February 27 - March 1, 2026

Find out what’s happening this weekend in Phoenix, where art walks, major concerts, cultural celebrations, and can’t-miss sporting events are taking over the Valley. From Cactus League Spring Training and the Arizona Renaissance Festival to the Extra Innings Festival, the Melrose Street Fair, live music, and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of fun things to do. Explore the latest art exhibitions, cheer on your favorite teams, or plan a night out with top concerts and performances. For even more ideas, browse our full event calendar and check out our major annual events happening in 2026 here. 

We've also rounded up things to do in Phoenix this winter. Discover all the top events happening in February 2026 here. 

 

Cactus League Spring Training

Friday through Sunday

Cactus League Spring Training is a seasonal rite that descends on the Greater Phoenix area every February and March with the iconic sounds of cracking bats, snapping mitts and happy fans. For baseball lovers, it doesn’t get much better than this: sunny weather, affordable tickets and unparalleled proximity to the best players in the game. 

Spring Training Stadiums across Greater Phoenix

 

Extra Innings Festival

Friday and Saturday

Celebrate the second week of Spring Training by attending the Innings Festival. The festival will feature headliners Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Hardy, and more. The festival will have three stages and over 18 Americana, country and indie music artists, along Tempe Town Lake with breathtaking views of the adjoining Rio Salado and nearby Papago Mountains. 

Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park

 

Arizona Cocktail Weekend

Friday through Sunday

The longest-running cocktail event in the Southwest, Arizona Cocktail Weekend, is returning to the greater Phoenix area for its 14th year! The schedule boasts a variety of events, including exclusive tastings, expert-led seminars and can’t-miss cocktail events, in addition to three signature events, The Cocktail Carnival, Top Bars, and Last Slinger Standing. The events are spread out over various venues, including hotels and bars around the Valley, though most take place in downtown Phoenix.

Greater Phoenix

 

Melrose Street Fair

Saturday

This annual one-day event spans over a half mile in the heart of Phoenix’s Melrose District on 7th Avenue from Indian School to Campbell Avenue. The event is free to the public and features over 200 local and independent artisans, food trucks, live musicians, a farmer’s market, a kids zone, a craft beer garden and all the awesome local businesses along 7th Ave.

Patrons can also enjoy the ever popular Classic Car Show (formerly Chester’s Classic Car Show ) that welcomes over 100 classic, antique, and vintage cars, trucks and hot rods.

Melrose District

 

​Arizona Renaissance Festival

Friday through Sunday

The Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the Queen to their shire. Walk through our gates to be transported back in time. Mingle with over 2,000 costumed characters, eat a giant roasted turkey leg; take part in games of chance and skill; cheer on your favorite knight; Shop in over 200 artisan shops and select an inimitable gift for that special someone; there is so much to see and do. Eat Drink and be Merry is the order of the day at the Village of Fairhaven.

Arizona Renaissance Festival

 

Can I Kick It? 

Saturday

In honor of Black History Month, Downtown Phoenix Inc. is partnering with Shaolin Jazz, a DJ duo from Washington, D.C., to host CAN I KICK IT?, which will include a live scoring over the movie The Last Dragon (1985) with hip hop, funk, soul, and rock music. In addition to movie entertainment, the evening will feature: a vibrant fashion show by House of Patterns, shopping from over 20 local vendors at the Buy Black Marketplace curated by Archwood Exchange, and live storytelling presented by Centered.PHX hosted by Muse.

Civic Space Park

 

Sparky's Fairway

Friday through Sunday

Tee up for the third year of "Sparky's Fairway," the exciting driving range event hosted at the iconic Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils.

Mountain America Stadium

 

The Arizona Supershow

Saturday

The Arizona Supershow is a premier automotive event in the Southwest, featuring custom cars, lowriders, trucks, motorcycles, and unique builds from across the nation. This family-friendly event includes both indoor and outdoor displays, with vehicles ranging from classic restorations to brand-new builds never shown before.

State Farm Stadium

 

Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum

Friday

Housed in a custom-designed traveling exhibit, the museum blends national milestones with Arizona’s unique story. Visitors can explore immersive panels highlighting defining moments in American history alongside the people, cultures, and industries that shaped Arizona—from Indigenous heritage and early statehood to innovation, military service, arts, and civic leadership. A short looping film experience and interactive activities invite guests of all ages to reflect on the ideals of liberty, equality, and democratic participation.

Grand Canyon University's Global Credit Union Arena

 

Thomas D. Mangelsen "A Life in the Wild Tour" Opening Reception

Friday

Join the Phoenix Zoo for a special evening with world-renowned wildlife photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen!

This extraordinary event includes an inspiring presentation by the artist himself, up-close animal encounters, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and an exclusive visit to the Zoo’s Wild Side Gallery to view his breathtaking exhibition – A Life in the Wild.

Phoenix Zoo

 

 

Free Things to Do

Friday through Sunday

Many of the events featured on our blog are free, but if you're looking for more options, check out our Free and Cheap in Phoenix Guide.

Greater Phoenix

 

 

Family-Friendly Activities This Weekend

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Phoenix—from interactive museums to outdoor adventures and kid-friendly eats. 

 

Character Breakfast at Red Allen's Bar & Grill

Saturday

Don your best costume, enjoy scrumptious breakfast favorites & stop by for the perfect photo op with your favorite characters!

Red Allen's Bar & Grill at The Wigwam

 

 

Things to Do Outdoors This Weekend

The Sonoran Desert is one of the most vibrant and unique deserts in the world. Learn about things to do in the desert in Greater Phoenix, including sites, views, hikes and more. 

 

Spring Training Pre-Game Bar Crawl with Arizona Party Bike

Friday and Sunday

Arizona Party Bike is ready to take you out to the ball game with its Spring Training Pre-Game Bar Crawl! Get amped up alongside fellow baseball fans on a two-hour pre-game pub crawl in Scottsdale with Arizona's #1 Pedal Pub. On game day, guests can show off their team spirit while pedaling through Old Town on a decked-out party bike complete with LED party lights, a rockin' sound system, adult beverages and an electric helper motor. With stops at some of the best sports bars in town offering exclusive VIP drink specials, Arizona Party Bike is the ultimate warm-up to a day at the ballpark. The tour ends right in front of Scottsdale Stadium, 15 minutes prior to the first pitch. This experience is offered before every home game during the spring training season.

Arizona Party Bike

 

Concerts & Performances This Weekend

Shows are taking place more often now, including theatre performances, comedy shows and concerts. Here's who you can see perform this weekend:

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Sports This Weekend

Phoenix is a premier sports destination, and our local and national teams are bringing the heat. Here’s who you can cheer on this weekend:

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Art Exhibits This Weekend

Phoenix is home to the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Ignite your mind with the creativity and inspiration you will find at our local cultural institutions. Here's the art exhibits you can see this weekend:

 

POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION

Through April 12, 2026

POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION finishes its North American tour at the Arizona Science Center, located in Phoenix, AZ. The exhibition examines the lives of residents of Pompeii before and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24th, 79 A.D. Over 150 artifacts on loan from the collections of the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii will be displayed, for a limited time.

Arizona Science Center

 

Desert Pulse

Through May 31, 2026

Thousands of stunning images. Five monumental video installations. One transformative experience. FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit by ScanLAB Projects, invites visitors into the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. Through photography, LiDAR scanning, motion and sound, it reveals new ways of seeing and deepens appreciation for our vibrant ecosystem.

Desert Botanical Garden

 

Parched: The Art of Water in the Southwest

Through June 29, 2026

Parched: The Art of Water in the Southwest utilizes art informed by scientific and cultural inquiry to explore the deep disparities of water use and access throughout the state of Arizona. Coming at a time where conversations about the availability and quality of, and access to, water have never been more important. After three years of public display, the Parched exhibition finds a new home at S’edav Va’aki Museum. Serving as a call-to-action, Parched features nine bodies of work all using different mediums evoking themes of survivance, sovereignty, and spirituality. Ultimately reflecting diverse perspectives and provocative insights into our complex relationship with water in natural, cultural, and political landscapes.

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

 

Su:dagi/Shu:thag: Rekindling Our Connections

Through June 29, 2026

Su:dagi/Shu:thag: Rekindling Our Connections examines the Akimel O’odham’s (River People) longstanding relationship with water and focuses on the intersection between the politics of water rights and the celebration of traditional agricultural knowledge.

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

 

The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power.

Through September 13, 2026

Experience the enduring impact of the world’s first wind instrument in The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment, and Power. Explore more than 100 remarkable flutes from the dawn of music to the present day and celebrate the resounding influence of the flute on cultures from around the world. Discover how people across history have used flutes of all forms, shapes, sizes, and materials to express the rich human experience.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

 

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