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By Marlene Montanez
Summer Fun Keep the kids cool and entertained this summer at one of these East Valley family fun spots.
Pump it Up
Bounce houses tend to be a hit among kids and teens alike, which makes Pump it Up in Tempe a must-visit. The inflatable playland is a full indoor, air-conditioned arena of inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses and more. During the summer, special weekly themed camps are offered for kids ages 3-12. Be sure to stop by the Great Open Jump on July 24 from 6pm to 8pm; 100 % of proceeds from the $ 10 admission will be directly donated to Autism Speaks. To learn more, 480.940.7867, pumpitupparty. com / az / tempe.
FlipSide
A new addition to the East Valley when it comes to family fun entertainment is FlipSide in Gilbert. The bowling alley and entertainment center boasts a two-story laser tag arena, bumper cars, billiards and 28 lanes of AMF bowling. There’ s more than 50 games to try out in the Fliptopia Arcade and plenty of bites to satisfy the family at the Roundtrip Café. It’ s easy to spend a summer afternoon or evening there with the whole gang. Got a big clan? Book the Sky Club, a private suite with six bowling lanes perfect for larger groups. For more info, 480.471.8444, exploreflipside. com.
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