Name: Pan-African Food Festival
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10

OdySea Aquarium, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of America’s largest aquariums and has won numerous awards including Best Kids Indoor Entertainment and Best Family Entertainment. This state-of-the-art facility holds more than 2 million gallons of water and offers educational, interactive, and entertaining experiences for guests of all ages. From sharks, sea turtles, and penguins to otters and rays, it is home to more than 6,000 animals. Highlights include SeaTREK™ underwater ocean walking, a submerged escalator that descends into the deep ocean, one of the largest collections of sharks in the country, a Giant Pacific Octopus, and the world’s only Russian Sturgeon touch exhibit. OdySea is also home to Voyager, a stadium-seating style theater with 46 ft. viewing windows that takes guests on a journey through the ocean in the world’s only revolving aquarium. OdySea Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and was also the first attraction – and aquarium – in Arizona to become a Certified Autism Center (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continued Education Standards (IBCCES). OdySea Aquarium is located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in the Arizona Boardwalk Entertainment Destination.

OdySea Aquarium

Experience the impossible at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale! Enjoy over 60 eye-fooling exhibits designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. Experience optical illusions, installations, holograms, immersive rooms and more that will leave guests of all ages feeling curious and inspired. Walk on walls. Grow and shrink. Defy gravity. You'll experience it all at MOI Scottsdale! Our highly visual and educational exhibits are sure to challenge you and change your perspective. Learn why the eyes see things the brain cannot understand - all while enjoying lots of laughs along of the way! The museum staff is highly trained and can't wait to share their knowledge of illusions with you. They're also experts on snapping the perfect social-media worthy photo! MOI Scottsdale is conveniently located at the Arizona Boardwalk alongside the OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland. It's the perfect destination for a family outing, date night, or meet-up with friends. Come experience the world of illusions at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale!

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

Located at Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler, the world famous Radford Racing School offers exciting racecar driving programs for individual and group entertainment. Founded in 1968, the school is the largest purpose-built driver training facility of its kind in North America. At the heart of the 450-acre racing facility is our 1.6-mile, 15-turn track, along with 3 additional road courses and a NHRA drag strip. As the Official High Performance Driving School of Dodge//SRT, we maintain over 100 performance vehicles, sedans and SUVs. In addition to our fleet of performance-engineered Dodge//SRT vehicles, we also offer the thrill of open wheel racing in our state-of-the art Ligier JS Formula 4 single-seater. For those seeking open-air racing excitement on a smaller – but just as thrilling scale – indulge in our gas-powered karting program during your next private party or corporate event. Available for groups of 10+, our kart course delivers incredible and memorable experiences that will last a lifetime!

Radford Racing School

Choose-your-own-meatball and build-your-own charcuterie board experience complete with hand-rolled meatballs and saucy attitude, fresh-made pastas and Italian butcher-style meats. The modern-casual meatball and butchery-inspired concept is the first of its kind to launch in Phoenix. Brought by visionaries and operators of Tomaso's Italian Restaurant, Tomaso's When in Rome, Hash Kitchen, and The Sicilian Baker. The Sicilian Butcher is a chef-driven neighborhood restaurant developed by Celebrity Chef Joey Maggiore, his wife and lead designer Cristina Maggiore, business partner Flora Tersigni and creative team led by Freddy Nguyen.

The Sicilian Butcher & Bakery

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley: Desert Diamond features all the latest and most exciting games, including over 1,400 slot machines and both electronic and live table games. Enjoy a variety of delicious options at our three fantastic restaurants, Food Court, and two bars, which offer craft beers and cocktails. Come discover why you can always expect more at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley! Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks: Welcome to our newest property, featuring all the latest and most exciting games, including over 900 slot machines and both electronic and live table games. The best of the best steakhouse, a gastropub, massive burgers, fresh tacos, and so much more awaits your palate. The Food Hall is packed with delectable bites, the pub will pour you craft beer, and Morton’s will spoil you in elegance.

Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment

Rawhide Western Town & Event Center is the valley’s premier Western-themed special event destination. With over 18 unique and versatile venues including an authentic replica of an 1880's western town, event center, and multi-use soccer stadium, Rawhide is a perfect fit for all styles of events like festivals and concerts. Rawhide is available primarily for private bookings with the exception of Signature Holidays where the public are welcome for a special holiday experience. These holidays typically include Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and the Rawhide Snowy Christmas season. For more information on the next Signature Holiday event, visit the website, email Info@Rawhide.com or call (480) 705-2900.

Rawhide Western Town

The Courtyard Phoenix Mesa features easy access to popular desert destinations including Hohokam Stadium and Sloan Park, perfect for baseball fans. Also, nearby is the Mesa Convention Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History and Mesa Arts Center. Travelers can fly stress free to this hotel less than 15 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Mesa

KOLI Equestrian Center provides the BEST Native American Western Style Horseback Riding (Group & Private rides), wagon rides, cowboy games, cattle drives, parties and corporate team building events. Located on Gila River Indian Community south of Chandler, AZ. NO "head to tail" riding here - ride spread out/side by side. Friendly, qualified Native American wranglers will advise you of the surroundings, heritage, culture and what you need to know about our well trained horses. Our horseback riding adventures are enjoyed by customers that simply want an experience on a horse in the Arizona sunshine.

Koli Equestrian Center

For the past 37 years, Firebird Motorsports Park has been a true staple of the Arizona sports scene. Legends such as Mario Andretti, Don Garlits, Ayrton Senna and Shirley Muldowney are only a handful of the countless renowned names that have made the facility a true destination for speed and competition. Experience drag racing like you never have before from our luxurious suites! With amazing views from two different towers, enjoy the sites and sounds in a comfortable climate controlled suite. Located right off the starting line, you will receive VIP treatment with world class catering & personalized customer service that’s perfect for entertaining clients, employees, friends and family.

Firebird Motorsports Park

Located at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass on the Gila River Indian Reservation, Kai has become one of Phoenix’s most celebrated dining experiences. Chef de Cuisine Ryan Swanson incorporates the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes into the menu and restaurant décor. Kai, the Pima word for ‘seed,' will treat you with a contemporary approach to Native American cuisine in a rich yet relaxing atmosphere. Kai’s menu features citrus from the Gila River Farms and items from Native Seed SEARCH, which is a foundation that preserves ancient Native American seed lines that would otherwise be extinct.

Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass

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A celebration of African, Caribbean & African American culture through food, music, culture & community. 1,000+ attendees, 20+ countries, 50+ vendors, 10+ entertainers, and so much more!

Expect mouth watering cuisines, live performances, cultural showcases, and unforgettable experiences.

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