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Bring the entire family out to enjoy the Surprise Farmer's Market every Sunday, beginning January 5, 2025, from 3pm-7pm outside the Ottawa University Student Union Building
The Surprise Farmer's Market will be brimming with Fresh Produce, Unique Crafts, a wide variety of Tasty Food options, Artisanal Products and Seasonal Harvests, as well as a DJ filling the air with your favorite music.

This weekly gathering creates a sense of Community, connecting Neighbors and Supporting Local Businesses, making it a cherished ritual for many. So come hungry and ready to discover the diverse flavors and talents that your local vendors have to offer!

Inquiries and vendor signup is available at www.surprisefarmersmarket.fun



Phoenix

United States

Arizona

14360 W Tierra Buena Lane

Surprise Farmer's Market

Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice -- where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today's favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.

201 E. Jefferson St.

Footprint Center

Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars

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.

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

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

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

1825 N. Central Ave.

The Phoenix Theatre Company

Seussical The Musical

A joyful, head-bobbing set of masterful jazz.


—NPR


Detroit-raised bassist and composer Endea Owens is one of jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists. She has been mentored by jazz icons such as Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, and Ron Carter, and she has toured and performed with Wynton Marsalis, Diana Ross, Solange, and Jazzmeia Horn, to name a few.


In 2018, Endea graduated from Juilliard and joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a member of the house band. Since then, Owens has won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Peabody. In 2022, Owens composed for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra a piece about the life of Ida B. Wells called “Ida’s Crusade”; it was also performed by Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz orchestra. Her debut album, Feel Good Music, arrived in 2023.

4725 E. Mayo Blvd.

Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)

Endea Owens and the Cookout

Prepare for an incredible night of classic rock with The Long Run, the ultimate tribute to the Eagles! This talented band expertly captures the essence of one of the most beloved groups in music history, delivering authentic performances that will have you singing along to every note. With their incredible harmonies and captivating stage presence, The Long Run brings the Eagles’ timeless hits to life like never before. Join us at Casino Arizona for an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgia and great music. Experience the energy, relive the memories, and celebrate the songs that defined a generation!

524 N. 92nd St.

Casino Arizona

The Long Run - Tribute to The Eagles

BIRTHDAY CANDLES  by Noah Haidle


Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century. This touching and beautiful play will take you through the highlights, heartbreaks and extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s ordinary life. 

12406 N. Paradise Village Pkwy East

Theatre Artists Studio

Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle

DOORS: 7PM SHOW: 8PM Please Note: This event is 13+ (Ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Children 4 and under not admitted.) *BAG POLICY* - Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed in the venue (NO BACKPACKS) - All bags will be searched prior to entry - Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional search All support acts are subject to change without notice. Delivery is delayed for this event; tickets will be released 72 hours prior to the show."

401 W. Van Buren St.

The Van Buren

Phantogram - Running Through Colors Tour

Join Pussy LeHoot and Adriana Galiano each week for the Sunday Funday drag show at Charlie's Phoenix.


Doors open at 4 p.m. with drinks specials all day and night. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Arrive early, seating is limited!

Charlie's Phoenix

Sunday Funday Drag Show

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

See auction action at its best this January 18-26 at Barrett-Jackson’s 2025 Scottsdale Auction! Taking place at WestWorld, the event will feature all the excitement that makes Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions. Witness the bidding excitement in the arena, capture the car of your dreams, mingle with celebrities, experience adrenaline-pumping thrill rides in the latest vehicles from America’s top automakers and shop in the vast Exhibitor Marketplace. Visit Barrett-Jackson.com for tickets and the full schedule of events.

15555 N. 79th Place

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co., LLC

Barrett-Jackson 2025 Scottsdale Auction

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.

Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars Exhibit

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

Turn Phoenix into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.  Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Save 25%- Only $36.75 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: PHXEVENT. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com [http://www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com].

333 N. Central Ave.

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Phoenix

Spring Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Meryl McMaster: Bloodline is a survey exhibition featuring the pioneering large-scale photographic works of Canadian artist Meryl McMaster (b. 1988), reflecting her mixed nêhiyaw(Plains Cree)/Siksika, Dutch, and British ancestry. This exhibition spans McMaster’s past accomplishments (2008-2019) and her recent explorations (2022-2023) of family histories, particularly those of her Plains Cree/Métis female forebears from the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in present-day Saskatchewan, Canada. This will be the first major solo exhibition of Meryl McMaster’s work outside of Canada. McMaster interrogates colonial histories, residential schools, and ancestral trauma, re-creating and re-imagining oral histories and stories in reclamation.

2301 N. Central Ave.

Heard Museum

Meryl McMaster: Bloodline at the Heard Museum

Stop by for free Heritage Family Days one Saturday a month at Heritage Square! Join us on the porch of the Shop the Square Museum Store for storytime and a themed craft, and then stick around for a game or two of croquet on the lawn. We’ll see you there!

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