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Every Thursday through Sunday night through PATCHES SEASONAL SHOPPE $99 per person, per class. Price Halloween from 6-10 p.m. Valley families The newest popup shop will be trans- includes complimentary valet will have the opportunity to get into the fall formed into Patches Seasonal Shoppe parking, welcome cocktail, 90 season, as the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess welcomes featuring a seasonal assortment of minutes of expert instruction, Pumpkin Nights, the newest event #AtThePrincess. pajamas, plush animals, gifts, LED and a recipe card takeaway. toys, fall treats and more.
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Guests can get spooked right as they arrive to LANTERNS OF HOPE BEST WAYS TO Pumpkin Nights as Princess Plaza transforms into Families may join at the Sunset ENJOY PUMPKIN Haunted Plaza. Guests will be greeted by Elwood Beach pool to light and launch NIGHTS Bones, Pumpkin Nights’ resident musician, Bernard their complimentary lantern they • Book one of the the butler and other animated scenes to spook you have inscribed with inspiring packages, like the Arizona right off the bat. phrases and wishes of hope. Seating Resident’s Rate or Stay in the area has be arranged to ac- Close package, and relax PUMPKIN PATCH count for physical distancing for guests poolside during the day and Guests may join in as Canyon Lawn transforms into to prepare their lanterns. enjoy the festivities at night. Patches Pumpkin Farm featuring an assortment of • Enjoy a meal at one of the resort pumpkins on display and for purchase. This area will PUMPKIN NIGHTS FIREWORK restaurants and get complimentary also have plenty of family photo opportunities, like DISPLAY admission for up to four when you spend $60. farm trucks and more. Guests can also meet Patches, Guests will enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at • Purchase your parking and tickets online to the friendly scarecrow that watches over his pumpkin 9 p.m. each night of Pumpkin Nights with the best maximize your time enjoying the event. patch, making sure there will be enough pumpkins for views from the Princess Plaza, Pumpkin Patch and all the families. Jack-o-Lantern Lawn. ADMISSION & PARKING • Admission includes Pumpkin Patch, Jack-oPUMPKIN PLAZA HARVEST YOUR HEALTH AT THE SPA Lantern Lawn, rides, hay maze, lantern launch Enjoy the Great Pumpkin, an eight foot tall, ten foot Fall into the spa and treat yourself in seasonal style with and the fireworks show. wide giant pumpkin, perfect for the first photo of the featured specialty treatments. Elevate the traditional • Admission is complimentary for registered guests fall. Make sure to stop at the Pie House for homemade pumpkin pampering to a Toasty Marshallow Me-Mo- staying in house. apple, peach and pumpkin pies. sa Manis and Pedis, or try an Aromatherapy Wrap with • Self parking and admission is $40 for up to four healing essential oils for an immunity boost as we head wristbands, additional wristbands are $10 each. JACK-O-LANTERN LAWN into colder months. Hit the spa Thursday Nights for • Valet parking and admission is $60 for up four The Princess is turning the Spa’rty Nights. Book a spa service or join for Glow wristbands, additional wristbands are $10 each. Sunset Beach Lawn into Yoga and enjoy Bubbles & Bites. Catch up on the • Valet parking and admission is complimentary an area of adventure! latest skincare trends and tips from the experts. with $60 minimum on property restaurant Guests can enjoy the spend. Hay Maze, the YOYO FALL CULINARY CLASS SERIES • Wristbands for rideshare and walk-in guests are Swing Chair, Spi- Saturdays in October is the perfect time you $10 each. dermania and Sizzle found a new passion for cooking during • Children three and younger are complimentary rides, campfire fire the new Culinary Cooking Series – three and do not require wristbands. pits and physically courses taught by the talented chefs of distanced outdoor Fairmont Scottsdale. The Princess is ready to welcome guests while family seating, S’mores October 10: Birds & Brews at Ironwood keeping their safety in mind. Pumpkin Nights at & More concessions American Kitchen the Princess is an outdoor open air, appropriately including Halloween October 17: Mastering Mexican Cuisine at La physically distanced and a family oriented s’mores kits and a full bar Hacienda experience for all ages. Find out all of the details at featuring apple cider drinks. October 25: Bourbon Steak’s Autumn Favorites scottsdaleprincess.com/pumpkin-nights.
Entertainment
The Scottsdale International Using innovative technologies, the Festival’s programming details will be scottsdalefilmfestival.com. Featured Film Festival (the Festival), virtual festival allows participants to announced on Monday, October 5. films, film schedule, special guests, an annual event that connects easily build a customized schedule and programming, and ticket prices will be audiences with award-winning cinema offers them the opportunity to see every Founded in 2001, Scottsdale announced on October 5. from around the globe, will be held film on the roster. International Film Festival is an annual Friday, November 6 through Tuesday, destination event that celebrates November 10. This year’s festival This year’s line-up will continue humanity by sharing stories from will be virtual, giving moviegoers the the quality schedule of films and diverse world filmmakers with opportunity to travel the world and programming festivalgoers have come admirers of domestic and foreign enjoy cinema from the comfort and to expect from the Festival. The virtual cinema in our community, safety of their own homes. film festival will showcase 20 to 25 films sparking conversations that from a variety of countries, originating inform, educate and resonate “Going virtual for our 2020 festival from both first-time and seasoned with viewers, according to the was not our original plan to celebrate filmmakers. The Festival encourages all organization. During its 20-year our 20th anniversary, but the safety of attendees to bring their critical thinking history, the Festival has presented our guests and the uncertainty of our skills and appreciation for the arts so more than 700 films – ranging world has made this an easy choice,” they can immerse themselves into the from major Academy Award says Executive Director Amy Ettinger. world of cinema. With a selection of winners to undiscovered indie “We’ve taken this opportunity to create comedies, dramas, documentaries, gems – to more than 100,000 a uniquely personalized film festival that thrillers and more, audiences will be attendees. not only lets you choose the films but sure to find their niche watching one, now lets you choose when you want to several, or all of the films in the festival To learn more about the Scottsdale watch them.” schedule, according to the Festival. The International Film Festival, visit
Bites
Your Guide to Local Dining
NEW YORK BAGELS ’N BIALYS
ADDRESS: 8876 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale PHONE: 480-590-7200 CUISINE TYPE: Breakfast, Lunch, Catering New York Bagels ‘N Bialys brings the best delicatessen fare from the Big Apple to Scottsdale. Our heritage comes from our original homes in Chicago and New York City. Since 1987, we’ve been serving up the finest breakfast, blintzes, brisket, bagels ‘n bialys of course, and much more. Talented third generation bakers guarantee that everything from our ovens is the best you can get.
www.NYBagelsNBialys.com
SEÑOR TACO
ADDRESS: 23105 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. G107, Scottsdale PHONE: 480-590-5150 CUISINE TYPE: Mexican Señor Taco Express offers an authentic Mex menu, outstanding dishes and a signature salsa bar. Every Señor Taco dish is made fresh every day, using the finest ingredients and the freshest produce. Señor Taco Express is the same Señor Taco you love, with a little more andale and some rapido mixed in.
www.SenorTacoExpress.com
TWIST BISTRO AND GALLERY
ADDRESS: 32409 N. Scottsdale Rd. #107, Scottsdale PHONE: 480-912-1459 CUISINE TYPE: Mediterranean We are proud to feature a chef-driven, scratch made menu, using local ingredients whenever possible. Chef Larry creates dishes that offer a ‘twist’ from the usual fare using flavors from all over the Mediterranean. Our gallery is a rotation of local artists, pulling from various art leagues around Phoenix, all of which are for sale. Mention Scottsdale North News to get a free order of beignets with purchase of a meal.
www.Twist-Bistro.com
THE BOURBON CELLAR
ADDRESS: 23623 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale PHONE: 480-595-5868 CUISINE TYPE: Scratch Kitchen The Bourbon Cellar is a new social lounge with a very popular existing scratch kitchen located in Scottsdale. Chef Doug brings all his talent to his new location offering a bourbon and whiskey selection like no other, 250 labels fill the room with a very exciting but casual atmosphere. The scratch kitchen has and is the freshest product in town, affiliated with his own butcher shop here in Scottsdale, flying the freshest seafood in on a daily basis and shopping the local markets to bring you crisp salads and vegetables everyday. This is a hidden gem serving some great local beers, wines, and bourbon cocktails.
