Things to do in May: Star Wars, Cinco de Mayo and mom
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May is all about mom, Star Wars and Cinco de Mayo, so check out these events around the Valley.
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- May 3-4, 12:30-5pm, Arizona State Fairgrounds; Get free passes online or pay $10 at the door.
🌌 May the 4th Be With You Concert
Use the force and celebrate Star Wars with the Phoenix Brass Collective's performance featuring music from the movies.
- May 4, 4pm, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Paradise Valley, $30
- Star Wars fans can also celebrate with a 5k run at the Arizona Boardwalk/Odysea Aquarium, trivia at Crescent Ballroom, a paint-and-sip at Liberty Tavern, or a LEGO-building party at SanTan Brewery Spirit House in Chandler.
🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival
Arizona's biggest Cinco de Mayo celebration features music, food and drink, lucha libre and family-friendly activities.
- May 4, starting at noon, 1st Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Phoenix, $15 general admission
- If downtown Phoenix isn't your thing, there are other Cinco de Mayo events across the Valley.
Enjoy classic cars and hip hop with a lowrider show, live music, food trucks, a beer garden and a CannaVillage at this 21+ event.
- May 10, 4-11pm, 2209 N. 99th Avenue; $25
Get out of town and sample some of Arizona's best wines while you enjoy food, live music and local artisans.
- May 10, 11am-6pm, Riverfront Park in Cottonwood; $20
Show your mother how much she means to you with something special.
- There are too many events around the Valley to list, so take a look and find something mom would love!
🍽 2025 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week
Taste the best that Arizona's restaurant scene has to offer with 195 participating restaurants and counting.
- May 16-25, locations across the Valley
🌹 Maricopa County Home and Flower Show
Beautify your life with floral displays, decorating and landscaping ideas, and more than 1,000 vendors.
- May 16-18, 10am-5pm, WestWorld of Scottsdale; $10
The kids can get sudsy, cool down and have fun with a bubble station, foam zone, splash pad and other entertainment.
- May 17, 11am-1pm, Desert Ridge Marketplace; free!
Immerse yourself in Cuba's musical heritage with live performances, a dance workshop and more.
- May 17-18, 9am-5pm, Musical Instrument Museum; admission $20
Chow down on mouthwatering mac and enjoy live entertainment at this inaugural festival.
- May 24, 11am-4pm, Chase Field; tickets from $15
🎶 Queen Bey gets classical in Steve Hackman's unique blend of Beyoncé's biggest hits and Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
- May 30-31, 7:30pm, Phoenix Symphony Hall; tickets from $35