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Wonder Pet Expo
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time. This first-ever event will offer pet fashion and talent shows, agility-trained dogs, splash and flyball dogs, as well as fancy cats. Sept. 10-11. (09/2011)
Arizona State Fairgrounds 1826 W McDowell Rd
480-507-2297
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FilmBar
Not your normal cineplex, the FilmBar is a 21+ beer/ wine bar/cinema that pours 15 different wines and keeps more than 30 craft beers on tap. It also sports a soundproofed room that screens new, classic, cult and independent films in an intimate setting—only 70 seats! Don't miss stand-up comedy on Tuesdays. (09/2011)
815 N Second St
602-595-9187
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MLB All-Star Game
Treat yourself to a timeless tradition, when the American and National Leagues battle against each other in a classic match-up. The National League won last year. Who'll take the prize in 2011? July 12. (08/2011)
At Chase Field 401 E Jefferson St
602-462-4600
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World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Don't miss the Old West at its best in what's reputed to be the country's best small rodeo. For 127 continuous years, professional cowboys and cowgirls have convened in Payson to take on bulls and broncos in pursuit of prize money. Yee-haw! Aug. 20-22. (08/2011)
At Payson Event Center 1000 W Country Club Dr, Payson
928- 474-9440
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EDEN GardenHouse
Kids going stir crazy? Get them in touch with their inner Monets by taking them to this Central Phoenix gem to enjoy an hour-long crafts workshop. Each child will leave with a piece of decorative garden art, a plant and a photo. (08/2011)
2928 N Seventh Ave
602-274-2470
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World's Smallest Museum
A mere 134 square feet of oddball exhibits, including the world’s largest “Apache tear” good luck stone, this fun roadside attraction won't take much of your time. Plop down your $1 suggested donation and marvel at displays like a badly battered tuba titled, simply, “Mom’s Revenge.” (08/2011)
60 miles east of Phoenix 1111 US 60, Superior
520-423- 7506
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Arizona Broadway Theatre
This company pairs high-quality plays with four-star dining year-round, offering a new show every month. Through July 10, check out All Shook Up, the musical that's based around Elvis songs, but whose plot sounds more like "Leader of the Pack." Ticket prices, which range from $75 to $90, include dinner with the show. (06/2011)
7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria
623-776- 8400
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Arizona Outback Adventures
May is National Bike Month, so if your plans include seeing desert or downtown by bicycle, visit the only shop in Arizona devoted solely to providing rental bikes. Road bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, tandems—AOA has more than 300 cycles to get you off to a rolling start. (05/2011)
16447 N 91st St, Scottsdale
480-945-2881
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Cave Creek Outfitters
Spring is the ideal time to explore the mysteries of the Sonoran Desert—and there’s nothing like experiencing it from the mount of a trusty steed and a professional wrangler leading the way. The picturesque backdrop of cactus-speckled terrain makes this no ordinary horseback ride. (04/2011)
31313 N 144th St, Scottsdale
480- 471-4635
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Trapeze U
This place will have you doing aerials, flips and hanging from your knees. Experienced instructors stress safety first, but manage to turn grueling work into adreneline-fueled fun in a two-hour "Trapeze 101" session. (04/2011)
14407 E Pecos Road, Gilbert
888-872-7101
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Murphy Bridle Path
Walk back in time along this 2.5-mile, tree-lined path, which is dotted with historic homes and dappled with shady spots. It's been preserved as an unpaved trail for more than 100 years. (04/2011)
Along Central Ave, from Bethany Home Rd to Arizona Canal
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Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Each year, 2,000-plus majestic horses gallop around West- World, bringing the world's top owners, trainers and breeders with them. This month, they're competing in the 56th edition of the world's largest Arabian show. Feb. 17-27. (02/2011)
At WestWorld 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale
800-745-3000
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