11 things to do in Phoenix in April
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The 21st annual Pat's Run is this month. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
With temperatures on the rise, the Valley has one more month to embrace outdoor events.
Enjoy a three-day festival of reggae music with performances by Wiz Khalifa, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley and more.
- April 4-6, noon-11pm Friday and Saturday and noon-10pm Sunday; Tempe Beach Park. Tickets from $80.
Gamers unite! Revel in all things video games, anime, e-sports and music.
- April 4-6, 11am-10pm Friday and Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday; Phoenix Convention Center. Tickets from $52.
🏳️🌈 Rainbows Festival
Celebrate Phoenix's LGBTQ+ community at this street fair, complete with two live entertainment stages.
- April 5-6, 10am-6pm; Heritage Square Park. Free!
Partake in carnival rides, fried food and animal exhibitions.
- April 4-6 and 10-13, opens at 11am; Arizona State Fairgrounds; $7 presale or $10 at the gate.
Cannabis enthusiasts will take over downtown Phoenix at this art and music street fair.
- April 11, 2pm-10pm; Roosevelt Row. Tickets from $60.
Honor football player-turned-soldier Pat Tillman at this annual 4.2-mile fundraising run. Proceeds support ASU's Tillman Scholar Program.
- April 12, 7am; Downtown Tempe; $70.42.
🌹 Phoenix Home & Garden 2025 Garden Tour
Take a self-guided tour of some of the Valley's most well-manicured private gardens.
- April 12, 9am-5pm; various private residences. Tickets from $85.
🐰 Kiwanis Easter Parade and Spring Festival
Bring the family to this classic Ahwatukee Easter celebration, featuring a parade, craft fair and festival.
- April 19, 10am-4pm; Ahwatukee Community Park. Free!
🚶♂️ Steps for Vets 5K
Join this charity run to raise money for homeless veterans in the Valley.
- April 19, 8am; Phoenix Raceway; $45.
Learn about the latest culinary trends with cooking demos, taste tests and more.
- April 26-27, 10am-5pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday; Phoenix Convention Center; $5 online or $10 at the door.
Embrace the island lifestyle with poolside tropical cocktails, live entertainment and a pop-up art show.
- April 24-27, times vary; Hotel Valley Ho. Tickets from $159.