May Festivals & Events

May Festivals and Events in the Phoenix area, continued from previous page.

• Litchfield Park Arts in the Park
  Free outdoor concerts at the Wigwam Resort Front Lawn. Free.
  In 2008: May 10

• McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Free Concerts
  Scottsdale. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music. Train and carousel rides are available throughout all concerts for a small charge.
  In 2008: May 11, 18, 25

• Memorial Day Observances and Events
  There are community events, concerts, and observances on Memorial Day weekend.
  In 2008: Memorial Day Weekend

• Moonlight Movies
  The City of Phoenix shows free movies at Steele Indian School Park in central Phoenix. Moonlight Movies start at sunset and are free to the public. Call 602-495-0739 for more information.
  In 2008: May 17

• Movies at the Museum
  Phoenix Art Museum. Independent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on view in the Museum, usually followed by discussion. Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated.
  In 2008: Various dates in May

• Movies at the Park
  Free admission. Bring a blanket, snacks, and water. Kiwanis Park, Tempe.
  In 2008: Every Friday night in May

• Museum Day
  May 18 is International Museum Day. Participating museums offer free admissions and gifts on Museum Day.
  In 2008: May 18

• Paradise Valley Jazz Party
  Many hours of music featuring international jazz stars with a variety of jazz from "straight ahead jazz" to a bit of blues, New Orleans jazz, piano duets, Count Basie music, Latin jazz.
  In 2008: April 26 - 27

• Phoenix Children's Chorus Spring Concert
  Chorus members ages 9 - 18 are joined by guest artists for their performance.
  In 2008: May 4

• Phoenix Mercury WNBA Basketball
  The women of the Phoenix Mercury play professional basketball at the US Airways Center.
  In 2008: Various dates in May

• Queen Creek Peach Festival
  Enjoy peach picking, recipes, sampling, and entertainment at Schnepf Farms.
  In 2008: May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

• Salsa Festival
  Mariachi bands, tequila tasting, salsa tastings, the Chefs’ Salsa Challenge, and more Mexican food at El Pedregal at the Boulders Resort.
  In 2008: May ?

• Scottsdale ArtWalk
  Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free.
  In 2008: Every Thursday evening

• Spring Concert in the Park
  An evening concert at the Freestone Park amphitheater in Gilbert. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free.
  In 2008: May 1

• Sweet Onion & Peach Festival
  Entertainment, Onion Games, an Onion Recipe Contest, a Top Cutting Contest. Mother Nature's Farm in Gilbert.
  In 2008: May 17, 18

• That Thursday Thing!
  Each event night has a theme, food and beverage, and extended shopping hours at 90 antique and specialty shops. Admission and parking are free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Glendale.
  In 2008: May 15

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