Top Attractions in Queen Creek, AZ

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Queen Creek, AZ. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

Starts in 2 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 22 S Delaware Street, Chandler, AZ · Ages 13+

Interested in digital art and would like professional guidance? Join local artist Kelsey Phillips and learn the basics of digital art. This workshop uses the Sketchbook app on the iPad. For ages 13 and older. Registration is required.

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40th Annual Dinner on the Desert

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 AM–6:00 AM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

Join us for the 40th Annual Dinner on the Desert on April 25, 2026, an enchanting evening hosted by Event Chair Hank Arens, celebrating our Garden family of friends, staff and volunteers.

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Youth Symphony of the Southwest Free Concerts 2025

Happening now · Sep 16 – Apr 28 · Mesa Arts Center · 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ

Free concerts by Youth Symphony of the Southwest at Mesa Arts Center from Sept 2025 to Apr 2026 with classical works and side by side performances.

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Rawhide Western Town

Rawhide Western Town · 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ

Rawhide Western Town & Event Center is the valley’s premier special event destination with meeting space that can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 10,000 guests. Rawhide offers over 18 unique and versatile venues that encompass 160+ acres of the beautiful Sonoran Desert – a perfect fit for all...

Framerate: Desert Pulse

Happening now · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–5:00 AM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert.

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Wild West Fiddle Jamboree - Confluence of Cultures & Global Connections

Starts in 1 hr · Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · South Mountain Library · 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042, Phoenix, AZ

The interactive concerts will feature traditional music, lore, and dance steps for all ages, reviving multicultural early Arizona traditions. Join fiddler Kate Rose and guitarist Armand Ramirez as they guide you through the rich and varied roots of our musical heritage, with particular focus on the.

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Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra Season Finale Concert

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 10:00 PM UTC · Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts · 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale, AZ

The most talented young musicians come together to celebrate the end of Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra's season with their annual Season Finale Concert! This concert features all six PYSO ensembles.

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Brix Kitchen + Cocktails at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Phoenix

Brix Kitchen + Cocktails at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Phoenix · 320 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ

Old Town Scottsdale blends historic charm with a thriving culinary scene, offering everything from Southwest classics to globally inspired dishes by renowned chefs. After dining, enjoy vibrant nightlife and entertainment, including live music, comedy, and energetic nightclubs.

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Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Climate Future Film Festival

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Tempe Public Library · 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe, AZ

Hope and panic, greed and courage, fear and comedy: ten films in two hours touch on the myriad responses to an existential crisis. Award-winning drama, documentary, comedy, and animation films from four continents expose a range of interior responses that address our many possible climate futures:..

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Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills

Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills · 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ

A public golf course that brings all the best things into one place. A place that busts down the traditional stereotypes of the game. Competition, community, night golf, groups larger than the traditional foursome, incredible food, concert venues & weekly live music. A place so good theres no...

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Family Music Bingo

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Music Bingo is an exciting twist on an old classic! To play, players listen to songs and mark them off their bingo cards when they recognize them. We will be playing a mixture of old classics and new favorites that all ages will enjoy.</p>

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OdySea Aquarium

OdySea Aquarium · 9500 E Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ

Largest aquarium in the Southwest with 30,000+ animals including sharks, penguins, sea otters, and stingrays. Part of the Arizona Boardwalk entertainment complex.

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Spring Art Series: Paint Your Partner Night

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 13, 11:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Basha Library · 5990 S Val Vista Drive, Chandler, AZ · Ages 18+

Join us for Paint Your Partner at Basha Library, hosted by Paint the Party Mobile Art Studio. This adult paint class will allow you to be creative and have some laughs together. Bring a friend, spouse, sibling, or best friend and enjoy an evening of color, creativity, and connection. You don’t need.

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8 Second Saturdays Rodeo

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 10, 1:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Buck – N – Rodeo Grounds · 5244 S 48th St., Chandler, AZ, 85226, Unknown, AZ

Welcome to the Buck-N Rodeo Grounds’ 8 Second Saturday Rodeo series! This thrilling showdeo is jam packed with mutton bustin’, calf riding, steer riding, and bull riding, as well as family-friendly yard games, inflatables, food trucks, bars, giveaways, live music, and so much more! Enjoy live music.

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Dog Days at the Garden

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

Enjoy a Saturday morning from 6-11 a.m. excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo ops. Dogs not permitted at Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s, The RAF Gallery, Butterfly Pavilion or Cactus Clubhouse. Dog Days...

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Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum

Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum · 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, AZ

Walk through our maintenance hangar and watch aircraft mechanics maintain our flying aircraft. Climb aboard our bombers and cargo planes or, better yet, book a once-in- a-lifetime flight in an authentic warbird. Choose among six WWII aircraft, from an open biplane to the rarest bombers in the...

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Classic Album Discussion Group

Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Music enthusiasts unite! Let's share our passion for good tunes and discuss a classic album each month. Snippets of songs will be played to enhance the discussion of great music. </p><p>May: <em>IV </em>by Led Zeppelin</p><p>June: Musical Potluck (we will talk about participant's favorite...

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Burger Theory Phoenix at Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North

Burger Theory Phoenix at Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport North · 4401 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ

Our menu uses new flavors to reinvent classic dishes, and offers guests customizable options to excite their taste buds and create the perfect meal. A proprietary beef blend in our specialty burgers with a Create-Your-Own menu offering 4,320 possibilities. A selection of 30+ local, regional and...

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The Hermosa Inn

The Hermosa Inn · 5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ

Home to a beloved property and historical landmark built by cowboy artist Alonzo “Lon” Megargee in the 1930s, The Hermosa Inn has since amassed one of the largest known collections of his original work. It has also recently partnered with Clinton Johnson of ZHOS Gallery in Colorado to bring Shona...

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America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Caleb Dailey

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.</p><p>Growing up in the Californian sprawl and the vast suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, Caleb...

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ASU Art Museum

ASU Art Museum · 51 E. 10th St., Tempe, AZ

ASU Art Museum centers art and artists in the service of community well-being and social good. The Museum is a learning-centered teaching institution, providing interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students from across the university ranging from the sciences, humanities, journalism,...

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Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting · 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ

The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is dedicated to the historical preservation of firefighting equipment used through the years around the world.

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Bad Art

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 10:30 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Main Library · 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201, Mesa, AZ · Ages 12–18

<p>Bad Art for teens ages 12-18 and is all about having fun, being creative, and making wonderfully weird art without worrying about perfection. Each month brings a new silly theme where the “worst” art wins!</p>

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Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale · 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Ste. E-120, Scottsdale, AZ

Experience the impossible at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale! Our exhibits promise mind-bending fun and a deeper understanding of the science behind optical illusions in an interactive experience suitable for adults and children alike. With over 60 interactive exhibits, you'll explore a fascinating..

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S'edav Va'aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum)

S'edav Va'aki Museum (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) · 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ

The S'edav Va'aki Museum Foundation is serving up an Indigenous Sonoran Desert culinary experience with Harmony: Balancing Past and Present on Saturday, April 18th, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Get your tickets today!

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America 250 Live Music Concert Series: Prime Society

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Red Mountain Library · 635 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205, Mesa, AZ

<p>Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with live music at the library. Bring the entire family to this concert series featuring musicians and bands playing distinctly American styles of music.</p><p>Prime Society are a Phoenix-based band that started in 2020. They blend rock, R&B,...

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Craft Night: Zentangle Art for Beginners

Thu, May 21, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Dobson Ranch Library · 2425 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, Mesa, AZ

<p>Try your hand at a low-stakes craft night. This month we'll make our own zentangle abstract art with pen and paper. The repeated patterns in zentangle and its philosophy of embracing mistakes makes this art form a wonderful exercise in mindfulness.</p>