Photo: Find unique gifts at Phoenix Festival of the Arts. Lighting up Tempe Town Lake Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade (Sat. Dec. 14). 4-9 pm, 7 pm parade. Free. Professionally decorated boats in all shapes and sizes, Santa Claus, holiday shopping and fireworks. Tempe Town Lake, 100 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. downtowntempe.com Become…
Photo: Trick-or-treat amid hot air balloon in Scottsdale. Photo courtesy Sppoktacular Balloon Festival Spooktacular in Scottsdale Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Fri.-Sat. Oct. 25-26). 5-9:30 pm. $15; $10 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Haunted house, costume contests, hot-air balloon glow, live entertainment, kids zone, trick-or-treat candy stations, fireworks and more. Salt River Fields…
Photo: Stroll through the Carefree Desert Gardens and enjoy whimsical pumpkin carvings by artist Ray Villafane. Photo courtest Enchanted Pumkin Garden Spooky Fun Enchanted Pumpkin Garden (Oct. 18-27). 10 am-10 pm Fri.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm Sun., 10 am-8 pm Mon.-Thurs. $15/person weekend, $10/person weekday, under 2 free. More than 30 sculptures from pumpkin carving artist…
Hundreds of Minor League Baseball’s top prospects have taken to Valley baseball fields to participate in Arizona Fall League, but there’s one more crowd favorite who will step up to the plate this weekend. “Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel,” an award-winning documentary film featuring former and current Jewish Major League Baseball players who played for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, rounds…
Photo: The Arizona Taco Festival moves to WestWorld this year. Fall is Festival time! Arizona Taco Festival (Sat.-Sun. Oct. 12-13). 11am-7pm. $15. Sample tacos from more than 50 restaurants and food trucks, live entertainment, taco eating contests, Chihuahua beauty pageant, kid’s zone and more. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. aztacofestival.com Phoenix Greek…
Photo: The Arizona State Fair runs through Oct. 27. The Fair is back! Arizona State Fair (Wed.-Sun. Oct. 4-27). Gates open at noon Wed-Fri, 11 am Sat-Sun. Prices vary; check website for discounts. Family entertainment, Monster Trucks, animals, food, characters, concerts, rides, exhibits, rodeo and more. Gates open at noon. Prices vary; check website for…
Photo: The butterflies are back at the Desert Botanical Garden. Photo courtesy Desert Botanical Garden Free museum admission Museum Day Live! (Sat Sept. 21). Free. Smithsonian magazine and participating local museums nationwide offer free admission. Times vary. Download and print tickets in advance. Check website for participating museums. smithsonianmag.com/museumday Food festivals Arizona Margarita,…
Photo: Celebrate rock and roll as the Musical Instrument Museum says goodbye to their “The Electric Guitar” exhibit. Get creative in Mesa Season Kick-Off Festival (Fri. Sept. 13). 6-10 pm. Free. Features live music, art studio demonstrations, new exhibitions, hands-on activities, food and more. Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa. mesaartscenter.com …
Photo: Travel back in time and tour the Rosson House and enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social. Photo coutesy Heritage Square Get creative! Phoenix Center for the Arts Open House (Sat. Aug. 24). 9 am-1 pm. Free. Come out for a fun-filled morning of free art workshops and demos for the whole family. Instructors will…
Photo: Kick off Elvis Week at the Musical Instrument Museum. Get your game on at the Convention Center Game on Expo (Fri.-Sun. Aug. 9-11). 1-10 pm Fri., 10 am-10 pm Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun. $25 & up, $10 for ages 3-12. Largest gaming event in Arizona with voice actors, free games to play,…
