native advisors. Molly of Denali is a trademark or registered trademark of WGBH Educational Foundation. Used with permission. The series and underlying indicia known as Molly of Denali ©2019 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. PBS KIDS® and the PBS KIDS Logo are trademarks owned by Public Broadcasting Service. Used with permission. © 2025 Public Broadcasting Service. All rights reserved.
