From concerts, immersive exhibits, to sporting events to support the home teams- there are lots of activities & events taking place this weekend to keep the family entertained.
Here are some of events happening across the Valley.
AZ MOM SQUAD: EAST VALLEY FAMILY FESTIVAL
This indoor event will feature: local vendor booths, sports tournaments, maker & business classes, bounce houses, photo ops with Disney and other characters, and more. According to the AZ Mom Squad, there will be over 100 local businesses at the festival, you can see the full list of vendors right here.
- COST: Admission is FREE
- WHEN: Saturday, JULY 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- LOCATION: Bell Bank Park [N Legacy St Mesa]
'IMMERSIVE MONET AND THE IMPRESSIONISTS'
The massive art installation is brought to life by 500,000 cubic feet of projections composed of over 1.2 million frames of video. The exhibit opens on July 29, 2022, at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Phoenix. Some of the artist featured in the program, include: Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, J.M.W. Turner, and Toulouse-Lautrec.
- COST: Tickets are on sale and start at $29 per person.
- WHERE: 4301 N. Scottsdale Rd.]
- EXHIBIT DATES: July 29 through September 18, 2022
ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN
The musical is written by Alexander Dinelaris and celebrates the life and talent of musical icon Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio. The Tony Award® nominated musical runs through August 28, 2022.
- LOCATION: Phoenix Theatre [1825 N Central Ave]
EVENTS AT THE CHANDLER MUSEUM
LOCATION: 300 South Chandler Village Drive
- “Our Stories: They Beat the Heat”: Saturday July 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Guarantee your seat by registering here.
- Play Day - Beat the Heat”: Saturday July 30, from 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.
Guarantee your seat by registering here.
- Docent Tour: Free 45-minute tours will give you “insights into the architectural and artistic components” of the museum campus and Chandler’s history.
Sunday, July 31, from 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
ARIZONA CARDINALS START TRAINING CAMP
The team will have their first open practice session on July 30 as part of the NFL’s “Back Together Saturday” initiative.
- Parking and admission will be free, however digital tickets are required for each practice.
- Individuals can reserve up to four tickets, “while supplies last.”
- Cardinals Season Ticket Members can reserve tickets utilizing the account manager function and the general public can reserve tickets at this website.
PHOENIX RISING VS COS. SWITCHBACKS FC
- WHEN: Saturday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m.
- LOCATION: Phoenix Rising Stadium at Wild Horse Pass [19593 S. 48th St.]
- COST VARIES
FLASHLIGHT NIGHTS 2022 Experience the Desert Botanical Garden like never before. Flashlight Nights at the garden feature: hands-on activities, live dance and musical performances, a farmers’ market on selected dates and more.
- WHEN: Saturdays | July 16 - September. 3 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- COST: $14.95 General Admission
FLOWRIDER
According to the city of Phoenix, “The FlowRider® crosses snowboarding, skateboarding, and wakeboarding into an exciting ride.”
- LOCATION: Rhodes Aquatic Complex and FlowRider [1860 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202] SUMMER HOURS: Monday-Friday [1 p.m.– 7 p.m.] and Saturday-Sunday [1 p.m.– 5 p.m.]
SALT RIVER TUBING’S MEGA HAWAIIAN HULA EVENT
- FREE Mega Hula Leis for Aloha Tubers, “while supplies last.”
- According to a press release, SRT will be awarding free Tube Rental passes for the Best Hawaiian tuber costumes.
- Cost: $21 + tax per person.
- Location: 9200 N Bush Hwy Mesa, AZ 85215
"FRIDA KAHLO, THE LIFE OF AN ICON"
The immersive biography of the Frida Kahlo is now open in the Valley; the exhibit takes around 90 minutes to get through. Here’s what you can do at the exhibit: step into any of the seven "transformational" spaces in the venue, immerse yourself in the displays that have 360º projections and learn through virtual reality.
- COST: prices starting from $32.29-$39.94
- LOCATION: Walter Where ? House [702 N 21st Ave]
- HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday [10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.]. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
DESERT RIDER, A SPECIAL-ENGAGEMENT EXHIBITION
- WHEN: The exhibit is available until 9/18/2022
- WHERE: Steele Gallery at the Phoenix Art Museum [1625 North Central Avenue]
FUERZA REGIDA: DEL BARRIO HASTA AQUÍ TOUR 2022
- WHEN: Friday, July 29, at 8 p.m.
- COST: Tickets start at $34.50
- LOCATION: Footprint Center [201 East Jefferson Street]
WIZ KHALIFA AND LOGIC: VINYL VERSE TOUR 2022
- WHEN: Saturday, July 30, at 6:30 p.m. COST: Tickets start at $29.50
- LOCATION: Ak-Chin Pavilion [2121 North 83rd Avenue]
DADDY YANKEE: LA ÚLTIMA VUELTA WORLD TOUR
- WHEN: Sunday, July 31, at 7 p.m.
- COST: Tickets start at $129
- LOCATION: Footprint Center [201 East Jefferson Street]
FOAM ZONE
Let the kids cool off at this Foam Zone that runs every 15 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.
- LOCATION: Children’s Museum of Phoenix [215 N. 7th Street]
- COST: According to the museum, Foam Play is FREE with paid Museum admission of $16 per person for guests 1 year and older.
Disney's ‘The Lion King’
You only have till the 31st of July to see the iconic live performance in Tempe before it hits the road and goes to another city.
- COST: Ticket prices range from $75- $175+.
- LOCATION: ASU Gammage [1200 South Forest Ave]
POOL PARTY IN SOUTH PHOENIX
The event hosted by councilwoman Yassamin Ansari promises free food, free ice cream, games, prizes, and a special surprise from the Suns.
- WHEN: Saturday, July 30, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- WHERE: Roosevelt Pool [6246 South 7th street]
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY IN PHOENIX
Councilwoman Betty Guardado will host the second annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway at the end of July. According to a press release, there will be 1,000 backpacks with school supplies given out for free. “Gift cards for uniforms and other necessities” will also be handed out.
- When: July 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Location: American Family Fields of Phoenix
- Entrance: 51st Avenue and West Whitton Avenue
- Parking: 3600 N. 51st Avenue
FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE
Stonepoint Community Church (SCC) will be hosting the drive-thru event on July 30. According to a press release, SCC will provide 200 families with backpacks filled with supplies.
- The event is taking place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: 4445 W Olive Ave #151, Glendale, AZ 85302.
FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUTS
Dillon's at Western Trails Ranch and Simply Raw Honey are joining forces to host a "free hair cutting event to the public.” The event is intended to help families with free back-to-school haircuts. According to a Facebook post, there are no costs and no requirements, just that the child must be an enrolled student.
- When: July 31 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Dillon's at Western Trails Ranch [37839 W Grand Ave in Morristown]
BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLIES EVENT IN PHOENIX
The Back-to-School Fresh Start event presented by The RISE & DREAM Foundation will be giving each child a: backpack with school supplies, hygiene kit, hair cut (optional) and other things. According to event coordinators, “each child needs to be registered separately in order to receive assistance.” You can register right here.
- When: Saturday, July 30, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: ASU Prep Academy [735 E Fillmore St in Downtown Phoenix]
