MARCH 2026 6   cities nationwide. Guests can revel in music performances from area musicians and DJs, meet over 75 artists, check out over 300 pieces of art and watch live shows – not to mention the free pancakes! Tickets start at $15, and this is a 21-and-over event. pancakesandbooze.com St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire 10 a.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix. This St. Patrick’s Day, head downtown and catch all the festivities – starting with a parade on 3rd St. and Oak. There will be marching bands, dance performances, bagpipes and decked out floats. Afterward, head to the Irish Faire to find live music, entertainment, food and drinks, a vendor market, and activities for the kids. Admission is $15. stpatricksdayphoenix.org Exclusively Little Expo 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale. If you’re looking for family resources, this expo can be your one-stop shop. There will be booths on summer camps, educational institutions, attractions, youth sports organizations, and other area businesses. There will also be interactive activities for kids, guest performances, and train rides. Admission is $3 per person. therailroadpark.com Ancient Technology Day 9 a.m. at the S’edav Va’aki Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. This technology isn’t the stuff that we’re used to. The whole family can travel back in time and learn about atlatl throwing, adobe brick making, weaving their own cloth, roasted agave from an earthen oven, and many more technologies from way back in the day. Admission is $13 for adults, $6 for kids. phoenix.gov Rock the Night: British Invasion 5:30 p.m. at Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40th St., Phoenix. Rock the Night is a concert-style fundraiser celebrating iconic music and inspired by legendary UK artists like the Beatles to Elton John and beyond. There will be themed dinner stations, a hosted bar, activations and an auction, plus live performances from the Phoenix Children’s Chorus. Tickets start at $200 per person. phoenixchildrenschorus.org Mariachi and Folklorico Festival 7 p.m. at Herberger Theater’s Center Stage, 222. E Monroe St., Phoenix. Prepare for a world of music and culture at this evening’s event. Guests will hear – and see – the musical stylings of Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Nuevo Azteca, Alan Ponce, Mariachi Nuevo Azteca and Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ. Those who attend the reception will be treated to an exclusive pre-show Tequila Herradura tasting and a performance by Miguel Aldaz. Tickets start at $52. herbergertheater.org Scottsdale Pickle Party 12 p.m. at Wasted Grain, 7295 E. Stetson Dr. If you love pickles, this event is for you! Gather at this Old Town hotspot for a live band and DJ, a complimentary shot (with a pickle back, of course), access to a special food and bev menu, including mocktails, photo ops, giveaways and a commemorative t-shirt. Tickets start at $10. wastedgrain.com  Pancakes and Booze Art Show 8 p.m. at The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. This L.A.-based event started in 2009 and has since traveled to over 35   Celestial Circle Series 5 p.m. at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, 5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley. Each circle event at Sanctuary blends traditions with modern mindfulness, offering grounding practices of guided meditation. Guests will learn to align with the rhythms and cycles of nature, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate calm. This evening’s theme is “the equinox of becoming.” Registration is $45. sanctuaryaz.com  Roars and Pours 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. It’s time to get wild for Happy Hour. Roars and Pours is a 21 and over event that boasts craft brews, wine and food options, and open walking trails. Attendees can also visit special exhibits, play lawn games and hear live music and entertainment. Tickets are $10. phoenixzoo.org    Scottsdale Family ArtsFest 5-9 p.m. and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Fun for all ages happens at ArtsFest. Guests will see performances, interactive demonstrations, and creative interventions. Grab a bite from various food trucks and experience performances and art exhibitions delivered by SUSD students, family-friendly activities and more. This event is free. scottsdalearts.org   Persian New Year Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Celebrate the spring season at this year’s Persian New Year Festival. Guests will find authentic food, music and dance performances, plus a comedy show, a vendor marketplace, activities for kid and art from local and international vendors. General admission is $15; VIP packages available for $175. pnyf.org El Rio Vivo Art & Music Festival 8 a.m. at Liberty Wildlife, 2600 E. Elmwood St., Phoenix. Get some fresh air and learn about conservation at the third annual El Rio Vivo event. Attendees start the day with a nature walk along a City of Phoenix nature trail, then head back to campus for art vendors, live music, shopping, educational booths, activities for the kids, food trucks and animal encounters. This event is free for all ages. libertywildlife.org El Rio Vivo Art & Music Festival at Libery Wildlife in Phoenix. Mark your calendars: The 11th annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon is back and scheduled for March 6 (4-7 p.m.) and March 7 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix). The community is welcome to volunteer to help pack meals for underprivileged families. popphoenix.org Plan ahead: The 14th annual Team Taylor Arcadia Family Fun Run will happen on April 26, 2026, at 48th St. along the canal. At the event, participants will run, walk or wheel their way through Arcadia in remembrance of children who lost their lives to SIDS. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Children’s Safe Sleep & Home Safety Program. There will be an afterparty at O.H.S.O. Registration is open. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org Also happening in April: The 14th annual Rescue Rinse is happening on April 4 at ReThinc Agency, 4714 N. 44th St. Bring your pups for a bath benefitting Desert Tails Shelter. ReThinc will provide water, shampoo and treats for any family that stops by. Pet parents can enjoy coffee and pastries. There will also be a silent auction. Washes are a $20 minimum donation. rescuerinse.com Debuting this March, Camelback Plumbing is an ow n e r- o p e r a t e d plumbing company serving Arcadia and the greater Phoenix area. Founded by Phoenix natives, Camelback Plumbing is licensed for residential and commercial plumbing (ROC 362009) and handles repairs, drain and sewer work, water heaters, water filtration systems, and preventative maintenance. camelbackplumbing.com Pita Jungle is celebrating National Pita Day with a weekend-long fundraiser on March 28 and 29, donating $1 to Arizona nonprofit Waste Not for every pita sandwich sold at participating locations. The promotion supports Waste Not’s mission to create sustainable food systems while allowing guests to enjoy a variety of pita options through dine-in or takeout orders. wastenotaz.org St. Mary’s Catholic High School will host its annual Taste of St. Mary’s dinner and silent auction on March 21, featuring a Hollywood- themed evening of glitz and glam, beginning with a tour of the newly remodeled gym, plus cocktails, music, and an auction. Proceeds from the event support St. Mary’s students and programs. Tickets are $60. smknights.org   

7 MARCH 2026    Art Walk 1 p.m. at Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Biltmore Fashion Park debuted a new Sunday event series that showcases rotating exhibitions spotlighting Arizona artists. Gallery walls will be constructed in the outdoor area, allowing artists to connect with collectors and shoppers. There will also be drinks and small bites available. This event is free. reddevelopment.com  Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. This month’s Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host speaker Roseann Bacha-Garza, whose presentation is entitled “The Civil War on the Rio Grande.” Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org   Mixtape Magic Gala 6 p.m. at the JW Marriot Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Child Crisis Arizona will host its 49th annual fundraising gala and take guests on a journey back to the 80s, complete with dinner, an auction, arcade games, live entertainment, iconic 1980s look-alikes including Cyndi Lauper and Madonna, and Glamour Shots. Individual tickets start at $500. childcrisisaz.org Pickleball Clinic for Kids 12 p.m. at the Phoenix Tennis Center, 6330 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. This clinic, hosted by Chicago transplant Mark Miller and the Munchkin Programs, invites kids aged 3-8 to an afternoon of pickleball lessons. Attendees will receive tips, tricks, learn the rules and play the game – and the first 150 to register will receive a free slice of cake from Portillos. munchkinprogram.com    Spirit of Mexico Festival 11 a.m. at Heritage Park, 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix. The Spirits of Mexico Festival brings the sights, sounds, and flavors of Sonora to downtown Phoenix. The event will feature live music and folkloric dance, authentic cuisine, indigenous art, and cultural demonstrations. Guests can also elevate the experience with VIP tastings, mixology and cooking classes, guided spirit sessions with master distillers, and more. General admission starts at $20. dtphx.org Mixtape Magic Gala at the JW Marriot Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. INSURANCE DESIGNED WITH J M Chapman Agency Inc Jay Chapman, Agent Bus: (480) 990-8855 7055 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 jchapman@amfam.com NO-OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & its Operating Companies, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2015 006441 – Rev. 2/20 – 12923221 INSURANCE DESIGNED WITH YOU AND YOUR DREAMS IN MIND. CALL (480) 990-8855 FOR A NO-OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE. Spirit of Mexico Festival at Heritage Park in Phoenix. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli 2027 GLE We will introduce all new GLE’s and GLS’s for the 2027 model year. Why not be the first. Stay tuned or call for details. TeamTino has been providing a higher level of service to Arcadia, and PV for over 40 years. Come and see why. #TheBestOrNothing BOLD BOLD BOLD BOLD NEW NEW ERA 2027 GLS