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Fun For the Whole Family   The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure!

   What's in them? You know that your kids have something special inside them. We know it too. The Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) and K ignite the minds of children like yours to bring learning and innate possibility alive. With courses in six core subjects, as well as world languages, we are helping Arizona students in grades K-12 reach their true, personal potential. Discover the Arizona Virtual Academy. Discover what your children have in them. Call or visit us online. (less) ... (more)

Relax. Refresh. Reconnect.   Aspen Square is a condominium hotel located just across the street from the Aspen Mountain gondola in Downtown Aspen. Aspen Square is convenient to all the outstanding restaurants, unique shops, art galleries and fun of Aspen " year round. The property offers the convenience and space of condominium lodging with full hotel-style services. Facilities include a lobby and full front desk services, Concierge, pool and hot tub, fitness center and free parking. Free high-speed Internet connections are available in each condominium, and all units are fully air-conditioned. Accommodations feature Fireplace Studio Suite and large condominiums, all with a full kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, comfortable living room seating area and a variety of bedding arrangements. All condominiums have stereos and DVD/VHS players. Daily housekeeping is provided, of course. Aspen Square is the Hospitality Place in downtown Aspen, with comfortable condominiums and full hotel-style service. With friendly people and friendly prices, Aspen Square is the place to stay! (less) ... (more)

Coming to a Venue Near You!   Baby Loves Disco takes to the road this fall as we celebrate life and lemonade. it's our first ever tour and features bld's trademark mix of music, dancing and fun filled activities for parents and their young children. 50 cities spread out over 5 months and touching down in nightclubs, children's hospitals, shopping malls and schools across the United States. It's a superdance-party special mission to spread awareness and raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand. Get on the bus and ride! (less) ... (more)

   As a leader in all things from cotton to technology, the City of Chandler has a unique and fascinating past. Our museum presents this history from the first settlers, the Hohokam (300 B.C to 1450 A.D), through the development of the City of Chandler today. Special exhibits are featured in our temporary display gallery and change a few times a year so there is always something new to enjoy! Kids summer workshops and holiday events are ongoing. For updated information contact the Chandler Museum at 480-782-2717, or visit our website. Admission is free. Open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. (less) ... (more)

Museum for Children and Families   Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the Children's Museum of Phoenix mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. With hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness. The Childrens Museum of Phoenix is located at 215 N. 7th Street, downtown Phoenix, at the SE corner of 7th Street and Van Buren in the historic Monroe School Building. (less) ... (more)

   City-slickers looking for an off-the-beaten-path Colorado getaway with all the frills of a major resort should head to Crested Butte, a historic town tucked away in the Colorado Rockies Elk Mountain Range. With its affordable accommodations, gourmet restaurants, cozy pubs, and eclectic shops, Crested Butte attracts a devoted legion of repeat visitors year-round! Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management Inc. offers the largest selection of lodging in Mt. Crested Butte. Choose from studio condominiums to 4 bedroom homes in prime locations including ski-in/ski-out or walking distance to the slopes. At Crested Butte Lodging & Property Management, we understand the quality of lodging can make or break your vacation. We have carefully evaluated and inspected each property and have categorized our accommodations to further help you make your lodging selection. We want you to come to Crested Butte, Colorado to relax and have fun - not hassle with your accommodations. We promise a vacation you'll never forget! (less) ... (more)

Early Childhood Education: Childcare Beyond Daycare   The Goddard School encourages a child's lifelong love of learning. Whether gently holding an infant, encouraging toddlers to share or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, caring teachers support the healthy development of children from six-weeks to six-years-old, year round. Developmental Guidelines form the basis of unique lesson plans that are brought to life in fun and imaginative ways in learning centers including music, dramatic play, creative art, science, computers, blocks and puzzles. Daily Activity Reports, a corporate Quality Assurance program and accredited continuing education for teachers are just a few of the reasons Goddard is setting the standard in childcare. (less) ... (more)

Official Site of Gunnison-Crested Butte   Winter graces Gunnison-Crested Butte with snow covered Victorian and Western downtown storefronts. These towns are right out of a history book! Friendly locals in authentic 1880s Rocky Mountain towns share their own brand of western hospitality. Ever evolving, Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers up some of Colorados best snow, best grooming and best steeps and, was just voted by readers to SKI Magazines top 20 ski towns. Winter also brings Nordic skiing on over 55 kilometers of groomed trails, an abundance of groomed snowmobile trails and endless powder fields perfect for boondocking! Snowshoeing, ice skating and dogsledding are also favorite past times in the winter. (less) ... (more)

   The Phoenix Zoo is one of the nations largest non profit zoological parks and has been named one of the TOP FIVE best zoos for children and families. In addition to our more than 1,200 animals, theres so much to explore every day at the Zoo including keeper talks, live animal encounter shows and more.

Build Your Own Teddy Bear   Stuffington Bear Factory has been in business since 1959 and offers a wide selection of stuffed animals and outfits. We are one of the last remaining stuffed animals factories in the United states, and also a retail store. We host fantastic birthday parties, educational field trips, private tours, and Girl Scout events. We are open for retail Monday through Saturday, 10am - 5pm. Each day we offer a free drop-in tour of our facility at 1pm - please feel free to stop by and learn all about the history and production of stuffed animals. Use our interactive and kid-friendly equipment to stuff your very own furry friend. (less) ... (more)