January 22 — April 3
10 AM – 6 PM daily
26540 N Scottsdale Road – Scottsdale
The Fine Art Expo unites an impressive gathering of 100 nationally celebrated and award-winning artists that passionately produce art in studios. They can be seen painting in all mediums, sketching in pen & ink, pastels and pencil, assembling mosaics, sculpting clay, carving wood, composing mixed media on canvas, welding, designing and sculpting jewelry. Outside, artists can be found working in outdoor cabanas carving alabaster, etching stone, welding metal, steel and copper, patina finishing, glass fusing and more! Enjoy the ambiance of quiet, leisurely strolls on paths that flow in and about the spectacular two-acre Sculpture Garden. See stunning medium, life-sized and monumental sculptures in bronze, stone, clay, metal, copper and mixed media, all in this amazing marketplace filled with participating artist’s fine arts and unique crafts.
Admission ranges from $8 to $10 with children 12 & under free. More details are available at arizonafineartexpo.com
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January 16 — March 27
10 AM – 6 PM daily
SW corner of Hayden Rd and Loop 101 - Scottsdale
Art & Antiques magazine called Celebration of Fine Art “one of the West’s premier art events.” During this annual event, juried artists come from across the United States to set up working studios, where you can peruse their work and see it change daily. The artists work in all mediums, including sculpture, paintings and wall hangings, jewelry, blown glass, photography, furniture and more. For 26 years, art lovers have walked into the Big White Tents and been amazed by the caliber of art available and the welcoming attitude of the artists. The Celebration of Fine Art has become known as the place where art lovers and artists connect and is an event not to be missed!
Admission ranges from $8 to $10 with children 12 and under free. More details are available at celebrateart.com
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March 11 – March 13

10 AM – 6 PM Friday-Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St – Scottsdale
Meet 175 artists from around the country, enjoy live music and gourmet cuisine, and be one of the first to experience the Shifting Sand Land interactive artwork by artist Bobby
Zokaites. See mediums spanning ceramics, digital art, fiber, glass, metal, painting, printmaking, sculpture, wood, and mixed media.
A single-day pass is $10 and a two-day pass is $15, free for children 12 and under.
More details are available at www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org
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March 11 – March 13
Race times vary
7602 S. Avondale Blvd. – Avondale
NASCAR fans will enjoy multiple events during Spring Race Weekend at Jeff Gordon
Raceway (formerly Phoenix International Raceway). On Saturday, March 12, see the
Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 NASCAR XFINITY Series race at 1:00pm. On Sunday,
March 13, the track will host the Camping World 500, NASCAR’s first short-track race of the season, at 12:30pm. Ticket prices start at only $15 with special junior pricing for youth 12 and under. For tickets and more details, visit www.phoenixraceway.com
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March 11 – March 13
Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road - Chandler
A unique and fun event for all ages, the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce celebrates the city’s history with the annual Ostrich Festival. The festival features national and local entertainment, great food and beverages, and live ostriches.
For more information, visit ostrichfestival.com
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 Arizona Museum of Natural History – Mesa: 80,000 square foot museum featuring exhibits on natural history (origins of the Earth, dinosaurs, paleontology, archaeology, and more), Southwest cultures, Mesoamerica and South America, and Arizona history. Open Tuesday through Sunday; hours vary. Admission ranges from $10-12 for adults with discounts for students and children (2 and under are free). For more information, visit www.azmnh.org
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 Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving – Chandler: Offering high performance driving, racing, and off-road driving courses for many skill levels.

Pricing and course lengths vary. Reserve your seat online. For more information, visit www.bondurant.com
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 Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona - Mesa: Featuring exhibits which tribute America’s Air Force history, aircraft displays, and even the opportunity to fly in restored historic aircraft (book in advance). Museum admission price ranges from $12-15 for adults, is $5 for children 5-12, and free for children under 5. For more information, visit www.azcaf.org
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 Desert Botanical Garden – Phoenix: Explore the Sonoran desert through five unique trails. The garden features both permanent and temporary exhibits as well as tours, talks on the Sonoran Desert plants and ecosystems, and classes & workshops on a wide variety of topics. Open daily. Admission ranges from $20-22 for adults with discounts for students and children (children under 3 are free). For more information visit www.dbg.org
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 Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West – Scottsdale: The famous architect’s Taliesin is located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and another unique architectural experience can be enjoyed in Scottsdale at Taliesin West. One to three hour tours of both the internal space and desert estate are available; prices vary. Open daily September-
May. Advance booking for tours is recommended. For more information, visit www.franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west .
 Heard Museum – Phoenix: Featuring American Indian Art & History. Admission ranges from $13.50-18 for adults, is $7.50 for students and children 6-17, and free for children 5 and under. For more information, visit heard.org
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 Rawhide Western Town & Event Center – Chandler: Enjoy an old-western experience in this town with attractions including a dining steakhouse, shops, blacksmith, stunt shows, and more. Open Friday-Sunday. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.rawhide.com
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