Chandler is not only known for its ostriches, but also for tumbleweeds. This annual tradition of…read moreconstructing and displaying a Christmas tree made of tumbleweeds goes back to 1957. The tree is on display during the Christmas season in the center of Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in downtown Chandler. It is made up of 1,000 tumbleweeds, sprayed with fire retardant & white paint, and decorated with over 1,000 LED lights. Every year in early December, the city of Chandler hosts a Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. It's a fun tradition and a great time to come out and see families and the community come together.

An impressive holiday tradition not to be missed in adorable downtown Chandler, AZ, the Tumbleweed…read moreTree and Sugarland Canal of Lights. The tradition of the tumbleweed tree dates back to 1957. The tree lighting ceremony (first week of December) is free, and the tree stays up until Jan. 2nd. Approx 1,000-2,000 tumbleweeds are wrangled up by the Parks Department to create this awe inspiring tree that stands 33 feet high. The holiday display and Sugarland Canal of Lights is a great compliment to the downtown area of shops (boutiques, restaurants, San Tan Brewery, Hotels, etc). This is a MUST DO activity to add to your holiday festivities.

I originally went for a tour of the olive mill and that was amazing. Our tour guide Wolfgang was so…read moreknowledgeable and answered all of our questions. When we were done and looking through the store he would help talk through the different flavors and types of oils they carry/make. The food is delicious I had a canoli and a bite of pizza and I'd absolutely go back to try other things. They have a full bar. They were very busy as it was the last day for the sangria social and the day before Mother's Day but the outdoor seating is pretty vast and the musician was wonderul to listen to. I would highly recommend for a day date, time with friends or just a fun activity!

The Queen Creek Olive Mill is "Arizona's only working olive mill" and where their olives are milled…read moreinto extra virgin olive oil used in foodstuffs and beauty products. A fun spot to visit! They offer a tour and a fun store that you can get olive oil, spreads, chocolate bars and tangential products. You can sample the olive oil but there's nothing to dip it in so you'd just be ingesting pure oil; it would have been nice to have a pretzel or bread to dip! I would have wanted everything to be made there but for example the pastas and pasta sauces weren't. And they sell other products from elsewhere. If I'm making a trip here, I'd want to buy things that are primarily made here. They also have several dining options (not sure how they're all related). I was pleased with the food we ordered: huge artichoke calzone (soft dough and good filling) for $22 and fish and chips (excellent fries), as well as a bakery that sells cupcakes, scones, cakes, cookies, brownies as well as gelato. We liked the cookies and scone though the latter didn't have the usual consistency of a scone). It was interesting that their Italian cookies were actually slightly cheaper purchased at the counter vs the already packaged box. They also sell cerreta individually wrapped candies. They have indoor and outdoor seating if you want to eat there. Employees were very friendly. I'm sure it is a more pleasurable experience going when there aren't a lot of crowds, as it is a tourist spot and has overflow parking.

We've been going to the fall festival for years now. It is the same thing every year. The kids…read morestill love it. My 6yr old just became big enough to go down the slide and was ecstatic to go down after waiting for like 3 yrs. Definitely buy tickets ahead.

What a great time!! Plenty to do for the entire family. Pumpkin patch area in the front if you…read moredon't opt in to do the Fall Festival - no entry fee required for that and pricings are very reasonable! We got a giant pumpkin for our toddler to carve when we went on the weekend and there were way too many people for our liking. We came back during the week and it was much better so I would suggest going during the week right when they open at 3pm so you've got plenty of time to enjoy all the festivities. Admission: $12 general admission $10 with donated canned goods $6 for one-day pre-sale Kids 2 and under are free :) Free parking! I love that admission includes so many activities for kids to keep busy for hours. This year they added in a photo booth at the entrance which is so cute to help capture memories - often time it's hard to get a picture of the entire family if one person has to be the photographer so I hope this stays for the years to come! Corn maze, pallet maze, jumpers, train ride, petting zoo, slides, etc. are included. Food for petting zoo ($2) and pony rides ($5) are extra. Some things to keep in mind: They do not enforce mask policies here - you can wear them if you want to. Very dusty from all the dirt so maybe masks would be a good idea :) I would recommend wearing close toed shoes because of all the dirt/dust so you don't end up with brown feet... unless you're into that!

I always have a blast when ProAutoSports host their track days here…read more Speed enthusiasts bring their own cars and compete-either against each other or beat their own best personal times. We got to see street cars, exotic cars, small bore, large bore, open wheel series and karts race, corner and sometimes go off the track. I brought binoculars and we stood in the grand stands to cheer on our family member. This offered not only a fantastic 360 view but a cool breeze as well. The drivers pits were tidy, garbage cans were easy to find and most importantly the bathrooms were clean and stocked! An awesome Sunday!

For an older venue, The former Firebird International Raceway is still in pretty decent shape. I…read morelike coming here for the annual NHRA races and this was my third time here for those, 4th time overall, as I was here for another event that Universal Technical Institute put on when a friend of mine was attending their mechanical school. Not a bad seat in the house as far as the view goes and this year they had trams that would take fans to and from their parking areas when entering and leaving the races, which was nice when you have a bad knee like I do and walking takes the life out of you by the end of the event. Food selections were good as well, as there are plenty of stands and choices. I live 5 minutes from here too which is convenient for me to come for the races and l will definitely be back!

World of illumination is such a great family, friendly event! It's a moment away from the hustle,…read morebustle of daily life and time for everyone to come together, regardless of age or ADA status to take time to be grateful and share the happiness of the season! I would definitely recommend this activity to families of all sizes and ages! We stumbled upon this event through Costco, and we decided to buy tickets since we love holiday lights. It was such a great decision!! Plan for a long lines to enter, but once you're in, almost everyone will be dazzled by the lights and join in for the merriment! We're looking forward to returning next year!

Drive through Light show is an annual tradition now. As always the show and synced music didn't…read moredisappoint. Unfortunately, this year the wait to enter WITH AN ASSIGNED TIME was ridiculously long. One hour and 20 minutes to enter. At 9 pm. In the past we'd drive up and enter immediately at that time. If this is the case now, they either need to limit tickets sold at later times or have more efficient traffic control.

Another fun Yelp event. It's all about the people and the food. Thanks Stephanie C, Carmik T.,…read moreDebbie D, and Kassie L for making the evening even better then eating Yummy Pad Thai alone.

Who here has a sore cooter? Raise your hand…read more Holy crap! Second spin class ever and now I'm reminded on why I didn't sign up for more spin classes after the first class I took (also with Yelp). The bike remains stationary but you'll go to Hell and back. Stand up, sit down, run, push ups, add that tension, and ride that bike like you stole it! Everything hurts... You'd be surprised how heavy a 4lb. bar can get when you're pulsing for three minutes with it. Thank you Yelp, Hailey B., and Cyclebar for helping me get some cardio in today! I wish you much success! And props to Heather for being a GREAT instructor! I'm glad I don't work tomorrow. I think I broke my girly bits on my bike...

Spin ,spin, spin, as fast as you can. Good thing I hold on to that bar tight. I so wish I could do…read morebetter. What really matter was that I had a great time. The owner and staff were marvelous. Dry towels and wet towels provided before and after the class. Facility, locker and equipment were spotless. The check in process was great too. Tell them the shoe size, find your name, and bike number on one of two tablets then you're done. That simple! It was just not my day. My locker key didn't come out after I locked. I had a hard time adjusting the seat and clicking on/off my shoe. The owner helped me finally got the shoe clicked on and bike adjusted. I guess some of the equipment and shoes were still really new. I do not suggest signing up for a bike in the back corner unless you like HOT cycling. You will have limited a/c. The big water bottle was perfect. It didn't matter the water wasn't as cold. The best source of proteins before and after the class: power bars, Fire Pie pizza, salads, beers, wines, and bubbly. Best workout to burn off all that and the next day too. Thank you to Cycle Bar for hosting and Hailey for coordinating another work it YEE!

Saturday dinner was so good here!! Came with a group of 8 and sat on the patio which was so nice…read morewith modern decor. Got the fried zucchini and garlic Parmesan wings both of which were really good and a great starter. Got a large pizza which for two adults and a kid was perfect. The pizza was what really sold me. Cooked well with great sauce and not overloaded with cheese. It was so freaking good!! I'll be back for sure and from how busy it got I could tell this is a popular place.

I was really craving a Blanco cheese pizza so I looked up a few different options and ended up…read moresettling on Venezia's. The decor and atmosphere were very nice and I can tell this is a popular hangout. The employees were a bit standoffish is all but still got my order in a quick manner. I'm not sure if it was because of the 15-18 minute drive back home or what it was, but I was very sad when I got a slice out and began to eat it. It was warm enough but very tough as far as chewing goes and warming it up in the microwave did not help. I would love to give this another chance maybe on my lunch break so that I can have a fresh slice but we will see!

So much fun and many places to visit. Beautiful murals too. Lovely coffee shops. I like the shoe…read moremill for Birkenstock and other leather shoes. Great festivals and block parties too. Recently saw Luke Bryan and Kane Brown at Innings Fest. Tempe is so good for entertainment. Walking the lake trail on both sides is gorgeous too. Jogging Mill ave is fun and don't forget the east side of Mill for additional restaurants and couple churches and donut shop- Voodoo donuts, and places to jog.

Mill Avenue is a staple out here in Tempe and a must stop if nearby. Yes it's a college spot as ASU…read moreis in walking distance, but it's also rich in history with the Hayden Flour Mill and more. You can rent boats disguised as ducks and go adventure Tempe town lake and more. You won't find a shortage of bars here as well as so many great restaurants and shops. A few of my faves have to be 411 Pizza, Daily Jam, Loco Patron and more. We visited Pedal Haus Brewery today and it was awesome as well. Plenty of parking garages nearby to spend some time adventuring.

literally one of the best restaurants I have been too in a LONG time the waiter Caroline is a very…read morevery nice waitress

My boyfriend and I took my daughter here to have pizza after her track meet, the employees were…read morepretty amazing I have to say, the lady that took care of us was so fun and friendly, the place looks very retro very old school. I had the chicken parm with pasta which it was huge! And they shared a pepperoni and sausage pizza. Food was amazing. They don't use the best oils as I had inflammation the next day but I guess who does in the pizza world. lol besides that was a great place