Things to do in Phoenix this January
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The Barrett-Jackson auto action returns to Scottsdale Jan. 18-26. Photo: Mike Moore/Getty Images
Kickoff 2025 with barbecue, art, hot air balloons, international films and Arizona's marquee auto auction.
Everything you need to beautify and improve your home, inside and out, with seminars, workshops and more than 1,000 vendors.
- Jan. 10-12, 10am-5pm at the Arizona State Fairgrounds; $5 for adults and $2 for children.
🍖 West Valley Barbecue Festival
Sample mouth-watering ribs, brisket and more, and enjoy entertainment for the whole family.
- Jan. 11, 4-10pm, at Mark Coronado Park in Surprise. $10.
🍷 Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Sip wine and enjoy the local art scene at Carefree's 32nd annual festival.
- Jan. 17-19, 10am-5pm, at 101 Easy St.; $5 (cash only).
Arizona's marquee auto auction is back, with car displays, entertainment and more.
- Jan. 18-26, at WestWorld of Scottsdale; admission prices vary by day, with additional cost for concerts and other events.
Lace up your running shoes for 5k, 10k or half marathon, or cheer on your favorite runner while enjoying live entertainment.
- 5k on Jan. 18 at 8am, 10k and half marathon on Jan. 19 at 7:15am; registration fees range from $93-169.
Take a ride in a hot air balloon and enjoy food, entertainment and shopping.
- Jan. 24-26, 7am-9pm, at Goodyear Ballpark; general admission $30, balloon rides $325.
📽 Chandler International Film Festival
Cinephiles can take in more than 120 films from independent filmmakers in 35 countries at Chandler's ninth annual festival.
- Jan. 25-Feb. 2, LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Chandler; general admission tickets $15.
Celebrate Arizona's Western heritage with exhibitions, parades, music, movies and festivals.
- Jan. 25-Feb. 2, various locations in Scottsdale; Free!
🎨 Shops at Norterra Art Festival
Check out art, demonstrations and live entertainment, presented by the Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show.
- Jan. 24-26, 10am-5pm, at Shops at Norterra; Free!
Sound and art converge at an all-day event featuring a lineup of bands from Arizona, Mexico and across the Southwest.
- Jan. 25, 10am-10pm, Phoenix Art Museum; $50
🥟 Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival
The annual foodevent is back for a seventh year with a Fried Chicken and Wings Festival.
- Jan. 25-26, 11am-5pm, Peoria's Centennial Plaza Park; admission $6-14.
Dress up as your favorite comic book character and bring the family for local artists and authors, games, activities, vendors and a costume contest.
- Jan. 25, 10am-3pm, Tempe Public Library; Free!
Bring the kids and check out emergency and transport vehicles, tow trucks, buses and more.
- Jan. 25, 9am-1pm, Gilbert Regional Park; $5 pre-sale, $10 at the gate.