Ostrich Festival – Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10,  2013 / Chandler, Arizona

This year holds The 25th Annual Ostrich Festival at Chandler’s Tumbleweed Park (corner of McQueen and Germann
(2250 S. McQueen Rd.)The Ostrich Festival Parade starts at 6:30am with the run starts at 8am and parade to follow at 10am – both events will be taking place in Downtown Chandler. Discounts available at all local Fry’s Groceries starting February 15th. – Family Fun Packs will be sold for $67 that includes a 2 adult, 2 youth and 2 all-day carnival ride passes. Fry’s will also carry $21 All Day Carnival Ride Passes. General admission at the gate will be $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $7 for youth (ages 5-12) and kids 4 and under are FREE! Parking will once again be at the reduced price of $5 for the 2013 event. For more information call 480.963.4571.

Goodguys 4th Spring National Car Show – Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10,2013 / Scottsdale, Arizona

Cruz into WestWorld for the 30^th Anniversary of Goodguys car show. this year holds the Goodguys 4th Spring Nationals so, If your into cars, you don’t want to miss this three day Spring event of hot roddin’ fun in the valley of the sun of over 2,500 pre-1972 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks on display. Plus, learn about the latest collector car products and trends at the Vendor and Sponsor Exhibits. You can slao shop the huge Swap Meet for those hard-to-find parts, buy or sell a vehicle at the Cars 4 Sale Corral, watch or compete in the Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition. this is a family fun event where you can enjoy FREE fun stuff for the kids like the Revell Model Car Make n’ Take & PPG Coloring Contest more. On Sunday, late model American made and/or powered cars and trucks of all years are welcome at our All American Sunday celebration!  For more information visit https://good-guys.com/

Stargazing For Everyone – Saturday, March 16, 2013/Lake Pleasant 

Do you gaze up at the stary night sky and ever wonder what all the twinkling is about and what is really up there? Well wonder no more….Come take  an evening trip and enjoy a night under the stars or take one of the special tours with this public program where the Universe is brought to you! All stargazing start at 7:30 and you will learn about stars, constalations nebulas an faraway galaxaies while looking through one of the powerful telescopes. You can alsolisten to stories of the night, view the moon and planets. The stargazing programs are outdoor events so, dress according to the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Dont forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on. For more informaion call Tony or Carole La Conte 623-9791393; call Lake Pleasant at 602-372-7470 or visit www.StargazingForEveryone.com.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day  Parade and Fair – Sunday, March 17, 2013/ Central Phoenix

Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day March 17th? One theory is that it’s the day St. Patrick died. Annually, Phoenix hosts a huge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year Phoenix will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary Parade!! This years parade will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 and begins at 10:00 am.  The starting location of the parade will be on 3rd Street just south of Virginia and continues to Moreland. The Parade has marching bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, floats and more.  The Fair will follow immediately after the parade until about 5 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park located on N. Central Avenue and W. Culver Street (next to the Irish Cultural Center). Bring your non perishable food donations and receive a raffle ticket for an hourly $100 Cash Prize drawing at the Faire. The Irish Family Faire admission is $10 for people ages 12 & over, $8 for seniors 55+ and military, $1 for ages 6 – 12, and kids under 6 are admitted free. For more parade and Fair information visit www.phxirish.org/ For parade map visit http://www.phxirish.org/forms/Parade_Map.pdf .

March Spring Sunday A’Fair – Sunday, March 17, 2013 / Scottsdale, AZ

This year springs the  26th season for this free outdoor concert event  at the  Scottsdale Civic Center Park located at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall on 75th Street and Main Street from noon to 4pm. Come and enjoy the Valley’s top musicians, along with a fine arts and crafts market and fun activities for children and and the whole crew. You can bring blankets, lawn chairs or picnic baskets and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great entertainment. Delicious foods from the grill, snacks and cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks also are available for purchase. For more information call 480-874-4607.

Antique and Country Fair – Sunday, March 17, 2013 / Tucson, Arizona

This is an outdoor Antique Fair at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park located on 3482 East River Road is held on the third Sunday of every month that begins in October and continuing until the third Sunday in March from 9am to 3pm so, this is the last one guys.  This is a Country style Fair Held with the Antique Fair that holds arts, crafts, pottery, glass, jewelry, artwork, prints, flea market items, a fancy poultry show and more. For more information call 520-877-6000.

 Phoenix Teddy Bear Show and Sale – Sunday, March 17, 2013 / Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona Health and Fitness Festival – Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24, 2013 /Phoenix, Arizona

Jog in to this three-day event starting each day at 10am at the Arizona State Fairgrounds located at 1826 West McDowell Road and join the community of health, wellness and fitness wheere the businesses are aimed towards educating and inspiring you to have a healthier lifestyle in mind, body and spirit. Meet health experts or sit in on one of the seminars on healthy-delicious cooking. Try samples of health drinks, bars and snacks, shop at the farmers market or have lunch at the Gourmet Food Court. There’s plenty more opportunities to stay healthy or get healthy at this event. for more info call 602- 595-9835.

NASA exhibition “Destination Station” – Ongoing through Sunday, March 24, 2013 / Mesa, Arizona