Have a Sweet Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day comes along surprisingly swiftly - start planning early. Buy a bouquet of the biggest, freshest flowers at Glendale Flowers & Gifts and the sweetest of chocolates at Cerreta’s Candy Company for a thoughtful touch. Since we don’t want to overwhelm you with an almost endless list of…

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A Day Antiquing in Historic Downtown Glendale

For serious collectors and novices, alike, antiquing is a popular activity. Those browsing for a glimpse of the past can visit Historic Downtown Glendale where an antiquing adventure awaits experienced antique enthusiasts and first-time antique shoppers. There are several shops within walking…

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Interesting Facts About Glendale, Arizona

Glendale, Arizona is located just 30 minutes from Phoenix, two hours south of Sedona and a five-hour drive from Los Angeles. Whether you are interested in a day trip or staying in town for a few nights, Glendale, Arizona is the perfect hub for your trip. With over 15 hotels to choose from ranging…

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA ZOOM BACKGROUNDS

We wanted to share a few family favorite places to play at in Glendale and created Zoom backgrounds to help inspire your visit. The virtual backgrounds feature allows you to display an image during a Zoom meeting. Click any image below to download a full-size version and get ready to show off to…

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A Guide to Shopping in Historic Downtown Glendale

There is no shortage of shops to visit in Historic Downtown Glendale, which has been named by USA Today & Sunset Magazine as one of the country’s ten best places for shopping in recent years. From vintage treasures to unique antiques, painted canvases to hand blown glassware, and teddy bears to…

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A Look at Historic Downtown Glendale

Farming families originally founded Glendale in 1892. Glendale quickly grew into one the largest towns in the northwest Salt River Valley. At that time, miles of empty land and farms separated Glendale from Phoenix. This caused Glendale to develop its own downtown with banks, groceries, theaters…

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Glendale’s Seasonal Events Usher in Autumn

The fall is the best time of year in Arizona, and nowhere is that more evident than in Glendale this October. Whether you’re a shopaholic, a foodie, an outdoors enthusiast, or all of the above, you’ll find great fall activities in Glendale. Downtown Glendale will host the 21 st Annual Front Porch…

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14th Annual Teddy Bear Day in Glendale, AZ

Glendale, AZ has been home to a locally owned family business, Bears & More, for 26 years. Owners Valerie and Linda Burner's love of bears gave them the inspiration to create a day to celebrate how special cuddly bears can be to our community. This day came to be known as “Teddy Bear Day” and 14…

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Mother's Day Guest Blog: "Mothering Us" When We Need It

(Guest blog from Valerie, of Bears & More) Mother’s Day. I’m not what would be considered a mushy person. I avoid lovey dovey greeting cards like the plague. Short and sweet, to the point, no fuss – that’s my style. But my mom on the other hand, the cards she gives me for every occasion are (in my…

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