Out and About in Litchfield Park - Things To Do This Weekend 3/2/12

Out and About in Litchfield Park - Things To Do This Weekend 3/2/12

Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale and the surrounding areas.  If you have an event that you would like to add contact us at cinda@wvhometeam.com.  We'd be glad to add it.  Don't miss this week's fun events like farmers markets, Charity Walk-Runs and more!

Saturday March 3

Spring Training Begins Throughout the West Valley.  The start of the baseball season is here with the start of Spring Training.  Enjoy some laid back fun in the Arizona sun!  Here's the websites to 4 West Valley Ballparks:

Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear-Home of Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds

Camelback Ranch in Glendale-Home of Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox

Surprise Stadium-Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals

Peoria Sports Complex-Home of Seattle Mariners and San Diago Padres

Annual Litchfield Park Friends of the Rec 10k, 5k, and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk & Family Classroom Challenge.  It's not too late to participate, race day registration begins at 6:30am at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center.  Cost is $25 or $15 dollars depending on the event.  the 10k begins at 7:30am, the Family Classroom Challlenge at 8am, the 5k at 9am and the 1 mile at 9:45.  An official race t-shirt and a raffle ticket will be given to all participants.  Refreshments will be available for race registrants as well.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website. 

The 2012 Bark for Life of Southwest Valley, AZ.  American Cancer Society's 1st Annual Bark for Life in Goodyear is anon-competitive walk event for dogs and their owners which raises money for a great cause, the fight against cancer.  The walk is being held March 3 from 9am to 1pm at the Goodyear Community Park.  Visit the American Cancer Society Bark for Life website to register or learn more.

Avondale Farmer's Market.  Shop for fresh, locally grown foods and hand-crafted goods at Friendship Park in Avondale every Saturday.  The market runs from 8am to 12pm.  For more information visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com.

Rattlesake Rules - A Story at Estrella Mountain Park.  Conrad J. Sonte, a popular children's author and science writer will be at the Estrella Nature Center to share his new children's book called "Rattlesnake's Rules."  The book offers an education look into the amazing world of rattlesnakes.  The event runs from 10am to 11:30am at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park Nature Center.  For more information visit the Maricopa parks website.

Suvival Basics - Estrella Mountain Park.  Learn some basic things that you need to know in order to survive in the Arizona desert.  Begins at 2:00 at the Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Nature Center.  For more information visit the Estrella Mountain Regional Park website.

Sunday March 4

Wigwam Farmer's Market at Wigwam in Litchfield Park.  Want fresh produce but don't have time for a garden?  Check out the Wigwam Farmer's Market every Sunday.  Shop for fresh produce from local farmers as well as work from local artisans and all kinds of yummy foods on the beautiful front lawn of the Wigwam.  1st Sundays of the month include an Educated Eater Experience.  Market runs from 8:30am to 12:30 pm.  For more information visit www.wigwamresort.com.

Upcoming Events:

14th Annual Litchfield Park Spring Art & Culinary Festival at Wigwam in Litchfield Park March 10.  Over 200 fine artists and craftsmen exhibiting fine art and crafts, a wine garden with wine and beer tastings, Culinary delights from Wigwam chefs, live music and more.  Admission is free.  There is a charge to access the Wine Garden & Culinary Tent.  For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Tres Rios Nature and Earth Festival March 10th and 11th from 9am to 4pm.  This popular event returns to Estrella Mountain Regional Park offering a unique opportunity for nature lovers to visit a riparian corridor in the West Valley near where the Salt River and the Agua Fria River join the Gila River.  Discover a world of wildlife, history and culture.  Event includes canoe excursions, early birding tours, hikes, fishing clinic, nature trail and beginning bird watching, Kidzone, Entertainment and more!  FREE Admission, Parking $3 per car.  For more information visit the Tres Rios Nature Festival website. 

5th Annual Skatefest in Goodyear March 10th 11am to 2pm at Chipotle Mexican Grill.  Demos by pro & semi pro skaters, Best Trick Contest, raffles, prizes, free t-shirt to first 100 people, vendors and food.  For more information visit City of Goodyear website.

Enjoy Your Weekend!