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College of Cards is Back at Talking Stick Resort!


Ready to level up your poker skills? Join us at the College of Cards, happening weekly every Tuesday at 2pm and Friday at 8pm. These (3) two-hour sessions will teach you the basics of poker in a real casino environment, earning you a B.S. in Card♠logy!


No prior sign-up required — simply check in at the poker podium in the Arena Poker Room, and sit down with a dealer to get started. All are welcome (ages 21 or older), whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills.


As a bonus, guests will receive one complimentary beverage during each session they attend. Don’t miss out—start your poker journey today!

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

9800 E. Talking Stick Way

Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

Desert Botanical Garden is embarking on a new partnership with London-based pioneering artist studio ScanLAB Projects, bringing its groundbreaking visual and technical artwork here in 2025. The exhibit will be a first-of-its-kind in the Valley to connect science and nature at this scale in both indoor and outdoor environments.


In October 2023, ScanLAB Projects, led by cofounders Matt Shaw and William Trossell, started a unique experience for the Garden titled DESERT PULSE — a spatialized installation that displays footage of the desert landscape and desert flora in a remarkably new way using LiDAR 3D scanning.


ScanLAB Projects has selected 15 distinct sites across the Valley and at the Garden. These daily 3D scans will be recorded over a 12-month period. The recorded data will reveal unseen environmental changes — the result of human, natural and industrial processes — all impossible to see with the naked eye or through the lens of traditional cameras. The team will document cactus flowering and fruiting, shifting sediment patterns along the Salt River, recent fire-damaged desert and desert blooms. Locations include a desert development in Rio Verde, a saguaro growth monitoring site near Needle Rock, a recovering fire area in McDowell Mountain Preserve and a working landfill.


Through their specialized rendering techniques, ScanLAB Projects will turn the recorded data into breathtaking visuals that will be exhibited as an impressive multi-screen digital installation to be exhibited amongst the Garden’s plants and trails, as well as its new Exhibits Gallery.


DESERT PULSE is not just artwork, the data collected will contain empirical, measurable facts that can and will be used for research by the Garden’s team of scientists.

1201 N. Galvin Parkway

Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Pulse

Bronx

New York

Yankee Stadium

Yankee Stadium Gameday Express Tour

Stubhub

Fun it up with Yak N Sup!!! We provide the adventure without the hassle.
Paddleboard or Kayak the coves of Canyon Lake in search of waterfalls and streams. This time of year, the snow melt leaves streams that run into Canyon Lake and the outcome is a beautiful sight to see. Our experienced tour guides will show you sides of Canyon Lake even some of the locals haven't navigated. This is an easy, beautiful paddle down inside the non-motorized boat area of Canyon Lake, the best lake in Arizona.
Tour starts at 10:30 a.m. Book online and show up at least 30 minutes prior to your reservation.
Please park in the 3rd row of the parking lot at the marina next to the Dolly Steamboat. Bring your credit card and ID for verification.


 

16802 AZ-88

Yak N Sup

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Montréal

Canada

Québec

Bell Centre

Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell Centre

Toronto

Ontario

Winter Garden Theatre at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre - Complex

Robin Hood

Join us on a global wine journey as we explore wines from regions around the world. Embark on an introductory journey to discover the fundamentals of wine in this beginner wine class. This class includes tastings of 2 white wines, 2 red wines, and a delicious charcuterie board. Check-in at the hostess station, where you'll be escorted to the wine room.


Reservations only: A minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 20 are required to activate this event. Don’t miss out on this fun and unique experience!


Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued if the cancellation occurs more than 24 hours prior to the event. A partial refund will be provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the event. Please contact the front desk for additional questions about our cancellation policy.

7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Las Vegas

Nevada

V Theater

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Embark on a journey into Japanese culture by learning the art of sushi making! Join us at Tiki Taka for an engaging and interactive sushi-making class. During the session, you'll explore the fundamentals and rich history of sushi preparation.


Reservations are required—walk-ins will not be accepted. A minimum of 4 guests is needed to activate the class, so gather your friends and family for this unique experience. To ensure a personalized and memorable session, the class is limited to a maximum of 6 guests.


Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be provided for cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance. Cancellations within 24 hours of the event will receive a partial refund. Same-day cancellations are also eligible for a partial refund. No-shows or cancellations without prior notice will not be refunded. For additional questions, please contact the front desk.


Age Requirement: 11+


Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Sushi Making Class

Santa's Secret Tracks to the North Pole are right here in Arizona!


The spirit of Christmas will be visible long before guests reach the depot grounds, brilliantly illuminated with colorful lights, luminaria and decorated with fun photo-ops. Festive holiday food items and yummy beverages are available for purchase at the station. Prior to boarding, families will tour a miniature village featuring 10 tiny houses on a town square offering an eagle’s eye-view of what the majestic birds, that live in our canyon, see in flight. A beautiful Christmas princess and "wild" animals including a bear, a burro and a bald eagle will greet the children as families arrive.


Children are asked to drop their “letters to Santa” in a mailbag which will be delivered to the North Pole during each train ride.


After savoring the festivity at the depot, it's time to board the train! This 1-hour, round-trip journey through a magic tunnel onto Santa's Secret Tracks to the North Pole and back is the perfect holiday excursion for even the tiniest tot. 


At the magical North Pole passengers will see 12 creatively-decorated buildings featuring of course Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Bakeshop, Naughty Kids Coal Mine, the Antler Inn, Reindeer Flight School, Ice Fishing Hut, Elf School and Ugly Sweater Factory to name a few!  Mrs. Claus and acrobatic elves will wave good-bye to Santa Claus as he boards the train for the return trip to Clarkdale. The man in the big red suit will interact with all the children and gift them with a little memento as a reminder of their Christmas Adventure aboard Verde Canyon Railroad. 


4:00, 5:30, 6:30  and 7:00 p.m. departures on various nights Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas Eve.

Events

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

College of Cards at Talking Stick Resort

Desert Pulse

Desert Pulse

Yankee Stadium Gameday Express Tour

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Chasing Waterfalls 2.5 Hour Guided Kayak and/or Paddle Board Tour

Visites Guidées Centre Bell - Bell Centre

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Wine Tasting Intro Class

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Sushi Making Class

Sushi Making Class

Sushi Making Class

The Magical Christmas Journey to the North Pole with Verde Canyon Railroad

The Magical Christmas Journey to the North Pole with Verde Canyon Railroad

The Magical Christmas Journey to the North Pole with Verde Canyon Railroad

INDUSTRY NIGHT @ VALLEY BAR!

INDUSTRY NIGHT @ VALLEY BAR!

INDUSTRY NIGHT @ VALLEY BAR!

INDUSTRY NIGHT @ VALLEY BAR!

INDUSTRY NIGHT @ VALLEY BAR!