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Get ready for a unique and imaginative way to experience classic storybook characters. The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is the place to be. From Rumpelstiltskin to The Tale of Peter Rabbit, you'll be amazed by the artistry of puppetry and the incredible skill of our professional puppeteers and theater artists. They offer entertaining and educational shows for students, and their repertoire of over 60 shows ranges from original stories about the environment to fun versions of fairy tales. They even provide study guides free of charge to enhance the experience for students and parents. Visit the historic building year-round, or catch one of the traveling shows at schools, libraries, child cares, and community centers all over Arizona and beyond. And see the adults-only Puppet Slam night for a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Get ready for a game-changing journey leaving you soaring to cloud nine at Casey At The Bat, a comprehensive sports complex with all the necessary facilities to play your favorite game. The facilities include indoor batting cages, a roller hockey rink, miniature golf, and a video arcade. And when you need a break, the concessions have covered you with beer, wine, 'build your own' pizza, and a variety of other snacks. So come down to Casey At The Bat and step onto the sparkling new artificial turf, where dreams bloom stain-free. Whether you're a soccer maestro, box lacrosse trailblazer, kickball dynamo, or dodgeball champ, the enhancements, including custom-designed goals, will amplify the fun factor and take your game to the next level.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city by taking a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail that features over 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat at the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve. The preserve also has historical research data and displays of ongoing Southwest archaeology research by ASU faculty and students. The museum, gallery, trail, and free audio tour are available for the petroglyph trail. The university has been operating, protecting, and preserving the site since 1994, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore and learn more about the area and indigenous cultures through guided tours, publications, and ongoing lecture series.