Advanced Orthodontics located in Mesa, Arizona is known for creating amazing smiles in a boutique office environment with flexible hours. Dr. Larrabee has been awarded “Best of the Valley” by AZ Foothills Magazine and “Best Dentist” by Phoenix Magazine. As the only doctor at Advanced Orthodontics, Dr. Larrabee continues to improve his practice by using the latest in orthodontic technology such as 3D I-Cat imaging, hidden lingual braces, Invisalign, clear, and self-ligating braces to treat patients of all ages. This customized treatment has patients traveling from all over the Valley, from Scottsdale to Chandler and Tempe all the way to Globe, for the Advanced Orthodontic Experience!
For over 7 years, we at Tinkergarten have been on a mission to spread a love of learning and nature throughout the country by offering play-based learning to kids in community parks. Join us by signing up your kids, ages 6 months to 8 years, to join in discovery-based learning. Our outdoor classes are designed to engage and inspire kids in building skill sets around empathy, collaboration, creativity, persistence, and problem solving. Our Fall session starts now. Join the movement of thousands of families learning outside together and enjoy some well-spent time with your kids.
Newborn, family, seniors, weddings, commercial, lifestyle and stylized photography.
Local East Valley Realtor specializing in VA and military residential needs.
Stella and Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a San Francisco based boutique-style accessories company offering flexible entrepreneurship for women. Shop our jewelry, host a trunk show, or become a Stylist. Contact me to schedule your Stella & Dot Pop-Up Shop or to learn more about becoming a Stylist.
Arizona’s Best Care for Kids Phoenix Children’s growing presence across the Valley means that the best care for your kids is more convenient and accessible than ever. Our high quality care and exceptional outcomes have been recognized for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report as Arizona’s only Best Children’s Hospital, now ranked in 10 out of 10 specialties.
From well-checks to difficult-to-find specialty care, the Phoenix Children’s system of care has your family covered with the state’s largest group of pediatricians and pediatric specialists in locations across the Valley. |
Seasonal hours: May 23- July 26
Monday- Friday 1-5 p.m.
Saturday 1-6 p.m.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $2 (children under 6 months: Free)
Ages 18 & older: $4
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
Open Thursdays October-May, 3pm-7pm. They also have a craft market the 1st Thursday of each month.
Founders’ Park is located directly across the street from Town Hall in the heart of Queen Creek. This neighborhood park features the following amenities:
- One lighted softball field
- One lighted multi-purpose field
- Two lighted basketball courts
- Lighted skate park
- Splash pad
- Playground
- Four picnic ramadas
- Horseshoe pits
- Community Center
- Total Acreage: 11.5 acres
Cady Mall, north of Lemon Street, Tempe
Every other Tuesday from 9am-2pm located at. This market features seasonal produce, specialty food items produced in Arizona and ready-to-eat food and beverages.
Admission fees:
Children (2-17 years) $1
Adult (18-54 years) $2.25
Senior (55 years & older) $1.25
Seasonal Hours: May 26 – August 2
Monday – Friday Noon-8 p.m.
(Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. is $1 Family Night)
Saturday 11-6 p.m.
Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
(Free Swim on Sundays from 4-6 p.m.)
Sea Life Arizona features a 161,000-gallon ocean-view tank with an underwater tunnel. This aquarium targets kids 12 and younger with eye-level views of sea turtles, sharks, cownose stingrays, jellyfish, clownfish, angel fish and more. They offer birthday packages for ages 4-12 that include a host, decorated party room, admission for 15-20 guests and goody bags. The birthday boy/girl also gets an annual pass to the aquarium. The $400 deluxe party includes a supervised craft, under-the-sea party games and a pirate or mermaid party host.
Details: 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe. Birthday parties $275-$400. 480-478-7598, visitsealife.com/arizona.
Seasonal hours: May 23- July 26
Monday- Thursday 1-5:30 p.m.
Friday 1-7 p.m.
Saturday 1-6 p.m.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $2 (children under 6 months: Free)
Ages 18 & older: $4
Hours: April 10 -6 p.m.; May-Aug 9-7 p.m.; Sept-Oct 10-6 p.m.
Features walk through spray rings, water tower, in-ground pop up fountains, and various spray equipment. fully fenced.
Daily 5:30 am-10:00 pm (not affected by Holidays)
Park Amenities
- 2 Lakes; Uses Reclaimed Water
- 3 Lighted Multi-use Fields
- 2 Multi-Use Fields
- 2 Lighted Sand Volleyball Courts
- 2 Lighted Basketball Courts
- 4 swings and a climbing rock Play Area
- 8 Reservable Ramadas with BBQ Grills
- 1 Restroom Facility
- Various Benches, Bike Racks & Multi-Use/Equestrian Trails
- Trash Receptacles
- 48 Acre Park
Ramada’s/Picnic Tables
Ramadas and other amenities can be reserved any day of the week
between 5:30 am – 10:00 pm.
- Sandstone: Large ramada with 9 tables and 2 grills. Power available.
- Bedrock: Large ramada with 9 tables and 2 grills. Power available, Inflatable area with Generator Only.
- Granite: Large ramada with 9 tables & 2 grills. Power available.
- Discovery: Small ramada with 2 tables and grill. Power available.
- Arroyo: Small ramada with 2 tables and grill. Power available.
- Digger’s Cove: Small ramada with 2 tables and grill. Power available, Inflatable Area.
- Pebble: Small ramada with 2 tables and grill. Power available.
- Hoopasaurus: Small ramada with 2 tables and grill. Power available, Inflatable Area.
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Seasonal hours: May 23- July 26
Monday- Friday 1-7 p.m.
Saturday 1-6 p.m.
Admission fees:
Ages 17 & younger: $2 (children under 6 months: Free)
Ages 18 & older: $4
Butterfly Wonderland
Learn about butterfly metamorphoses and interact with thousands of free-flying butterflies in this lush rain-forest atrium. Butterfly Wonderland offers three birthday-party packages with either a butterflies or bugs theme. They include all-day admission (including the 3-D theater) for up to 15 children and three adults, a decorated party room and a fresh-fruit platter, birthday cake or cupcakes. Pizza is also available.
Details: 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Salt River Reservation. Birthday parties $350-$400. 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.
Beach, slides and real surfing waves!
This hands-on children’s art and discovery museum (formerly the Arizona Museum for Youth) hosts “Art Studio” birthday parties for up to 10 kids and 10 adults that include museum admission, a hands-on, age-appropriate art activity with museum staff and a party host. Food and decorations are not provided. Parties are offered only on weekends, and reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Details: 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa. Birthday packages $225-$250. 480-644-3690,ideamuseum.org.
Backed by over 300 5-star Google reviews, come and see for yourself why Advanced Orthodontics is one of the top rated providers of braces, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen in the Valley of the Sun! We know our East Valley Moms are busy – so we have early and late appointments available for you. Dr. Larrabee and the team at Advanced Orthodontics can’t wait to impress you! Call today for your complimentary consultation.
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