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Things to do: Santana, Concours in the Hills, Kylie Minogue, Easter events, and more

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PHOENIX — Easter weekend has arrived! Check out these fun events in the Valley on April 18-20.

Friday, April 18

Earth Day Expo

When: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Cost: Included with $19 museum admission

Join us in the Museum’s Children’s Garden on Friday, April 18th from 9:30 a.m. -1 pm for some fun outdoor activities in celebration of Earth Day!

Tom Green

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Stand Up Live, Phoenix
Cost: General admission is $35

Comedian Tom Green will be performing at Stand Up Live Phoenix on Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Santana: Oneness Tour 2025

When: 8 p.m.
Where: Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Cost: $54.50 general admission lawn tickets

Guitar legend Santana will be rocking out Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Friday night at 8 p.m.

Carlos Santana
FILE - Carlos Santana performs at the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival on May 26, 2019, in Napa, Calif. The musician has successfully undergone a heart procedure and is canceling several Las Vegas shows planned for December. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Horror Expo

When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Cost: Free admission

Welcome to the Renaissance Downtown Phoenix for 3 spooky days filled with all things horror. Prepare to be asked "what's your favorite scary movie" by the voice of Ghostface from all 6 "Scream" movies. You'll also be haunted by Georgie from "IT Chapters 1 & 2," as well as 3 additional voice actors from Disney, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! & More! Enjoy an abundance of horror artwork along with other amazing works of anime, Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings Marvel & DC Comics.

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Saturday, April 19

Concours in the Hills

When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Fountain Hills Park
Cost: Free event, donations welcome

The “Greatest Car Show on Grass” celebrates its 11th year of Concours in the Hills. Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills. This free, family-friendly event benefits Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund, a critical source of funding for the hospital’s areas of greatest need.

Galaxy STEM Fest

When: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Heritage Square, Phoenix
Cost: Free event

Join us for a fun and free festival that’s a fusion of history, sci-fi, and STEM, with presentations, hands-on activities, cosplay, food trucks, and much more. Join us as we explore the intersections of imagination and innovation, igniting curiosity and inspiring the next generation of science explorers!

Sacramento Republic FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC

When: 1 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Rising Schedule
Cost: $16 general admission

The Phoenix Rising will host Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.

El Dorado's Gold: A Stage Play

When: 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Center for the Arts
Cost: Tickets start at $25

El Dorado's Gold: A Stage Play! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey filled with history, drama, dance, and adventure. Join us at the Phoenix Center for the Arts for an unforgettable experience about black cowboys. It’s not just a trend but a lifestyle.

Metro Phoenix Night Market

When: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: AZ International Marketplace Plaza, Mesa
Cost: Free admission

The Metro Phoenix Night Market is a free monthly night market. The night market will showcase local food vendors and a variety of anime/retail vendors at this Asian food festival. This food festival is about highlighting the diversity of food and an opportunity for small businesses to show their culture through their food.

Tension Tour: Kylie Minogue with special guest Rita Ora

When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: PHX Arena
Cost: Tickets start at $40

Kylie Minogue is bringing her highly anticipated Tension Tour to Footprint Center on April 19 with special guest Rita Ora!

Kylie Minogue in Concert - Rosemont, Ill
Kylie Minogue performs on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)

Sunday, April 20

Easter 2025: Free egg hunts throughout the Valley

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Venardos Circus

When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Outlets North Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $27.95

The Venardos Circus is a unique, Broadway-style circus that tours the U.S., reinventing the American circus tradition for a new generation with a focus on high-quality, family-friendly entertainment, and it is known for being animal-free.

Jersey Boys

When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Hormel Theatre at The Phoenix Theatre Company
Cost: Tickets start at $59

Are you ready to be transported back to the gritty streets of the sizzling 1960s rock ‘n’ roll scene? Jersey Boys takes you on an energizing jukebox journey, tracing the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons from blue-collar obscurity to the dizzying heights of pop superstardom.

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