2022 is bringing Kids’ Day back to the Party Pavilion! This FREE event is a great way for children of all ages to come out and experience the festival. They can select from a series of hands-on activity stations focusing on different aspects of film production and geared to various age and ability levels.
Hop on over to The District for the ultimate spring celebration at Desert Ridge Marketplace! Snap a selfie with somebunny special and enjoy egg hunts, live entertainment by Funergy, glow-egg crafts, giveaways and more throughout The District!
Downtown Tempe’s popular Second Sundays on Mill series will culminate with an event celebrating all things sustainable and green in honor of Earth Month. Visitors can get "Down To Earth" with a day filled with earth-friendly activities the whole family can enjoy. As always, admission is free.
The whole family is invited to experience hot air balloons, FREE candy for the kids, a FREE Kids Zone with tons of inflatables and rides, tethered balloon rides and of course, the Easter Bunny!
Don’t miss two Easter egg hunts for the kids and professional photos with the Easter Bunny at this free event. Enjoy interactive stage entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, coloring contests, music, games, and tons of prizes!
The Festival of Tales is a fun day of reading, literacy and cultural activities for children that includes storytelling, arts and crafts, games, face painting, live music, food trucks and much more! In its ninth year at Paradise Valley Community College, the event brings books to life through the art of storytelling and provides free books to children who participate in the activities.
The largest and longest running festival in Arizona is back this year and will be celebrating its 29th Anniversary at this year’s Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival 2022. Cinco Phoenix is viewed as one of the most significant community cultural festival in the southwest.
Head to Bell Bank Park on May 7th for Cinco Mas Dos for a fiesta filled with food, fun, and live music! Country artist Harry Luge and his band with a special performance from Nick Moody will be performing on the Tixr Yard Stage! A Mariachi Band on the Miller Lite Way Stage! Chances to win FREE tickets to AZ Taco festival Nov 12 and 13! Corona Cantina on Tixr Yard with Modelo and Corona specials! Pinatas, lawn games, and more!
We’re celebrating MOM on her special day...in a BIG way! At MOMPALOOZA she can watch fashion shows, enjoy a chair massage, and get a manicure or makeover! Just like all of our family festivals, kids can enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live entertainment center stage with music, games, prizes, and much more! Free Outdoor Event. No Admission or Activity Fees Required!
Ahoy Mateys! Brave the shores of the Caribbean as you set sail with the pirates and make wishes with the enchanted mermaid. Play and enjoy options for yummy food, craft activities, boutique shopping, face painting, hair do’s and mini photos with the mermaid. Tickets include treat bags and a treasure hunt. Fun for all ages. Free for adults and babies under 12 months.
Experience an indoor family fun-filled inflatable bounce park! The Bounce Around: Indoor Inflatables Park Experience features over 30 inflatables with a bounce area for all ages from toddlers to teens. For the parents, there will be a beer and wine garden and one beverage or snack is included in adult admissions.
Cancelled last year due to budget and safety concerns, the Arizona State Fair this annual fair is back with amusement park rides, food vendors, and an array of agricultural exhibitions including everything from pig races to horse festivals.
Meet your favorite action heroes, fly on a zipline, enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live entertainment, action-packed performances, raffle prizes, giveaways, and local vendors for shopping. No Admission or activity fees required.
Enjoy hayrides, a spider web crawl, feeding animals, and Alexander’s Adventure Maze. A selection of food and treats are also available to eat while visitors enjoy fall decorations and pumpkins.
Live music all day, German fare, games, and a family zone await at this family friendly event to celebrate October.
Grab a blanket, chair, family, and friends for a free Halloween movie night featuring “Ghostbusters Afterlife,” food tucks, costume contest, dance party, and tasty eats available for purchase from food trucks.
It’s a land of mystery and yet what happens in Antarctica affects every single one of us. With never-before seen footage, this story brings audiences to the farthest reaches of a wild and majestic continent. Antarctica is the perfect fit for the giant screen. Using the latest underwater filming techniques, dive beneath sea ice, more than 6 feet thick, to experience the alien world of its seafloor - thousands of purple starfish scuttling to escape being entrapped by growing ice and elaborate jellyfish dancing a deadly dance. Swim alongside playful seals, soar above mountain peaks and vast penguin colonies, and witness the largest congregation of fin and humpback whales ever filmed.
Dozens of hot air balloons will liftoff at the Goodyear Ballpark, the spring training home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds. The Arizona Balloon Classic, as the only continuous hot air balloon race and festival in the Phoenix metro area, offers wholesome family fun for one spectacular weekend, and you won’t want to miss it.
Enjoy this not-to-be missed companion animal adopt-a-thon and fun celebration of furry best friends. Check out fantastic pet products and services, yummy eats, vet tips, music, auction prizes, and much more. Bring your friendly dog.
Over 40 food trucks will sell all types of food, the event will include live music, lawn games, eating contents, a local vendor marketplace, a free kids’ zone, and more.
The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars, family-focused events, and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendor booths, offering everything from jewelry, clothing, and works of art.
Top American Indian and Canadian First Nations hoop dancers will compete at the Heard Museum for the prestigious World Champion title and cash prizes. At this two-day competition, men and women compete on an equal field.
The Chocolate Affaire is the premiere event for chocolate lovers everywhere. The event brings unique chocolate experiences to the City of Glendale for a two-day exhibition of 50+ chocolatiers, wine tastings, food demonstrations, live music, and family-friendly interactive experiences! Enjoy free admission and free parking.
Innings Festival is a two-day event that will feature rock, pop and country performances, culinary demos, as well as curated food vendors, fun family activations and appearances by professional baseball players. This year's festival features Green Day, Eddie Vedder, Randy Johnson, and more.
The Ostrich Festival features live ostriches, national and local entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 exhilarating midway rides and games, classic festival food, interactive activities for all ages, meet and greets with your favorite mascots, ostrich-themed educational activities, exciting attractions, upscale arts and crafts and much more. This year's performers include Train and more.
Don’t miss the Annual Family Fun AZ Super Spring Fest where you can meet your favorite superheroes, fly on a zipline, enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live entertainment, action-packed performances, raffle prizes and giveaways, and local vendors for shopping! This is a free outdoor event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Annual Destination Arizona CaribFest feature a variety of performances with educational pieces that are enjoyable for your family, with a variety of cultural groups, including our steel pan group, performers, Indian Dancers, the Fushicho Daiko Dojo group, and DJs.
On the first Saturday of the film festival, March 25, starting at 10 a.m., the festival has Kids Day, which is a free event and is a great way for kids of all ages to come out and experience the festival by participating in film-related activities including stop motion animation, green screen photo booth, storyboard workshop, story time, Valley Youth Theater acting station, makeup/face painting station, and photos on the red carpet. Also, families can see a free showing of a family-friendly film that afternoon at the Harkins Scottsdale 101.
Join the Arizona Dragon Boat Association for two days of exciting dragon boat competition with teams from all over the United States and beyond. Dragon Boat Racing is a unique water sports activity that is sure to provide everyone an exciting experience.
R Entertainment delivers legendary rock musicians Kenny Loggins and Kansas headlining two exciting days of living the good life at Schnepf Farms at the 12th Annual Shea Homes Good Life Festival presented by Subaru. In addition to world-class rock n’ roll, the event features fabulous food and wine, craft beer and bourbon sampling, plus boutique shopping.