February 10
Valentine's Car Show: Activities include a car show and hot air balloon glow on Main Street, rockabilly and swing music from Kenny Love and the Rockerfellas, entertainment and prizes from KOOL-FM, a kids area with music, games, prizes, crafts, face painting and photo ops with Disney Princesses, plus food samples from Norterra restaurants and much more! 6-8pm. The Shops at Norterra, 2460 W Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix. 623-582-9599. norterrashopping.com
February 11 - April 2 (weekends)
Opening Weekend of the Arizona Renaissance Festival: Don't miss Action & Adventure at the 29th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival opening this weekend! The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast - all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure! Walk through our gates to be transported back to a simpler more jovial time. Arizona Renaissance Festival, 12601 East U.S. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon. 520-463-2600.RenFestInfo.com
February 11 & 12
Experience Canada: Be ready to honor Canadian culture and music as MIM celebrates Canada's 150th birthday and Arizona's Canada Week! Get a taste of Canada through musical performances, cultural talks, a Canadian-inspired café menu, and activities for all ages. Make sure to carve out time to stop by MIM's Artist Gallery to check out our new Randy Bachman display. Sat & Sun. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 480-478-6000. mim.org
