12 'Pokemon Go' promotions, events in metro Phoenix

Businesses around the Valley are welcoming "Pokemon Go" trainers with discounts and events.

Some local landmarks and companies appear in the mobile app as Pokestops, where trainers can get free items that help them progress in the game. While hungry and tired players are traveling nearby, businesses are offering to help them relax and recharge.

Here are some of the promotions and special events.

7/28, 30: Halle Heart Children's Museum

This museum will be holding an adult-only event on Thursday, July 28, and a family-friendly event on Saturday, July 30. The adult event, for those 18 years or older, will have free refreshments, prizes like a 1,200 Pokeball giveaway for iOS and Android users, and lures at the museum's Pokestop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission includes access to the museum exhibits.

The family event is open to all ages. Admission offers the same specials as the adult event, but the lures will be available 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Details: Thursday, July 18, and Saturday, July 30. Halle Heart Children's Museum, 2929 S 48th St, Tempe. halleheartchildrensmuseum.org.

8/5-7: Game On Expo

Game On Expo and the AZ Pokemon Go Community are teaming up to gather Pokemon Go trainers Friday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 7, to find Pokemon and play Street Pass on Nintendo handhelds in the Mesa Convention Center. There will be photo shoots and free roam play. If users open the game app and show their team color, they can get 20 percent off the ticket price at registration.

Details: Friday-Sunday, August 5-7, Mesa Convention Center, 263 N Center St, Mesa. gameonexpoaz.com or see more information on the Facebook event page.

8/6: Talking Stick Resort Arena

Join the Arizona Rattlers for a Pokemon Go Night and Competition at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. A $20 registration fee (Promo code: POKEMON) includes one lower-level ticket to the Rattlers' Playoff game, entry into the Pokemon Go competition, opportunities to win prizes and access to four Pokestops throughout the game. The competitions involves a one-hour hunt for the most unique Pokemon. Winners are decided by the variety of Pokemon caught. People can earn prizes by taking the best Pokemon pictures taken in the arena.

Details: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E Jefferson St., Phoenix. Register at on.tsrarena.com/pokemon with the promo code POKEMON, and see the Facebook event page.

11/8: Pokeball at Zoolights

For Pokemon trainers ages 18 and over, join fellow fans for a private event filled with a formal evening of dancing and Pokemon. Food and drinks will be served, and a cash bar will be provided for those 21 and up. Fandom Occasions is presenting this event with Kaycee Campbell, a Pokemon Go fan who organized the Singles event in Tempe on July 15. Ticketholders will also have access to this year's Zoolights before it's open to the general public.

Details: 6-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $53.34. See the Facebook event page for questions.

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Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday will offer $3.50 team shots, well drinks, bottled beers and green tea shots. There will also be $5.75 slushes and 50 percent off appetizers if you show your team symbol (Valor, Mystic or Instinct).

Details: 680 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. fattuesdaytempe.com and the Facebook event page.

Venezia's Pizzeria

Share photos on social media of Pokemon captured at any of the five locations for a chance to win free pizza. On Facebook, Venezia's is giving large one-item pizzas to trainers who share their screenshots in the comments under their post. Twitter and Instagram users can win a free one-item pizza slice by sharing screenshots to their accounts.

Details: Locations in Gilbert, Tempe, east Mesa, northeast Mesa and north Phoenix. venezias.com.

Vinnie's Pizzeria

In Peoria, Vinnie's is offering a free slice of cheese pizza for "Pokemon Go" trainers.

Details: 8960 W. Bell Road, Peoria. vinniesnewyorkpizza.com.

Wimpy's Paradise

Wimpy's in downtown Chandler offers free Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets to charge phones and 10 percent off any purchase by showing a "Pokemon Go" app. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, but it's in an area with multiple Pokestops.

Details: 48 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler. wimpysparadise.com.

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Snoh Ice Shavery

This shave-ice business is offering a 10 percent discount through Saturday, Aug. 20, to "Pokemon Go" players who show their dedication to the game.

Details: 914 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. snohice.com.

Bonus Round

The bar arcade will have a special $8 price for its Full Restore cocktail in honor of "Pokemon Go." It also has charging stations and nearby Pokestops.

Details: 24 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. bonusroundphx.com.

Hop Stop Diner

This restaurant is offering two special menu items in honor of "Pokemon Go." The Mankey Mocha Latte, $3.25, and the Pokeburger with fries and a drink, $7.99, will be available for a couple of weeks.

Details: 7013 N. 58th Ave., Glendale. hopstopdiner.com.

Gordon Biersch

Gordon Biersch in SanTan Village has a drink special: For $7, get a 16-ounce Gordon Biersch beer and Pika-juice, a shot with vodka, lemonade and Skittles.

Details: 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. gordonbiersch.com/restaurants.