A Mardi Gras celebration known as Mardi Gras Fest is set to take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in downtown Chandler. The event will run from noon to 9 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park and will feature a full day of activities inspired by traditional Mardi Gras celebrations. […]
Happenings In The Valley
Concours In The Hills 2026: A Car Lover’s Dream In Fountain Hills
The Duttons’ 2026 Arizona Winter Season
Season Overview • Show Run: January – March 2026• Location: The Dutton Family Theater, 7420 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85207• Format: High‑energy live music, comedy, and family entertainment featuring multiple generations of the Dutton family. What Audiences Can Expect • Fast‑paced fiddle, guitar, and instrumental performances• A mix of […]
The Arizona Renaissance Festival Returns For Its 38th Annual Season
The Arizona Renaissance Festival returns for its 38th annual season, transforming a 50-acre site into a lively 16th-century English village filled with chivalry, entertainment, feasting, and adventure. Running from January 31 through March 29, 2026, the festival operates every Saturday and Sunday, plus Presidents’ Day Monday (February 16), from 10:00 […]
Ostrich Festival Moves After Decades At Tumbleweed Park
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce, the Gila River Indian Community, and the City of Chandler confirmed the move, noting that Rawhide offers the space and infrastructure needed as attendance and attractions expand. Festival officials said the new venue will allow for improved facilities, more room for rides and activities, and […]
The Phoenix Food Fair: Lunar New Year Edition
The Valley is preparing to welcome the Year of the Horse with a weekend‑long celebration at the Phoenix Food Fair: Lunar New Year Edition, held Jan. 24–25, 2026, at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. The festival will highlight Asian culture and heritage through performances, food vendors, and traditional New Year activities. […]
Eastmark Farmer’s Market Every Saturday
The Eastmark community in southeast Mesa is hosting a new weekly Eastmark Farmers Market, a food‑focused gathering designed to connect residents with local farmers and artisan food makers. The market takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Eastmark Great Park, 5100 S. Eastmark Parkway, and welcomes […]
Mesa Festival At Pioneer Park
Mesa’s beloved Mesa Feastival is back at Pioneer Park, bringing together food trucks, live entertainment, and boutique vendors for a weekly Saturday‑evening celebration. The event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m., offering families, couples, and neighbors a relaxed outdoor dining experience in one of Mesa’s most historic parks. Admission is […]
Music Video Bingo Night
Legends And Lore Lecture Series Returns To Superstition Mountain Museum
The Superstition Mountain Museum is once again hosting its popular “Legends and Lore of the Superstition Mountains & More” lecture series, offering free weekly presentations that explore the history, mysteries, and cultural heritage of Arizona’s most storied landscape. The series runs every Thursday at 2 p.m. through the winter season […]












