Your Guide To Arizona's Top Events In January
Let's kick the new year off with these 11 awesome events and festivals! You can never be bored in Arizona. Keep reading so that you can plan your month and weekends of fun.
1. Official Havasu Balloon Festival And Fair
Whether you're looking for a serene, scenic adventure or an exciting aerial thrill, the hot air balloon experience at the Balloon Festival offers an unforgettable and magical experience for all ages. In addition, enjoy a golf tournament, a 5k run, and many more exciting events! Admission is $20.
Date: Thursday, January 9 - 12 2025
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
more info and tickets here
2. The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show
The 32nd Annual Maricopa County Home & Garden Show returns to Phoenix at the iconic Arizona State Fairgrounds! This premier event is Arizona's biggest, best, and longest-running Home & Garden Expo of the year. Family-friendly and packed with something for everyone, it’s the must-attend event of the season! Admission is just $5.
Date: Fri, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
more info and tickets here
3. Metro Phoenix Night Market
This free Asian event offers a more intimate version of our larger gatherings. The monthly night market features local food vendors alongside a variety of anime and retail vendors, all part of this vibrant Asian food festival. The event celebrates the diversity of cuisine while providing small businesses with a platform to share their culture through their food. Free admission.
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 4:00pm-9:00pm
more info and tickets here
4. MoshPick Market & Concert Pop-Up
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Moshpick Market, where fashion and music come together for an unforgettable experience. This year’s event features an exciting blend of live performances spanning genres like rock and hip-hop, along with a curated vendor market showcasing unique streetwear, art, and accessories from over 40 local brands and artists. Indulge in delicious food and drinks while you shop and vibe to an incredible lineup of artists all day long. Free admission for the market, and then $20 concert tickets from 6pm-10pm.
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Watch the preview video here
more info and RSVP for the market here
more info and tickets for the concert here
5. Celebrate the Music of Hawaii
Take a musical journey through Hawaii and explore the rich culture of the island state. Supported by the Arizona Aloha Festival, Aloha ‘Āina o Hawai‘i, and Nā Maoli O Nā Moku. Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts. Tickets are $20.
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
more info and tickets here
6. Embracing Your Journey Expo
Reconnect, reenergize, and revitalize as you explore the Valley's finest in holistic wellness and metaphysical offerings. Discover over 35 vendors specializing in Massage, Reiki Healing, Sound Healing, Tarot Readings, Akashic Records, Essential Oils, Natural Beauty and Bath Products, Affirmations, Angel Readings, Mediumship, and much more—there’s truly something for everyone. Embrace the energy of the new year and refocus on your Mind-Body-Spirit journey. We are dedicated to being your trusted resource for world-renowned practitioners, innovative services, and unique, one-of-a-kind products. Admission is $5.
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
more info and tickets here
7. Copper State Beer Festival 2025
The largest craft beverage & food festival in Mesa. 100+ craft beverage vendors, local food trucks, live entertainment & on-site activities. Tickets start at $30.
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
more info and tickets here
8. A Taste Of AZ Food & Drink Festival
Join us at Salt River Fields East Lawn for Arizona’s premier food and beverage festival. Enjoy delicious bites from top restaurants like Hush Public House and Pa’La, paired with drinks from Merkin Vineyards, Tombstone Brewing Co., and more. With live music, stunning views, and an unforgettable culinary experience, this is a winter event you won’t want to miss! Tickets start at $99.
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm
more info and tickets here
9. Barrett-Jackson Auction
Barrett-Jackson is renowned as The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, where hundreds of rare, sought-after, and valuable automobiles are sold to a global audience. But the experience goes beyond the auction. Visitors can explore acres of stunning vehicles on display before they hit the auction block, admire the latest models and cutting-edge technology in the Sponsor Pavilion, and shop for everything from automotive art and aftermarket products to stylish clothing and home decor in the expansive Exhibitor Marketplace. General admission is $20 not including bidding registration.
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
more info and tickets here
10. Tempe Blooms 2025
Discover Downtown Tempe in full bloom at this unique event! Explore a stunning floral wonderland with 20 incredible displays created by local artists. Enjoy live mural painting, shop from over 40 local vendors at a floral-themed market, listen to live music at 10 locations, and treat yourself to special floral-inspired offerings from Downtown Tempe’s businesses.
Date: Sat, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 26, 2025
Time: 10:00am-5:00pm
more info here
11. City of Scottsdale’s Western Week
Save the date for Scottsdale’s Western Week 2025, a beloved annual celebration honoring the city’s Western roots and Native American heritage. Taking place in Old Town, this week-long event offers historical activities, educational experiences, family-friendly fun, and live entertainment. Throughout the week, themed events showcase Scottsdale’s rich history and the diverse cultures that continue to shape the city today. Times and events vary.
Date: Sunday, January 26th-February 2nd
Time: 9:30am-6:00pm
more info here
Here's to a great start of the year, FOMO Friends! Enjoy! : )
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