PHOENIX — The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley on March 14-16.
Friday, March 14
Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Tumbleweed Park, Chandler
Cost: $25 adult admission, $15 for kids 5-12
Two weekends full of rides, music, food, and a whole lot of fun are set for the 35th Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival! This weekend will feature Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, The Fray, BRELAND and more.
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe
Cost: $100 Inferno Bay for six golfers
Tee up for "Sparky's Fairway," the exciting new driving range event hosted at the iconic Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils from Feb. 22 - Mar. 16, 2025. Soak in Tempe views as you take aim to hit golf balls from an elevated platform onto the stadium football field. Tickets starting at $100 include 6 people per bay! Tee times vary daily.
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Phoenix Symphony Hall
Cost: Tickets start at $45
Grammy Award-winning American pianist Michelle Cann is the soloist in Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, an innovative, large-scale work that integrates virtuoso piano and orchestra from start to finish.
NBA: Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Arena
Cost: Tickets start at $45
The Phoenix Suns will host the Sacramento Kings on Friday night at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 15
When: Saturday - Sunday
Where: Tempe Town Lake
Cost: Free festival
The Arizona Aloha Festival is transforming Tempe Town Lake to celebrate Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures. The free admission event on March 15 and 16 promises cultural experiences to eventgoers with its Keiki Activities, Ohana Village, music, and live performances. And if you do go, don’t skip out on checking out the Island Marketplaces — these areas feature handmade art, engraved jewelry, island-style snacks, and more.
Family Fun Saturdays: Spring Fest
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Arizona Center, Phoenix
Cost: Free admission
Join us for a festive Spring Fest, a free family-friendly event with fun for all ages! Enjoy delicious treats, light shopping, outdoor games, music, karaoke, dancing, and a variety of kids’ activities. Don’t miss out on free giveaways, face painting, a 3D photo booth, caricatures, and a bubble machine! The event happens every third Saturday of the month and takes place rain or shine, with an indoor space available if needed.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Faire
When: Parade at 10 a.m. | Faire at 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park
Cost: Parade is free | Faire is $15 admission
The 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Phoenix, AZ, will take place on March 15, 2025, at 10 AM in Downtown Phoenix. The parade route runs along 3rd Street, starting at Oak Street and ending at Margaret T. Hance Park. Following the parade, the Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Faire will be held at Hance Park, featuring Irish music, step dancing, bagpipers, Irish clubs, and community festivities.
When: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Fountain Park, Fountain Hills
Cost: Free Admission
Strike gold at the Irish Fountain Fest! The annual tradition is back in Fountain Hills with its iconic greening of the fountain, traditional Irish Folk music, and more family fun for free.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Arena
Cost: Tickets start around $100
Los Tigres Del Norte invite you to their new La Lotería 2025 tour on March 15! With an unmatched legacy and decades of hits, this show will take you on an unforgettable musical journey through their greatest classics and newest songs!
Sunday, March 16
Scottsdale Sparkle: March Madness
When: Saturday - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Arizona Boardwalk, Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy the weather and shop over 50 talented vendors with a variety of handcrafted items at Scottsdale Sparkle’s Arts, Crafts, and Gifts event! Plus, activities for kids include free face painting, sand art projects, bead bar, goodie bags, a DJ, and more! Presented by Wounded Women Warriors.
When: Friday - Sunday | Shows running until April 10
Where: Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria
Cost: Tickets start at $75
