Showing posts with label things to do. Show all posts
Showing posts with label things to do. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Things to do in Chandler, Arizona - Paseo Vista Recreation Park

Things to do in Chandler, Arizona - Paseo Vista Recreation Park

Paseo Vista Recreation Area
3850 S. McQueen Rd.
Northwest Corner of McQueen Rd. and Ocotillo Rd.

things to do in Candler, AZChandler residents can now enjoy the unique amenities of the long-awaited Paseo Vista! 64-acre park was built on top of the City landfill.
The facility includes:

  • disc golf course
  • dog park
  • playground
  • picnic areas
  • and more than a mile of walking trails


For almost 30 years it was a working landfill, man-made dirt mound rising above the streets and nearby houses.
Vehicle access is off McQueen Rd., ¼-mile north of Ocotillo Rd., and there are more than 330 parking spaces. Direct access is also available to bicyclists, joggers and others via the adjacent Paseo Trail along the Consolidated Canal. Additional pedestrian access points will be opened when the McQueen Rd. widening project is completed later this year.

PASEO VISTA AMENITIES

  • Bark Park (one of four Dog Parks in Chandler)
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Archery Range (Archery classes will be offered)
  • Playground ( swings, slides, climbing rocks, a large spherical jungle gym made of cables, and an educational “trash wall”)
  • Great Views (40-foot-high lookout point, spectacular 360-degree views of the East Valley)

For more information on the Paseo Vista Recreation Area, contact 480-782-2754.

source: chandleraz.gov

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

things to do in Candler, AZ

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Local Treasure - Olive Mill, Queen Creek, AZ

Local Treasure - Olive Mill, Queen Creek, AZ

25062 S. Meridian Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242

Open Daily 9-5


The Olive Mill in Queen Creek, Arizona – located about 50 miles East from Phoenix is a destination that every year is more popular on most tourist itineraries.

The Queen Creek Olive Mill opened in 2005 is a family owned company that grows and presses olives and produces a high quality extra virgin olive oil. It is the only one working olive farm & mill in Arizona.

Olive Mill, Queen Creek, Arizona, tourist local attractionVisiting the Olive Mill in Queen Creek prepare yourself for a gourmet extravaganza.
Entering the Mill you will see the garden with organically grown herbs and vegetables that del Piero Marketplace uses for its gourmet dishes. Next to the garden there is outside covered sitting area and plenty of grass - great for a picnic. Just bring your blanket place and order at the del Piero and you are ready for an adventure. When you are finished with your meal (or before) you should sample varieties of olive oil, olives, tepenades (olive and olive oil spreads) and other locally produced products such as: nuts, honey, bread, gelato and crackers that Queen Creek Olive Mill store offers for its guests. After my visit today, I was most intrigued by the… chocolate olive oil (see a picture below).

Olive Mill, Queen Creek, Arizona, tourist local attractionIf you have more free time you must do the olive mill tour. You will learn a few things about olives, for example: how they are grown, how the pressing room works and all the mill equipment. You will also learn how to keep olive oil fresh, friendly staff will explain what extra virgin olive oil mean and “lite” olive oil and which one is better for your health. Hope to see you at Olive Mill in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Olive Mill, Queen Creek, Arizona, tourist local attraction

Olive Mill, Queen Creek, Arizona, tourist local attraction

Olive Mill, Queen Creek, Arizona, tourist local attraction

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Counting Calories in Arizona during month of March won’t be easy.

culinary festivals in arizona, chandler, tempe












wine festival in arziona, chandler, tempe

March in Arizona is one of the busiest months in terms of food- and drink-related events. Every appetite should be satisfied.

Arizona Events:

1. Jazz, Wine, Barrel & Barrel Tasting:

Chandler – March 5 – 7
Surprise – March 12 – 14

Free admission

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Kokopelli Winery

35 W. Boston, Chandler

(480) 792-6927

www.kokopelliwinery.com

2. Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

March 5 – 7

$3 admission (free for Carefree residents)

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Downtown Carefree

Easy and Ho Hum streets

(480) 837-5637

www.thunderbirdartists.com

3. Arizona State Open Chili Championship

March 6th, 2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free admission

Ed Hooper Park, Pinal Avenue and Rodeo Road

Casa Grande

(520) 560-2256

Choice Chili Cups on Sale at 11:00 AM - $4.00
(Chili cup sales to benefit Pinal Counsel for Casa/Foster inc.)
Competition Chili Cups on Sale at 2:00 PM - $4.00

Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors - All Day
Live Entertainment - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Car & Motorcycle Show - All Day
Chili Awards Presentations - 5:00 PM
"Live Music Provided by "Desert Cadillac's"

www.azchiliopen.com

4. Great Arizona Beer Festival

$40-$50 admission

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(480) 968-7559

www.azbeer.com

5. Aloha Festival

Free admission

March 13-14 (10am -5pm)

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(602) 697-1824

www.azalohafest.org

6. Devoured - Culinary festival

March 13-14

$65 admission for one day; $90 for both

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave

(480) 657-7333

50 Valley restaurants will offer samples in the Phoenix Art Museum’s sculpture garden. There also will be wine samples, live music, seminars and cooking demos.

www.phxart.org/devoured

7. Downtown Chandler Barbecue Throwdown

March 20

Free admission

Downtown Chandler

www.bbqchandler.com

8. Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts/Arizona Wine Festival

March 26-28

Downtown Tempe

Free Admission

For $10 admission to wine portion, get a commemorative wine glass and six tasting of Arizona wines

(480) 921-2300 / www.tempefestivalofthearts.com

source: azcentral

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Counting Calories in Arizona during month of March won’t be easy.

culinary festivals in arizona, chandler, tempewine festival in arziona, chandler, tempe

March in Arizona is one of the busiest months in terms of food- and drink-related events. Every appetite should be satisfied.

Arizona Events:

1. Jazz, Wine, Barrel & Barrel Tasting:

Chandler – March 5 – 7
Surprise – March 12 – 14

Free admission

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Kokopelli Winery

35 W. Boston, Chandler

(480) 792-6927

www.kokopelliwinery.com

2. Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

March 5 – 7

$3 admission (free for Carefree residents)

$10 for six wine-tasting tickets

Downtown Carefree

Easy and Ho Hum streets

(480) 837-5637

www.thunderbirdartists.com

3. Arizona State Open Chili Championship

March 6th, 2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free admission

Ed Hooper Park, Pinal Avenue and Rodeo Road

Casa Grande

(520) 560-2256

Choice Chili Cups on Sale at 11:00 AM - $4.00
(Chili cup sales to benefit Pinal Counsel for Casa/Foster inc.)
Competition Chili Cups on Sale at 2:00 PM - $4.00

Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors - All Day
Live Entertainment - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Car & Motorcycle Show - All Day
Chili Awards Presentations - 5:00 PM
"Live Music Provided by "Desert Cadillac's"

www.azchiliopen.com

4. Great Arizona Beer Festival

$40-$50 admission

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(480) 968-7559

www.azbeer.com

5. Aloha Festival

Free admission

March 13-14 (10am -5pm)

Tempe Town Lake

54 W. Rio Salado Parkway

(602) 697-1824

www.azalohafest.org

6. Devoured - Culinary festival

March 13-14

$65 admission for one day; $90 for both

Phoenix Art Museum

1625 N. Central Ave

(480) 657-7333

50 Valley restaurants will offer samples in the Phoenix Art Museum’s sculpture garden. There also will be wine samples, live music, seminars and cooking demos.

www.phxart.org/devoured

7. Downtown Chandler Barbecue Throwdown

March 20

Free admission

Downtown Chandler

www.bbqchandler.com

8. Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts/Arizona Wine Festival

March 26-28

Downtown Tempe

Free Admission

For $10 admission to wine portion, get a commemorative wine glass and six tasting of Arizona wines

(480) 921-2300 / www.tempefestivalofthearts.com

source: azcentral

Saturday, February 13, 2010

The Arizona Renaissance Festival, Apache Junction

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is one of the largest of the Renaissance events in the nation; costumed fantasy village with:
  • Twelve Stages of Continuous Live Entertainment
  • An Outdoor Circus
  • A Medieval Arts & Crafts Fair
  • A Jousting Tournament with Three Performances Each Day
  • A Day - Long Feast

During the months of February and March every year - Apache Junction, Arizona (about 36 miles from Phoenix) is transformed into a 16th Century European Country Faire and opens to the public.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a wonderful combination of amusement park, shows, comedy, music, feats of daring, street performers, shopping, and indulging. The Festival is spread out over 30 acres, and it is easy to spend an entire day there.

WHEN?

  • every Saturday and Sunday
  • February 6, 2010 through March 28, 2010
  • Open on President's Day
  • Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

WHERE?

  • State Highway 60 East, east of Apache Junction, just east of Gold Canyon Golf Resort

TICKETS:
Advance discount tickets are available at Fry's Stores and Fry's Marketplace

  • $18 for adults
  • $8 for children 5-12
  • Children under 5 are free
  • Tickets are $2 more if purchased at the event or on line
  • Senior (60+) tickets can be purchased at the Festival Ticket Booth for $17

The admission price includes parking, all entertainment shows, including the Tournament Jousting and Birds of Prey show.
It does not include the purchase arts and craft items, food or beverages, or rides and games.
You can also buy a season pass that's valid for any festival day.

For more information, visit the Arizona Renaissance Festival online or call for information 520-463-2700.