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Earlier this month I had the opportunity to the attend the Andre Rieu tour. Phoenix was the first city in the 12 city USA tour. Concerts, musicals, plays, ballet…I love watching almost any art performance live. It’s such an amazing experience. I’m always just in awe of the talent (maybe because I have ZERO talent […]
Scottsdale’s Balloon Spooktacular [Things to do in Phoenix]
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Last night my son and I headed out to Salt River Fields in Scottsdale for the Balloon Spooktacular. Hot air balloons, tethered balloon rides, trick or treating, bounce houses, food, costume contests, fireworks and more. Spooktacular is a 2-day event (October 27th-28th) so you can still make it out there tonight. My son LOVES to […]
MONSTER JAM Comes to Phoenix + Giveaway
MONSTER JAM is coming to Phoenix Saturday February 4th to the University of Phoenix Stadium. Fun family night especially if your kids (including big kids) love trucks. When: Saturday February 4th, 2017 Where: University of Phoenix stadium This is the 25th year for Monster Jam. Fans will watch the trucks battle it out in competitions […]
Barrett-Jackson Car Auction {Things to do in Phoenix}
Spring Training, WM US Open, Bike Week and Arizona Car Week. Major Phoenix (and Scottsdale) events bringing people from all over to experience what we have to offer. Barrett-Jackson is the largest of the car auctions. Hosted at West World, the event this year goes January 14th-28th. Somehow after living in Arizona for 11 […]
Supercross Comes to Phoenix January 28th, 2017 (plus discount code)
Do you or your kids LOVE motorcycles? motorcylce races? Monster Energy AMA Supercross comes to Phoenix for its 4th stop in the off-road championship series. When: January 28th, 2017 Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ The race is part speed racing and part aerial acrobatics as bikes may be launched 30 feet in the […]
Disney on Ice Ticket Giveaway
Disney on Ice – always so popular with the kids. We’re excited to share that we’re giving away a 4 tickets to Disney on Ice presents World of Enchantment for January 19th, 7 pm at Talking Stick Arena (Arizona). Sorry, this one is limited to those of you in Arizona. But since the rest of […]
Tempe Festival of Lights Boat Parade
We may live in the desert, but our city can throw a pretty awesome holiday boat parade. Before moving to Arizona, I’ve always lived near the coast and holiday boat parades were always a holiday tradition – love the lights and more love the community support. It’s always a big party. This past weekend was […]
Fall 2016 Tempe Festival of the Arts
I browsed, I shopped, I ate…. The Tempe Festival of Arts is a huge art festival held twice a year in Downtown Tempe. This the Fall’s festivals 48th year. This year there were a few changes including more beer & wine tents and the 6th + Mill Makers market. I’ve been going to the festival […]
Tempe Festival of the Arts, December 2nd-4th
Tempe Festival of the Arts is this weekend (December 2nd-4th 10 am – 5:30 pm). Did you know this is the festival’s 48th year? So much going on – 400 Artists, 6th + Mill Makers, Chalk Mural Contest, Live Music, Festival Food, Food Trucks and Beer + Wine Gardens. The festival stretches from 3rd Street […]
What a spectacular evening! Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting
Wow, such a spectacular event! Saturday I attended Tempe’s Fantasy of Lights parade followed by their Tree Lighting ceremony. So much fun and such a perfect holiday event. This was my first year attending and I didn’t realize how huge of an event this was – definitely will be back next year. First was the Fantasy of […]