It is no wonder that people flock to the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas each year for spring break. The weather is near perfect. The events are hopping. The food is divine. However, you do not have to be from out of town to enjoy all that these cities have to offer. You too can light up March this year with loads of entertainment, festivals and fairs.
Hot Rod Night
Date: Recurring each Wednesday all March long
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: Westgate Entertainment District
6751 N Sunset Blvd Glendale, AZ 85305
Hot rods and classic cars make a comeback to Westgate this March. Enjoy a large array of classic makes and models alongside live music. Hit up a nearby bar or restaurant for happy hour deals to go along with the event.
Pop! The Science of Bubbles
Date: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday all March long.
Time: 10:30am -4pm
Location: Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Bubbles are not made for just popping! Check out the Arizona Science Center and explore various activities all relating to bubbles. Bring the kids and get your hands wet by making bubbles with wands, playing with bubble tables and waiting for the massive bubble drop every 15-20 minutes.
Sunsets and Sips. Happy Hour!
Date: Recurring each Wednesday all March long
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Hosted at Taliesin West, mingle and sip on some great drinks as you enjoy stunning city views and in-depth tours of particular spaces. The experience will be different each time you stop by.
Fountain Hills Fine Art and Wine Festival
Date: March 4th- 6th 2022
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Downtown Fountain Hills
16810 E Avenue of the Fountains Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Head to the hills, Fountain Hills, for this event. Lined up this year is a whole host of fine art that you can stroll about with a glass of wine in hand and the perfect fountain backdrop. Be sure to save some time to shop around the area boutique shops, galleries and restaurants.
M3 Music Festival
Date: March 4th and 5th 2022
Time: Varies
Location: Margaret T. Hance Park
1202 N 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
All proceeds for this event will go directly to charity. The lineup this year includes Zhu, Leon Bridges, Kaytranada, Jungle, Jai Wolf, Parcels, Spafford, Cautious Clay, Goth Babe and so much more.
Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market
Date: March 5th and 6th 2022
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Location: Heard Museum
2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004
The largest market of its kind in all of Arizona (second largest in the country), the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market brings together Native artists from 116 tribal affiliations.
Melrose Street Fair on 7th Avenue
Date: Saturday, March 5th 2022
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: The Melrose Curve
Along 7th Avenue from Indian School Road to Campbell Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85013
This free event is fun for the whole family. Walk along 7th Avenue between Indian School Rd and Camelback for a day of entertainment. Enjoy an artisan marketplace, car show, live music, food trucks, beer garden, activities for kids and so much more.
5th Annual Mask Alive! Festival of Masks
Date: March 6th 2022
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Location: Pioneer Park
526 E Main St Mesa, AZ 85203
Perhaps not the masks that immediately come to mind, this annual mask event features giant puppets, mask performers, and more while celebrating cultural diversity. Take advantage of this free event that includes local dancers, live music, food trucks and more.
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival
Date: March 18th – March 20th 2022
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Downtown Carefree
101 Easy Street Carefree, AZ 85377
“More than 165 juried artists from throughout the United States and abroad will participate displaying impressive small, medium and life-sized bronze sculptures, sparkling hand blown glass vessels, rope baskets, wood, clay and mixed media sculptures, one of a kind handcrafted jewelry, exceptional photography and much more. The festival also accommodates the return of Arizona’s largest wine-tasting event, providing a unique opportunity to sample an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines.”
Arizona Fried Chicken and Wings Festival
Date: March 20th 2022
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: The Pressroom
3125 S 52nd St Tempe, AZ 85282
Now in its second year, the Arizona Fried Chicken and Wings Festival returns for more chicken and fun! A variety of flavors from Korean style to Nashville Hot fried chicken are ready to dance along your taste buds. Support small, local businesses as they whip up their best, most tasty creations.