Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - One of the best things about living year-round in Puerto Vallarta is the variety of activities and attractions available for family fun. But when the temperature soars, or the sky opens up and pours, what is one to do? The answer is simple. Gather up the family and head over to Galerías Vallarta.

In this modern shopping mall, located in the Hotel Zone just north of downtown, you will find dozens of Cool diversions for you and your family. With many internationally recognized stores and restaurant chains located here, along with specialty shops, a movie theater and much more, there's something fun for everyone.

Especially during the Dog Days of Summer, when the mall hosts a series of fun and educational activities that will keep both parents and children entertained for at least a couple of hours.

July 12 at 4:00 pm - "Finding Dory" Premiere
Cinemex and Radio Disney have prepared all kinds of festivities for the premiere of Disney’s latest animated film.

July 13 at 6:30 pm - Swimsuit Fashion Show
Bathing suit fashions presented by Galerías Vallarta shops, including Vilebrequin, Hang Ten, Sfera, Zingara and others.

July 13, 20 & 27 at 6:30 pm - Ice Cream Festival
Exhibition and tasting of the different ice cream flavors and brands available at the Galerias' sweetest shops.

July 14 at 6:00 pm - Girls Rule
In this class, girls can learn to be creative with imitation jewelry, drawing, stickers and fingernail art.

July 15 at 7:00 pm - Cuban Rhythms
A Cuban Dance Show featuring couples showing off their moves to traditional Cuban music played by a live band.

July 16 at 4:00 pm - I Love PV
A class that teaches arts & crafts, drawing and face painting with the theme of our beautiful port city.

July 20 at 7:00 pm - The Four Elements
A circus show, presented by Meraki, featuring acrobats, jugglers, dancers and more.

July 21 at 7:00 pm - Orquesta Escuela de Puerto Vallarta
The talented students of the Puerto Vallarta Orchestra School will entertain us with their best tunes.

July 22 at 6:30 pm - Wonderful Species Conservation
A trained bird exhibition and ecological conference that promotes the conservation of wildlife in the Banderas Bay region.

July 28 at 4:00 pm - My Own Plot
This class teaches children how to grow and care for plants in miniature pots they decorate themselves.

All events are scheduled to be held on the main level and/or in the indoor courtyard at the back of the mall. Galerías Vallarta is located in the Puerto Vallarta Hotel Zone, across from the API Maritime Terminal. For more information, visit galeriasvallarta.com.