GREEN SCENES
MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS CENTRAL ARIZONA
March 6-8
March 14-15
This event—voted the best Home Show in Arizona and a top 10 national event since 1993—returns to State Farm Stadium, and includes everything from resources for landscaping, splash pads and wallpaper complimentary wine tasting, DIY sessions, ask a master gardener, and more. Admission for adults is $8; and $2 for children between the ages of 3 and 12. For more information, visit www.maricopacountyhomeshows.com.
Spend the weekend celebrating the cultures of the South Pacific Islands at the Arizona Aloha Festival. There will be several stages of live music, dancing and lectures about Hawaii and Polynesia. The festival will take place at Tempe Beach Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Vendors will be selling traditional crafts, fresh flower leis, baskets, hats, bone necklaces, and more. Kids can spend the day enjoying island crafts, while parents can indulge with the famous foods of Hawaii and the South Pacific. For more information, visit www.azalohafest.org.
MARICOPA COUNTY HOME SHOWS HOME & LANDSCAPE SHOW
March 13-15
SCOTTSDALE ARTS FESTIVAL
Recognized as one of the top art fairs in the country, Scottsdale Arts Festival will celebrate 50 years of being a part of the community with art, music, gourmet food trucks and family fun located at Scottsdale Civic Center Park. The threeday celebration will also feature more than 170 jury-selected artists from throughout the U.S. and Canada, two stages of live entertainment, creative activities for kids, and free admission to Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). For ticket prices and more information, visit www.scottsdaleartsfestival.org.
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March 21
ARIZONA BAO AND DUMPLING FESTIVAL
Explore all the different bao and dumplings from various cultures at the Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival at this festival at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in Chandler. Most bao or dumpling businesses at the festival will have at least one bao or dumpling on their menu that is $5 or under. Boba, desserts and other Asian cuisine will be available too. Along with the food, there will also be free games and a curated marketplace with local artists. Tickets are $8 for adults, or $4 for children ages 7-12, and covers the cost of admission only (food and drinks are additional). The main festival will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.visitphoenix. com/event/arizona-bao-and-dumplingfestival/126714/.
March 21
GREEN LIVING MAGAZINE & ECO PHX ECO EVENT
On March 21, join Green Living Magazine and ECO PHX for an interactive eco event, featuring sustainable projects and services, including the new ECO PHX sustainable apartments; cooking demonstrations by Chefs Elizabeth Joseph founder of Be More Raw, Jason Wyerick, founder of Casa Terra, and Jennifer Johnson founder of Witnessing Nature; family-friendly activities; and live music. Interactive booth vendors include COX Inc., Natural Grocers Inc., True Garden Inc., Express Furniture Rental Inc., Casa Terra, EarthX and MEB Management Services, and Sherwin Williams Inc. Raffle prizes, too. Join in the fun beginning at 9 a.m. with morning yoga by Elevate Yoga. The main event will be held at Roosevelt Mini Park, 837 N. 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.greenlivingaz.com.
March 26
PLANT BASED JUNK FOOD
Enjoy vegan comfort food at the Vulture pop up in Phoenix. Vulture, which is coming from Los Angeles, will be the only booth, and they will be serving the best crispy chik’n sandwiches, loaded fries and more. There is no entrance fee, and the booth will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wren House Brewing Company. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/121382295848485/.
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