While the triple-digit temperatures in the Valley prevent it from feeling like fall, Great Wolf Lodge Scottsdale is putting us in the Halloween state of mind. On Oct. 1, the resort kicks off its month-long Howl-O-Ween celebration, with ghostly crafts, dance parties and, of course, trick-or-treating.
Author: Melissa Larsen
Restaurant of the Week: Whisk & Whisky
Whisk & Whisky, a sister restaurant of The Oakmont, dishes up an elevated dining experience in Flagstaff. Here, diners will find impeccable burgers, tempting snacks and small plates and an impressive menu of whisky and cocktails.
Valley Breweries Band Together for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Arizona breweries will tap a special beer on Sept. 16, with a portion of the brew’s sales going to suicide prevention organizations.
11 Wineries & Tasting Rooms in Arizona
More than 120 wineries and tasting rooms can be found throughout the state, many of which are crafting award-winning reds, whites and rosés in picture-perfect settings. Here are 11 Arizona wineries and tasting rooms for making a day of sipping, savoring and swirling this fall.
Pumpkin Fest is Back at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Mere days before the official first day of fall, Pumpkin Fest (formerly Pumpkin Nights) is back at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to offer families festive evenings of rides, pumpkin picking, seasonal eats and much more. Pumpkin Fest takes place Sept. 16 through Halloween.
Fall 2021 Arizona Restaurant Week
Arizona Restaurant Association’s Fall Arizona Restaurant Week is back, Sept. 17 to Sept. 26. And this time, the association is raising funds to help underprivileged members of the community who have been affected by the pandemic.
Air Guitar Now Open in Gilbert
Whether you’re in need of a wallet-friendly bottle of wine and a bouquet of flowers on the way to a friend’s house or an ice cream burrito and a lottery ticket for a fun Saturday night, Air Guitar has you covered. The new spot, which is a unique take on the traditional convenience store, is now open in Gilbert.
Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week
The first-ever Phoenix Vegan Restaurant Week is underway Sept. 12 to Sept. 18. From spotlighting coffee shops to food trucks to full-service restaurants, the weeklong event will celebrate plant-based cuisine in the Valley.
#StepUpWithPCH in September
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is asking the Valley to #StepUpWithPCH during September. In 2020 alone, 387 children were newly diagnosed with cancer at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
XO Partners with Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows
XO, private aviation provider, has partnered with Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows to offer its members exclusive benefits and amenities during their Scottsdale stay (think dedicated VIP concierge, room upgrade and much more).