Events: Cinco de Mayo PHX Festival, Fishing Derby, Riverdance, Suns Playoffs and more

PHOENIX — Kick off the first weekend of May with lots of family fun!

From taking your pup to roam the beautiful grounds of the Desert Botanical Garden to heading out with the family to Avondale for a free fishing derby and the Suns "rallying the Valley" for the next two home games, there are several fun events across the Valley.

FAMILY FISHING DERBY

• Date: May 6 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Location: Alamar Park [4155 South El Mirage Road] in Avondale
• Cost: FREE. You can bring your own fishing equipment, or the city will lend you a fishing pole for you to participate in the event.

MARICOPA COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW

• Date: May 5-7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale [16601 N PIMA RD]
  Cost: Adults [$10], children ages 3 – 12 [$3], kids 2 & under [enter for free]. $10 for onsite parking [cash only]. Discounts for seniors, customers, and military members can be found here.

RIVERDANCE | 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

• Date: May 3 – 7, show times vary.
• Location: Ikeda Theater at the Mesa Arts Center [One East Main St]
• Cost: ticket prices, prior to the fees, range from $38 - $78

DOG DAYS AT THE GARDEN

• Date: May 6 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. According to the Desert Botanical Garden the last dog admission is at 9:30 a.m.
• Location: Desert Botanical Garden [1201 N. GALVIN PARKWAY] in Phoenix
• Cost: Your pup gets in for free and your ticket for the event is included with the Garden admission or membership.

CINCO DE MAYO PHOENIX FESTIVAL

• Date: Sunday, May 7, starting at
• Location: 1st Ave and Washington in Downtown Phoenix.
• Cost: Children ages 10 and under enter for free, general admission [$10], VIP admission w/ stage access [$40], and the Exclusivo ticket is $75.
• “Get there early and take advantage of our $5 before 5 pm deal! Gate admission tickets go up to $10 after 5 p.m.” reads the event’s website.

SUNS PLAYOFFS

• Location: Footprint Center [201 East Jefferson Street] in Phoenix
  
  • West Conference Semis Game 3: Nuggets at Suns
• Date: Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m.
• Cost: tickets start at $120
  
  • West Conf Semis Game 4: Nuggets at Suns
• Date: Sunday, May 7, at 5 p.m.
• Cost: ticketsstart at $130

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS. WASHINGTON NATIONALS

• Location: Chase Field [401 E. Jefferson] in Phoenix
• Cost: ticket prices vary on the date, some start as low as $22.
  
  • Friday, May 5, at 6:40 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 6, at 5:10 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 7, at 1:10 p.m.

GEORGE STRAIT- 2023 TOUR

• The Glendale stop is the first show on George Strait’s 2023 Stadium Shows; the tour will have special guests Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town.
• Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023.
• Location: State Farm Stadium [1 Cardinals Dr] in Glendale.
• Cost: Limited tickets are available, some start as low as $250.

CONCERT: LEWIS CAPALDI

• Date: Saturday, May 6, at 8 p.m.
• Location: Arizona Financial Theatre [400 West Washington Street] in Phoenix
• Cost: tickets start at $85

FEID - FERXXO NITRO JAM UNDERGROUND

• Date: Sunday, May 7, at 8 p.m.
• Location: Arizona Financial Theatre [400 West Washington Street] in Phoenix
• Cost: tickets start at $79.50

SALT RIVER TUBING

• Date: Salt River Tubing opens at 9 a.m. and the last tube rental will be around 2 p.m.
• Location: 9200 N Bush Hwy in Mesa
• Cost: $25 for tube rental that includes the shuttle and $18 for the shuttle pass price if you bring your own tube]. There’s also a Tube Rental Fast Pass [$35] and a Shuttle Fast Pass [$28] that will be available during the weekends and on holidays.

BRIDAL & WEDDING EXPO

• Date: May 6 & 6 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Arizona State Fairgrounds [Exhibit Building] at 1826 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix.
• Cost: “Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door,” reads the event’s website.

KENTUCKY DERBY AT BOURBON STEAK

• What to expect: Watch the ‘149th Run for the Roses,’ fashion contest and food.
• Date: Saturday, May 6, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: general admission $189 per person
• Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess [7575 East Princess Drive]

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

• Date: Saturday, May 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $135 per person “plus tax and gratuity.”
• Location: Mowry & Cotton at The Phoenician [6000 East Camelback Road]