Come visit ASU’s red brick schoolhouse-turned-art-studio-turned-Winecafe! This mid-century gem sits in the shadow of the Sun DevilStadium & at the gateway to campus. www.postinowinecafe.com

POSTINO WINECAFE, 615 S. COLLEGE AVE, SUITE 101, 480.927.1111

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The sophisticated spot for lunch, dinner, dining & drinks. World-classbruschetta, hand-tossed pizzas, salads & locally-sourced freshness.Full bar plus homemade limoncello & sangria. www.laboccapizzeria.com

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Customize your style! Design your own custom t-shirts & more.Its easy, fun & fast. Make just one or as many as you need.www.brandxtshirts.com

7) Historic Hackett House, a non-profit event venue, features cookingclasses, high teas & a unique gift boutique that benefits Tempe SisterCity youth programs. www.hacketthouse.org

HACKETT HOUSE, 95 W. 4TH ST, 480.350.8181

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Arizona Distilling Company is a community-based micro-distillery dedicatedto manufacturing premium, small-batch craft spirits. Our locally sourcedproducts are rooted in Arizona culture & history. www.azdistilling.com

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BRAND X CUSTOM T-SHIRTS, 414 S. MILL AVE, SUITE 120, 480.200.2833

ARIZONA DISTILLING COMPANY, 508 W. 1ST ST, 480.233.9439

Enter a world of wonder & discovery at the Phoenix Zoo. Featuring over1,400 animals, outdoor cafés, gardens & close-up animal experiences –it’s like no other place in Arizona! www.phoenixzoo.org

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PHOENIX ZOO, 455 N. GALVIN PARKWAY, 602.273.1341

Green New American Vegetarian is a 100% vegan restaurant featuringAmerican style “comfort” food made with fresh plant based ingredients.www.greenvegetarian.com

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GREEN NEW AMERICAN VEGETARIAN, 2240 N. SCOTTSDALE RD, #8, 480.941.9003

Community conscious cafe offering an ever-changing intuitively createdvegan menu with locally sourced ingredients & eclectic global inspiration.Courtyard seating, take out & catering. www.desertrootskitchen.com

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DESERT ROOTS KITCHEN, 414 S. MILL AVE #111, 480.382.0228

A neighborhood, bicycle-friendly, modern American beer garden with48 beers including craft, draft, local & imported, fine local sausages,vegetarian items & hand-cut fries. www.handlebaraz.com

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THE HANDLEBAR TEMPE, 680 S. MILL AVE, 480.474.4888

Childsplay is Arizona’s top professional theatre company for youngaudiences. Our plays, recommended for families with children ages 3+,are on stage September through May. www.childsplayaz.org

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CHILDSPLAY AT TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS700 W. RIO SALADO PKWY, 480.921.5700

LA BOCCA URBAN PIZZERIA + WINE BAR, 699 S. MILL AVE, 480.967.5244

No Tempe visit is complete without this quintessential Arizona treat!Specializing in handmade Mexican pops & beverages, these dessertshave won acclaim locally & nationally. www.paletasbetty.com

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PALETAS BETTY, 425 S. MILL AVE, SUITE 109, 480.779.8080

Tempe’s favorite breakfast & lunch spot is open 7 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.daily. Njoy freshly baked pastries, patio seating, coffee & cocktails,too! www.Ncounter.com

NCOUNTER, 310 S. MILL AVE, SUITE 101, 480.968.9288

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Award-winning House of Tricks serves creative contemporary Americancuisine in two charming turn-of-the-century cottages & on our lush,shady patio. A Valley favorite for decades. www.houseoftricks.com

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HOUSE OF TRICKS RESTAURANT, 114 E. 7TH ST, 480.968.1114

Buy, sell & trade clothing & accessories for cash or trade on the spot!Visit our website for other locations. www.buffaloexchange.com

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BUFFALO EXCHANGE, 227 W. UNIVERSITY DR, 480.968.2557

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small wondersEstablished in 1989, HQ Smoke Shop specializes in local glass.HQ also has a large selection of vaporizers, eCig accessories,hookahs & traditional smoking items. www.420hq.com

HQ SMOKE SHOP, 219 W. UNIVERSITY DR, 480.966.6093

14) Skateboarders serving skateboarders & the community with passionsince 1996. Cowtown takes pride in our customer service & selection.www.cowtownskateboards.com

COWTOWN SKATEBOARDS, 215 W. UNIVERSITY DR, 480.379.3605

TEMPEVOLUME 3ACOLLECTIONOFLOCALLYOWNEDRESTAURANTS, RETAILSHOPSANDADVENTURES.

APS Fantasy of Lights Street Parade: Start the holiday season off along Mill Avenue at one of the Valley’s premier paradeswith special guest Santa! Held in November. www.millavenue.com

ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo: A magical experience guaranteed to illuminate your holiday season. Enjoy 3.8 million lights,two new Music in Motion light shows, 700 sparkling displays, Jengothe Talking Giraffe & much more. Held nightly, late November throughmid January. www.phoenixzoo.org

APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade: Enjoy the spectacle of holiday light adorned boats cruising Tempe Town Lake. Held inDecember. www.millavenue.com

Filmstock Festival: A short film festival that connects creative visionaries with audiences in the Four Corner states. Held inDecember. www.filmstockfilmfestival.com

Music in the Garden: Listen to local musicians in the most unique concert venue in the Valley at the Desert BotanicalGardens. Spring, Fall & Winter series. www.dbg.org

Tempe Community Farmers Market: Focusing on Arizona grown produce, honey, local foods, baked goods, pickles, preserves,artisan arts & crafts and more. Held Sunday mornings, year round.www.tempeaction.org

ASU Tempe Campus Farmers Market: Cady Mall on the ASU campus is home to this farmers market featuring fresh producefrom Arizona farms, including some grown right on campus. Themarkets are geared toward ASU students, faculty & staff, but theoutside community is encouraged to attend. Held October – April.www.arizonacommunityfarmersmarkets.com

ASU Food Truck Lunch: Every Wednesday, food trucks roll intoTempe and dish up lunch on the corner of 6th Street & Forest. Enjoy avariety of lunch offerings in an al fresco setting.www.phxstreetfood.org

SEA OF GREEN HYDROGARDENS, 1301 E. UNIVERSITY DR #134, 480.967.2045

Founded in 1992, we are Arizona’s original urban garden store. We carryproducts & provide gardening information, hydroponics, aquaponics,organic soils & indoor gardening equipment. www.sea-of-green.com

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We offer exceptional yarns & knitting/crochet supplies, greatstaff/classes to help you learn, discover & create. It’s not just a yarnshop…it’s a community! www.tempeyarn.com; www.arizonayarn.com

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TEMPE YARN & FIBER, 1415 E. UNIVERSITY DR #102, 480.557.9166

Local music’s original home featuring live bands nightly in one ofTempe’s coolest venues. A full bar featuring a variety of craft beers &food served late. www.yuccatap.com

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YUCCA TAP ROOM, 29 W. SOUTHERN AVE, 480.967.4777

The Dhaba serves award-winning, authentic Punjabi cuisine in thetradition of India’s roadside dhabas. Also home to an Indian market fullof fresh foods & unique gifts. www.the-dhaba.com

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THE DHABA, 1872 E. APACHE BLVD, 480.557.8800

Tempe happeningsZia Records, an independent retailer established in Arizona in 1980,specializes in new & used music, movies, books, games, vinyl, toys &much more! www.ziarecords.com

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ZIA RECORD EXCHANGE, 3201 S. MILL AVE, 480.829.1967

Locally owned & operated for over 40 years! Party supplies, decorations,costume sales/rentals, accessories, balloons, helium, inflatables, dunktanks, chairs, games, booths, prizes. www.azfunparty.com

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ARIZONA FUN SERVICES, 1938 E. BROADWAY RD, 480.967.7129

The ASU Art Museum’s two locations in Tempe showcase contemporaryart with seasonally-rotating exhibitions & innovative programs for allages. Museum admission is always free. www.asuartmuseum.asu.edu

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ASU ART MUSEUM, 51 E. 10TH ST. ASU ART MUSEUM BRICKYARD, 699 S. MILL AVE #108, 480.965.2787

Arizona Beer Week: Get to know Arizona’s booming craft beerindustry with events focusing on beer education, the artistry ofbrewing & the unveiling of never-before-seen suds. Held in February.www.arizonabeerweek.com

Arizona Aloha Festival: Celebrate all things Hawaiian at this annual event. Music & dance performances, an Island marketplace &traditional Polynesian cuisine are featured. Held in March.www.azalohafest.org

Tempe Spring & Fall Festival of the Arts: Browse the wares of hundreds of artists as they take over Mill Avenue. Meet theartists, support the art community & enjoy eclectic Tempe. Held inMarch & December. www.tempefestivalofthearts.com

Four Peaks Local Fest: Local brewery Four Peaks celebrates their anniversary with rare, specialty and barrel aged beer, plus liveentertainment, food trucks & fun for the kids. Held in April.www.fourpeaks.com

Pat’s Run: Honoring the legacy of ASU football player & soldier Pat Tillman, this 4.2 mile run/walk races through the streets of Tempeto Sun Devil Stadium, ending at the 42-yard line. Held in April.www.pattillmanfoundation.org

Tempe 4th of July: Enjoy a fireworks spectacular as pyrotechnics are launched from the Mill Avenue bridge. Live music &family activities make this a great spot to celebrate IndependenceDay. Held July 4th. www.tempe4th.com

Oktoberfest: Germany comes to Tempe in the form of beer & wine gardens, KinderFest Kids Zone, non-stop polka music & plenty ofGerman food. Held in October. www.tempeoktoberfest.com

Tempe Tardeada: Celebrate Tempe’s Hispanic historical roots & culture at this family friendly festival. Activities for kids, livemusic, dance performances & plenty of food. Held in October.www.tempe.gov/tardeada

Iron Man: Bike, swim, run or cheerlead as triathletes compete in one of the most grueling sports in the world. Held in November.www.ironmanarizona.com

Since 1996, Four Peaks has been brewing & distributing award-winningbeers from their original Tempe brewpub which also serves some of thefinest food in the Valley. www.fourpeaks.com

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FOUR PEAKS BREWERY, 1340 E. 8TH ST #104, 480.303.9967;TASTING ROOM, 2401 S. WILSON ST, 480.634.2976

Besides brewing Tempe’s best coffee, Steve has been baking worldfamous scones since 2004. Stop by for a latte, breakfast, lunch orsnack, & fun! www.stevesespresso.com

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STEVE’S ESPRESSO, 1801 E. BASELINE RD #102, 480.777.5373

With more than 25 years experience, this quaint neighborhood designcenter specializes in affordable framing for all things imaginable –fromartwork to heirlooms & everything in between. www.studioadt.com

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STUDIO ADT-ART-FRAME-MIRROR,1825 E. GUADALUPE R D, SUITE 101, 480.491.2606

Show your local love by becoming a Localist! This membership programfor individuals features insider opportunities, VIP events, special offersand fun ways to connect with independent businesses across Arizona.www.localfirstaz.com/localist

Independent Arizona booksellers since 1974. Ten-time New Times Bestof Phoenix winner. Publishers Weekly Bookseller of the Year. New & usedbooks & gifts. Major author events. www.changinghands.com

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CHANGING HANDS, 6428 S. MCCLINTOCK DR, 480.730.0205

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