What's Happening March 2023

educational activities, exciting attractions, upscale arts and crafts, and much more. This year's performers include Train and more.

Info: ostrichfestival.com and giveaways, and local vendors for shopping! This is a free outdoor event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Info: azboardwalk.com

Destination Arizona Caribfest

When: March 19

Where: Heritage Square, 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix

What: The Annual Destination

Mermaid Magic

When: March 15 - 19

Where: OdySea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

What: The ever-popular Mermaid Magic is back for a limited time with FIN-tastic appearances by beautiful, live Mermaids. Guests of all ages can meet and interact with these enchanting sea-dwelling beauties, take photos, and watch as they swim among sharks, rays, sea turtles, and more.

Info: odyseaaquarium.com

Circus Americana

When: March 16 – April 2

Where: Bell Bank Park, 6321 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa

What: Travel to a vintage extravaganza of stunning acrobatic feats, innovative acts, and comedic flair, combined with stateof-the-art technology. Create memories that will last a lifetime. Gasp in awe as pirates soar across the stage, music box dolls come to life, and vampires contort in impossible positions in this all-human, family-friendly blend of illusion and spectacle that is sure to enchant your guests.

Arizona CaribFest feature a variety of performances with educational pieces that are enjoyable for your family, with a variety of cultural groups, including a steel pan group, performers, Indian Dancers, the Fushicho Daiko Dojo group, and DJs.

Info: dacarnival.com

Chandler Ostrich Festival

When: March 16 - 19

Where: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler

What: The Ostrich Festival features live ostriches, national and local entertainment, thrilling stage shows, over 50 exhilarating midway rides and games, classic festival food, interactive activities for all ages, meet and greets with your favorite mascots, ostrich-themed

Info: bellbankpark.com/events/circusamericana

Super Spring Festival

When: March 18

Where: Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

What: Don’t miss the Annual Family Fun AZ Super Spring Fest where you can meet your favorite superheroes, fly on a zipline, enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live entertainment, action-packed performances, raffle prizes

The Tale Of Peter Rabbit Puppet Show

When: March 23 – April 9

Where: Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Lantham St., Phoenix

What: Based on Beatrix Potter's classic story about a little rabbit that gets into Mr. McGregor's garden. Lively hand puppet Rabbits and a large rod puppet Farmer tell this tale entirely to music with no dialogue.

Info: azpuppets.org

Phoenix Film Festival Kids Day

When: March 25

Where: Harkins 101, 7000

E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix

What: On the first Saturday of the film festival, March 25, starting at 10 a.m., the festival has Kids Day, which is a free event and is a great way for kids of all ages to come out and experience the festival by participating in film-related activities including stop motion animation, green screen photo booth, storyboard workshop, story time, a Valley Youth Theater acting station, makeup/face painting station, and photos on the red carpet. Also, families can see a free showing of a family-friendly film that afternoon at the Harkins Scottsdale 101.

Info: phoenixfilmfestival.com

18TH ANNUAL ARIZONA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

When: March 25 & 26

Where: Tempe Town Lake–North Shore, 550 E. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe

What: Join the Arizona Dragon Boat Association for two days of exciting dragon boat competition with teams from all over the United States and beyond. Dragon Boat Racing is a unique water sports activity that is sure to provide everyone an exciting experience.

Info: azdba.org/festival-2023