Saturday
DC Ranch Day: DC Ranch’s 20th Anniversary
This Saturday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., DC Ranch in Scottsdale will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Come join this 4,400-acre community for an admission-free event as you travel back to the old Western days of North Scottsdale. Fun activities during this celebration include an Old West shootout, panning for gold, a chance for vintage photos, a petting zoo and a great assortment of country music. Food, drinks and desserts will be available for purchase from booths provided by restaurants located on Market Street.
Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice: S’more Sweets Festival is coming to Founders Park in Queen Creek Saturday, Jan. 27. Partake in pie-eating, karaoke and an array of other family-friendly entertainment options to work off those sweets. Not only does this event promise sugar highs for the whole family, it’s all conducted to support the Mission of Mercy Arizona, which provides medical treatments and services for the area’s underserved. Known to exceed all expectations, this “Candyland come to life” event is $8 per person online and kids 8 and under are free.
The University of Arizona's Connect2STEM in Downtown Phoenix
The University of Arizona’s very own Wilber and Wilma will be in Downtown Phoenix this weekend inspiring young minds to explore science, technology, engineering, math and medicine. To capture the attention of these young minds, there will be 100-plus hands-on activities where guests can touch synthetic cadavers, explore real space equipment and network with STEM professionals. A Career Zone for high school students will be present, so they can learn more about the professions they are wanting to pursue; as well as a Connect2Careers meet and greet with medical professionals and students, intel engineers and scientists. Connect2STEM is a complimentary event and will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27.
Pine Canyon Winter Celebration and Open House
If you are looking for a cooler weekend day trip, Pine Canyon, a luxurious residential and golf community in Flagstaff, is hosting a winter celebration and open house this Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy food and drinks from Mother Road Brewery, Ski Haus, Arizona Snowbowl and Mamma Kneads Dough while the kiddos enjoy sledding (weather permitting) and ice skating tips from coaches of the Flagstaff Figure Skating Club.
Use your Saturday to celebrate the rebirth of a Phoenix landmark. The Uptown Plaza is finally complete! To commemorate the ending of this three-year rebuilding journey, an all-day festival is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live music from the local favorite Vinyl Station, a free yoga class and cooking demos on the new grass-lined and fountain-filled courtyard, food and drink tastings and one-day-only discounts at Uptown Plaza's exciting new lineup of shops, restaurants and more. Furthermore, you have the chance to enter to win a $1,000 shopping spree. Get there early because the first 500 shoppers will receive a free Uptown Plaza branded tote bag.
