Saturday:
Sixth Annual Italian Festival
The Italian Association of Arizona, welcomes the Sixth Annual Italian Festival celebrating all things Italian. This two-day event will entertain and delight guests with live music, delicious Italian food and wine, dance performances, authentic Italian crafts and more. The festival will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 24, at Old Town Scottsdale’s “Piazza del Southbridge,” south of Camelback Road and west of Scottsdale Road. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go toward St. Vincent de Paul, an organization that helps feed, clothe, house and heal those in need in Arizona.
Modern Milk Turns One
Modern Milk in Gilbert is turning one on Saturday, Feb. 23. To celebrate, the locally owned company is hosting free back-to-back fitness classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. including Mommy & Me FIIT, Prenatal Yoga, Parent & Baby Yoga and others. There will also be kid’s yoga, a photo booth, treats and more. Modern Milk will be collecting donations of formula, diapers and baby food for Moms Pantry, an organization that serves the community by distributing essentials to adults and children. Every mom who visits will be entered to win one free year of fitness. This event is open to the public.
DogFest Phoenix 2019
DogFest is a family- and dog-friendly event benefiting Canine Companions for Independence. Fun-filled activities include raffle prizes, vendors, music and so much more starting at 10 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza Park.
ASU Open Door @ Tempe
Bring your family and explore the Arizona State University during ASU Open Door @ Tempe. This is a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into the spaces that house the most innovative projects, including the Biodesign Institute, ASU Super Computer, Mars Space Flight Facility, Marston Exploratory Theater and more. The event takes place from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Tempe campus.
Bike In Movie: Jumanji
Bring your bikes and picnic blankets to enjoy a Bike In Movie at Horizon Park on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a screening of “Jumanji” (1995), bike activities, a free play area and food vendors.
Walk with Me Family Fun Walk
On Saturday, Feb. 23, families are invited to join the one-mile Walk with Me Family Fun Walk featuring activities, food and drinks, games, crafts and more for all ages. Presented by the Arizona Coyotes Foundation, Humana and Lockton Companies, the event benefits the Southwest Human Development’s Easterseals disabilities services. The event takes place at Scottsdale Civic Center Park; registration starts at 8 a.m. with the walk starting at 9 .m. To join or start a team, or make a donation to the cause, participants can visit swhd.org/walk.
