Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Family Fun Series Returns in June and July with Beloved Characters

 The weather is heating up, but Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace will keep things cool in June and July. Summer Splash will allow kids to get up close and personal with their favorite princess or superhero, including old favorites like Ariel and Spiderman and new classics like Moana and Elsa. Kids of all ages will enjoy free entertainment, music, dancing, prizes, and of course an opportunity to cool down at the splash pad. Families will also have the chance to snap a free downloadable photo with the featured weekly character.

Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace

A summer packed with cool, free family fun at Tempe Marketplace and Desert Ridge Marketplace, featuring appearances from beloved characters, prizes, dancing, live entertainment, games and much more.

Tempe Marketplace – Thursdays from June 1-July 27, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Splash pad near Barnes & Noble

Desert Ridge Marketplace – Tuesdays from June 6-July 25, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Splash pad near AMC Fountain

 Tempe Marketplace Schedule, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.        

• Hawaiian Luau – June 1 with Moana
• Superhero Sensation – June 8 with Wonder Woman
• Princess & Pirate Party – June 15 with Belle and Rapunzel
• Frozen Fever – June 22 with Anna and Elsa
• Fairy Fun Day – June 29 with Tinkerbell and Peter Pan
• Under the Sea Soiree – July 6 with Ariel and Moana
• Superhero Sensation – July 13 with Spiderman and Iron Man
• Royal Fiesta – July 20 with Elena of Avalor
• Frozen Fiesta – July 27 with Anna and Elsa

Desert Ridge Schedule, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Superhero Sensation – June 6 with Wonder Woman
• Princess & Pirate Party – June 13 with Belle and Rapunzel
• Frozen Fever – June 20 with Anna and Elsa
• Fairy Fun Day – June 27 with Tinkerbell and Peter Pan
• Under the Sea Soiree – July 4 with Ariel and Moana
• Superhero Sensation – July 11 with Spiderman and Iron Man
• Royal Fiesta – July 18 with Elena of Avalor
• Frozen Fiesta – July 25 with Anna and Elsa

 Tempe Marketplace, The District near Barnes & Noble 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe, AZ 85281

 Desert Ridge Marketplace, The District near AMC Fountain 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050

 The event is free to attend. 

About Desert Ridge Marketplace

As Arizona’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers the ultimate shopping experience in a distinctive outdoor setting. Immerse your shopping senses in a unique blend of specialty retailers; restaurants and entertainment venues spread over 120 acres. The center’s 1.2 million square feet of retail space – home to over 100 retailers and restaurants – is a one-of-a-kind lifestyle destination you’ll want to come back to again and again. Desert Ridge Marketplace is located in Phoenix, Arizona, just north of the Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com.

About Tempe Marketplace

Second to none, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience in greater Phoenix. Situated in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor environment, it’s a shopper’s paradise, a diner’s dream and a resident’s cultural hub. True to its marketplace name, there’s something for everyone as more than 100 retailers and restaurants call the 1.3 million-square-foot retail destination home. The center’s dramatic lights and eye-catching laser elements give it a modern and energetic feel, yet the gathering spaces and entertainment areas make it a warm community hub. Located in the heart of the Valley at the Loop 101 and 202 crossroads, Tempe Marketplace is minutes from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert. For more information, visit tempemarketplace.com.