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Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade Scottsdale Grand Opening
From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., stop by Scottsdale’s new Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade and enjoy specials on food and drinks all day, leis for kids, live music and the chance to win free lemonade for a year.
Moonlit Drive-In Movies at the Promenade: Cars 3
The Promenade, located at Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and North Scottsdale Road, hosts their annual Moonlit Drive-In Movie series this April with the showing of “Cars 3.” Every Saturday night, festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot near Golden Spoon Yogurt (movie starts at 7:30 p.m.) Moviegoers will enjoy the movies for free with a canned food donation to benefit the Harvest Compassion Food Bank. Viewers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets or other portable seating options. A balloon twister will be on site between 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. offering free balloon animals. Other contests, prizes and activities are planned.
Southwest Cajun Fest
Southwest Cajun Fest returns to Chandler on Saturday, April 21, bringing delicious Cajun food for all to savor. Presented by Abita Brewing Company, the fest will run from noon to 9 p.m., showcasing the heart and soul of New Orleans paired with Arizona fusion and flavor. Southwest Cajun Fest is an all ages event, packed with cultural festivities, food and entertainment. Festival patrons will feel transported to the southeastern region of Louisiana with a variety of food vendors serving up regional dishes including crawfish boil, jambalaya, fried gator, catfish, etouffe, lobster rolls, creole shrimp, hush puppies, red beans and rice, and more. Other highlights includes a wing, crawfish and watermelon-eating competition, a kids zone, and Southern-style cocktails. Tickets prices vary.
Dino Day at Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs will host its first free Dino Day Saturday, April 21, at OdySea in the Desert from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Dino Day is a free event at the OdySea in the Desert courtyard where families and children can enjoy numerous dino-related activities. There will be a fossil dig pit where children can become paleontologists for a day and dig up fossils. In addition, there will be a paleontologist table set up for the Pangaea experts to educate and answer questions about dinosaurs, a dino tattoo station and raptor performances on the stage. The Pangaea dinosaurs will also be roaming the courtyard and interacting with guests throughout the day. Guests who attend will get $5 off their ticket to Pangaea for the day.
Children Helping Children” Coloring Contest at Benihana
Every year on May 5, Japan honors its children’s health, prosperity and happiness with a nationwide celebration. Once again, Benihana is bringing this holiday to life with it’s annual “Children Helping Children” coloring contest. Now through May 5, children who dine at the restaurant may participate in the coloring contest. One winner will be selected in each restaurant to receive a dinner for eight friends of family members at Benihana.
