Epic Kids

Festival of Tales
2022-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ
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.

Young Rembrandts: Monsters, Creatures, and Creeps
2022-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Chaparral Park & Community Center, 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
Laugh-out-loud funny! Mind-bindingly creepy! Eerie, but exciting! If your child is a fan of creepy, crawly monsters, this art workshop is the perfect fit and open to youth 5 to 17. Over the course your child will learn to draw and cartoon a variety of characters and even complete a large composition using pastels.
Call for details: (480) 312-7275

Youth Golf Clinic
2022-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Dobson Ranch Golf Course, 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ
Dobson Ranch Recreation Department and Dobson Ranch Golf course are putting on a youth golf clinic for ages 7-17. Class will start at 5 p.m. and last one hour. This event is a free event. The golf course will supply all clubs and balls.
Call for details: (480) 831-7464

Great Egg Hunt and Family Fair
2022-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
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!

Bunny Balloon Blast
2022-04-15 17:30 - 2022-04-16 21:00 UTC | Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottdale, AZ
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! $15, $10 ages 12-3, Free ages 2 and younger.

Down to Earth Day
2022-04-10 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85284
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.
To celebrate Earth Month and Tempe’s Bike Month, the Cycling Without Age Tempe nonprofit and Culdesac‘s car-free neighborhood will provide free electric bike rides at Sixth Street & Mill Avenue, as well as sharing bike safety tips, introducing the joys of e-bike rides and supporting riders of all ages.
Attendees will also be able craft their own succulent terrarium with Jade & Clover, and create and take home their own seed starter kit. Those who bike, walk or take public transit to the event — or who bring in clothing to donate — will get a free Second Sundays reusable tote bag.
Additional highlights of the day include a free outdoor yoga session with Arizona Yoga Company, 3-point basketball contest hosted by City of Tempe Parks and Recreation, comedy show by Julius the Yoyo Guy, dance battles with Furious Styles, live music across three music areas and plenty of playtime with free Mini Golf and jumbo lawn games.
A wide selection of delicious eats and treats can be found at Tempe’s local restaurants — many with comfortable patios for enjoying some extra time outdoors. Family-friendly snack and beverage vendors will also be on site, including Maui Wowi, Pearls Mini Donuts, the Salted Knot and Amigos AZ.
In addition, the outdoor market features 75-plus Arizona artisans, crafters and makers offering a wide selection of handcrafted items, including jewelry, edible creations, ceramics and paintings. New vendors this month include Earth Sugar, a first-of-its kind superfood confectionary that specializes in raw and organic treats; homemade garden boxes by Garden with Janet; and vintage games and collectibles by Subjective Vintage.

Egg-Streme Bunny Bash
2022-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona, 85050
Hop on over to The District for the ultimate spring celebration at Desert Ridge Marketplace! Snap a selfie with some bunny special and enjoy egg hunts, live entertainment by Funergy, glow-egg crafts, giveaways and more throughout The District!

The 32nd Annual Copperstate 1000 Roadrunner
2022-04-03 07:30 - 11:00 UTC | Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 West Alameda Drive, Tempe, AZ, 85282, United States
The public has the opportunity to see 90 vintage automobiles participating in this year’s Copperstate 1000 during the Roadrunner event on Sunday, April 3 at Tempe Diablo Stadium from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The Copperstate 1000 is one of the premier vintage car rallies in North America that celebrates the automotive cultural legacy by featuring some of the finest working examples of vintage, sports, racing, classic and grand touring automobiles manufactured before the 1974 model year.

Phoenix Film Festival Kids' Day
2022-04-02 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Harkins Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, Arizona, 85054
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.
For the youngest attendees, stop by for a book reading in our story time area or learn the fundamentals of building a fun storyboard. Older kids can look forward to an acting station, green screen, and learning how to create a stop motion clip. Kids will love this fun filled morning!
Stations are age-appropriate and run the full gamut of the filmmaking process. Don’t forget to walk the red carpet and snap a picture at the Bookman’s photo booth to end the day with a smile!

RENT: 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour
2022-03-31 19:00 - 2022-04-03 21:00 UTC | The Madison Center for the Art, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ
For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s “RENT” has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. It has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage, and a source of joy and strength for millions.

Super Spring Festival
2022-03-26 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
Family Fun Arizona is putting on the most SUPER Event in town! Meet superheroes like Captain America, Wonder Woman, Batman, scale giant rock walls, and enjoy interactive stage entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, coloring contests, music, games, and tons of prizes! Free event.

World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
2022-03-26 08:00 - 2022-03-27 17:00 UTC | Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ
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 art of hoop dance honors the cultural traditions from multiple Indigenous communities that first employed hoop dance as a healing ceremony. Today, hoop dance is shared as an artistic expression to celebrate and honor Indigenous traditions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Please note: This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. Lawn seating only. We recommend bringing folding chairs or blankets. Outside food and beverages (excluding water bottles) may not be brought into this event.

Tempe Festival of the Arts
2022-03-25 10:00 - 2022-03-27 17:30 UTC | Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85284
Tempe Festival of the Arts has a 50+ year history in Tempe and takes place in early December and late March each year. It is one of the oldest festivals in the Southwest. The festival has grown to become a Tempe point of pride and a favorite of our residents and visitors. Guests enjoy artists from around the country, local music, a Kids Block and many great food options – all located on the streets of historic Mill Avenue.

Tatum Highlands HOA Yard Sale
2022-03-19 08:00 - 2022-03-20 17:00 UTC | Tatum Highlands
The Tatum Highlands Community will host its inaugural property owners’ yard sale. Participants will have tables with various home goods and decor, clothing, toys, and more for sale.
Enter from Jomax and 40th Street, Jomax and 45th Street, or E. Ramuda and Tatum
info@trestlemanagement.com

Quality Arts & Crafts Market
2022-03-19 08:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Rock Commuity Center, 13623 N. 32nd S., Phoenix, AZ, 85040
Come out and support local artists. This event is located at The Rock Community Center (by The Original Breakfast House). New vendors will be joining the fun each month so you can buy crafts, artwork, jewelry, jams, and more!

Imagine Dragons Mercury Tour
2022-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ
In celebration of the release of their latest album, “Mercury – Act 1,” Imagine Dragons announced their Mercury Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off in 2022 wrapping up here in Phoenix at Footprint Center on March 14. With 46 million albums and 55 million songs sold globally, as well as 74 billion combined streams, Imagine Dragons remains one of the best-selling rock bands, reinventing the genre with their enormous breakout success across the 2010s.

Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2022 Tour
2022-03-12 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, United States
America’s favorite dance show is back on tour this winter to celebrate its 30th season with “Dancing with the Stars – Live Tour 2022.” This year’s all-new production will feature fan-favorite professional dancers thrilling audiences with all the breathtaking dance styles seen on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars.” The show continues its legacy of performing showstopping routines from the TV show alongside new numbers choreographed specifically for the live show, ranging from time-honored dances like the Quickstep and Foxtrot to sizzling Latin styles like the Cha Cha, Salsa, and Tango. See the show’s website for COVID-19 restrictions and protocols.

Superstition Blues & Brews Arts Festival
2022-03-12 11:00 - 22:00 UTC | Flat Iron Community Park, 100 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ, United States
The Superstition Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for an amazing festival day with your friends and family. Blues music will be performed by Hans Olson, JC & The Juke Rockers, Cadillac Assembly Line, Innocent Joe & The Hostile Witnesses, and The Atomic 44s. There will be 45 Arizona craft beers on tap, multiple food trucks and with dozens of arts and craft vendors.

2022 Spring Art Walk
2022-03-12 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Trilogy Community, 27980 N. Trilogy Blvd., Peoria, AZ
Trilogy @ Vistancia Artisan’s League is excited to present the 2022 Spring Art Walk. Located at residents’ homes throughout the two residential areas of the Trilogy Community, 40 new and established artists will be offering an extensive collection of unique work in a wide variety of mediums. There will be paintings of every style and medium, creations in glass, metal, wood, mixed media, jewelry, textiles, and more. You will find one-of-a-kind home décor and gift items sure to impress and inspire you. Maps and artist directories will be available at both Mita and Kiva Club membership services desks beginning Monday, March 7.

Harlem Globetrotters
2022-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, Arizona
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are back with their newly reimagined Spread Game Tour! The Spread Game Tour is a basketball event like no other. Ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and rim-rattling dunks are only some of the thrills you can expect from this fully modernized show. Part streetball from the players who defined it, part interactive family entertainment, the new tour will show off the best of the Globetrotters in a dazzling exhibition of talent and game.

Benchmark Elementary School and Preschool Spring Carnival
2022-03-05 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Benchmark Elementary School, 4120 E. Acoma Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
This spring carnival is open to the public. Join our school for the best annual event. We will have inflatable rides, carnival games, food, prizes, and a huge raffle! There will be interactive events with arts, crafts, and music. Wristbands and tickets will be for sale at the door. You do not need to be present to win. Come celebrate a great school with the community and enjoy the wonderful spring event right in your neighborhood.

Star Wars-Themed Display
2022-03-04 10:00 - 2022-03-27 17:00 UTC | Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ
The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! at Arizona Boardwalk is proud to announce a new Star Wars®–themed display that fans of the pop culture phenomenon are sure to love. The exhibit will include the original lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker™, played by Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™, the Hans Solo™ Blaster gun used by Harrison Ford in Return of the Jedi™, and a C-3PO™ Special Effects Head, part of the costume made for actor Anthony Daniels in The Empire Strikes Back, among other memorabilia from the Original Trilogy. The rare pieces from the blockbuster movie franchise will be on-exhibit for a limited appearance, March 4 – 27. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Star Wars® attire or as a beloved movie character for the attraction’s Star Wars® Days March 4 – 6 in honor of the new exhibit.

7th Italian Festival
2022-02-26 11:30 - 2022-02-27 22:30 UTC | Heritage Square, 115 N 6th St., Phoenix, AZ, United States
Bring the whole family to this fun-filled, two-day event featuring live music, delicious Italian food and wine, Italian motorcycles, automobiles and bicycles, entertainment, Italian artists, folk dancers, and more. A concert will take place Saturday evening at 7 p.m. and guests can dance in the streets. Children can take part in the spaghetti eating contest at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The event is sponsored by Galbani, Peroni, PepsiCo, Acqua Panna, San Pellegrino, CHELLY, DTPHX, Desert Rose Worldwide Transportation, and Stefano Farina Wine

Ahoy There, Mateys!
2022-02-25 11:00 - 2022-04-10 17:00 UTC | Legoland Discovery Center, 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 135, Tempe, AZ, United States
Are ye ready for a treasure hunt? Sail in for the all-new Pirates AHOY event! During this limited-time event, you can join the pirate crew and take the ultimate pirate challenge through scavenger hunts to find buried treasure, dance parties, team LEGO® builds, and more!

69th Annual Rodeo Scottsdale
2022-02-17 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
Also known as the Parada Del Sol Rodeo, this PRCA-sanctioned rodeo event in the West’s Most Western Town is four days long each year. Events include saddle bronc, tie down roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, and more.

Arizona Renaissance Festival
2022-02-05 10:00 - 2022-04-03 18:00 UTC | Arizona Renaissance Festival, 12601 US-60, Gold Canyon, AZ
Travel back in time to the 16th century at the 34th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival. Families will experience a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and more. Mingle with more than 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg, take part in games of chance and skill, cheer on your favorite knight, and browse more than 200 artisan shops. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. Saturdays and Sundays through April 3. Located east of Apache Junction on U.S. 60. 520-463-2700.
