With the Fourth of July creeping up, here are some fun events happening this weekend, June 29 to July 1, to get you in the mood to celebrate America’s 242nd birthday. So get ready for a weekend full of sippin’, slidin’, and dancin’ your way to the Fourth.
Thursday:
Vans Warped Tour at Ak-Chin Pavilion
This Thursday, come out to enjoy the musical extravaganza, Vans Warped Tour. This year, which marks the last for the tour, Vans is featuring The Used, The Maine and many more. Concerts will begin at 11 a.m. So grab some friends and enjoy this day-long music festival. To purchase tickets, click here.
Friday:
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants at Chase Field
Kick off this weekend right by cracking open a cold one with the pals and supporting our boys in red. First pitch will be thrown at 6:40 p.m. on Friday, 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, and 1:10 p.m. on Sunday. Click here to purchase tickets.
LUSTRE Independence Day Pool Party at LUSTRE Rooftop Bar
Kicking off this Friday and lasting through the Fourth are the LUSTRE Independence Day Pool Parties. Beginning every day at 11 a.m., come out to enjoy some much-needed fun in the sun. Not only is this necessary to relax after a long work week, it is your patriotic duty to celebrate this upcoming holiday. Located on the third-floor deck of Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix, LUSTRE is giving party-goers the chance to relax poolside all week long with an exclusive Fourth of July menu including a rooftop barbecue and cocktails specials. For more information, click here.
Fourth of July Freedom Fest at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Beginning this Saturday and lasting through the week is the Eighth Annual Fourth of July Freedom Fest at the famous and crowd-favorite, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. So, come out and join in this Independence Day to celebrate America’s birthday. This festival features three concerts under the stars with energetic live music and military parachutist jumps from the All Veterans Parachute Team, foam parties, poolside games and music with their Funergy Team and more. On the Fourth, don’t miss the one-of-a-kind vintage airshow where more than 28 military aircrafts that flew in WWII, Korea and Vietnam will fly over the resort, piloted by retired veterans. Air shows will conclude with a military parachutist from the All Veterans Parachute Team soaring through the skies and landing with an American flag. So, stay and play this Fourth of July week with special summer packages and special military discounts to those who qualify. To make a reservation, click here.
Saturday:
Suds and Slides at Riverview Park
This Saturday, June 30, starting at 5 p.m., gather the squad and prepare for a day of grown-up only activities including giant inflatable water slides, tug of war, a dunk tank, three-legged race, giant pillow toss, mini golf, beer pong, life-sized foosball, and a live-action Hungry Hungry Hippos game. Your taste buds will also be in for a treat as they enjoy ice cold beer, spirits and summer bites. Suds & Slides is a 21-plus over event only; ticketing options include a single admission for $15 online, $20 day of, or enjoy bigger savings by opting for the group admission which includes four admissions for $50 (that’s a $30 savings off day of pricing). Admission includes unlimited access to all of the water slides and games. To purchase tickets, click here.
Brit Floyd at Comerica Theatre
Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns to the stage in 2018 for a very special 45th Anniversary retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. So mark your calendar and come out to enjoy a show as close as you will get to experience the magnificence of a Pink Floyd show live. Showtime is 8 p.m. and to purchase tickets, click here.
Phoenix Rising FC vs. Orange County SC at the Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex
The World Cup got you in a mood? Well, get your fix of soccer as you support our Phoenix Rising as they take on Orange County SC. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday:
Summer of Sharks at OdySea Aquarium
SOS, Summer of Sharks, is kicking off this Sunday at OdySea Aquarium. With more than 40 visitors of nine different species living in the Aquarium, guests are invited to marvel at the largest and most diverse collection of sharks in Arizona. To celebrate “Shark Week” and the magnificent and the mysterious creature, OdySea Aquarium will be offering a variety of special programs, activities and educational opportunities for guests that are free with admission from July 1 to July 31. So be prepared for a Jaws-dropping time. To purchase tickets, click here.
Kevin Hart at Talking Stick Resort Arena
Are you in need of a tummy-hurting-can’t-breathe-because-you’re-laughing-too-hard kind of night? Well, you are in luck because this Sunday, July 1, world-renowned comedian Kevin Hart, will be performing at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. Show begins at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, click here.
Bianco Del Rio Orpheum Theatre
This Sunday, at 8 p.m., come out and enjoy the comedic act of Bianco Del Rio, the alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock and season 6 winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Del Rio is a self-professed “clown in a gown” and is known for her foul mouth and unapologetic humor. Tickets start at $37.50. To purchase tickets, click here.
