6th Street Market
Family-friendly community event in Downtown Tempe. Original art, live music, shopping and activities complements all the other wonderful attributes of the downtown area and Mill Avenue shops, bars and eateries.
When: Sundays, Jan.-May 2017 from 10am-4pm
Where: 24 E. 6th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
Website: http://www.downtowntempe.com/explore/6th-street-market
45th Annual Gem and Mineral Show
Phoenix area’s largest gem and mineral show. (Featuring jewelry, gems, beads, fossils, minerals and lapidary supplies)
When: Jan. 6-8th from 9am-5pm
Where: Mesa Community College
Price: Free
Website: http://flaggmineralfoundation.org/home/flagg-gem-and-mineral-show/
Gilbert Art Walk
Support local artists showcasing homemade pottery, photography, jewelry, clothing, prints, sculptures, collages, wood items and children’s art products. In addition to artists’ booths there are dance and music performances and a children’s art table.
When: Jan. 7th from 9am-1pm
Where: Water Tower Plaza in downtown Gilbert
Website: http://www.gilbertartwalk.com
Beyond the Bricks
Head down to Hayden Square Amphitheater every Thursday for Live Music, Beer + Wine, and Food from Downtown Tempe Eateries. Bring a blanket and get ready to listen to some tunes or round up your work squad for the best happy hour ever. Best of all, Beyond the Bricks, Thursday Night Live is completely free to attend.
When: Jan. 12th from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Hayden Square Amphitheater
Price: Free
Website: http://www.downtowntempe.com/events/beyond-the-bricks
Arizona Fine Art Expo
In 2005 The Arizona Fine Art EXPO made its debut and received outstanding reviews. This incredible feat was achieved by enlisting the help of her family and creating a partnership with Judi’s husband Roger, Dennis, her brother, and his wife Judy. Together, they now proudly bring you the 12th Annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO.
When: Jan. 13th-Mar. 26th, open 7 days a week from 10am-6pm
Where: 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Website: http://arizonafineartexpo.com/
Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction
The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale will take place over eight days incorporating special events, displays and activities. The auction will feature more than 1,000 collector and special interest automobiles from all years being auctioned off at No Reserve, as well as daily “automobilia” auctions. Over 350 vendors and exhibitors will also be on hand.
When: Jan. 14-22nd
Where: Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 North Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment
Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories. Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen and the crew of Disney Pixar’s Cars race across the ice! Dive into adventure with Ariel and The Little Mermaid’s undersea kingdom. The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the gang escape Sunnyside Daycare in their most daring adventure! Plus, enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen as they learn that true love comes from within.
When: Jan. 19th-22nd
Where: Talking Stick Resort
Website: http://www.disneyonice.com/worlds-of-enchantment?h=1
6th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic
About 25 balloon teams are expected to take part in the Arizona Balloon Classic at the 5th annual event in December 2015. Over the three day festival, thousands people will enjoy early evening balloon glows, morning balloon launches and landings.
When: Jan. 20th-22nd
Where: 2209 N. 99th Ave (I-10 West & Loop 101) Phoenix, AZ
Website: http://abcfest.com/schedule-of-events/
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