Saturday, January 12
Artisan Fest: The free event will feature nearly 50 of the top local artists, designers, and creators in the state along with a Kids Art Zone with different themes and activities during every event. Guests will also enjoy live music, Yoga classes, live cooking and juicing demonstrations, live art and performances. 10am-2pm. Odysea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. OdySeaintheDesert.com
Saturday, January 12
Native American Cultural Experience Days: Enjoy local Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian community artist Alice Manuel as she demonstrates how to weave Native American baskets. She will share information about the art of basket weaving and its significance to their culture. Ambassadors the SRPMIC Community will be on hand to share about cultural traditions and history. FREE with Admission. 11am-2pm. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-800-3000. butterflywonderland.com
Saturday, January 12
Second Saturdays at the Heard - Jeweler's Marketplace: The Jeweler's Marketplace is an outdoor market, free to attend, that includes the opportunity to enjoy music by Grammy-nominated, Aaron White, meet and mix with renowned artists, enjoy artist demonstrations and family activities. January's market will feature an activity in which families can make a decorative centerpiece out of floral greens (for free) with artist, Shawna Sunrise. 10am-4pm. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-8848. heard.org
For more information about these weekend events from Arizona Parenting Magazine, go to azparenting.com.
