Scottsdale and Baseball

Scottsdale has been home to Baseball since the 1920’s and the Scottsdale Library is out to prove it. Scottsdale’s leading historian will present the evolution of the favorite past time through a photo presentation. After the presentation, attendants are encouraged to head to Scottsdale Stadium to enjoy a game between the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers.

Scottsdale Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, March 11, Free

Pot of Gold Music Festival

Outdoor music festival season is back now that the weather is starting to warm up. This four-day music festival will host almost 30 bands. Each day’s lineup features a different genre of music. Headlining bands include Bastille, Kendrick Lamar, Fall Out Boy, and KORN.  The event will feature local food vendors and artist merchandise.

Tempe Beach Park, 54 W. Rio Salado Pwky., Tempe, March 13-15 and 17, $49 per day

Dog Day at the Park

Man’s best friend meets man’s favorite sport. Baseball fans are encouraged to bring their four legged friends to the Peoria Sports Complex for a day of Bark in the Park. The San Diego Padres will host the Texas Rangers that day. Fans will sit in a reserved “PAW-tio” section. If you don’t already have a companion, the Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Adoption Vehicle will be at the event for fans to check out the adoptable pups. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Arizona Humane Society.

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, March 14, $5 for dogs, $8 for humans

Color Run

This 5k gives participants two options between a day and night run. Color tosses are scheduled to off every hour. The event uses over 10,000 pound of vibrant foo-grade cornstarch to douse runner with as they make their way through the course. After the race, stick around for the Color Fun Fest where black lights are turned on and the powder glows. The money raised from the race goes to benefit Just Care More, a non-profit organization that gives underprivileged youth the chance to get involved with fitness related activities.

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, March 14, $50

Ostrich Festival

Dating back to 1989, the Chandler Ostrich Festival has grown to be one of the premiere events in the southwest. Although the headlining animal is the ostrich, other animals such as tigers, exotic birds, and a petting zoo will be at the event too. The event will also have a midway with over 50 carnival rides. Ostrich races will take place at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday and noon, 2 p.m, and 5 p.m Saturday and Sunday. Local community bands will make appearances throughout the weekend, including CO-OP whose lead singer is the son of Alice Cooper.

Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler, March 13-15, $10