Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Counting Down to 2012

The week between Christmas and New Year's can be a bit of a downer, especially after the all excitement and anticipation leading up to the 25th. Thankfully though, if you call the Phoenix Area home or are visiting our diverse and expansive Valley of the Sun, you will find that there are plenty of things to keep you and yours busy in the final countdown to 2012. Here are multiple ideas ranging from free to a little past pricey but worth the payout.

Free
Climb Camelback Mountain

Visit the Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art, Chandler

Take the kids to Playtopia at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler

$
Burn out some energy with the kids at Jumpstreet in Chandler

Tour Shamrock Farms and get a free ice cream coupon if you "like" them on Facebook

Tour Cerretta's Candy Factory, Glendale

Take a night ride under the Christmas Lights at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale

Attend a Puppet Show at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, Phoenix

Enjoy a class of wine at the new Vintage 95 restaurant and wine bar at 95 W. Boston St., Chandler

$$
See the Real Pirates exhibit at the Arizona Science Center

Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum

Experience Las Noches De Las Luminarias at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens

$$$
Go see Daddy Long Legs at the Herberger Theater

Have fun keeping busy and have a Happy New Year!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Wonderful winter wisdom,thank you!

Just for the record, it's Day 3 in the 12 Days of Christmas; 3 French Hens represent the Trinity!

Here's to memory making,

Momma