The Desert Botanical Garden located at 1201 North Galvin Parkway in Papago Park in Phoenix is a great Phoenix attraction, but even more so in  location that many are attracted to, come the holiday season. Each year the Desert Botanical garden lines the paths and the trees with thousands of luminaries for the Las Noches de las Luminarias. The event remains open to the public for about 21 nights any of which can be chosen for a visit.

Las Noches de las Luminarias 2010

This year the Las Noches de las Luminarias is running from December 2^nd to December 30^th. These are dates for the members and the event is open to the public only from the 9^th of December. There are promises of 8000 hand lit luminaries. There are also various acts that are planned for the evenings including The Bad Cactus Brass Band, The Dickens Carolers, The Hey Boys, Ken Duncan, Scott Jeffers and Traveler, Will Clipman and the Valley Handbell Choirs.

Who is Las Noches de las Luminarias for?

The festivities that include light and beauty are definitely meant for adults. But this does not mean that the children cannot enjoy the lighting and the beauty of the place. The Desert Botanical Garden converts to one of the most romantic locations due to the kind of lighting and landscaping that is available for view. A stroll along the walk is a romantic event as you sip coffee, brandy or wine.

Other Things About Las Noches de las Luminarias

You might want to know that Las Noches de las Luminarias is a non smoking event and no pets are allowed in the premises. There are various unique gift items that you can take back with you when you come for a visit as a memory of the beautiful time that you have spent here. There is adequate and indeed delectable food, snacks, dining options that are available at the Las Noches de las Luminarias. Hot ciders and cookies can even be purchased as you walk along the lit paths.

Las Noches de las Luminarias 2010 Getting the Tickets

Tickets for the Las Noches de las Luminarias can be obtained online. Or you can call 480-481-8188 for reservations. If you live close by and would like to drive down, you could visit the place anytime between 0800 hours and 2000 hours and purchase the tickets at the admissions booth in advance. The price of the tickets for members is $20 and $10 for adults and kids and $25 and $12.50 for adult and kids you are not a member. Children under the age of three are allowed without a ticket.

Las Noches de las Luminarias 2010 What Should you Know

Do not limit yourself to looking at the lights when you are at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Take time off to enjoy the music and to check out the landscaping and the desert plants that have been displayed in the garden. There are also some thematic trails that you can explore if you reach the location earlier. There are trail themes like the Garden’s Desert Discovery Trail, The Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail and the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail.

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A great way to celebrate the otherwise spine-chilling festival of Halloween if you do not really fancy gory sights and blood stained apparel is to choose to get some pumpkin picking and pumpkin carvings activities. For a change you may want to try having some pumpkin picking fun with your kids this Halloween rather than attend that nightmarish club party that leaves you sleepless for night later. Here are some options that you have in Phoenix for a great pumpkin Halloween.

Halloween Events in Phoenix Papago Park

A great pumpkin patch where all children under the age of 12 get to pick their own free pumpkin during festival time. Huge hay bales and mazes adorn the area as do barn animals and petting places. The best place to visit this park is between October 21 and October 24, this year.

Halloween Events in Phoenix MacDonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch

While this pumpkin patch has its share of the regular petting animals, hay mazes and pumpkins, it also has sack racing, gem mining and horseshoe pits. Children can get on to a pony or a horse and go around picking the pumpkin that they want. If your children are fond of eating what mum cooks up, you can bring in your own picnic basket or packed lunch.

Halloween Events in Phoenix Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party

For more than just a animal farm with hay rides and mazes and petting, choose Schnepf Farms that will have your children begging for more after a ride. Check out the carousel rides, Hillbilly Bob’s Pig Races, Witch Mountain giant slide, Rock climbing wall and bonfires and marshmallow roasting.

Halloween Events in Phoenix Tolmachoff Farms

A farm that spans 6 acre, the place is full of family corn maze. This Halloween there is a scarecrow theme that you will need to carry out the hunt in the haunted corn maze.

Halloween Events in Phoenix Great Arizona Puppet Theater

Once you have had enough of the pumpkin patch you can move towards the puppet show in the evening. The puppet show is titled ‘Little Bunny’s Halloween’ and is most appropriate for children in the age group between 2 and 10 years. A good show to take your children to so that they can learn more about the significance of Halloween and also the various activities that are conducted during this time of year.

Halloween Events in Phoenix Boo at the Zoo

The zoo in Phoenix organizes an event just for the kids. There are games, educational instructions about recycling and being ‘green’, albeit with the help of a worm bin. Some special Halloween exhibits include eerie spiders, screechy owls and slithery snakes. Expect this event to take place on the last weekend before Halloween every year.

Some of the other pumpkin patch options that you have include Brooke’s Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm, Tolmachoff Farms, Agua Linda Farm, Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins and Freeman Farms Pumpkin Festival. So if you want a clean and less horrifying Halloween, this is your best bet. If your children insist on something nerve chilling, make sure that you choose a haunted house or park that is age appropriate.

We really hope you enjoyed our Halloween Events 2010 Series! If you missed one of our posts, find them here:

Halloween Events in Los Angeles

Halloween Events in San Francisco

Halloween Events in Las Vegas

Halloween Events in San Diego

Halloween Events in Phoenix

Halloween Events in Seattle

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Each month Phoenix and its surrounding cities host a variety of cultural events. What are the ones that you should see in September 2010? We at Fox Rent A Car checked the Phoenix Calendar for you and found the September Art Events in Phoenix, AZ. Have fun!

Phoenix Cultural Events: Chandler Center for the Arts’ Summer Concert Series

On September 12 and September 19 will be free concerts at the Bogle Theatre. The doors will open for guests one hour before the show starts, so be on time to grab a seat. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Jazz, Blues, Funk and Soul will make your night!

Phoenix Cultural Events: First Friday in Phoenix

You love arts and could stroll through studios and galleries all day long, but paying admission for each place gets too expensive? You will love each First Friday of the month then, as you can visit downtown galleries and art spaces for free! Learn more about local artists and talk to them, see the latest pieces and understand the time and taste of the Phoenix arts community. To get an overview about the participating places stop by at the Phoenix Art Museum and grab a map. You can visit the art places for free between 6pm and 10pm each first Friday of the month.

Phoenix Cultural Events: Ballet Under the Stars 2010

Have you been at Open Air ballets before? From September 22 through 26 you have the chance to simply go into a park in or around Phoenix and chances are that you will get a free and open ballet show! Combine the classical ballet background and shows with beautiful nature and awesome Arizona summer nights, and spend time with classical to contemporary shows. It’s the 13^th year of Ballet Under the Stars, and again it will be a great event.

Phoenix Cultural Events: Downtown Chandler Art Walk

Each third Friday of the month you have the chance to see bits and pieces of local art. 70 and more artists present their works in the historic surrounding of downtown Chandler. What makes it even better is that the event is free!

Phoenix Cultural Events: Scottsdale ArtWalk

Scottsdale ArtWalk is a little bigger than its cousin in Chandler. Every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm the city invites you visit art galleries, about 100 of them participate each time! If you love art and artists or are just curious this is perfect for you. Two hours are a good time to explore and stroll, yet not too long to overwhelm you. Make sure though that you know in advance where you want to go to.

Fox Rent A Car wishes you a great time at the Cultural September Events in Phoenix, AZ. If you know of other events that take place in the region, tell us!

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Celebrated across the United States as the end of summer Labor Day is one holiday that many people look forward to. Most Americans want to make up for lost time if they have not had all the fun that they could have during the summer break and use this long weekend to drive to someplace that can offer them relaxation and fun. Here are some Labor Day events that have been organized in Seattle, Salt Lake City and Phoenix. Pick the one that you like most, drive down and make the most of this opportunity that the Labor Day offers you.

Labor Day Events at Seattle

While Bumbershoot remains the most attractive option in the Emerald City, there are other options that you can explore as well. Bumbershoot is a nationally acclaimed arts and music festival and this year includes Weezer, the English Beat, Bob Dylan and more. Organized at the Seattle Center, the spread of talent at 30 outdoor and indoor venues can be yours to see at an affordable price.
At the Gasworks Park, kids can enjoy graffiti on the cogs and engines and kayakers can enjoy some adventurous boating too. You can also enjoy a picnic in Greenwood and if you go a few days earlier, you can catch the wine tasting organized on Thursdays.

Labor Day Events at Salt Lake City

The Greek festival showcasing the largest ethnic spread of food, craft, music and arts is being organized here. If you are in the city during Labor Day a visit to the Great Salt Lake Chili Affair is almost mandatory with the regular chili concoctions along with jugglers and clowns to enjoy.
The Heritage Fair is being organized to celebrate the end of summer with special games a few days before Labor Day weekend. You can also commemorate the end of summer and summer vacations by joining is a short ranger program for biking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and more in any of the state parks in Salt lake City.

Labor Day Events at Phoenix

Salt River Tubing on the Lower Salt River is a customary part of Labor Day celebrations in Phoenix. Activities like beach ball, music, local radio, contests and games are involved with drives to keep the river area clean and litter free. There is the Litchfield Park Lights Up that has been rescheduled for Labor Day this year as the monsoon storm spoilt the fun on Fourth of July. Firework display, great food and dancing can be expected at this venue.
The annual Phoenix Fear Film Festival is slated to be held on Labor Day Saturday and this year there shall be a screening of horror movies through the day. There is also the annual Phoenix Cooks event where over thirty top Phoenix chefs will showcase their skills along with cooking demonstrations and tasting sessions. You get to sample some of the best wines here too.
The Hawaiian Luau at Harolds Coral is hosting a Labor Day buffet with live reggae music and a hula dancer show. Another event organized by the Childrens Action Alliance is scheduled to showcase the talents of foster children in the area of poetry and music.

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Summer can be a lot of fun in Phoenix. But when the kids want to go out to the amusement park every day, it can get too expensive for comfort with the paid rides. And if you have driven down to the city to enjoy a holiday in Phoenix, demands such as this can send your vacation budget for a toss. Check out some activities for yourself and the kids that you can do for free in Phoenix.

Free Summer Fun in Phoenix: Cerreta Candy Co

This child friendly candy company, located at 5345 W. Glendale Avenue in Glendale organizes free tours, Monday through Friday at 10am and at 1pm. While on the trip you can see how candies are made and if you are lucky you may even get a chance to create a free treat for yourself. If you want to make sure that you are chosen to create a treat, you will need to choose a paid tour.

Free Summer Fun in Phoenix: Mall Activity

Malls are a great place to visit in Phoenix when you want to spend some time window shopping. The Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale and the Metrocenter between Dunlap and Peoria and the Desert Sky Mall offer a variety of things that you can do. This is one activity that kids and adults enjoy together. But don’t push your luck with a mall too many times since children do tend to get bored after a couple of visits.

Free Summer Fun in Phoenix: Splash Pads

Summer in Phoenix is best spent cooling off near splash pads. Look for the best ones in parks like the Westgate City Center, the Glendale Aquatic Playground, the Rio Vista Splash Park or the Trailside Park Splash Pad.

Free Summer Fun in Phoenix: Summer Activities at the Library

You can be sure that each of the libraries has organized some special activities for the summer. These events include summer reading programs, movies festivals and events and kid shows too. Check out libraries like the Avondale library, the Buckeye library, the Goodyear library, the Phoenix Public library, the Glendale library and you are sure to find something that interests you.

Free Summer Fun in Phoenix: Museum Movie Shows

The Tempe History Museum organizes movie shows during summer. And don’t worry, neither are the movies are not boring nor are they always about historical facts that your teacher could not stuff into your head. Some of the greatest and most interesting movies are screened here at times.

Free Summer Fun in Phoenix: Arts Workshop

The Vision Gallery organizes art classes for kids who want to unleash their creativity. Children between the ages 6 and 14 are allowed to join in and work with mud sculptures, sand paintings and more. While the classes are free, prior registration for these is required.

Free Summer Fun in Phoenix: Culture Pass

If you have a good standing with your library and have a good record on the library card, you can even get a culture pass that allows you free entry into participating cultural institutions. Free multiple entries to the Bead Museum, Arizona Science Center, Desert Botanical Gardens and more can be obtained in this manner.

The Fox Rent A Car-team wishes you a lot of fun while saving money in Phoenix!

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When the weather starts to get cooler, taking a trip to a place like Phoenix in Arizona can prove to be a great idea. And Phoenix has a lot to offer to anyone who comes from outside for a visit. But if you are traveling with children, nieces and nephews or grandchildren, you must make a note of the special places for children to see in Phoenix. Fox Rent A Car knows which places have a typical Arizona flavor that all children love.

Fun for kids in Phoenix: Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium

While the Phoenix Zoo is something that most tourist guides will tell you about, the other zoo on the west side of town in Litchfield Park is a different experience in itself. The Wildlife World Zoo houses some of the most exotic animals and sea life that you can expect to see. Most of the animals are sourced from the jungles of Africa and you can expect to see wild cats, monkeys, zebras, antelopes, tigers and striking birds.

You can get the map of the large expanse of the zoo at the entrance and it is advised that you wear your most comfortable footwear since all paths are not paved. Some of the highlights of this special zoo include feeding the giraffes and watching the Wildlife Encounter Show in which you can see animal handlers work with reptiles, birds and other dangerous animals too. The experience is extremely interactive and educational. There is a special petting enclosure that contains harmless animals like rabbits and baby antelopes. And the aquariums – The Diversity of Life in Water, The Wild and The Wonderful, and Predators – will have you feeling bewitched as you witness more than 150 aquatic species. You can also take a walk in the African Aviary if you have a fascination for birds.

Fun for kids in Phoenix: Arizona Science Center

After a day of fun at the exotic zoo, you can plan to take your children to a 40,000 square feet gallery of exhibits. Within the walls you shall find the Irene P. Flinn Theater, the Dorrance Planetarium, various classrooms, a souvenir shop, and of course, a cafeteria. The exhibits are interactive in nature and among other things your kids can enjoy planning the layout of a house, movement, biotechnologies and more. Make a stop at the Amateur Radio Station to check out how the transmission is made and become a radio jockey for a few minutes. In addition to the exhibits there are always special screenings and shows and classroom sessions that are organized regularly. The ‘Robots’ and ‘Wired for Thought’ shows have always been a hit!

Fun for kids in Phoenix: Enchanted Island

The Enchanted Island Amusement Park is probably the best option for you if you have children that are too young to take part in regular rides. Even as you enter the amusement park, the ducks and the geese will have your children delighted. Some of the rides that are available here include the Red Barron Airplane ride, the Mimi Enterprise spaceship ride, the bumper boats, the Encanto Carousel and the Dragon Wagon roller coaster. Get ready to hear cackles of laughter as the young ones enjoy rides and want to go on them again and again and yet again! Some games are organized in specific months. And so while you will be able to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt in March or April, there are other snow games that are organized during Christmas too.

Fun for kids in Phoenix: Castles ‘n’ Coasters

Located near the Metrocenter Mallin Phoenix, you can enjoy rides, arcade games and golf in the same location. It has 4 miniature golf courses complete with perfect landscaping. Water fun includes bumper boats in the lagoon and the go karting at Naskarts is a favorite among many as are the Splashdown Falls. Rides include the Sky Diver, the Desert Storm, the Patriot roller coaster, the Sea Dragon and the Free Fall. Younger kids can enjoy the pretty carousel.

Fun for kids in Phoenix: Children’s Museum of Phoenix

The Children’s Museum at Phoenix is not a place where your children can only stare at the exhibits. Here they can climb, hold, build, read, design and explore to their heart’s content. While this museum was built in 1913, it was in 1998 that the concept of exploratory earning was taken from school to school before including it in the museum.

The three floors of the museum have a different allure. The Grand Ballroom has mazes, convoluted looking learning games and more. The Market gives the children an experience of a shopping mall, complete with checkout clerks and inventory handling. There is even a small library called The Book Loft. This is the place where you can get your two year old out of the stroller so that he can run around and explore.

Now we want to hear your opinion again – what Phoenix places do you like to take your kids to?

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Do you have a weekend to spare? How about a trip to Phoenix, AZ? There are various reasons to stop in Phoenix for a while – whether you want to visit someone, have a conference or simply are on the road to a different destination and need a rest, you can get it here! Fox Rent A Car listed the Top 5 Bed & Breakfasts and Guesthouses in and around Phoenix, AZ for you!

Maricopa Manor

This romantic place is about 10 minutes North of Downtown Phoenix in a historic residential neighborhood. It is the perfect place just to get away from home, to relax and enjoy. The Maricopa Manor has been mentioned by the The New York Times travel section as a great place for Arizona visitors. Built in the beautiful Spanish style, this place offers great common areas, filling breakfasts and even a pool to cool down.

ZenYard Guest House

Four rooms for ecological relaxation, a solar heated saltwater pool, and wonderful hosts make this Guest House a great place to stay and heal from the stress of the daily life. This guest house has great ratings and reviews on various travel sites and comes close to perfection for a nice getaway.

Spur Cross Bed & Breakfast

This Bed & Breakfast is located about 34 miles north of Downtown Phoenix and has an awesome view over the city. If you are looking for the real Western place, stay here. You can spend summer night outside watching the stars through the place’s telescope or enjoy a few minutes in the Jacuzzi. This B&B offers 4 suites, and all of them have a separate entrance! Your cowboy dreams come true at the Spur Cross.

Redbuck Ranch Bed and Breakfast

The “Hideout” Redbuck Ranch B&B offers pure luxury and romance. A waterfall pool, Jacuzzi, close proximity to the Tonto National Forest. This five-acre desert oasis guarantees exclusive privacy and the one suite that is offered has four rooms and a private veranda. This is almost like having your own resort! Enjoy complete silence and relaxation and if you need an idea where to take your significant other – don’t look any further!

La Paz in Desert Springs B&B

The La Paz in Desert Springs B&B offers a Southwestern theme, both for the accommodation and the food. There is only one guestroom, which is the Arizona Suite. The suite has a private entrance and if you are looking for a nice home away from home, you are right at this place. There is a BBQ/Picnic area, a pool and a Jacuzzi, so the perfect place to get spoiled at!

Have you stayed at a Bed & Breakfast Inn in Phoenix that you would like to recommend, but we have not listed it? Let us know here and we will be happy to post it for you. The Fox Rent A Car company wishes you great time in and around Phoenix, AZ!

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After we have already listed the best budget golf courses for our other locations, here is the last one summary for this season: Cheap and good golf courses in Salt Lake City, UT and in Phoenix, AZ! We hope you have enjoyed our golf posts and that you like our golf course recommendations! Whichever course you want to add, let us know!

Cheap Golf in Salt Lake City and Phoenix: Bonneville Golf Club, Salt Lake City

Play up and down the mountains and enjoy great views while playing some nice golf. Bonneville Golf Club has beautiful greens and is an 18-hole mountain designed golf course. This may not be the perfect place for beginners, but definitely worth a try if you have a little practice.

Cheap Golf in Salt Lake City: Wingpointe Golf Course

Wingpointe has its name for a god reason: it is located close to SLC airport, so you will have the plane noises during your game. However, a quite challenging course and well maintained nature will get you to your game and won’t let you even think about the noise level. This course is tough, so take your time and practice!

Cheap Golf in Salt Lake City: West Ridge Golf Club

West Ridge Gold Club offers some golf excitement for a reasonable price. The greens are well-maintained, and 18 holes mean quite some work for you and your buddies. The course is not too hard so beginners will feel good playing there.

Cheap Golf in Salt Lake City: Stonebridge Golf Club At Lake Park, West Valley City

The Stonebridge Golf Club is one of the courses that are not municipal, yet affordable and nice to play at. Awesome greens, 27 holes at every difficulty level you need, and all for a daily fee. Include a cart though in your price calculation, as the holes are very far from each other.

Cheap Golf in Phoenix: We-Ko-PA Golf Club

Despite the quite weird name We-Ko-PA Golf Club may be the one and only you will ever go to when you are in or around Phoenix! It is very well maintained, offers nice and challenging games and a couple of hours of great entertainment.

Cheap Golf in Phoenix: Orange Tree Golf Resort

Orange Tree Golf resort has an expensive sounding name, but you can play the course for a reasonable price. The whole area is taken much care of even though playing golf here is affordable. Friendly and helpful staff members, as well as modern and good equipment will almost guarantee a nice day out on the course!

So wherever you are or may go to, there is always a good place for a nice golf game. We wish you safe trips and enjoyable times at our Fox Rent A Car locations and test as many golf courses as you can. Nice games on well-maintained courses do not have to cost an arm and a leg, so have fun!

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Visiting a new city with your family can be quite a hassle, especially if you don’t know the kid-friendly places to eat at. Whether it is a stop-over for a night or you want to stay for a few days – be prepared and know where to go for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a little snack. Fox Rent A Car has prepared a list of the 10 best kid-friendly, yet affordable, places to eat. Enjoy!

# 1 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: 18 Degrees

This place is a perfect combination of a sports bar and a kid-friendly place to go. TV screens all over the place, but here is what makes this place special: Visual Sports. A simulator allows guests to use real sports equipment and to play golf, hockey, basketball and baseball! What else could a restaurant offer to keep kids happy?

# 2 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: Joe’s Farm Grill

Fresh ingredients, an amazing menu, good prices and a unique farm atmosphere. Enjoy delicious foods surrounded by a farm, trees and beautiful flowers.

# 3 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: Bobby Q

BBQ at its best! With unlimited cornbread and delicious ribs the whole family will be amazed. Even for those who do not like BBQ there is something on the menu too.

# 4 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: La Grande Orange Pizzeria

Even Frommers mentions this place, yet it is affordable! Italian food at its finest. Healthy salads, great pizza, yummie sandwiches. Stop by there if you can, you won’t regret it!

# 5 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: Chelsea’s kitchen

Chelsea’s kitchen is famous for its tacos. The corn tortillas are made-to-order and whether you like meat, fish or vegetarian – you will taste pure perfection in this food.

# 6 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: The Hero Factory

Delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, and perfect if you visit Phoenix during the week. The store is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 3pm, so if you want to take out the kids, opportunities are limited. However, the food experience is well worth it.

# 7 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: Carolina’s Mexican Food

This place has very limited seating, so be early or take the food to go. Tortillas, burritos, enchiladas or chimichanga, despite the lack of seating this place is a must-go-to if you are looking for places to eat in Phoenix!

# 8 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: Blue Moon Vietnamese Kitchen

The place to go to for Pho lovers! Enjoy a delicious, filling soup in any variety you like it. And here it comes: you can get good (and healthy) food for as little as $3.50. What are you waiting for?

# 9 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: Sweet Tomatoes aka Soup Plantation

Even though this is a chain and not an individual restaurant, you should give this one a try for healthy, delicious and fresh food. Pick any kind of salad you like, and for the kids there is plenty of pasta and pizza to chose from, too.

# 10 Kid-friendly Restaurants in Phoenix: Sweet Republic

Voted the best ice cream in Phoenix in 2009! Ice cream, fruit sorbets and frozen yogurt make Sweet Republic to run to just to avoid a meltdown during the hot Arizona days. Cheep, good, and as healthy as ice cream can get.

Those 10 places to eat at in Phoenix, AZ will make the kids, parents and grand parents happy! Fill yourselves up with good foods and avoid those fancy and overpriced places where you can feel right when you walk into them that your child is not welcome. This won’t happen here. Create and extraordinary moment and share with us how your kids liked it! Or do you have any other tips where families should eat in Phoenix, AZ? We want to hear them from you!

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