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  Butterfly Wonderland

  Scottsdale

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  Explore the rainforest right here in Arizona at Butterfly Wonderland!

     Butterfly Wonderland, featuring the largest butterfly conservatory in the country with thousands of fluttering butterflies, transports guests of all ages to the rainforest by immersing them in the world of butterflies and other rainforest animals. Live exhibits connect people to nature through a sensory experience that educates, entertains, and provides a refuge from the outside world. Learn about Monarch migration in a captivating 3D movie, observe live chrysalis as they emerge naturally into beautiful butterflies, spend ample time strolling through the conservatory with the butterflies, get up close to unique reptiles that inhabit rainforests across the world, and even indulge in edible insects! Butterfly Wonderland hosts a variety of talks and programs throughout the day so guests can learn more about the butterflies, reptiles, bugs, and other rainforest animals. There are also many special events throughout the month such as Butterfly Brushstrokes Painting Classes, Butterfly Photography, Storytime for Tots, Critters & Crafts, Yoga in the Rainforest, and more. Located just off the 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. Spend the day and enjoy 20 restaurants and shops at the entertainment destination including other major attractions such as OdySea Aquarium, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, and Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs. (less) ... Read more

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  Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

  Scottsdale

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  Combining creativity with academic relevance, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's innovative Summer Art and Architecture Camps give students the opportunity to think and work outside the box. Located at Taliesin West, Wright's winter home and desert laboratory, the camps will encourage students to explore, create, and design in the significant setting. Students will see how their unique ideas can have a true impact on the world around them, as they engage in the fun and educational activities.

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  Laser + Maze

  Scottsdale

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  he Mirror Maze is a challenging adventure for the body and mind.

     By surrounding your pathways with mirrors you see infinite reflections, impossible corridors and mind-bending light effects. It's an experience like no other! After making your way through the Mirror Maze, sharpen your ninja skills as you twist, duck and crawl your way through an intricate web of lasers in the Laser Maze. Try to make it through the vault and hit your mission buttons without being zapped by the laser beams. Sound a little easy? Well you have to be flexible and quick through these laser beams to make it through to the other side. Trip too many lasers and you'll have to start all over again. Be fast, stop the timer, and outrank your friends. Try the challenge again and again to beat the clock and your best score. Located just off the 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. Spend the day and enjoy 20 restaurants and shops at the entertainment destination including other major attractions such as OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, and Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs. (less) ... Read more

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Scottsdale

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  Audiences of all ages gather to cheer for their knight at Medieval Times in Scottsdale!

     Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena. (less) ... Read more

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  OdySea Aquarium

  Scottsdale

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  Immerse yourself in the underwater world of OdySea Aquarium, a multi-level, state-of-the-art facility featuring 65 exhibits, 370 species and over two million gallons of water.

     With some of the most original and interactive exhibits in the country, including the world's only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit, two stingray touch galleries and a tide touch pool, opportunities to learn about diverse sea life are endless. Walk underwater (yes you can!) meeting and feeding a variety of fish and rays during a SeaTREK adventure, meet a charismatic feathered friend during a Penguin Interaction Program, and view some of OdySea's more than 50 sharks from above the water on a Shark Behind-the-Scenes tour. Take a seat on Voyager, a rotating "theater" that takes guests through four 46-foot viewing windows featuring sharks, sea turtles, groupers and broad rays, and sea lions in the world's only "rotating aquarium experience!" Located just off the 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. Spend the day and enjoy 20 restaurants and shops at the entertainment destination including other major attractions such as Butterfly Wonderland, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, and Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs. (less) ... Read more

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  Papillon Helicopters

  Papillon Helicopters

  Founded in 1965, Papillon (French for "butterfly") is one of the world's largest "flightseeing" companies with 3,500 passengers served daily, narration in 16 languages and nearly 90 state-of-the-art helicopters and airplanes, specifically designed to reveal panoramic views beyond imagination. Family owned and operated, its brands include Grand Canyon Helicopters, Grand Canyon Airlines, Grand Canyon Coaches and Scenic Airlines. Papillon is one of the few companies that fly the entire Grand Canyon, including the South and West rims, home to the world-famous Skywalk, in addition to Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam. Tours afford maximum flight time, enabling guests to fully discover Grand Canyon's great wilderness and scenic attractions. Papillon operates nearly 90 helicopters and airplanes in its growing fleet of aircraft. Helicopter models include the Bell 206L, Eurocopter AS350 B2/B3e, EC130 B4/T2 and MD900. Airplane models include the deHavilland Twin Otter and Cessna Caravan. Papillon's aircraft are specifically designed for sightseeing with on-board upgrades developed and patented by Papillon itself. (less) ... Read more

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  Phoenix Herpetological Society

  Scottsdale

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  Conserving Wildlife Through Education.

     The Phoenix Herpetological Society is the largest non-profit reptile rescue in the United States with over 1700 animals including roughly 300 venomous snakes and 21 species of crocodilian. We offer tours of the facility, birthday parties on grounds, field trips, educational classes, and special evening events throughout the year. For details visit our website, www.phoenixherp.com and for tour bookings click on our calendar of events. (less) ... Read more

  $25 off 2 weeks or more of camp!

  If you attend more than one camp, or have a sibling, enjoy $25 off the second week of camp and the following weeks as well!

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  Traveling Baby Company

  Dozens of Cities across the US

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  Baby Equipment Rental. Clean, Safe and Delivered!

     Are you traveling with your baby? Baby equipment rental is now made easy with Traveling Baby Company. Book on line and your baby equipment will be delivered straight to your door. Rent cribs, strollers, car seats, toys and much more. All our products are clean, safe and easy to use.

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  World of Illumination

  Tempe and Glendale, AZ

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  This holiday season, experience World of Illumination - the producer of the largest drive-through animated light show in the world. Located at Tempe Diablo Stadium and Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale, this 30-minute drive-through event features millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays, all synchronized to your favorite holiday music. World of Illumination is open nightly from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM November 12 in Glendale and November 17 in Tempe. The theme parks are open through January 2, 2021. Ticket prices start at $39 per car and can be purchased at www.worldofillumination.com. A portion of proceeds benefits the Make-A-Wish Arizona Foundation. (less) ... Read more

  10% Off The World's Largest Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show With Promo Code: KIDSAZ10

  Get 10% off the world's largest drive-thru holiday light show! Promo Code: KIDSAZ10 will give 10% off weekday tickets Order tickets online at worldofillumination.com. Presented nig…

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  RVshare.com

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  RV rentals make for the perfect family getaway. Enjoy days filled with long hikes and exploring the outdoors while evenings are spent around the campfire before returning to a cozy bed for some R&R. RVs let you and your family travel comfortably, and park up close to your favorite places. Whether you want to visit a national park, a certain attraction, or just enjoy time spent on the road making stops along the way, an RV from RVshare is the perfect option for your next vacation. Enjoy peace of mind when you rent an RV from RVshare with insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and our worry-free rental guarantee. Search through thousands of RVs ranging from huge Class A motorhomes to small pop up trailers. Our platform makes booking safe and easy. (less) ... Read more

Family Dining

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Scottsdale

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  Audiences of all ages gather to cheer for their knight at Medieval Times in Scottsdale!

     Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-course feast and witness authentic jousting, sword fighting, and medieval games of skill. Watch in awe as magnificent Andalusian stallions perform the beautiful art of dressage and a rare falcon takes flight above the Grand Arena. (less) ... Read more

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  Set inside an 11th-century style castle, the two-hour action-packed tournament begins. Cheer for your knight as he competes to be named Champion of the Realm. Dine on a "hands-on" four-cours…

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