The Stone and Strop

To experience the magic of candy making, visit the Cerreta Candy Company. This family-owned business has been making delicious treats for over 50 years. They offer public tours of their factory, where you can watch as vats of chocolate are poured into delicate molds to create mouth-watering candies. You'll be able to hear the popcorn popping before it gets coated in luscious caramel. The Cerreta family has passed down their candy-making skills for four generations, and they continue to oversee production and operations. You can watch them make a variety of caramels, fudge, brittle's, Camelback's, and caramel popcorn. They combine modern and old-fashioned candy-making techniques to create popular chocolate-covered creams such as butter, maple, fudge, or peppermint. They specialize in molded chocolates like the famous French Mint and the Chocolate Enrober, where creams, caramels, pretzels, cherries, and marshmallows get covered in luscious chocolate.

Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival is going to be amazing this year. Funergy will present nightly costume contests, and everyone is welcome to participate. Show off your best costume and win a prize. Over 20 hot air balloons from around the country will be at the festival, and each will be a trick-or-treat station. That means you'll be able to get candy and treats all night long. They even have over 4,000 pounds of candy ready for the kids. If that wasn't enough, Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co. offers hot air balloon rides for the whole family. What a fantastic way to see everything from above.

Experience the magic, top-notch entertainment, and breathtaking architecture at Arizona State University Gammage Auditorium on Arizona State University's Tempe campus. This world-renowned performing arts center presents the Broadway Across America series and performances by some of the world's most talented dancers, musicians, and performers. ASU Gammage is a must-visit destination for those who enjoy Broadway shows and high-quality entertainment. In the past, the venue has hosted some of the most memorable performances, including popular hits such as Wicked, Mama Mia!, Shrek The Musical, and Young Frankenstein.

Enjoy a refreshing float down the peaceful Salt River, surrounded by stunning scenery and soaking up the Arizona sun at the Salt River Tubing & Recreation. Remember to rent a tube for your cooler and leave all the details to them. Make a reservation, show up in your swimsuit and flip-flops, and prepare for a great time. And if you're planning a group outing, check out the VIP group reservations, which let you skip the lines and enjoy a leisurely float with 20 or more people.