PHOENIX, AZ — This weekend is packed with FUN! If you have a car enthusiast in your family, want to take part in an illuminated race, or celebrate the Lunar New Year in the Valley, here’s where to head!
- Cost: $50 before Jan. 20 and will then rise to $60
- When: Saturday, January 21, at 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Phoenix Zoo [455 North Galvin Parkway]
BARRETT-JACKSON'S COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
- Cost: Tickets are less expensive when bought online versus at the venue.
- Single-day admission prices vary.
- Adult ticket prices range from $25-$89.
- Children 12 and under are free with an accompanying paying adult’ on --January 21, according to event officials.
- Want to get the Senior, Military, Student, or First Responder discount? You’ll have to present a valid ID to get the deal.
- When: The event runs from January 21- 29; gates open at 8 a.m. each day
- Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale [16601 N. Pima Road]
- What to expect: Support local at the winter art on the boardwalk event in Scottsdale. The event runs through Sunday and features fine arts, crafts, home décor and more.
- Cost: Free
- When: Event runs from January 20-22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Arizona Boardwalk [9500 East Vía de Ventura] in Scottsdale
PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK CULTURE & CUISINE FESTIVAL
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Phoenix Chinese Week Culture & Cuisine Festival this weekend. “We just bring a little bit of that experience so that you don’t have to go to Asia. Just go to the festival and experience a little of the lion dance, the atmosphere, the food, just the excitement,” said Meng Ansley, Phoenix Chinese Week representative, to ABC15.
- Cost: Free
- When: January 21 [9 a.m.- 5 p.m.] and January 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Where: Steele Indian School Park [300 E Indian School Rd] in Phoenix
LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL AT DESERT RIDGE
- What to expect: It’s the year of the rabbit! See performances, lion dances, and art at this Valley event.
- Cost: Free
- When: Saturday, January 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace [21001 N. Tatum Blvd] in Phoenix
‘LIT MINI GOLF’
- What to expect: To help you get in the spirit of all things golf, Desert Ridge Marketplace and Tempe Marketplace have created the ultimate light-up mini-golf experience and the best part…it’s FREE! The experience includes clubs, balls, scorecards, pencils, twists, turns and vibrant neon lights. Plus, adults (21+) can take part in the Sip & Stroll, where you can grab a drink from participating restaurants while taking on the course.
- Cost: Free
- When: From now until February fourth every Thursday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at both locations you can put your putting skills to the test on a 9-hole neon mini-golf course.
- Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace [21001 N Tatum Blvd] and Tempe Marketplace [2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy]
CHANDLER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
- What to expect: Featuring more than 120 films from over 35 countries, workshops, awards ceremony, and celebrity appearances like Rob Schneider. Click here to see the full festival lineup.
- Cost: tickets range from $25-$50
- When: January 21-29
- Where: LOOK Dine-In Cinema [1 W. Chandler Blvd.] in Chandler
THE CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
- Cost: Admission is $5
- When: January 20-22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Carefree [101 Easy Street]
- What to expect: 5th annual event connecting western women around horses and art
- Cost: Five Day Pass[ $195] and the single day pass [$60].
- When: January 18-22
- Where: Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre [20464 E Riggs Rd] in Queen Creek
PHOENIX SUNS VS. INDIANA PACERS
- When: Saturday, January 21, at 7 p.m.
- Cost: tickets start at $37
- Where : Footprint Center [201 E Jefferson St] in Phoenix
PHOENIX SUNS VS. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
- When: Sunday, January 22, at 6 p.m.
- Cost: tickets start at $44
- Where : Footprint Center [201 E Jefferson St] in Phoenix
PERFORMANCE & MASTERCLASS WITH KRITI DANCE
- What to expect: this Performance Pop Up event will feature a Bollywood performance and a class with Kriti Dance.
- When: Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m.
- Cost: Free admission
- Where : Herberger Theater Center [222 East Monroe Street] in Phoenix
- What to expect: The outdoor attraction is said to be 25,000 square feet of “continuous jumping zones.” According to a press release, there are 10 different play areas that “make up this immersive and larger-than-life bounce park installation.”
- When: The outdoor attraction will be open from now until February 2023.
- Cost: ticket prices vary, but this week there’s a deal that gets you in for $9.
- Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick [7555 N. Pima Rd.] in Scottsdale.
- Cost: $17.50
- When:
- Friday, January 20, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, January 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, January 22, at 2 p.m.
- Where: The show is presented by Chandler Youth Theater, it takes place at Seton High School [1150 N Dobson Rd] in Chandler.
WALKIN' THE LINE: A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH
- When: Sunday, January 22, at 3 p.m.
- Cost: tickets start at $24
- Where: Chandler Center for the Arts [250 North Arizona Avenue]
