Things to do in the Valley: April 25-27 | Things to Do

It’s the last weekend of April and there is so much to do. From local concerts to out of town fun, you don’t want to miss this event line up. 

Jazz it up. Join in for an unforgettable evening of music, culture and community as the Scottsdale Jazz Festival returns on Saturday, April 26 at Scottsdale Civic Center. Now in its 14th year, the Scottsdale Jazz Festival aligns with UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, this time paying a special tribute to legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones. Find out all of the details in this article.

Cigars and sips. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind local event that’s ideal for a 21 and over crowd, mark your calendar for the Carefree Bourbon & Cigar Festival, set to debut at Sticks Golf & Cigar Lounge this weekend. Read more about the event here.

Run for resilience. The Rotary Club of Queen Creek will host its third annual “Rotary Run for Resilience” on Saturday, April 26, with the goal of raising awareness and support for teen mental wellness. There’s still time to participate or cheer on your friends. Find out more here.

Rock on for a good cause. Rock the District is back at Harold’s Corral on Friday, April 26, at 6 p.m., offering an exciting evening of live music, great food, and fun, all to support the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation. Learn more here.

A family-friendly festival. The popular Festival of Tales is making its return to Paradise Valley Community College on Saturday, April 26, offering a day full of fun, literacy, and free activities for the whole family. Read all about it here.

Vintage vibes. Arizona’s largest vintage market, Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, will make its highly anticipated return to WestWorld of Scottsdale from April 25 to 27. The event will take over more than 120,000 square feet, bringing together over 160 vendors from across the nation offering a mix of vintage goods and handcrafted creations. Get the scoop here.

Cheers to a weekend in wine country. DA Ranch Estate Vineyards is bringing back its signature celebration of Arizona wine country with the return of the SIP! Experience. Following a successful debut, the festival promises more music, more local flavor and more of the rustic charm that has made DA Ranch a Verde Valley favorite. Get all of the details here.

Old Dominion Days. Globe-Miami is gearing up for four days of history, heritage, and hometown pride with the 9th Annual Old Dominion Days, taking place April 24-27. This event blends mining history and baseball tradition, featuring exclusive mine tours, engaging lectures, and the highly anticipated Old Dominion Cup Tournament. Learn more in this recent article. 

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