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Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival - March 20 & 21

FREE ADMISSION! Come out and enjoy over 150 performers featuring everything from folk and bluegrass music to cowboy poetry and storytelling. Other highlights include historic site tours, blacksmith demonstrations, children’s stage/activity area and workshops by accomplished entertainers. It happens Saturday-Sunday, March 20-21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area, 9802 N. 59th Ave. Admission and most activities are free. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call 623-930-4200.

Click here for the schedule and workshops!

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Eggventure in Downtown Glendale - April 3

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department, Glendale Office of Tourism and Historic Downtown business community proudly present the Eggventure in Historic Downtown Glendale on Saturday, April 3, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy a nostalgic hometown atmosphere as you search for over 20,000 candy-filled eggs left by Mr. and Mrs. Bunny along tree-lined brick sidewalks that lead to quaint shops and charming bungalows. Some participating partners will be offering unique activities and craft projects for a nominal fee. For more information on this fun-filled event contact Jen at 623-930-2042 or jgodbehere@glendaleaz.com. Don’t miss this unique Eggventure in Arizona’s Best Kept Secret - Historic Downtown Glendale.

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Family Building Block Challenge - April 17

Join us at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center, 5600 W. Union Hills Dr., from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 17, for the 3rd Annual Building Block Challenge, where families are given a tub of Lego’s to make an amazing creation! Families will have 1-½ hours to design and build their creation before it is judged. $30 per family (includes a 280-piece Lego set to take home for each family). Sign up BEFORE APRIL 10 by calling 623-930-4600 or clicking here. Questions? Call 623-930-4610. Code #352452-01

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Watermill Express Toddler Water Day
                                 ...Splish, Splash, Tropical Bash - May 14

FREE ADMISSION! It’s time to hit the water! Join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, May 14, at Sahuaro Ranch Park, 63rd Ave. & Mountain View Rd., for a morning of fun water activities. Children should be dressed to get wet! There will be a variety of water games that will definitely leave them soaked. Children must be accompanied by an adult or guardian and are required to wear shoes or sandals; no bare feet allowed. Don’t forget the SUNSCREEN. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Krystal at 623-930-2038 or klolson@glendaleaz.com. Watch ALL children around water.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

  • Sponsorship & Donation Opportunities
    Each year, Glendale Parks and Recreation’s 10+ annual events attract a combined total of over 23,000 residents and visitors. To keep admission to these events free, we reach out to the community for help — in the form of supplies and equipment — as well as financial support and sponsorships. If you or your business would like to be a part of one of these great events, then please contact Paul Bernardo, Recreation Manager, at 623-930-2045 or pbernardo@glendaleaz.com. Thank you in advance for your support!


  • Vendor Information
    The Glendale Parks and Recreation Department's event coordinators recruit for food and retail vendors to enhance attendees experiences. Click below for specific event information and applications.
    Folk & Heritage Festival: word format | pdf format

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