PHOENIX — Spring is here and it’s bringing joy to the Valley. ABC15’s Things To Do team brings you the best events and festivals for your family to check out this April.
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final 4
The Valley is changing as the Final Four square off in the Valley. Four 13-foot saguaro cactus sculptures shaped like basketball hoops are currently on display to honor indigenous communities and promote basketball championships in the Valley.
The final four statues honoring Arizona were designed by local artists.
March Madness ends here in Arizona! Here’s a complete breakdown of all the festivals in the Final Four:
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- The Final Four round will be played on Saturday, April 6th, and the championship game will be played on Monday, April 8th. Do you want to go to the game? click here How to get tickets.
- march madness music festival
- The March Madness Music Festival has a star-studded lineup of artists, and the best part is that it’s completely free. ZEDD, Jonas Brothers, Mumford & Sons and The Black Keys will headline the festival, which runs from April 5th to 7th. Click here for more information.
- march madness fan fest
- Fans of all ages can enjoy an event-packed weekend at the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest. The Phoenix Convention Center (100 N 3rd St) will be filled with interactive games, special celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph sessions, and more.
- Special guests appearing throughout the weekend include Arizona State basketball star Caleb Love, legendary former North Carolina coach Roy Williams, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, television personality and former player Grant Hill, They include Oregon State head coach Dana Altman, among others.
- Tickets cost $10 at the door, but there are several ways to get in for free. Click here for more information about this event.
- When: Two weekends of fun, April 5-7 and 11-14
- Price: Free admission for children under 7 years old. Click here for more ticket options.
- Location: Arizona Exposition & State Fairgrounds [1826 West McDowell Road] In Phoenix.
Fuel your month with excitement at Firebird Motorsports Park. NHRA Arizona Representative returns with an action-packed schedule!
- Date and time: April 5th to 7th
- Price: General admission free for children 12 and under; Click here for ticket prices.
- Location: Firebird Motorsports Park [20000 S Maricopa Rd] in chandler
Greetings: Bob Garr
If you love coffee and Disney, be sure to check out this event in Phoenix. Coffee Builders and Porter Barn Wood are hosting a meet-and-greet with the original Coffee Builders. Disney Imagineer!
- Saturday, April 6th:
- Lunchtime event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Evening dinner is from 6pm to 9pm
- Price: Tickets are $40 for lunch and $150 for dinner.
- Location: Porter Barn Wood [901 South 7th Street] in phoenix
total eclipse
On April 8, Americans will get a glimpse of a total solar eclipse covering parts of the country. That same day, Arizonans will get a glimpse of the future in a northeast Valley community.
“This is not a Fountain Hills attraction,” said Joe Bill of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center. “This is an international tourist attraction in Fountain Hills. It took us nine years to get here. The first three years were dedicated to designating Fountain Hills as an International Dark Sky Community.”
Click here to learn more about the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills.
Get ready to stretch, pose, and relax on the diamond. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is bringing back “outfield yoga”! This is a 21+ only event.
- When: Saturday, April 13th, 8 a.m.
- Price: $30
- Location: Talking Stick Salt River Fields [7555 N Pima Rd] in scottsdale
*The “Draft Weekend Concert” introduced in the program has been cancelled.
From mariachi bands to kids’ arts and crafts to food trucks…there’s something for everyone at this event.
- When: Sunday, April 21st, 2:00pm to 6:00pm
- Price: Free event sponsored by Cultural Federation
- Location: Tempe Arts Center [700 W Rio Salado Pkwy]
Ashida Cuevas “Queen of Mariachi”
- Concert dates:
- Friday, April 12th, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13th, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 14th, 2:00 p.m.
- Price: Tickets start at $35
- Location: Orpheum Theater [203 W Adams St] in phoenix
Villa Fleur: District Dome Experience
- Dates: March 28th to May 12th. Guests must be 21 years or older to participate.
- Cost: Tickets are $30 per person; You must RSVP To this experience.
- Location: Desert Ridge Marketplace [21001 N Tatum Blvd.]
Visit Sonora: Visit Sonora is a sponsor of ABC15 Arizona.
- Looking to venture out of the valley? Here’s a short list of what Mexico’s Sonora state has to offer.
- For more tours and experiences in Sonora, Mexico click here.
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