Farmers Market
10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Wednesdays Avenue of the Fountains Plaza Free Event
The market will feature 50 - 60 Food and Health/Wellness Vendors from all over the Valley. Food Trucks and 2 Live Music stations. Along the Avenue there will be places to sit and enjoy the wonderful music in the air and have a bite to eat. Vendors will include farmers, fishermen, cattle & chicken ranchers that sell their products. In addition, a huge variety of bakers and chefs, selling fresh & frozen products. There will also be fresh flowers, ethnic foods, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options, plus homemade soaps, wellness tinctures, and so much more! Please come check it out and have a truly Wonderful Wednesday in Fountain Hills.
Please visit experiencefountainhills.org for more information.
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Milestone
Sculpture Tours
10:00 am | 2nd Wednesdays & 4th Saturdays of the Month
River of Time Museum & Exploration Center
$12 (members), $15 (non-members)
The “Milestone Sculpture Tours,” launched in Spring 2024, celebrate the legacy of former Mayor Jerry Miles and his wife Jackie Miles who were pivotal in establishing Fountain Hills Public Arts. This tour showcases the world-renowned art installations in Centennial Park, located just outside the main entrance to the River of Time. With an impressive collection of 150 sculptures, this guided walking tour provides a fascinating look at the artists, their techniques, and the captivating stories behind these notable works.
Please visit RiverOfTime.Center for reservations and additional information.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Wednesdays
Avenue of the Fountains Free Event Roots & Remedies, Native Plants as Food& Medicine
Exhibit Extended through January 31, 2025
The River of Time’s new pop-up exhibit, “Roots & Remedies, Native Plants as Food & Medicine,” highlights the diverse uses of Arizona native desert plants as sources of food and medicine. The exhibit has been extended through January 31, 2025.
This event is held on the east median in a park-like setting adjacent to the Town’s famous 560-foot fountain, which is the area’s biggest tourist attraction for locals and seasonal visitors. The event is free with plenty of available parking and is dog friendly!
Art on the Avenue was established to provide our numerous valley artists with the opportunity to share and promote their one-of-a-kind pieces in the unique outdoor gallery that is — the Avenue of the Fountains. Pottery, furniture, wall art, fiber and jewelry are just a glimpse of the works available.
Come browse the offerings of more than 60 different artists during Art on the Avenue on any given Wednesday! Our event is adjacent to the FH Farmer’s Market. experiencefountainhills.org
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Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tours
8:00 am – 1:30 pm | Dates Vary River of Time Museum & Exploration Center
$125 (Members), $130 (Non-members)
The highly anticipated Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation/River of Time Exploration Tour will kick off its sixth season this fall. This immersive, four-hour guided tour of the Fort McDowell Yavapai reservation features visits to the FMYN Cultural Center, the H’man ‘shawa Early Development Center, a look at the tribal industries, and a delightful lunch at the WeKoPa Resort’s Ahnala restaurant.
Please visit RiverOfTime.Center for reservations and additional information.
Fountain Hills Theater
11445 N. Saguaro Blvd.
For over 35 years, Fountain Hills Theater has been committed to delivering exceptional theatrical and educational experiences. Explore their upcoming performances below.
Please visit fhtaz.org for additional information and tickets.
January 31 – February 16, 2025
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
(A Mainstage Musical)
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
Rated G, Run Time: 2.5 hrs
With an enchanting blend of beloved characters, dazzling costumes and unforgettable musical numbers, you’re invited under the sea as curious mermaid Ariel makes a perilous pact with the sea witch Ursula to become human—but there’s a catch. She must win the heart of the charming Prince Eric within three days, or she will belong to Ursula forever.
February 28 – March 16, 2025
Broadway Bound (A Mainstage Too Play - Part 3 of the Trilogy)
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm &
Sun. at 2:00 pm
Rated PG-13 for strong language, Two Acts – Run Time: 2 hrs.
Set in 1949, the third of Neil Simon’s autobiographical comedies, Broadway Bound, is the story of brothers, Eugene and Stanley Jerome, who are determined to become professional comedy writers. When the brothers use the trials and tribulations of their dysfunctional family as inspiration, the Jerome clan may never be the same.
March 28 – April 13, 2025
Peter and the Starcatcher
(A Mainstage Musical)
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
Rated G, Two Acts – Run Time: 2 hrs.
Adapted from the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson this exuberantly funny comedy wildly upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy
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becomes the legendary Peter Pan. From pirates and tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair…and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.
April 25 – May 4, 2025
Miss Minnie’s Melodramodeon!
(An Original Youth Theater Play)
Fri. & Sat. at 7:00pm & Sun. at 2pm
Rated G, Two Acts – Run Time: 1.5 hrs.
This original play by Ross Collins finds Poor Miss Minnie forced to become the reluctant manager of her old father’s melodrama theater, “The Melodramodeon,” since he has suddenly and mysteriously taken ill with a fever of the mind right before the grand melodrama competition! Throw in a devious and insincere leading man, a deceitful banker, a villainess with otherworldly powers of the mind, a whacky cast of misfits and ne’er do wells, and poor Minnie will have to face her biggest challenges ever!
May 9 – 25, 2025
City of Angels
(A Mainstage Musical)
Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun. at 2:00 pm
Rated PG-13 for language, Two Act – Run Time: 2.5 hrs.
It’s the 1940s in Los Angeles. Stine, a struggling screenwriter, attempts to pen his film noir novel into a screenplay under the pressure of an oppressive producer and a failing marriage. Meanwhile, his on-page creations start to take on a life of their own, and the hard-boiled world of murder, private detectives, and femme fatales becomes a reality.
Fountain Hills
Artist’s Gallery
16858 E. Avenue of the Fountains, #103
February 4 & March 4
Tuesday Artist Demos 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
February 7
A Symphony of Art and Chocolate Reception 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
March 7 – 9
TOUR D’ARTISTES 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 10
The International Dark Sky Center Proceeds Presentation 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
For more information, email info@fountainhillsartistsgallery.com or visit fountainhillsartistsgallery.com
FEB 7 & MAR 7
Happy Hour Wine Walk On The Avenue
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | First Friday of the Month Avenue of the Fountains (Look for the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Booth to check in)
$20 (Includes wine tastings, food pairings, and souvenir glass)
$10 (Food pairings and nonalcoholic offerings)
Celebrate life and savor global flavors! Join us for an unforgettable wine walk where every sip transforms into a celebration of joy and camaraderie. Stroll through businesses along the Avenue and discover a curated selection of exquisite wines, from bold reds to refreshing whites, all while embracing the “all is well” spirit.
With limited spots available, this extraordinary event is not to be missed! Your ticket includes delightful wine pairings, delectable food pairings, and a commemorative wine glass. Upon check-in, you’ll receive a menu with details on all the delicious tastings and locations.
Embark on a vinous adventure down the Avenue of the Fountains. Reserve your spot today!
Please visit FHChamber.com for additional information.
8:30 am – 1:00 pm Community Center Free Event with Breakfast Buffet
Leading experts in the field of dementia care will be your guide as we explore the following topics:
Importance of a Proper Diagnosis
Dr. Anna Burke. Director of Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorder Division, Barrow Neurological Institute
Positive Approach to Communication
Mandy Ketcham, Dementia Support Specialist, Highgate Senior Living; PAC Certified Trainer
Finding Meaning & Hope in Your Caregiving Journey
Deanne Poulos, Caregiver Services Manager, Duet Partners in Health & Aging
Respite care for your loved one living with dementia will be provided free of charge. Full details and register at FountainHillsAZ.Gov/Dementia-Friendly FEB 8
10:00 am – 3:00 pm | Fountain Park | Free Event
The “Greatest Car Show on Grass” celebrates its 11th anniversary of Gila River Resorts & Casinos Concours in the Hills taking place on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 am – 3 pm at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills. Concours in the Hills features awe-inspiring vehicles including contemporary and classic race cars, exotic foreign and domestic highperformance cars, muscle cars, sports cars, hot rods, military vehicles and helicopters, and motorcycles, all while providing vital support to children at Phoenix Children’s.
Event admission and parking are FREE to spectators, but donations are welcome.
To learn more, visit experiencefountainhills.org
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Spring Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts FEB 21 - 23
The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is one of the largest arts and crafts events in the Southwest. Hundreds of booths and original fine works of art in every price range attest to the popularity of constantly growing and evolving exhibition. Artists show work in all mediums, sculpture, painting, clothing, jewelry, and crafts. Eat and shop. That’s the best of both worlds! There are fabulous
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
February 28, March 14, April 18 Community Center Free Event
Munch and Music is a Free Concert Series held from 12:00 - 1:00 pm one Friday per month at the Community Center. All are welcome. Doors open at 11:45 am.
For more information, visit experiencefountainhills.org.
MAR 7-8
Arizona Sunshine Regional Watch and Clock Show
7:00 am | Registration
7:00 am – 9:00 am | Mart Setup
8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Mart Hours 3:00 pm | Auction
8:30 am | Mart setup 9:00 am | Registration 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Mart Hours Fountain Hills Community Center
Only members with current NAWCC card & spouse or children under 18 permitted in Mart room during Friday. Saturday is open to the public.
To reserve a table or for more information contact General Chair, Frank Wagner at FrankWagnerRealtor@gmail.com or 602-622-7687
Please visit experiencefountainhills.org for additional information.
St. Patrick's Day Greening
Put on your green and join the Town of Fountain Hills as we shamROCK the Hills at our Irish Fountain Fest! Food, fun, and music will all be a part of this family-friendly event, and who could forget that our World Famous Fountain will be transformed into a bright emerald green geyser at 12:00 and 4:00 p.m. This event will feature a kid’s zone, Traditional Irish folk music, a Celtic rock band, food trucks, the Crescent Crown Beer Garden, and much more! This event is open to families of all ages and is completely free of charge! For more information, visit www.experiencefountainhills.org
It all started on St. Patrick’s Day in 1978 when a young homebuilder rode his horse into a local tavern to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and his heritage. So what could top such a stunt? How about a bet to turn the town’s fountain green, water ski around the fountain, and who doesn’t show up is out $250! So, on St. Patrick’s Day 1979, with a large crowd watching from shore, the world-famous fountain in Fountain Hills was dyed green, and all the bettors skied around the fountain as planned, except for one. He couldn’t get up on the skis.
Now, 44-years later, what started as a bet in a bar has become the annual Greening of the Fountain in Fountain Hills on St. Patrick’s Day. On Monday, March 17, 2025, at noon. the fountain will flow emerald green. The fountain will be bathed in green light when the sun sets to continue the tradition.
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4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fountain Hills Community Center Free Event
Celebrate our town’s designation as an International Dark Sky Community at this event for all ages. NASA Astronaut Chris Birch is the festival’s stellar guest and keynote speaker, along with Ranger Amy Burnett, who will share about the importance of dark skies for local wildlife. Enjoy hands-on activities, our exhibitor hall, a student art contest, and food trucks with a beer and wine garden. The night won’t end without a star party under our beautiful dark skies.
Please visit fhdarksky.com for additional information.
Concerts on the Avenue
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursdays: April 3, 10, 17, & 24
Avenue of the Fountains Free Event
Enjoy live music along the Avenue of the Fountain with our evening concert series Thursdays in April from 6:00 pm –8:00 pm. Our concerts showcase some of the Valley’s best bands and a variety of music options to suit everyone’s taste. Each evening will have an acoustical musician and a band. Yard games will be spread throughout the Avenue for your enjoyment. Pack a picnic or enjoy dining from one of the restaurants on the Avenue. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. This FREE entertainment at all of our concerts is suitable for the whole family.
Please visit experiencefountainhills.org for additional information.
Fountain Hills Music Fest
4:30 – 9:30 pm
Fountain Park Free Event
Spring is the perfect time to picnic in the park and enjoy four different bands. Bring blankets, chairs, family and friends! Local businesses Bone Haus Brewing and Grapeables Wine Bar will be selling their specialty craft beers and delicious wines. Please visit experiencefountainhills.org for additional information.
Submissions Due April 9 Fountain Hills Community Center Free Event
Join us in celebrating Earth Day 2025 by participating in the Town’s Recycled Art Contest! Submissions are due by April 9th, all projects will be displayed at the Fountain Hills Community Center from April 14th to the 22nd. This event is open to all ages.
Please visit experiencefountainhills.org for additional information.
6:30pm – 9:30 pm Fountain Park Free Event
Get ready to rock the red, white, and blue at our Fourth of July celebration! Enjoy live music by local legends, Rock Lobster, from 7:30 – 9 pm. Then, cap off the night with a dazzling fireworks show that will light up the night sky and our World Famous Fountain, starting at 9 pm.
Please visit experiencefountainhills.org for additional information.