Desert Ridge Marketplace

Live Music: Millenial Summer
2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | The District Stage
Join us for a night of Live Music at the District Stage featuring Millenial Summer!

Sip & Stroll during the show! Guests aged 21+ can pop into any participating restaurant*, order a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy it in designated outdoor areas in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Participants include: Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Copper Blues Desert Ridge, Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar, Yard House, and Islands.
Learn more about the program HERE.

Live Music: Posterchild
2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The District Stage
Join us for a night of Live Music at the District Stage featuring Posterchild!

Sip & Stroll during the show! Guests aged 21+ can pop into any participating restaurant*, order a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy it in designated outdoor areas in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Participants include: Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Copper Blues Desert Ridge, Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar, Yard House, and Islands.
Learn more about the program HERE.

Bunny Hop
2026-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 | The District
Hop on over for the ultimate spring celebration at Desert Ridge Marketplace on Sunday, March 22 from 12PM to 2PM inside The District!
SECURE YOUR FREE TICKET HERE
Snap a free photo with some bunny special and enjoy an egg hop throughout The District, live entertainment, giveaways, crafts and so much more.

Go on the ultimate Bunny Hop at your favorite brands throughout The District – featuring over 10,000 eggs!
1 egg per bunny hop stop. We kindly ask that no more than 10 eggs are collected per child out of courtesy for other event attendees.
Snap a FREE Digital Photo with Some Bunny Special – near AMC Theatres
Live entertainment by Alakazam Events and Entertainment with spring contests and giveaways – at The District Stage
Petting Zoo
Free Spring Craft – Decorate Your Own Bunny Ears *While Supplies Last
Balloon Twisting *While Supplies Last
Face Painting *While Supplies Last
Free Cotton Candy *First 150 guests – while supplies last

*This event is free and open to the public. Activities are available while supplies last.
*Free and open to the public. Photos are available on a first come, first serve basis. You will need to provide your email address and/or phone number to receive a digital download of your image.

National Adoption Week
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-29 | Near PetSmart
National Adoption Week with PetSmart and Maricopa County Animal Control & Care
March 23 – March 29 | 11AM-3PM
Join us in front of PetSmart for a special National Adoption Week celebration in partnership with PetSmart and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control! This festival-style event will feature adoptable pets looking for their forever homes, fun games, giveaways, and activities for the whole family. Stop by to meet your new best friend while supporting a great cause in the community.

Block Party Series: Back to the 80's
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | District Stage
Back to the 80’s | Thursday, March 26 | 7PM – 9PM
Family Friendly Event | Children Under 10 Do Not Need a Ticket
Block Party Series | Located at The District Stage | Select Thursdays Throughout the Year

Live DJ Spinning 80’s Classics
80’s Themed Photo Ops (Delorean from Back to the Future, Think JC Penny Retro Prom)
Themed Set Nostalgia (Pop, Culture, Music)
Old School Games (PacMan)
$500 in Best Dressed Giveaways
On Theme Craft *While Supplies Last
All Ages Welcome, Family Friendly
Sip & Stroll Mobile Bar for 21+

Block Party Series takes over The District Stage on select Thursdays this year at Desert Ridge Marketplace. At this free ticketed event, enjoy high-energy themed DJ beats, dancing with friends, inspired DIY crafts, and more exciting surprises for all ages!
SECURE FREE TICKETS HERE
Ticketing Disclaimer: Please note EventBrite is the only authorized source for tickets to this event. Tickets are free, and we will never request payment at any point during the ticketing process. Do not purchase or resell tickets though third-party platforms or individuals – any tickets obtained this way will not be accepted and will be considered invalid.
This event series is free and open to the public with a valid ticket secured through EventBrite. Please note that each event date requires its own ticket – be sure to select the correct date when reserving your spot. Attendance is limited to 300 guests per event. A ticket must be presented upon arrival to receive a wristband for entry, as the event will be gated. Activities are available on a first come, first serve basis. Activities are available while supplies last. The District Stage is located inside The District near Dave & Buster’s and H&M. Please come prepared for anticipated weather.

Sip & Stroll during the event! Guests aged 21+ can pop into any participating restaurant*, order a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy it in designated outdoor areas in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Participants include: Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Copper Blues Desert Ridge, Fat Tuesday, Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar, Yard House, and Islands.
Learn more about the program HERE.

Live Music: Nina Speaking
2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | The District Stage
Join us for a night of Live Music at the District Stage featuring Nina Speaking!

Sip & Stroll during the show! Guests aged 21+ can pop into any participating restaurant*, order a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy it in designated outdoor areas in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Participants include: Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Copper Blues Desert Ridge, Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar, Yard House, and Islands.
Learn more about the program HERE.

Power-Up Paint Night at As You Wish
2026-03-27 18:30 - 21:00 | As You Wish Pottery
Friday, March 27 | 6:30PM-9:00PM | $12+ Price of Pottery
Power Up Paint Night is a family friendly, open style workshop inspired by the classic Mario Bros game world, featuring themed traceable templates, samples, and hands on guidance to help guests create their own game inspired pieces. Registration required.
REGISTER HERE

Live Music: Hooter Blues
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The District Stage
Join us for a night of Live Music at the District Stage featuring Hooter Blues!

Sip & Stroll during the show! Guests aged 21+ can pop into any participating restaurant*, order a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy it in designated outdoor areas in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Participants include: Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Copper Blues Desert Ridge, Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar, Yard House, and Islands.
Learn more about the program HERE.

I Recycle Phoenix
2026-04-04 07:00 - 12:00
Free Drive-Thru Recycling Festival
Saturday, April 4 | 7AM to 12PM
Desert Ridge Marketplace
Join Keep Phoenix Beautiful, the city of Phoenix and Desert Ridge Marketplace for the annual I Recycle Phoenix event on Saturday, April 4! Don’t miss this one-stop recycling event that allows a drive-thru and seamless experience for donating items from your spring cleaning.
Recyclable Items Accepted:

Gently used adult and children’s bicycles by Bike Saviours
Non-perishable Food, Clothing, Housewares, Books, Office Supplies by Nourish Phoenix
New or Gently Used Furniture, Appliances, Housewares and Home Improvement Materials by Habitat for Humanity
Personal Documents to be Shredded(NOT SHREDDED ONSITE) by Friedmans Recycling Companies
Soft plastic bags like grocery bags, bubble wrap and ziplock bags by RECYLOPS
Plastic Yard Signs by City of Phoenix Public Works
Garden Supplies by Keep Phoenix Beautiful

*Hazardous materials such as CRT monitors, CRT televisions, single use batteries, prescription drugs, oil, paint and chemicals are not accepted. Please look for the next Household Hazardous Waste event for details.

Event location:
Located: The District Stage at Desert Ridge Marketplace.
21001 N Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050

Scottsdale Children's Business Fair
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00
Scottsdale Children’s Business Fair
Saturday, April 18 | 10AM-1PM
Join us for the Scottsdale Children’s Business Fair, a fun and inspiring community event where children become entrepreneurs for a day.

Young business owners will run their own booths, selling handmade items, crafts, games, and creative products they’ve designed and built themselves. This family-friendly fair gives kids the opportunity to practice confidence, communication, and real-world money skills while engaging with the community.

Shoppers are invited to stroll through the booths, support kid-run businesses, and celebrate creativity and entrepreneurship.

Interested in being a vendor? Apply HERE: https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/scottsdale-az

Event location:
Located: The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050

Wellness on the Green Wellness Event
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | AMC Lawn
Wellness on the Green Wellness Event | Saturday, April 25 | 9AM-12PM | Located at the AMC Lawn
Join us at Desert Ridge Marketplace for the Wellness on the Green Wellness Event on the AMC Lawn from 9AM-12PM for a morning of wellness, movement, and relaxation. Experience multiple fitness classes, refresh in our cold plunge and sauna, sip mimosas at our mobile Sip & Stroll bar, and boost your energy at the on-site IV station. Plus, enjoy giveaways, wellness-inspired surprises, and more as you recharge. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to glow, flow, and feel your best – don’t miss it!
What to Expect:

Fitness Classes – Please Come Prepared with a Fitness Mat
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Mobile Sip & Stroll Bar
IV Station
Giveaways & More

WELLNESS SCHEDULE:
Coming Soon

This event is open to the public. Activities are available on a first come, first serve basis. Activities are available while supplies last. The AMC Lawn is located inside The District near AMC and Yard House. Please come prepared for anticipated weather.

Sip & Stroll during the event! Guests aged 21+ can pop into any participating restaurant*, order a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy it in designated outdoor areas in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Participants include: Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Copper Blues Desert Ridge, Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar, Yard House, and Islands.
Learn more about the program HERE.
