2022_TempeVG

THINGS TO DO
PERFORMING ARTS
ASU GAMMAGE
(480) 965-3434
asugammage.com
The Grady Gammage Memorial
Auditorium is a multipurpose
performing arts center that hosts
the top Broadway Series in the
country while fostering new work.
An architectural and creative
arts landmark, it’s the last project
designed by architect Frank
Lloyd Wright.
TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
(480) 350-2822 (box office)
tempecenterforthearts.com
Tempe Center for the Arts,
Arizona’s premier waterfront arts
center, is an iconic venue offering
exceptional, diverse, inclusive
and accessible arts experiences.
Enjoy dance, music, theater,
comedy and visual arts all under
one roof.
Family Friendly
CHILDSPLAY THEATRE
(602) 252-8497 (box office)
childsplayaz.org
The internationally recognized
professional theater company
exposes children to the creative
arts with a live touring season
presented at underserved
schools throughout Arizona.
Programming includes in-house
performances for schools and
families at the Herberger Theater
Center, onsite academy classes
and educational outreach.
HAYDEN’S FERRY CHAMBER
MUSIC SERIES
(480) 656-8445
haydensferrychambermusicseries.org
This Sunday afternoon chamber
series is held at the Tempe
Center for the Arts, where
guest musicians from across the
country play to an intimate 100-
seat audience surrounded by art.
A post-concert wine reception is
held for the audience to meet the
musicians.
STRAY CAT THEATRE
(480) 227-1766
straycattheatre.org
The quirky, award-winning indie
theater brings live productions
to the stage at the Tempe
Center for the Arts with a
contemporary twist. Now in its
20th season, the provocative
theater pushes social constructs
with performances that prompt
audiences to view narratives
through a different lens.
BOAT RENTALS OF AMERICA –
KIWANIS LAKE
(855) 690-0794
boats4rent.com/tempe-az/lakekiwanis
Take the watercraft plunge with
a single or double kayak, or
pedal boat rental by the half hour,
hour or two hours at Kiwanis
Lake. Suitable for all ages and
no experience required; fees
vary. Life vests are provided,
and snacks/refreshments are
available.
BOAT RENTALS OF AMERICA –
TEMPE TOWN LAKE
(855) 690-0794
boats4rent.com/tempe-az/
tempe-town
Push off with a kayak, rowboat,
stand-up paddleboard, pedal boat
or electric boat rental, including a
pontoon or 10-seater donut boat,
at Tempe Town Lake. Suitable
for all ages and no experience
required; fees vary. Life vests are
provided and snacks/refreshments
are available.
BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND
(480) 800-3000
butterflywonderland.com
Guests of all ages are
transported through the
largest butterfly conservatory
in the country with thousands
of fluttering butterflies. The
immersive rainforest experience
connects visitors to nature with
the chance to observe reptiles
in live educational exhibits and
watch a 3-D movie spotlighting
Monarch migration.
Phoenix Zoo
DAVE & BUSTER’S
(480) 281-8456
daveandbusters.com/locations/
tempe
The premium sports bar serves
an American chef-crafted menu,
video arcade classics and
hundreds of new games in its
Million Dollar Midway. Innovative
cocktails, impressive wine
selection, more than 20 beers on
tap and massive HDTVs with epic
stadium sound are part of the fun
and games.
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
(480) 941-1225
dbg.org
Visitors can observe 50,000
plants, including towering cacti,
intriguing succulents and colorful
wildflowers on five thematic
trails at this urban Sonoran
Desert oasis. The garden also
hosts festive events and unique
exhibits and offers various adult
and children’s classes on desert
landscaping and nature.
DOGE HAUS – NERF ARENA
(480) 341-9142
thedogehaus.com
Have a blast at Doge Haus at
Tempe Marketplace, where all
your Nerf battle dreams can come
true. With more than 4,000 square
feet of play space, you can aim,
blast and shoot your way to Nerf
domination. For night owls, visit
after sunset for #DogeAfterDark,
an enhanced arena with lightbending
effects.
LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY
CENTER ARIZONA
(480) 565-7078
arizona.legolanddiscoverycenter.com
An ultimate indoor playground
where visitors can explore landmark
replicas of the Grand Canyon State
built with 1 million LEGO BRICKS,
take interactive adventures, watch
movies at the LEGO 4-D cinema and
build LEGO creations with master
builders. A LEGO store and café are
also onsite.
MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
(480) 753-1200
mainevent.com/locations/arizona/tempe
This entertainment destination is an
interactive social gaming, multilevel
laser tag and state-of-the-art
bowling experience for all age
groups. It includes high-ropes gravity
adventure courses, billiards and
virtual video games, plus fast-casual
to chef-inspired casual dining and
creative cocktails, beer and wine.
MAJESTIC NEIGHBORHOOD
CINEMA GRILL
(480) 795-6622
majesticphx.com
Family-owned and operated, the
Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill
is the perfect neighborhood spot to
catch a flick with family and friends.
Watch the latest movie blockbusters
and art house favorites or be a part of
interactive movie parties and live film
events. The theater also offers a fullservice
menu featuring your favorite
movie treats, grill classics and craft
cocktails, all served at your seat.
ODYSEA AQUARIUM
(480) 291-8000
odyseaaquarium.com
Explore aquatic life at the largest
aquarium in Arizona, where the
ocean meets the desert. Kids and
adults can experience submarine
activity via interactive and
educational activities and exhibits.
PHOENIX ZOO | ARIZONA
CENTER FOR NATURE
CONSERVATION
(602) 286-3800
phoenixzoo.org
The largest privately-owned,
nonprofit zoo in the U.S. offers
several themed-trails spotlighting
more than 4,000 animals from
around the world, including many
endangered species. Familyfriendly
programming includes
kids camps, interactive exhibits
and events such as Animals After
Dark and the annual holidaythemed
ZooLights.
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