From the annual Lost Dutchman Run to a barbecue and car show to fun-filled escape rooms, there plenty to see and do in the Valley for the whole family, all happening this weekend of Feb. 16-18.
Friday
From 8 to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, all tweens and teens from ages 12 and up are invited to AZ Air Time trampoline park. Enjoy exciting games of dodgeball, dance contests, and foam pits. This amazing and supervised experience is $15 for the three hours, located in Scottsdale.
Saturday
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Estrella Lakeside Farmers Market returns to scenic Goodyear from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can enjoy this free event open to the public, and shop for specialty items like locally grown produce, and fresh pastries.
Cruise, BBQ & Blues Festival & Car Show
Thousands of people come out to Oro Valley Marketplace to enjoy live music, eat great food and take in kid activities so the whole family can have fun. Twenty different classes of auto awards will be announced from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Witness what happens at the most innovative university in the nation. At Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale from 1 to 5 p.m., you can tour the campus that started on a former fighter pilot training base. With students from more than 50 countries, you truly will get an international family experience.
Enjoy an afternoon at the perfect place for fun for all ages, with exciting activities on each floor level. Admission is $11 for children and adults.
Test your limits with Arizona’s only adventure and zip line course located in beautiful Flagstaff. With special packages and a kid course you can customize to your zip line wants, the adventures are tailored to your preference. Prices vary depending on what package you choose, and it is recommended to book in advance.
Mind Spark Escape Game is now open in Tempe and fun for the whole family. All you have to do is assemble your team for this fully interactive and immersive experience. Your team will be locked in a room where you have to find clues, and piece them together to solve the mystery.
Enjoy watching a movie in luxury. With large cozy seats, a complimentary pillow, blanket and popcorn, you and recline and order top-of-the-line food. Book tickets in advance for your choice of seating.
Sunday
The 17th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon, which includes a half mile, 10k, 8k trail run, and a 2-mile fun run, kicks off at 7 a.m. All race proceeds benefit local youth servicing organizations and organizations focused on empowering youth programs.
Sunday Afternoon Fun in the Preserve
This free Scottsdale held event is an afternoon full of learning adventures for the whole family. Take advantage of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy’s free talks from expert speakers on Sonoran Desert topics, and get the chance to interact with a few animals.
