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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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