Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28
Mermaid Magic: The popular Mermaid Magic experience will return to OdySea Aquarium. Guests will enjoy special encounters with these mythical creatures during operating hours. Mermaid themed activities will include: SeaTREK's Stingray Bay mermaids will be speaking and interacting with guests, Breakfast with the Mermaids from 8am-9am May 26th and 27th, and Transformation of the Deep Ocean Theater to Mermaid Magic Cove with special activities presented by TONI & GUY Salons & Academy, featuring Mermaid hair with washable hair colors, styling with real braiding and Mermaid face painting designs! Saturday - Monday. OdySea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. odyseaaquarium.com
Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28
Butterfly Wonderland's Birthday Celebration: Visitors are invited to celebrate Butterfly Wonderland's birthday since its opening date in 2013, with a memorial weekend celebration May 26th through May 28th. Guests will enjoy complimentary face painting, life sized reptile and butterfly characters onsite, a caricature artist, live musical entertainment and much. 9am-5pm. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. butterflywonderland.com
Saturday, May 26
Cave Creek Balloon Festival: Rancho Mañana Golf Club. Light up the Sonoran Desert sky at the Ninth Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival at Rancho Mañana Golf course. Cave Creeks biggest single day event continues to be streamlined for a carefree experience of great live bands, massive glowing balloons, everyone's favorite fireworks show and a celebration of a red, white and blue. 5:30-10pm. Rancho Manana, 5736 E. Rancho Manana, Cave Creek. cavecreekfestivals.com
