30 Arizona events to check out this weekend (March 6-8)

This weekend is packed full of events in Arizona, including a chili cook-off and a pet parade.

March 5, 2026

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I’m really looking forward to this weekend. I have no plans except for a hike, where I hope to see lots of vibrant wildflowers. I’ll report back on the trail next week!

If you’re looking for something to do, there is a lot happening this weekend. And here’s a map to help you see where everything is.

Rodeo Scottsdale, Thursday-Sunday
Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum in Marana on Thursday, Nogales on Friday, Patagonia on Saturday, and Tucson on Sunday
First Friday in Phoenix, Friday
M3F in Phoenix, Friday-Saturday
Lake Havasu Bluegrass Festival, Friday-Sunday
Artisan Tour in Fountain Hills, Friday-Sunday
Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show in Glendale, Friday-Sunday
Arizona Wine Country Artists Village in Cottonwood, Friday-Sunday
Midnight at the Oasis in Yuma, Friday-Sunday
Cotton Day Festival in Coolidge, Friday-Sunday
Worldwide Women’s Film Festival in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
Cactus Antique Airplane Fly-in in Casa Grande, Saturday
Persian New Year Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday
Amado Chili Cook-Off and Randy & Rose Estes Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Saturday
Mariachi & Folklórico Festival in Phoenix, Saturday
Valleypalooza in Phoenix, Saturday
Latino Pride Festival Tucson, Saturday
Multicultural Music Festival & Black History Celebration in Peoria, Saturday
Wa:k Pow Wow in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
Banff Mountain Film Festival on Tour in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Oro Valley Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival, Saturday-Sunday
Downtown Chandler BBQ Festival, Saturday-Sunday
High Street Arts Festival in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Snow Jamz Music Festival in Flagstaff, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, Saturday-Sunday (weekends through March 29)
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 500 in Avondale, Sunday
Pets of Pima Parade in Tucson, Sunday
Hungarian Heritage Festival of Arizona in Phoenix, Sunday
Wizarding Out West in Tucson, Sunday

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