Event: Maricopa-County-Fair

April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Have you been to the fair lately?  The Maricopa County Fair is coming April 11-15.  For more information go to www.maricopacountyfair.org.

Food, fun and frivolity (all at an incredibly affordable price) await everyone at this year’s Maricopa County Fair. It will be packed with fabulous family entertainment all FREE with your fair admission! You’ll see tigers, sharks and monkeys, oh my! There will be magic, juggling, a man climb inside a balloon and much much more.

The fair offers a great family entertainment experience at an amazing value! For less than the price of a movie, you and your family can see hours of fun shows, view exhibits, watch livestock shows, test your knowledge in the Arizona Ag & Ewe exhibit and even visit with a few stars. This year meet Sponge Bob Square Pants AND Dora the Explorer!! Both will appear multiple times daily.

All your favorite fair food will be on hand. BRAND NEW – first time anywhere – try Cotton Candy Caliente! A spice sweet treat you’re sure to love. Enjoy tantalizing turkey legs, fantastic fry bread, incredible corn dogs and all the terrific treats.

There will be carnival rides for all levels of thrill seekers, from the extreme to the mild. You’ll find something for the young and the young at heart. Don’t miss the livestock shows, exhibits and tremendous shopping too!

The Shopping Pavilion provides the opportunity to purchase unique and interesting items. Whether you like carved wooden giraffes or sparkly jewelry, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for at the fair.

You don’t have to spend a lot on gas or drive a long way to have a sensational time with your family! The Maricopa County Fair offers photo album filling opportunities for you, your friends and family.

Discounts are available on the already affordable ticket prices. If you purchase your tickets prior to April 11th, you can save even more!

via Maricopa-County-Fair.

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March Events Calendar

March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Be sure to check our our calendar of events page for lots of new and exciting events for the month of March!

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Events Update

February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Be sure to check out our calendar of events listed above, lots of new events and activities have been added for the Phoenix area!

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Free Admission to the Desert Botanic Garden 2/14

February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Yes, another 4-letter word post:  F-R-E-E!

Get in free tomorrow, February 14th from 1-8pm.

Free admission to the Desert Botanic Garden the second Tuesday of every month from 1-8pm.  Can’t beat that deal!  I’m sad to admit I haven’t been there since I was a kid, so this is definitely going to be something I take advantage of.  It’s another excuse to get out and enjoy this beautiful winter weather.  When’s the last time you were at the DBG?

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Pottery Barn Activities

January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Did you know that Pottery Barn Kids offers activities every month for you and your children?  This month Pottery Barn is offering all kinds of events from National Geographic Little Explorers to a Valentine’s Day Tea Party!  Check out the Pottery Barn Kids website to find a location near you and take a look at their events calendar.  This is a great opportunity to have some free fun with the kiddos and maybe get some shopping in too!

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Sweethearts for Crisis Nursery Fundraising Gala

January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

MOMs Club of Norterra-Phoenix would like to invite you to a Special Event

Picture On Saturday, February 11, 2012, the MOMS Club of Norterra will hold a Fundraising Gala “Sweethearts for Crisis Nursery” at Dave and Buster’s Private Showroom at Desert Ridge from 6pm until 10pm. The event will feature a dynamic program including dinner, music and LIVE DOLLAR AUCTION.  The Auction will be hosted by the Valley’s own, Dave Pratt, long-time radio personality and the host of the morning show on 103.9, Dave Pratt Live!

The mission is to raise funds through the Gala, of which, 100% of proceeds will be donated to Crisis Nursery of Phoenix! As a local MOMS Club Chapter, their members are dedicated to fundraising opportunities that support local charities and community outreach programs.

Ticket prices are $30 which includes an Italian Feast, dessert, coffee, soda & water.  A cash bar will also be available. What a wonderful way to enjoy a beautiful evening with your sweetheart, spend whatever funds that you would normally spend on Valentines Day dinner and at the same time support a GREAT cause!

Dollar Auction: So you want to know what a dollar auction is all about?  Well the name can in fact be misleading because there is not much bidding involved.  It is more like a bingo game with a twist.  Donated items will be presented by the auctioneer.  Depending on the cost of the item.  It will cost you between $1-5 to “bid” on the item.  Once you place your “bid” in the collection area in the center of your table, you will hold your paddle in the air.  The auctioneer will begin pulling numbers out of the lottery bin.  The only numbers that can win are the ones with paddles in the air.  The auctioneer will continue to call numbers until there is a winner.  Just imagine your excitement when you win an amazing gift basket for $1, a $150 drill set for $3, or a photography package with a $400 value for $5!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS. 

Sweethearts for Crisis Nursery Flyer

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Family Friendly Events for January

January 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Gingerbread House

Executive Pastry Chef Roy Pell debuts and discusses this year’s stunning and specially-themed ging….

December 3, 2011 – January 3, 2012

The Phoenician

6000 E. Camelback Road , Phoenix, AZ 85251 | 8 miles

480-941-8200

Stargazing For Everyone

Look through powerful telescopes and see the night sky, including the moon, planets, star clusters, ….

January 7, 2012

Usery Mountain Regional Park

3939 N. Usery Pass Road , Mesa, AZ 85207 | 27 miles

623-979-1393

Scout Badge Workshop: Wilderness Survival

Kids ages 9-13 are taught basic first aid and how to prevent injuries or illnesses that could occur ….

January 7, 2012

Cabela’s

9380 W. Glendale Ave. , Glendale, AZ 85305 | 12 miles

623-872-6761

Critter Keeper With Show Animals!

Children ages 6-10 and a caregiver are taught about the Phoenix Zoo’s show animals and all about the….

January 7, 2012 – January 8, 2012

Phoenix Zoo

455 N. Galvin Parkway , Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 6.9 miles

602-914-4333

“Embodying the Greatness of Your Authentic Self”

Best-selling author David Stanley discusses how to embody the greatness of your inner self and the c….

January 12, 2012

Temple Solel

6805 E. McDonald Drive , Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 | 9.6 miles

480-922-8212

Lunch With a Giraffe Keeper

Children ages 6-10 and a caregiver have a pizza lunch with the zoo’s giraffe keepers who share stori….

January 14, 2012

Phoenix Zoo

455 N. Galvin Parkway , Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 6.9 miles

602-914-4333

“The Princess, the Unicorn, and the Smelly Foot Troll”

The newest original family friendly show at Great Arizona Puppet Theater premieres. Singing, sparkle….

December 28, 2011 – January 15, 2012

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

302 W. Latham St. , Phoenix, AZ 85003 | 0.9 miles

602-262-2050

Farm Tots!

Children 18 months to age 2 and a caregiver can head to Harmony Farm for a morning focused on sheep…..

January 20, 2012

Phoenix Zoo

455 N. Galvin Parkway , Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 6.9 miles

602-914-4333

Stargazing For Everyone

Look through powerful telescopes and see the night sky, including the moon, planets, star clusters, ….

January 21, 2012

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

37615 U.S. 60 , Superior, AZ 85273 | 54 miles

520-689-2811

Stargazing For Everyone

Look through powerful telescopes and see the night sky, including the moon, planets, star clusters, ….

January 21, 2012

White Tank Mountain Regional Park

13025 N. White Tank Mountain Road , Waddell, AZ 85355 | 26 miles

623-979-1393

via Phoenix – Arizona Events Calendar, Reviews.

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