The Phoenix Public Market is a program of Community Food Connections. We went on Saturday but the Market is open on Wednesday’s too.
Downtown Phoenix on Central and E. McKinley
Maya Farms plus many other vendors offer farm fresh produce that is amazing!
Fresh Produce
Fresh Italian Icee’s
Fresh Flowers
Cute Potted Succulents
Check out all the Vendors fun for the whole family.
721 N Central, Phoenix, AZ
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area is a gateway into the diverse desert landscape that offer’s everything from fantastic views to secluded valleys. The area boasts of many miles of trails, you virtually get to enjoy the glory of the Sonoran Desert in relative solitude. Dreamy Draw is a perfect spot for hiking or biking.
The area was long used for mining and grazing, it did not become a city of Phoenix possession until 1959, when the area was annexed and a long-term lease agreement was signed with the state of Arizona. It later became one of the major rallying points for mountain preservation efforts.
The day was a little cloudy, a storm was rolling in but the clouds and lighting were amazing
Piestewa Peak
The paved bike path along side the nature trails is great for biking, skateboarding, skating, etc.
Dreamy Draw offers many visual rewards
Some of natures treasures in the hands of youth
As the rain started to sprinkle the sun peaks through giving us hope to finish our hike with a little warmth 
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area 2421 E. Northern Ave.
Ranger Office Phone: (602) 261-8318
Hours: All gated roadways and trailhead parking areas are open 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Trails remain open until 11 p.m.
The Entrance to the cute village of Tlaquepaque along the Oak Creek
The conceptual history of Tlaquepaque is truly a story of this man’s love for beauty and perfection. Under the influence of the lively creative arts scene in Mexico, it struck him that Sedona was a natural location for a living arts community…a village where artisans work out in full view and live on-site as well. It worked in Mexico; it could work here. He’d call it Tlaquepaque after the colorful Mexican city on the outskirts of Guadalajara. Tlaquepaque is a word from the Nahuatl Native Indian language – the ancient language of the Aztecs meaning the “best of everything”. http://www.tlaq.com/articles/history.html
One of the courtyards and fountains in the square
Today, after years of growth, Tlaquepaque is graced with climbing vines of sweet scented honeysuckle, purple clematis, ivy trumpet vine and silver lace. Pansies are everywhere in early spring and remain until late April when the Arizona sun becomes too strong for their survival. Summer at Tlaquepaque is inundated in color in every nook and flowerbed. Fountains are perpetually decorated with fantastic floral creations in celebration of a wedding or private event.
We visited the Oak Creek Brewery and Restaurant while we were there; the deep fried spicy dill pickles were pretty amazing for a crispy, fried start. I recommend the pizza’s if you go and they’re Orange Blossom Beer is crazy good!!!! Never tasted anything like it in my life! The Tlaquepaque Village is a great place to visit especially this time of the year. You won’t be disappointed!
