Name: Play Date: Costumes & Cocktails (21+)
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

Experience a fresh take on hospitality at the dual-branded AC Hotel & Element Phoenix North Norterra, a new Marriott hotel in North Phoenix designed for both modern travelers and memorable gatherings. Located in the heart of the Norterra district with convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation, the hotel offers a polished yet approachable experience with thoughtfully designed guest rooms, resort-style amenities, and flexible indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Guests can enjoy a vibrant pool experience, AC Lounge, AC Kitchen, Topgolf Swing Suites, pickleball court, and wellness-focused Element accommodations ideal for extended stays. Perfect for meetings, social events, and Phoenix weddings, the hotel features stylish event venues including a contemporary ballroom, outdoor event space, and flexible meeting rooms designed to accommodate everything from corporate gatherings to celebrations. Whether visiting for business, leisure, or a weekend getaway, AC Hotel & Element Phoenix North Norterra delivers a connected and elevated stay experience in one of North Phoenix’s fastest-growing destinations.

AC Hotel Phoenix North Norterra

Element Phoenix North Norterra is a new Marriott hotel in North Phoenix offering a fresh, modern stay experience in the heart of the Norterra district. Designed to deliver the feel of a larger resort experience with curated amenities, social spaces, and recreation all conveniently connected in one destination, the hotel blends wellness-focused accommodations with the comfort and flexibility today’s travelers are looking for. Guests can enjoy a relaxing pool experience, outdoor gathering spaces, pickleball court, Topgolf Swing Suites, and convenient access to shopping, dining, hiking, and entertainment throughout North Phoenix. Perfect for business travel, social events, and Phoenix weddings, the hotel features flexible meeting and event space including a modern ballroom designed for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. Connected to AC Hotel Phoenix North Norterra, guests enjoy a seamless dual-brand Marriott experience with elevated amenities, modern dining, and thoughtfully designed spaces for both work and relaxation.

Element Phoenix North Norterra

Enjoy water-side refreshment at the Cascades Café, located in The Falls Water Village at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. This charming outdoor café serves a selection of healthy salads and sandwiches and features full bar service with a well-rounded list of modern, hand-crafted cocktails. Paired with a scenic waterfront setting, Cascades Café will be a daily favorite during your Phoenix vacation.

Cascades Café at Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Designed to capture the Arizona desert landscape, the dining room is rich and inviting with stunning panoramic mountain views with the city lights glowing below. Reservations Recommended 602-866-6350 Perched on a mountaintop 1,800 feet above the city, Different Pointe of View combines the finest American cuisine with Mediterranean influences, breathtaking views and outstanding service to create one of the Valley's finest dinner dining experiences. The menu is based on innovative flavors and is prepared with fresh herbs and vegetables. For sampling of the restaurant's very best, a Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairings is offered. The patios offer romantic views while The Terrace Room lounge is ideal for cocktails or after-dinner cordials.

Different Pointe of View at Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Pointe In Tyme is perfect for intimate gatherings or large events, allowing you to relax in a comfortable atmosphere of gleaming mahogany, rich marble and soft desert tones. Contemporary favorites are the specialty at this grille and tavern. Guests will enjoy the unbeatable combination of warm elegant surroundings and delicious fare. Featuring traditional favorites, the breakfast menu offers something for everyone. For lunch and dinner, enjoy steak, pasta, seafood and other seasonal dishes. Don't forget about the tavern where you can enjoy a bite to eat and beers after your round of golf or meet up with friends after work for classic cocktails.

Pointe In Tyme at Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Central to many local area attractions and seasonal events, Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort offers both convenience and value. Explore our amenities and services available to include The Falls Water Village, boasting two pools, cascading waterfalls and a water slide. Have it made in the shade in a private poolside cabana or take in the landscape from a hot plunge whirlpool. Take a dip in your choice of five additional pools tucked away throughout the property. Tee up and play the highest tee in Phoenix while admiring spectacular views of the Phoenix North Mountain Preserve at our championship 18-hole course, Lookout Mountain Golf Club. Relax with a luxurious spa or beauty treatment at Tocaloma Spa & Salon. Challenge your partner to a game of tennis or pickleball while the kids enjoy a range of fun poolside activities available during spring and summer. Hike the nearby surrounding mountain trails. Choose from a variety of on-site dining options such as poolside cocktails at Cascades Café; breakfast, lunch and dinner at Pointe In Tyme; Starbucks Coffee lobby bar; and fine dining featuring modern American cuisine with Mediterranean influences at the award-winning Different Pointe of View. We also offer versatile event facilities for weddings, social and corporate functions.

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

Cambria Hotel North Scottsdale Desert Ridge is a full service unique and stylish hotel with features that guests enjoy. Conveniently located off the Loop 101 and Tatum, near an array of restaurants, shopping, attractions, hiking, golfing and spring training stadiums. The complimentary shuttle will take our guests to local eateries and shopping. The lobby and Social Circle restaurant has a welcoming and approachable feel. Our restaurant serves tastefully prepared breakfasts, dinners and Happy Hour. The poolside patio has an engaging fireplace to sit back and enjoy, while sipping a favorite beverage. The accessible grab and go market offers a mix of fun and healthy choices. Cambria rooms have wood flooring, complimentary Keurig coffee makers, mini refrigerators and microwaves. We delight in our comfortable 'floating beds' which enhance a great night’s sleep. Complimentary use of a 24-hour state of the art fitness center. We extend complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, even in our 2,390 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. Think of us for your next meeting or event; we offer full-service catering options. Our team cares about our guest experience. Phoenix/Scottsdale Cambria will do whatever it takes to make every guest smile because everybody is somebody.

Hilton Garden Inn North Phoenix Scottsdale

The award-winning Café Allegro at MIM serves a changing menu of great-tasting foods prepared from scratch, using fresh, local ingredients. Stations feature global cuisine, local and regional dishes, grilled specialties, freshly made soups and salads, and delicious desserts. The casual self-serve environment provides a unique museum dining experience, boasting dishes alive with flavor and nutrition. Café Allegro also offers vegetarian, vegan, international, and kid-friendly options, appealing to a wide variety of tastes.

Café Allegro at MIM

Explore the world’s music and cultures at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). MIM takes you on a journey around the world, deep into the heart of human creativity. Rated Phoenix’s #1 attraction by TripAdvisor, MIM displays more than 5,300 musical instruments and objects from every corner of the globe. MIM’s five Geographic Galleries showcase global music and cultures through multimedia that allows you to hear, see, and feel the creative spirit of people as they play their instruments. In the Experience Gallery, bang a gong, strum a Peruvian harp, try your hand at the theremin, and have fun making some music on global instruments similar to ones on display throughout the museum. Visit the Artist Gallery to get a close-up look at instruments and memorabilia from influential artists, such as Madonna, Ravi Shankar, Carlos Santana, Clara Rockmore, Johnny Cash, Maroon 5, and more. The acoustically superb MIM Music Theater offers an intimate, 300-seat setting to enjoy live performances year-round by renowned and emerging artists from around the world. Plan your visit at MIM.org.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

Bringing you world class entertainment — 365 days a year. Since 1920, AMC Theatres has delivered the most entertaining movie-going experience in the world. Today, AMC continues to look for new ways to delight guests by expanding its concessions stands beyond the traditional favorites and providing options like AMC Dine-In Theatres and MacGuffins bars. The company is also constantly upgrading the movie presentation, including a conversion to digital projection, 3D movies and more large-screen formats like IMAX and AMC’s proprietary ETX experience. These are just a few of the latest ways AMC continues to invest in bringing guests the latest and greatest ways to enjoy the movies.

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As You Wish Pottery is a great place to flex your creative muscle and have some fun. Team members provide paints, brushes, expert assistance and anything else you need to release your inner artist. As You Wish offers step-by-step technique classes for all ages, as well as providing the perfect place to make your next birthday party or field trip extra colorful.

As You Wish Pottery Desert Ridge

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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Play Date, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s adults-only night, returns with an evening of DJ entertainment, dancing, a silent disco, food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, retro games, glitter tattoos and three floors of interactive exhibits. Guests can also dress up and compete in a Halloween costume contest.

*Must be 21 or older.*

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