Name: Crafts with Bats! at SVM
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01

S’edav Va’aki Museum (SVM) is situated on an extraordinary archaeological site, where visitors can learn about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People, known to archaeologists as the Hohokam, who lived in the Phoenix area and its surrounding regions. They have been intimately connected to the landscape, including irrigation canals and agricultural fields still visible behind the museum. The Akimel O'Odham, descendants of the people who lived at S'edav Va'aki, still live and thrive in the Phoenix area. Visitors can walk along a 2/3-mile outdoor trail exploring a prehistoric Va’aki (platform mound), a ballcourt, replica houses, and more. Our indoor exhibit galleries explore local archaeology and contemporary indigenous themes. SVM offers programming throughout the year, including, arts & crafts, lectures, and more. Our annual events, such as the Indian Market, Ancient Technology Day, and more, provide engaging experiences for all ages! Admission: Adults (18-64): $13.00, Seniors (65+): $10:00, Students with ID: $6.00, Children (6-17): $6.00, Children (under 6): Free Museum. Members: Free \*Discounted Admission on Thursday evenings (4pm-8pm) Museum Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday: 9:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM Tuesday, Wednesday: CLOSED

S'edav Va'aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Seen outside saloons over a hundred years ago, the hitching post was once a well-known symbol of distant travelers coming together. Today, The Post at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport is a gathering spot for the modern age, where guests come together in a casual-upscale environment to the delicious cuisine of the Southwest. Here, local and fresh go hand in hand with thoughtfully sourced ingredients that support our community's well-being while providing our cuisine with fantastic flavor. Expect to try unique dishes such as Argentinean Churrasco or Pan Seared Chicken, as well as more classic options like our Perch Burger. Enjoy your drink of choice, from fine tequila and house-made margaritas to delicious wines with an emphasis on imports from Spain.

The Post at Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport Hotel

The Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport Hotel is the only full service hotel with a Light Rail stop at our front door. This convenience places you just minutes from downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale. We are the closest hotel to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and we offer onsite covered parking. We provide 15,000-sq.-ft. of versatile meeting space to host your next special event. Additionally, for your convenience, we offer complimentary wireless Internet. The POST Breakfast Restaurant will get your day off to a great start. The Perch Lounge is open for lunch and dinner and serves All American Cuisine favorites, craft cocktails and local craft beer. Please contact our sales and meetings department to help plan your next special event. We look forward to welcoming you the next time your travels bring you Phoenix, Arizona.

Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport Hotel

Conveniently located minute from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Brix Kitchen & Cocktails Restaurant offers modern and inventive American cuisine, 7 days a week!

Brix Kitchen + Cocktails at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Phoenix

The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Phoenix is located 1.5 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and one block from the Metro Light Rail, for easy access to both downtown Phoenix and Tempe. 242 two-room suites with living room and private bedroom. Amenities include a sofa bed, two flat-screen HDTVs, refrigerator, microwave and large work-desk with ergonomic chair. Rates include WiFi, 24-hour airport shuttle service, parking and Doubletree’s signature welcome warm Doubletree chocolate chip cookie! Hotel amenities include heated outdoor pool and spa, Brix Kitchen + Cocktails restaurant, 24-hour Fitness Center and 24-hour business center. 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space. Eight-time recipient of Hilton Pride Award: Awarded to the Top Ten DoubleTree Hotels Worldwide.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Phoenix

Try our new continental and full buffets featuring cage-free eggs, fresh baked pastries, waffles, seasonal fruits, Rosemary potatoes, fruits, and Kashi cereals. Lunch buffet features Salad Bar,variety of sandwiches and burgers. Dinner features free range chicken, salmon, variety of pasta's, burgers and steaks. Lounge is open daily with food and drink specials.

rbg (Red Bar & Grill) at Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport

Located only one mile from Sky Harbor International Airport, and one Block from the Light Rail station. The Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport offers guest's relaxation and convenient access to downtown Phoenix, Phoenix Convention Center, Scottsdale and Tempe. The Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport features 210 spacious guest rooms and suites, all featuring spacious work space with Herman Miller Ergonomic chairs. Our Chef at the Phoenix hotel creates a variety of delectable dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner that can be enjoyed in our 44th St. Grill or through room service. Enjoy our new fitness center with state of the art equipment, as well as our complimentary shuttle to and from airport.

Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport

Step into history! World-famous 1889 Saloon and landmark Restaurant, still serving hand-cut aged Prime Rib and Steaks, BBQ, Fresh Seafood and Wild Game specials for over 68 years. This valley favorite has been lovingly restored and features large, comfortable black leather booths, a massive hand carved bar, crystal chandeliers, hand painted murals, historical photos and artifacts, and an extensive western art collection that includes oil paintings, watercolors, and prints. The atmosphere is one of Casual Western Elegance. John Wayne and Barry Goldwater used to be regulars in Booth 26. The food is still terrific and the service, as always, is friendly and efficient. The Stockyards is a "must visit" restaurant when in Phoenix. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner seven nights.

Stockyards Restaurant

The Hampton Inn Phoenix Airport North is only half a mile away from the airport, as well as a great central location to the Greater Phoenix Valley. We offer well appointed oversized guestrooms with amenities such as; coffee maker, refrigerator, iron with ironing board, microwave, hairdryer, lap desk, sofa sleeper, curved shower rod, executive desk chair and desk with desktop accessible power outlet and data ports. Also, the hotel features and amenities include: our On the House Hot Breakfast, complimentary 24-hr. airport shuttle, complimentary wireless High-Speed Internet access, meeting room facilities, workout facility, guest laundry (coin operated), business center, outside pool and Jacuzzi, gift shop, cash machine/ATM, Valet dry-cleaning (Mon.-Sat.) and USA Today (Mon.-Fri.).

Hampton Inn Phoenix Airport North

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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Join us and our friends at [Arizona Bat Rescue](https://www.azbatrescue.org/) for pre-Halloween festivities! Meet the friendly bat ambassador, then exercise your creativity and make a bat craft that you can take home.

From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, visit the Museum, archaeological trail, and Museum Store at a discounted rate.

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