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Many visitors to Fountain Hills come with celebration in mind. They arrive for its famous Thanksgiving Day parade, for a stop into Chocofi n to select world-class chocolates for a lucky Valentine, or to exchange wedding vows where the views alone say “forever.”

CELEBRATE: VARIETYNurturing your interest in art, the latest offerings from innovative chefs, or “I-can’t-believe-I-found-this” shopping could be exactly what vacation means to you – and exactly what it doesn’t mean to the hiking enthusiast or golfer in your family. But instead of testing your ability to compromise, Fountain Hills lets you grab that No. 2 pencil and fi ll in the bubble next to “all of the above.”

Plan an easy, moderate or “I-can’t-wait-to-tell-my-buddies” hike on trails of the Fountain Hills McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Or access convenient trailheads to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park and Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve.

LOOKING UPAs the town’s famous fountain marks time, sending a graceful plume of water up to

360 feet high at the top of the hour from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., it invites you to look up. You’ll fi nd that looking up is a thread that runs throughout your Fountain Hills stay. Whether you catch the sunrise over Four Peaks or watch the light play over Red Mountain, looking up is inspiring in Fountain Hills.

FRIDAYA Fountain Hills TGIF celebration often begins at Grapeables, where the philosophy is to focus on wines that come from people, not mass production. Recently selected by PHOENIX magazine as one of the “50 Best Bars” in the valley, Grapables has more than 200 wines to choose from.

Mix relaxing simplicity with the opportunity to try the new and exciting. Fountain views are yours to enjoy no matter what you’re sipping.

Then stroll across the street to Fireside Grill for a Fountain Hills tradition, Jazz in the Hills, and sink comfortably into jazz by outstanding artists. You’ll see why jazz is best enjoyed live and what a difference the right venue makes.

SHORT DRIVESThis is where a morning spent with eye-opening views of the McDowell Mountains, Red Mountain, Four Peaks and the Superstitions at We-Ko-Pa can pair with afternoons at any of the other courses on the trail: Desert Canyon Golf Club, Eagle Mountain Golf Club, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club and Vista Verde Golf Club. The views go on forever, but traveling between courses takes only minutes.

The six spectacular courses on the Sonoran Desert Golf Trail are close not only to one another, but also to all that Fountain Hills offers – one more reason that a staycation won’t test your ability to compromise.

ARTArt that takes you everywhere – without budging an inch. From the time before Columbus right up to the present day, much of the art in Fountain Hills has found its natural home outdoors. Join a docent on the fi rst Saturday of the month, October to May, for insights and surprising facts about Fountain Hills public art, which includes 100 pieces by internationally recognized artists working in bronze, metal and stone.

Or pick up a map at the Visitor’s Center and create your own tour, perhaps while indulging in homemade gelato at La Scala Creamery.

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Good things are yours when you get outside – especially during a visit to Fountain Hills, Arizona. If golf is your

game, make it an adventure by booking a tee time on one or more of the award-winning courses that make

up the Sonoran Desert Golf Trail. Should you be into hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding, McDowell

Mountain Regional Park offers miles and miles of trails. Even art is an outside endeavor in Fountain Hills,

where you can enjoy public art all year long and take in the upcoming and always popular Fountain Festival of

Arts and Crafts November 11 to 13. Come on, come see us. And get outside.

We invite you to visit visitfhfm.com for more information.

Mom knew a thing or two when she told you to go outside and play.

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“Those who have vanished,” is the translation of “Hohokam,” but the name is misleading, because the Hohokam people have not vanished completely. Explore McDowell Mountain Regional Park during one of your visits to Fountain Hills, and see petroglyphs created by the Hohokam – art that assures they have not vanished from memory.

If the petroglyphs intrigue you, so will what you learn at the L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum.

Not many places let you introduce your children to so much outdoor art within minutes of cooling off at a Splash Park. George the Tortoise is a favorite.

SCRUMPTIOUSNESSIt’s entirely possible you worked up an appetite playing disc golf at Fountain Park, touring the art collection, visiting the museum, golfi ng or mountain biking.From comfort food to cutting-edge cuisine, there’s something on the menu for everyone. Fountain Hills is known for a wide array of

unique, independently owned and operated shops and restaurants. Signature drinks at Sofrita take advantage of abundant local prickly pears. Also on the menu: postres, tortas, tapas and sangria.

Chocolate lovers, your Fountain Hills stay just became too short. No matter how long you plan to stay, there isn’t enough time to sample the enticing array of delectables at Chocofi n Chocolatier, including Vietnamese cinnamon or Guajillo, ancho and chipotle chile dark chocolate.

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Thursdays, October 27-April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Art on the Avenue & Farmers’ MarketAvenue of the FountainsArt, music, food, produce and other culinary delights (no event Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Feb. 23) Free admission

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.Flamenco at Sofrita’sAvenue of the FountainsFeaturing the music of Brio Flamenco and the Flamenco Por La Vida dancersReservations: 480-816-5613

Friday nights, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.Jazz in the HillsFireside Grill at the Holiday Inn, 12800 N. Saguaro Blvd. Some of the Valley’s best jazz musicians perform weekly. Reservations recommended: 480-816-9047 or 602-810-7474 fhct.org/jazz-in-the-hills

October 27, 5-7pm Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery - Scaredy Pants PartyWine & Cheese Halloween party 16858 E. Avenue of the Fountains, 480-836-9919fountainhillsartistsgallery.com/

October 29, 4-8 p.m.Halloween in the HillsAvenue of the FountainsA costume contest for dressed pets and their own-ers starts at 4:30 p.m. Businesses are open for trick or treating immediately following the contest, with merchants handing out candy, popcorn and treats. Games, infl atables, haunted houses and a “Spider Village” add to the festivities. Costume contest: $5 per pet, per category, with proceeds to benefi t the Boys & Girls Club and the town’s nonprofi t ADOG program. 480-837-8168, halloweeninthehills.com

November 5, 7:30 a.m.Great Arizona Grape StompFountain ParkSponsored by the Arizona Wine Growers Associa-tion, this is the fi nal in a series of 5K fun runs held across the state. $35 per participant.arizonawine.org/events.html.

November 5, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.Milestones: A Desert Odyssey through Public ArtThese docent-led tours explore the art and artists of the extensive public art collection in Fountain Hills. $5 per person . Tours start at Fountain Hills Community Center. 480-816-5100, ext. 0

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Fountain Hills is a small town that makes time for homecoming fl oats and holiday lights. It’s the home of unprecedented support for art that is accessible to all. Many places at once, it’s also a great place to celebrate -- every day of the year.

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November 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Art in the ParkEnjoy the work of local artists on the patio of Plaza Fountainside. Free. fountainhillsartleague.com

November 5, 2 p.m.Library Association Author SeriesFountain Hills Library Reading Lounge Jewell Parker Rhodes – author of nine books, including Voodoo Dreams, Hurricane and The Ninth Ward – is the featured author. She is the Piper Endowed Chair and Artistic Director for Piper Global Engagement in the ASU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing. Books will be sold before and after the presentation, with a book signing after her talk. Free

November 11-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Fountain Festival of Arts & CraftsDowntown Fountain HillsShowcasing works by 500 national artists, the festival in-cludes food and beer gardens, live music and entertain-ment. Free. fountainhillschamber.com

November 11-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Amy Tuso Studio TourAT Studio14054 N. Edgeworth Dr. AJust a few blocks off the beaten path from the Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts, guests experience the working art studio of Amy Tuso, plus guest artists Karen Budan, Tracey Saliba, Helen Walker and Jan Kaplan.amytuso.com

November 18, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.Wine DinnerEagle Mountain Golf Club Overlook PavilionA four-course gourmet dinner with wine paired to complement each course.$48.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity480-816-1248

November 18-20Orme Dam Victory DaysFort McDowell CasinoPow-wow, rodeo, 5K run & walk, Battle of the Bands and other outdoor activities are highlights. 480-789-7162, ftmcdowell.org

November 24Turkey Trot 5K Run and Fitness Walk Downtown Fountain HillsCheck-in begins at 6:30 a.m.; race begins at 7:30 a.m.In advance: $20 per runner ($15, 12 and younger); $10 per walker. After November 17: $30 per runner; $15 per walker480-816-5100, fh.az.gov

November 24, 9 a.m.Thanksgiving Day Parade Downtown Fountain HillsThe only Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona, featur-ing fl oats, horses, marching bands and a grand marshall.

November 25-December 18Christmas Jukebox Fountain Hills TheaterEvery show is different as the audience chooses the tunes and the talented cast assembles a brand-new never-before-seen

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December 2-18The Elves and the ShoemakerFountain Hills Youth TheaterThis children’s story has been revitalized for the holidays, with playful tunes by Bill Francoeur.Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.$15, adults ; $12, children 16 and younger480-837-9661, fhtaz.org

L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time MuseumFree admission to the museum during the month of December. A special museum open house with punch and cookies takesplace December 3-4. 480-837-8673

December 3, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.Milestones: A Desert Odyssey through Public ArtThese docent-led tours explore the art and artists of the extensive public art collection in Fountain Hills.$5 per person. Tours start at Fountain Hills Community Center. 480-816-5100, ext. 0

December 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Art in the ParkEnjoy the work of local artists on the patio of Plaza Fountainside. Free. fountainhillsartleague.com

December 3, 6 p.m. Stroll in the GlowDowntown Fountain HillsMore than 60,000 twinkling lights and ornaments adorn the trees of the Avenue of the Fountains, with Santa and his elves joining the festivities. Shops and boutiques are open. Free. 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com

December 4, 5-8 p.m.Holiday Home Tour L. Alan Cruikshank River of Time Museum$15 per person. Tickets available at the River of Time Museum, Fountain Fashions, Sami Fine Jewelry and Gridley’s. 480-837-8673, riveroftimemuseum.org

December 4, 4 p.m., December 5, 7 p.m.Fountain Hills Community Chorus Holiday ConcertsFifty men and women sing popular holiday songs in four-part harmony. $12 per person in advance; $15 at the door. Tickets available at Gridley’s, CardSmart and from chorus members. 602-318-5693

December 11, 3p.m. Fountain Hills Chamber PlayersShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church The ensemble shares a magical repertoire for strings, woodwinds and piano. $15; $45 for a series of four concerts480-816-1243, abrovan@gmail.com

December 24, sunset Holiday Luminarias Fountain Park Thousands of luminarias are lighted shortly before sunset, turning the park into a softly glowing fantasyland. Free. 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com

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