Another week has come and past, and now the weekend is nearly within sight. As the weather turns warm you can spend plenty of time outside walking around at the local festivals and more before it gets too hot to handle. Here are five fun weekend events you can count on this weekend.
Take a trip back in time as you explore the Arizona Renaissance Festival’s medieval amusement park. The event features a circus, a 13-stage theater, an arts and crafts fair and even a jousting tournament.
Details: Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Feb. 6 to March 27.Tickets are $22 for adults, $10 for kids age 5-12 and free for children under age 5.
Andy Grammer, the singer-songwriter behind Billboard hit singles “Keep Your Head Up” and “Honey I’m Good,” will headline Mix 96.9’s Broken Hearts Ball at Livewire in Scottsdale. Phoenix native Zella Day, American Idol finalist Haley Reinhart and Blue October’s Justin Furstenfeld will also perform.
Details: Friday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.
Sample a variety of boutique wines as you enjoy the beauty of the Desert Botanical Garden. The event also features live music, interactive cooking demonstrations and dining options.
Details: Saturday, Feb. 20 – Sunday, Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for the general public.
Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest 2016
Diamondback fans are invited to Chase Field for a fan appreciation day including photo and autograph sessions, kids’ activities and giveaways.
Details: Saturday, Feb. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
CRUSHBREW Craft Beverage Festival
Festival attendees can savor craft beer, boutique wines, hard cider and distilled spirits along the Scottsdale Waterfront. The festival will also feature eight of the Valley’s top wood-fired pizza restaurants in a “pizza throwdown” competition.
Details: Friday, Feb. 19 – Saturday, Feb. 20 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $45.
