Spring Butterfly Exhibit

Hundreds of colorful butterflies flutter around as you wander through the flower-filled lush gardens at the Desert Botanical Gardens presented by Wells Fargo.

Open for its seventh year, the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion is a butterfly lover’s delight. Watch as butterflies sip nectar from flowers, perch in sunny locations, and land on our visitors. Enjoy the special display areas featuring butterfly host plants, and a Discovery Station where you can see our scaly-winged friends up close. Additional support provided by The Fred Maytag Family Foundation.

Date/Time: March 1 - May 11, 2008; 9:30 am - 5 pm / Daily

Location: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Admission: Free for members; $3 non-members 3 years and older

For more information visit www.dbg.org or call 480-941-1225.

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Circle K Tempe Music Festival

Fergie and My Chemical Romance headline. Also features Puddle of Mudd, the Meat Puppets, Cowboy Mouth, the Chris Parker Project, Nonpoint, Gin Blossoms, Billy Talent, Drew Alexander and Dorsey. Includes a garage-band competition, a fashion show and extreme-sports demonstrations.

Saturday is Family Day at the Fest thanks to our friends at SRP! The SRP Lil Rockers Kids Area will feature everything for those little "Wanna Be" Rock Stars. Kids can play actual instruments on 3 small stages,make their own Instruments, create CD Mobiles & Much More.

Enjoy the large outdoor sports arcade, compliments of Gatorade. Air Hockey, Hoops, Ping Pong....there's something for everyone at the Arcade.

Date/Time: Mar. 28,2008 - Mar. 29,2008; Friday: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Saturday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Location: Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, 85281

Admission: $12 children 6 and younger; $40 - $150 adults

Visit any Phoenix Metro Circle K Store now and get up to $20 off your general admission ticket when purchasing select products. See store for details. Discounts are not redeemable through Ticketmaster.

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting www.tempemusicfestival.com. 

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Maricopa County Fair

Offers live entertainment, rides, carnival games, shopping and food.

Date: Apr. 09,2008 - Apr. 13,2008

Time: Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM; Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Location: Arizona Exposition and State Fair Park, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, 85013

Admission: $6; $3 for ages 6-12; free for age 5 and younger   

For more information visit www.maricopacountyfair.org or call 302-258-6711

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Cinco de Mayo Festival

 Los Lonely Boys and War perform. Also features food, family activities and several local bands. Takes place on Washington Street between Central and Fourth avenues.

Date:  May 3 - 4, 2008

Time: Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Location: Downtown Phoenix, (between W. Van Buren Street and E Monroe St. on N. 3rd Ave.)

Cost: $5; free for kids 12 and younger.

For more information call 602-279-4669.

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Salt River Tubing

Looking for a cool and wet adventure? We invite you to spend a day or afternoon tubing the lower Salt River rapids in the beautiful Tonto National Forest near Mesa! Just a short drive from Phoenix, the Salt River is a recreational paradise that offers “chills” and “thrills” while floating on the cool and refreshing mountain stream waters. Enjoy a “floating picnic” and experience the natural wonders of the Salt River…wild horses, blue herons and majestic mountains.

Date: Opens Saturday, May 3

Time: 9:00 a - 7:00 p / Daily

Location: Located in NE Mesa, 15 miles north of US 60 on Power Rd.

Admission: $14 per person, includes tube rental and shuttle bus service

For more information visit www.saltrivertubing.com. 

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