I wasn't planing on updating my review but this year the food took a turn for the worst and I don't…read morewant my Yelp ID endorsing something in a positive way that I didn't feel positive about. I hope that maybe early in the day many of the vendors just weren't in their work rhythm and got it together later for the crowds and that is a possibility of what happened. I don't feel it's necessary to rat out on some places that didn't perform well in this environment but not all but much of the food I tried I found inedible. A few places that I enjoyed last year put out terrible and ice cold food this year. One place that put out my husband's favorite bite latter in the day watered down the food so much it was terrible and didn't make my good food list just for that. A few places put out good food. Whiskey Rose Soleil at the Renaissance Amuse Bouche Shelly's Specialty Desserts Adams Natural Meats Everyone else (that I tried) I can tell a story about but won't. I left hungry and boozed up on generous amounts of really cheap wine to get my money's worth. (the type of wine you guzzle to avoid tasting) Got my tickets half priced and I still feel this way! I don't think I'm attending next year.

The West Valley needs events like Flavors of the West. Our communities deserve a rich variety of…read moreevents that showcase the culture we enjoy in the West Valley. Flavors of the West delivers some of the best local restaurants in the area each year, in an effort to educate our neighbors about all the great options we have out West- so maybe more will hang out here to eat, drink, and play instead of driving into Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler to have their fun. There's plenty of amazing places to enjoy out here.. But, Flavors is unique. The detail around the festival is appreciated. The music is always good. The local chefs are usually the ones behind the booth, so you can get up and close to how they prepare their food, what they use, etc.. The lines can get long, so get there early so you have a chance to try as many places as you can. The restaurants all participate free of charge, but they have some steep costs to bring out their staff, equipment, and food to provide samples to Flavors patrons. For some, this might be their very first time participating in an event like this, so it's hard to judge year to year how consistent the options will be. But, it's nice to try new places and see what's new in the West Valley. The event gives back to charity. Matter of fact, 100% of the event proceeds benefit local charities in need. The organizers are all volunteers, and choose to host this event each year to bring the community together for a celebration of food, music, and friendship. The host, The Honey Foundation, is a home-grown charity that promotes Kindness across the World. They provide Kindness Education for K-12 students here in Arizona and across the United States and have already made a significant impact in decreasing disciplinary action in schools. Information about the foundation can be found at www.honeyfoundation.org Held each year in April | Downtown Litchfield Park | www.FlavorsAZ.com

Great space for art shows and classes: unpretentious, joyful, and really fun openings! I was there…read morefor the exhibit titled "Illuminate" and Michael and Charith the owners were enthusiastically welcoming during the opening, and all the artists were so gracious and informative. I hope the shop space expands (although they already have a nice selection at fair prices), the classes are always full, and people will support this great venture, since as their motto states, "Art Will Save Us." I also appreciated their community spirit to tie their exhibit theme to Peoria's "Light At Play" festival.

We absolutely loved it there today! It was our first time there, it was opening day and we were…read moreblessed with rain! My kids had soo much fun! We will definitely be back next week.

Cute family owned farm. There's a pumpkin patch, sunflower field, food & drink vendors, and games…read more Parking is free, entrance cost around $9. You can pick a sunflower from the designated row for $3. Only suggestion, provide live local country bands. It feels like there should have been some dancing!

Took our 94 year old friend who is home bound and was just overwhelmed with the experience of World…read moreof Illumination. She loved the drive and the music was fun. The staff was great and the pace was perfect. We hope that the theme will be switched with the other location next year so that we will want to go again next year.

The World of Illumination in Arizona is not just a light show -- it's a full-scale glow flex in the…read moredesert. Like... who told Arizona it could go this hard with lights? Because wow. Here's the brag session it deserves: Massive, synchronized light displays that feel more Vegas-meets-Holiday-magic than "local event" Drive-through perfection -- comfy, cozy, no crowds, just vibes and hot cocoa energy Music-synced scenes that actually hit (not random blinking chaos) Desert + lights = elite combo -- something about glowing cacti energy just works Every angle is Instagram-ready -- even through the windshield It's festive without being overwhelming, polished without being stuffy, and honestly? It makes you forget you're in the desert for a minute... until you realize only Arizona could pull this off.

Overall this was a reasonably priced family friendly Festival that benefited St. Mary's Food Bank…read more They had some gun twirling, lassoing performers, Trick horses, Indian Dancers, There was story telling and a few celebrates such as Dan Haggerty (he was Grizzly Adams) The other actors I never herd of but Kevin Sorbo (Hercules or Captain Hunt) was suppose to be there but I didn't catch him there Sunday so I was slightly disappointed because I wanted to see him. The festival was set up like a MINI Renaissance Fair. Some vender's and Fair kind of foods like turkey legs, hot dogs, some BBQ shaved iced and Ice cream. I tried the Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream from Karen's Creamery and didn't like it but her chocolate flavor taste natural. The pie eating contest was mildly entertaining and the habenero was a little more interesting. I think the pie contest winner won some free sodas but the habenero winner won $50.00. I noticed the pie eating contestants took home their eaten pies. I thought water should have been sold in more places and they didn't provide enough seating area as I wasn't able to get a seat to any show I saw so I wasn't able to get good photos because I'm short and had to stand behind seated people. The ground is very uneven and might give some people trouble but I noticed some handicapped people doing OK. A mildly entertaining day out! This Festival ran Three Days Friday - Sunday.

Park West is easily becoming the spot in the area. It's brand new, beautifully designed, and…read moreclearly made for walking around, hanging out, and actually enjoying your time--not just running errands. The mix here is so good--tons of fitness spots, great food options, a movie theater, and plenty of social vibes. I especially loved that there are lighter, healthier places like Wildflower and Pita Jungle, but also a solid variety overall (including sweets, of course). Plus, you've got self-care spots like salons and waxing services, which makes it feel like a one-stop lifestyle hub. We spent time just walking around and taking it all in, and it honestly felt like a whole experience. With more places still coming in, this is definitely shaping up to be the it destination. I'll absolutely be back.

I would like to start off by saying this is simply a review based off the park west mall itself not…read morethe stores or restaurant selection they have available. The public restrooms could have been much cleaner, toilet/toilet seats had clearly not been cleaned well in a few days - most of the toilet seats on the women's restroom where loose enough you could see that they where loose. Stalls had no toilet paper or papers towels. They did have children seats available in the stalls and very nice changing tables for infants so that's a plus, they just weren't very clean. The splash pad/play area is overall not well maintained and pretty disappointing. Turf is uneven, bars are loose on the train ride on toy, splash pad water pressure is practically nonexistent - a dad had to show us a trick to stand on one of the "fountains" so the other fountain comes up higher and makes a big enough stream of water for your child to actually splash in... Not sure if that seating area with fans/misters is park west responsibility or a businesses but the area was not very clean, tables, benches and chairs could use a good pressure washing - lots of bird poop so be careful where you sit or set down your items. Overall the area is free to visit but don't expect a great experience but it will definitely get you and the kids out of the house.

Hey, Yelp friends! We found a super cool Christmas lit…read moreHouse! It's an amazing house wrapped up in Nightmare before Christmas Magic! I can't put it all into words it's a MUST SEE!!! Check it out if you are in the area. I'm in Glendale, Arizona for the holidays and I'm so excited about this find. It seems that this house may be familiar to locals because the fam that created this was the winner of the Great Christmas Light Fight, 2023! If you know, you know. OMG! Beautiful lights display, with music, movement, a bright green flowing fountain, and movie clips playing. So many characters are present and even all the holidays. There were only a few people out peeping with us last night, probably because it was lightly raining last night. Perfect weather. This is the highest quality holiday lights decorating. The neon glow alone is brilliant. Love it! Head over and be sure to include this stop on your holiday light viewing tour this holiday.

If you love art like me this is a great place to stop if near by. While it shares its location with…read moremultiple city spots it offers a long hallway filled with local artists work to enjoy as well as purchase of you'd like. I stopped by West Valley Arts HQ first and they told me about this location to check out as well. I was told soon it will be more combined, both offer local artists works to enjoy and purchase. I didn't get any photos today as they were getting ready to close when I came through. I'm hoping to go back soon to at least get a bit more time to see the different artists work.