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Things to do in Phoenix: 15 events, festivals to do around the Valley this weekend (March 20-26)

Posted at 12:21 PM, Mar 20, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-24 16:39:41-04

Looking for something to do?

From food festivals to theatre to concerts and comedians, there is a lot that happens in the Valley each week. Scroll down to check out this week's top events.

Did I miss one? Send an email to Josh.Frigerio@abc15.com with the details.

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Baseball Hall of Fame’s “We Are Baseball” Tour (through March 26)
Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission: $5 - $17

Maluma (March 23)
Where: Comerica Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $77+

Sportsmen's Expo & Arizona Boat Show (March 23-26)
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Time: Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Admission: $14 (kids 15 and younger are free). Parking is $5. Bring cash.

Free movie nights in the parks (March 24)

  • Biltmore Fashion Park – The Rookie (7 p.m.) (March 24)
  • Scottsdale Quarter – The Secret Life of Pets (6:30 p.m.) (March 24)
  • Glendale’s Murphy Park – The Lorax (6 p.m.) (March 24)
  • Avondale’s Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School – Moana (7 p.m.) (March 25)

Sherlock Holmes Film Festival (March 24-25)
Where: Herbeger Theatre
Time: View event schedule.
Admission: $40 for weekend pass. Individual events vary $5 - $20.

2017 Maricopa Salsa Festival (March 25)
Where: Copper Sky Regional Park
Time: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission: Free. Parking is $5. The Little Pepper Zone (kids area) is $5.

Lewis Black (March 25)
Where: Comerica Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $49.50+

The Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival (March 25)
Where: Downtown Chandler
Time: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission: $15 (pre-sale), $20 (day of)
**Country singer Easton Corbin to headline

Fourth annual Italian Festival (March 25-26)
Where: Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale AZ 85251
Time: Saturday, 11a a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 online or $15 at the door

Arizona Dragon Boat Festival (March 25-26)
Where: Tempe Town Lake
Time: Festivities, races start at 8 a.m. on north short
Admission: Free to watch and park.

My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge (March 25-26)
Where: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: General admission is $15, VIP is $55. Includes unlimited chips & salsa.
Discount tickets available at Fry’s Food Stores

Anthem Days (March 25-26)
Where: Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
**Unlimited carnival wristbands are $17-$20. Coupon available at Community Center & Civic Building.

Arizona Renaissance Festival (Saturdays & Sundays through April 2)
Where: 12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon AZ 85118
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: $24 – adults, $14 – children (5-12)
Discount tickets ($2 savings) at Fry’s Food Stores

Games of Thrones Live Concert Experience (March 26)
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $35+