The holidays are wrapping to a close, but there is no shortage of great activities in the Phoenix area to keep you and your family entertained this month. Thanks, as always, to About.com for the listing information.
There is a wide variety of activities going on in the Phoenix area to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day mid-month -- we’ll list those next week.
4th Friday ArtWalk
What: Photography, jewelry, crafts, paintings, sculptures and more. Live music.
When: January 23, 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: Mesa Riverview
Arizona Fine Art Expo
What: See designers, painters, sketchers and sculptors at work. Demonstrations and workshops, fine wines and cuisine.
When: January 15 - March 29
Where: North Scottsdale
Arizona National Boat Show
Someone once said that Arizona is clearly a state of optimists, as we have more boats per capita than any other state -- despite having precious few natural bodies of water. So it’s fitting, then, that the national boat show is in Phoenix.
What: See the latest in ski boats, cruisers, fishing boats, everything for boating.
When: January 21 - 25
Where: Phoenix Convention Center
Arizona National Horse Show
What: Arizona's largest livestock show. Exhibits and competitions.
When: January 2 - 4
Where: WestWorld in Scottsdale
Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show
What: Presented by the Arizona Quarter Horse Association.
When: January 23 - 31
Where: WestWorld in Scottsdale
Automobiles of Arizona
What: Over 100 important and historically significant motor cars are presented for auction, bringing together some of the world’s finest vintage automobiles with some of the world’s most discerning collectors.
When: January 15, 16
How much: Admission to the auction is by catalog only which is available for $100 and admits two.
Barrett-Jackson Antique Auto Auction
What: Billed as the world's most valuable classic car auction.
When: January 11 - 18
Where: WestWorld in Scottsdale
Carefree Fine Arts and Wine Festival
What: Arts, crafts, entertainment, wine. Over 150 artists will have displays. This is one of Arizona's largest wine tasting events, featuring wines from Arizona, California, Australia, Germany, Austria, France and Italy.
When: January 16 - 18
Where: Carefree
Celebration of Fine Art
What: Scottsdale hosts over 100 artists from Arizona and elsewhere in its big white tents.
When: January 16 - March 29
Where: Located on north Scottsdale Rd at the Loop 101 in the big white tents
Chandler Multicultural Festival
What: Food, music, dance, displays, storytellers and more.
When: January 17
Where: Chandler Public Library
Dove Valley Ranch Winter Fest
What: Arts and crafts by Arizona artisans.
When: January 9 - 11
Where: Cave Creek
Downtown Chandler Art Walk
What: Visit more than 40 artisans set up along the streets in front of the unique shops and cafes.
When: First Wednesday of the month
Where: Historic Downtown Chandler
FBR Open Golf Tournament
What: In North Scottsdale the pro golfers will get together for the first PGA tournament of the year. The PGA FBR Open Golf Tournament, formerly known as the Phoenix Open. This tournament attracts some of the largest crowds of any PGA event.
When: January 25 - February 1
Where: TPC Scottsdale course at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Fairgrounds Antique Market
What: Dealers from all over the country display their unique and one-of-a-kind antiques.
When: January 17 - 18
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix
Fiesta Bowl
What: The Fiesta Bowl is always one of the top four college football bowl games. There are other Fiesta Bowl events, such as a parade, associated with the game.
When: January 5
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale
Fiesta Bowl Parade
What: Floats, marching bands, horses and more in the parade.
When: January 3
Where: Central Phoenix
First Friday
What: Visit more than 60 art galleries, studios and art spaces.
When: First Friday in January
Where: Downtown Phoenix
Friday Night Bull Riding
What: You can watch or, for a fee, you can ride. Nominal charge for kids to ride a sheep.
When: January 23, 30 at 7:30 and 9 p.m.
Where: Rawhide.
Glendale Glitter and Glow
What: More than a dozen bands, hot air balloons, street performers and more.
When: January 17
Where: Downtown Glendale
Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights
What: Glendale and Arizona Public Service put on a hometown display of 1.5 million lights over 12 blocks.
When: November 28, 2008 - January 17, 2009
Where: Glendale
Glendale's Live at the Library
What: Musical entertainment
When: 7 to 8 p.m. every Thursday night
Where: Main Library at 5959 W. Brown St.
Kruse International Car Auction
What: Collectors of all different types of cars enjoy this event which lasts several days.
When: January 22 - 25
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds
Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
What: Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays
When: January 16, 17, 18
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds
Mesa Historic Home Tour
What: Each year the Mesa Historical Museum Guild and the Mesa Historic Preservation Office sponsors a historic home tour.
When: January 24, 10am to 4pm
Where: Mesa Historical Museum
How much: Tickets are $25, and include admission to the historic homes, the Mesa Historical Museum, and a complimentary lunch at Maredeneley's Italian Bistro.
Movies at the Museum
What: Independent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on view in the Museum, usually followed by discussion.
When: January 25
Where: Phoenix Art Museum
How much: Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated.
Music in the Garden
What: Enjoy afternoons surrounded by desert beauty and sounds of the Valley’s premier musicians.
When: January 18, 25 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Desert Botanical Garden
How much: Tickets must be purchased. Ticket price includes admission to the garden.
Native American Arts Festival
What: More than 200 award-winning artists. Traditional and modern masterpieces, authentic foods, artist demonstrations and musical performances celebrating the cultural traditions of the Native Southwest.
When: January 10, 11
Where: Litchfield Park, west of Phoenix
Native Trails
What: A variety of Native American performers will present musical performances using traditional instruments. Native foods, arts, crafts, and jewelry.
When: January 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31 from noon to 1:30pm
Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, Second Street & Drinkwater Boulevard in downtown Scottsdale
P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona
What: P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will go through three Arizona cities. Live music along the entire route.
When: January 18
Where: Starts in Downtown Phoenix
Peoria Stadium Winter Fest
What: Arts and crafts by Arizona artisans.
When: January 23 - 25
Where: Peoria Stadium
Phoenix Comicon
What: Pop culture convention with anime, comic books, films, gaming and more. Return of the Jedi Training Academy, Imperial Stormtrooper Boot Camp, Elegant Lolita Tea Party, Awesome Art Auction, Ghoulish Zombie Beauty Pageant and J-Fashion Show. Evening events, dances and parties.
When: January 23 - 25
Where: Mesa Convention Center
Phoenix Coyotes Hockey
What: Our professional NHL hockey team hopes to howl its way to the Stanley Cup.
When: Fri Jan 2 at 7:00 PM; Tue Jan 6 at 7:00 PM; Thu Jan 8 at 7:00 PM; Sat Jan 10 at7:00 PM; Tue Jan 20 at 7:00 PM; Tue Jan 27 at 7:00 PM; Sat Jan 31 at 7:00 PM
Where: Jobing.com Arena
Phoenix Suns Basketball
What: Our professional basketball team plays hoops.
When: Fri., Jan. 2 vs. LA Clippers at 7:00pm; Weds., Jan. 7 vs. Indiana at 7:00pm; Fri., Jan. 9 vs. Dallas at 8:30pm; Tue., Jan. 13 vs. Atlanta at 7:00pm; Fri., Jan. 16 vs. Minnesota at 7:00pm;
Thurs., Jan. 29 vs. San Antonio at 8:30pm; Sat., Jan. 31 vs. Chicago at 7:00pm
Where: US Airways Center
Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
What: Supply show, classes and workshops.
When: January 29 - 31
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Scottsdale ArtWalk
What: The Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art.
When: Every Thursday evening
Where: Downtown Scottsdale
How much: Free
Sunday A'Fair
What: Musical mini-festival
When: January 11, 18, 25
Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Surprise Stadium Winter Fest
What: Arts and crafts by Arizona artisans
When: January 16 - 18
Where: Surprise Stadium
Walk'n Roll Dog Walk
What: The Walk'n Roll Dog Walk is a fun 5k walk and wheelchair roll. Friendly dogs are welcome. Vendors, music, and games for people and dogs. Proceeds Power Paws Assistance dogs.
When: January 31
Where: Tempe Town Lake
Weatherfest
What: The American Meteorological Society invites students, teachers and families to a super-size science fair all about the weather, climate and related fields.
When: January 11
Where: Phoenix Convention Center
ZooLights
What: Lights, animated displays and carousel rides
When: January 1 - 11
Where: Phoenix Zoo
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