29-01-2025
Things to do in February: WM Phoenix Open, Cactus League and more
February means lots of out-of-towners taking advantage of our beautiful weather. Join them at some of the Valley's most anticipated events of the year.
🎨 Scottsdale Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival
Stroll the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront, where you'll find art displays, live music and wine tastings.
Jan. 31–Feb. 2, 10am-5pm, in Old Town Scottsdale; $5 or $15 with souvenir wine glass and tasting tickets
🐍 35th Annual Phoenix Chinese Week Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with music and dance performances, Asian cuisine and martial arts demonstrations.
Feb. 1–2, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday, at Steele Indian School Park; Free!
🏌️♂️ WM Phoenix Open
It's either"The Greatest" or "The Drunkest" Show on Grass, depending on your style.
Feb. 3-9 at TPC Scottsdale; Ticket prices vary
🦖 Jurassic Quest
Bring your dino-loving tot to this interactive experience with true-to-life animatronic dinosaurs.
Feb. 7–9, noon-6pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday and 9am-5pm Sunday; Arizona State Fairgrounds; $25 general admission
🏇 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Nearly 2,000 horses will descend upon the Valley for one of the world's most iconic Arabian horse shows.
Feb. 13-23 at WestWorld Scottsdale; $15 general admission
📚 VNSA 68th Annual Used Book Sale
Browse more than half a million used books, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles at this sale benefiting local charities.
Feb. 15-16, 8am-6pm Saturday and 8am-4pm Sunday, at Arizona State Fairgrounds; Free admission, $12 parking
🍺 Arizona Strong Beer Festival
Taste test some of the state's best craft brews.
Feb. 15, 11:30am-5pm, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick; General admission starts at $65 and includes 24 3-oz. samples. Designated drivers get in for $20.
⚾ Cactus League Spring Training
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers kick off the MLB season on Feb. 20. Games will continue at the Valley's 10 training fields for more than a month.
Feb. 20-March 25; Locations and ticket prices vary
🎉 Arizona Matsuri
Celebrate Japanese culture with traditional performances, tea ceremonies, food and more.
Feb. 22-23, 10am-5pm, at Steele Indian School Park; Free!
🎸 Innings Festival
The Killers and Fall Out Boy will headline this annual Spring Training kickoff event.
Feb. 21-22, noon-11pm, at Tempe Beach Park; Tickets from $165
🤠 Extra Innings Festival
The Lumineers, Kacey Musgraves and Kings of Leon lead the second weekend of this baseball-centric music festival.
Feb. 28-March 1, noon-11pm, at Tempe Beach Park; Tickets from $160
