Events' Realm

Kids & adults are invited to partake in a timeless holiday tradition – outdoor ice skating on our real ice rink! Make magical memories with your loved ones as you glide through an unforgettable winter wonderland. All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re performing pirouettes or strapping on skates for the first time.

Skate Westgate will be open from November 1 through January 20, with hours varying each day.

Phoenix

United States

Arizona

Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District

Skate Westgate

This free Asian event is a smaller version of our other events. This 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.

We highly encourage carpooling and rideshare. Parking is free. Most vendors will accept both cash and card. We do recommend bringing cash for this event. You can buy food to go.

Please RSVP and this will help us have an accurate head count to share with food vendors. You can also order online from Happy Buns to guarantee availability during the event as they often sell out.

There will be over 15 local Asian food and Anime artists at this monthly, free night market. There will also be different local Asian food vendors each month.

The dates for this season are:
Dec 14th, 2024 4pm – 9pm
• January 11th 4pm – 9pm
• February 8th 4pm – 9pm
• March 22nd 4pm – 9pm
• April 19th 4pm – 9pm
• May 10th 4pm – 9pm

AZ International Marketplace Plaza

Metro Phoenix Night Market

First Fridays every month from October 2023 to April 2024

Start your engines… we’re crankin’ out the classics! Attend our free auto show each month + enjoy happy hour deals & live music. Free entry. All makes & models are welcome & will be directed to park together. First come, first served.

The Shops at Norterra

First Fridays at The Shops at Norterra

Vegan Social is a an all-vegan, open-air monthly street feast that features over 45 vendors every second Saturday and is free and open to the public.


Vegan Social takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. in DTPHX at First Street and Garfield in Downtown Phoenix.


Follow @thatvegansocial [https://www.instagram.com/thatvegansocial/?hl=en] and @veganphx [https://www.instagram.com/veganphx/?hl=en] for monthly vendor information, seasonal details and more.

Second Street and Roosevelt in DTPHX

Vegan Social

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition,  ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle, guiding you through the illuminated pathways alongside animal habitats and Zoo trails. 
 
Don’t miss our brand-new light show, featuring vibrant visuals and mesmerizing music that will captivate visitors of all ages. Warm up with delicious treats at our cozy s’mores pits and sip on delicious hot cocoa as you take in the festive atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll through the even longer light tunnel, get your photo with Santa and embrace the opportunity to create lasting memories in a magical setting. ZooLights is the perfect way to celebrate the season and experience the Zoo in a whole new light.


Tickets on sale October 1.

455 N. Galvin Pkwy.

Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation

ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo

From the comfort of your car, drive through our immersive 200 foot light tunnel, experience millions of twinkling lights and dazzling animal sculptures and enjoy the Lake Lights Shows on our main lake!

Indulge in holiday treats and beverages, receive a souvenir photo, purchase glow and Zoo souvenirs all without leaving your vehicle!

Cruise ZooLights

Edinburg

Texas

UTRGV Fieldhouse

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Basketball

Stubhub

Watch the Valley Suns face off against the Santa Cruz Warriors in their inaugural season on January 13, 2025.


The Valley Suns are a professional basketball team in the NBA G League that is affiliated with the Phoenix Suns [https://www.visitphoenix.com/events/sports-events/phoenix-suns-schedule/]. The team is the newest addition to the league, with its inaugural season kicking off at Mullett Arena in late 2024.

411 S. Packard Dr.

Mullett Arena

Valley Suns vs. Santa Cruz Warriors

Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness. It is taught through kriyas, or sets, that strengthen the nervous system, balance the glandular system, and purify the body while calming the mind.

Kundalini practice is an energetic practice that helps generate and transmute energy in a way that sheds light on imposed limitations and develops the intuitive mind.

Kriyas often use mudras (locks), pranayama (breath), asana (posture) and mantra to produce an elevated state of being and over time, an elevated state of consciousness.

San Antonio

Blue Heart Studio

First Friday Kundalini

William Eddins, conductor
Bella Hristova, violin 


After Brahms successfully debuted his Symphony No. 1 in 1876, the famed conductor Hans von Bülow declared it to be “Beethoven’s Tenth.” William Eddins leads the orchestra in this popular symphony, which progresses from tragic struggle to triumphant victory. The program also includes two remarkable works influenced by jazz and blues: Blush by Ayanna Witter-Johnson and Wynton Marsalis’ Grammy winning Violin Concerto.


Concert Repertoire
Ayanna Witter-Johnson: Blush
Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 1 
To be announced: Mystery Piece

75 N. 2nd St.

Symphony Hall Phoenix

Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

Corpus Christi

American Bank Center Arena

Northwestern State Demons at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball

Las Vegas

Nevada

Ka Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel

Cirque du Soleil: KA

LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO is a limited-time exhibit where nature and light converge. This mesmerizing display invites you to explore the Garden transformed by stunning geometric light installations that illuminate the beauty of the desert landscape in a new way. As the sun sets, LIGHT BLOOM comes to life, casting intricate shadows and vibrant hues across the Garden. Wander the trails and let the enchanting installations transport you to a magical realm where the natural world meets the abstract.


About the Artists:


Yelena Filipchuk (b. 1987) Born in Lviv, Ukraine, Yelena attended UC Berkeley and studied Conservation and Resource Studies, concentrating on patterns in the natural world, biomimicry and environmental justice. Then trained in studio art and fabrication and digital design. She thrives in the creative process, creating thought provoking artwork that investigates patterns and forms as a way to educate and inspire.


Serge Beaulieu (b. 1981) Born in Revelstoke BC, Canada, Serge attended Carleton University and studied Industrial Design. After having practiced as a designer for 10 years, Serge returned to his roots as an artist and sculptor by creating large scale artworks that push the boundaries of technology, geometry and fabrication. He is constantly investigating materials, light and processes in order to harness technology as a conduit for artistic expression.

1201 N. Galvin Parkway

Desert Botanical Garden

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

The S’edav Va’aki Museum is thrilled to invite you to visit our latest exhibit, “Following Their Roots – Traditional Native American Farming in Arizona, Past and Present,” opening October 17, 2024. This exhibit is all about exploring and celebrating the deep connections between Arizona’s Indigenous communities and their agricultural traditions, offering a rich historical perspective and a glimpse into the contemporary practices that sustain these cultural lifeways today.


Come discover how these communities have thrived for over 4,000 years, learn about farming practices unique to Arizona's diverse ecosystems, and dive into the important ongoing story of water rights in the Southwest. It is a fascinating journey through history, food, and culture that you won’t want to miss!


The exhibit will be open until Summer 2025, so there is plenty of time to check it out. We can’t wait to see you there!

4619 E. Washington St.

S'edav Va'aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

Following Their Roots - Exhibit

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars presents more than 70 of the most extraordinary and sought-after string instruments from iconic European makers of the 16th to the 19th century. Spectacular violins, guitars, lutes, and bows show how exceptionally skilled makers elevated fine string instruments into timeless masterpieces that remain astonishing today.

4725 E. Mayo Blvd.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

Let your imagination run wild as you walk back in time along one of our nature trails!

Events

In the morning

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

Light Bloom at the Desert Botanical Garden

Following Their Roots - Exhibit

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

Following Their Roots - Exhibit

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

Dinosaurs Live!

In the afternoon

Skate Westgate

Skate Westgate

Metro Phoenix Night Market

First Fridays at The Shops at Norterra

Vegan Social

ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo

Cruise ZooLights

In the evening

Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Basketball

Valley Suns vs. Santa Cruz Warriors

First Friday Kundalini

First Friday Kundalini

Brahms’ Symphony No. 1

Northwestern State Demons at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball

Cirque du Soleil: KA