These 5 annual family-friendly festivals are a great way to spend an Arizona spring day! 
Spring has sprung in Arizona and for my family, that mean it’s time for some fun! Here are the 5 annual festivals we love to visit each year:
DATES: Feb. 19, 2015 – Feb. 22, 2015
HOURS: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm every night
LOCATION: Rio Vista Community Park, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Rd in Peoria
COST: $5 – $15, children 5 and under are free
DETAILS: The Arizona Chinese Lantern Festival’s mission is to provide a cultural exchange through the beauty of art, entertainment, food, and cultural education.
DATES: March 7, 2015 – March 8, 2015
HOURS: 10am – 5pm
LOCATION: Tempe Beach Park, on Mill Ave & Rio Salado Pkwy in Tempe
COST: Free
DETAILS: The annual Aloha Festival is a celebration of Hawaiian culture featuring music, dancing, entertainment, food, merchandise, crafts, and games for the entire family.
DATE: March 13, 2015 – March 15, 2015
HOURS: Friday = 2pm – midnight, Saturday = 10am – midnight, Sunday = 10am – 11pm
LOCATION: Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Rd in Chandler
COST: $7 – $10, children 4 and under are free, All Day Carnival Pass – $25, discounts available at Fry’s.
DETAILS: The annual Ostrich Festival features a 5K Fun Run and a parade along with music, entertainment, animal demonstrations, food, and special guests.
DATES: March 21, 2015 – March 22, 2015
HOURS: 7:30am – 5:00pm
LOCATION: Steele Indian Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix
COST: $5 – $17, children 5 and under are free
DETAILS: The annual Scottish Highland games showcase the culture of Scotland including traditional athletic events, Highland dancers, clan booths, food and clothing vendors, and bagpipe bands and drumlines.
DATES: March 28, 2015 – March 29, 2015
HOURS: 9am – 4pm
LOCATION: Tempe Town Lake Marina, 550 E. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe
COST: Free
DETAILS: The Dragon Boat Festival will feature 50 dragon boat racing teams from all over the world, both competitive and recreational dragon boat races, vendors, and Asian and Pacific inspired talented entertainment.
Which one will be your family’s favorite?
