The 2025 Cactus League season opens on Thursday, February 20 when the Chicago Cubs visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch-Glendale.

15 Major League Baseball teams playing at 10 ballparks across Maricopa County, the 2025 Cactus League schedule runs through Tuesday, March 25. 

This November, the city of Scottsdale’s holiday extravaganza blankets Old Town with seasonal cheer and events to help residents and visitors celebrate all the way into the New Year. 

Holiday spirit comes to life with seasonal décor and sparkling lights twinkling along the streets. Experience the West’s Most Western Town in a whole new way by discovering the best in dining, shopping, and more than 45 incredible events. Join us this year for Scottsdazzle’s 9th year! 

Held at the Scottsdale Equidome Arena, rodeo performances are at 7:00PM Thursday-Saturday, and at 2:00PM on Sunday.

Gates open 2 hours prior to each performance. Rodeo Scottsdale’s ticket sales have gone 100% digital and contact-free! Ticket sales are available for purchase for the 2025 Rodeo! Get them here. 

Greater Palm Springs is known as the epicenter of mid-century Modernism. The event is held twice a year with a longer span in February. In February the 11 days are full of events and those who attend Modernism Week can look forward to insightful presentations, house tours, a show and sale, and of course the always iconic red bus tours. 

The Fiesta --or Dance-- of the Diablitos is celebrated in the Boruca Indigenous Territory in Costa Rica, both in the settlement of Boruca and in Rey Curré. 

The Fiesta is an annual ancestral ceremony that commemorates the historical struggle and resistance of the Boruca indigenous people against the Spanish conquistadors.

It serves as a way to preserve the traditions of this indigenous community. It is the most participated activity among the Boruca people. 

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is celebrating 24 years of inspiring performances filled with the world’s greatest music, by world-renowned artists and much more fun. 

Save the dates and check out the details of another amazing season of internationally known musicians and great music! 

Indulge in the flavors of Amelia Island during Restaurant Week! 

This year, we’re celebrating the island’s culinary creativity with a spotlight on signature dishes and offerings from participating dining partners. Join us for ten days of exceptional cuisine, showcasing the best of Amelia Island’s award-winning and beloved restaurants. 

Treat your taste buds to a one-of-a-kind culinary journey! 

Indulge in some of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s best bites and sips during the sixth annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival. 

This week-long celebration showcases renowned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and local hotspots, with a portion of all proceeds benefiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Located in Hallandale Beach, the Pegasus World Cup is the premier horse racing experience live from Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. Known as one of the most prestigious and lucrative events in thoroughbred horse racing, it features high-stakes competition and thrilling action. The day also includes live entertainment, luxury experiences, and fashion, making it a premier sporting event in Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Embark on an artistic journey amidst the creations of over 200 meticulously chosen artists, savor the melodies of live entertainment, tantalize your taste buds with culinary delights, engage in immersive children's art activities, and be mesmerized by captivating live art demonstrations. 

Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of downtown Fort Myers, where the riverfront meets the yacht basin, this enchanting art extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience.

The Caribbean Moonshine Distillery Tours take place at Orlando’s Vineland Premium Outlet Mall, 8200 Vineland Avenue and features the New 1650 Spiced rum – a new spirit featuring a rich combination of nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon delivering a smooth and aromatic taste that is perfect, straight, or mixed.  

Caribbean Moonshine is a “craft distillery” and retail outlet and offers daily tastings of its artisanal rum beverages and moonshine-inspired cakes, treats, and the much talked about Cocktail bar. You also can view its bottling and packaging process. 

Celebrate New Year's Eve on the beach! A family-friendly countdown at 8pm culminates with fireworks, live music and 10,000 beach balls being dropped over the crowd. As the seconds tick down to midnight, thousands watch the Celebration Tower as a glowing beach ball descends to signify the start of a New Year and kicks off a second round of fireworks!

Combine the excitement of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration with the spectacular views of our emerald green water and sugar-white sand, and you're in for a real treat at the Panama City Beach Mardi Gras and Music Festival on February 14-15, 2025. In conjunction with the Krewe of Dominique Youx's great Mardi Gras at the Beach parade, the festival features entertainment for the whole family

Need an exhilarating rush to help kick off your new year? 

Head to Pensacola Beach and plunge into the Santa Rosa Sound at the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Hosted by the Pensacola Beach Chamber at the Paradise Inn / Bar & Grill, nearly 1,000 dippers and spectators – many dressed in costume - flock to the beach to participate in this long-established tradition. Register in advance to secure your 2025 t-shirt or register onsite starting at noon. 

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Rosa Island Authority will host the 10th Annual Snowbird Beach Bash on Thursday, Jan. 23 , 2025, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. This event is a great way for seasonal tourists and vacationers to meet, mingle and learn more about what’s happening on Pensacola Beach, and an excellent opportunity for the island locals and businesses to welcome guests. The event starts at 9 a.m. with a light breakfast and coffee sponsored by Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon, where attendees can walk around and learn about the beach business vendors that will be set up to greet vacationers and hand out business-related freebies. At 10 a.m., there will be live entertainment by The Ukeladies as well as magician and mentalist Nathan Nickerson. At 10:45 a.m., a quick game of BINGO will take place with fun door prizes and giveways by DJ Salty. The event wraps up at 11 a.m.

Get ready for Sarasota's must-do family holiday event of the year!
Wonderland is back with "Illuminate," a dazzling, never-before-seen production that will whisk you away on a magical journey through holiday traditions from around the globe.

The Sentry (Maui) — Formerly The Sentry Tournament of Champions, The Sentry opens the 2025 PGA Tour season on Maui’s northwest coast at the Plantation Course at Kapalua. 

For the past 25 years, Maui has hosted The Sentry, which aims to continue using its platform to ensure awareness, fundraising and support for the West Maui community. The Sentry features an accomplished field of pro golfers, including PGA Tour winners from the 2024 calendar year, and the top 50 of final FedExCup standings. The Sentry annually attracts over 30 of the world’s best golfers for tournament play. 

Delighting indie filmmakers and movie buffs for 21 years, the Dam Short Film Festival screens more than 120 short films of all genres in the historic heart of Boulder City.  

There’s no better way to take in Nevada’s largest film festival than in the heart of an Art Deco-fied historic downtown that’s been part of the Nevada story for nearly 100 years. 

Every February, filmmakers and fans from all corners of the world flock to Boulder City to celebrate the art of short film. Over the course of five days, the Dam Short Film Festival presents more than 120 independent short films of all styles and genres

Start your engines! 

Thousands of motorheads descend upon Mesquite every January for the region’s premier car show and competition. Featuring all years, makes, and models of classic vehicles, vintage rides, and hot rods, more than 260 Top Vehicle awards and trophies will be handed out to official car show participants at this beloved annual event, along with $15,000 in cash drawings and prizes. Dozens of award categories help judges decide the best of the best—a few local faves include Ladies Choice, Kids Favorite, Best Use of Chrome, and the Hottest Flames, to name a few.

There’s no better place to usher in the magic of the holiday season than with a month-long celebration in Virginia City. Lasting the entire month of December, the historic Nevada mining town’s Christmas on the Comstock brings a Victorian-era holiday celebration alive with special events happening all over town. 

From the official Christmas tree lighting to live music, holiday saloon crawls, historic train rides, local craft fairs, and a visit from Santa Claus himself, be sure Christmas on the Comstock is on your December to-do list. For a complete list of Christmas on the Comstock events, tickets, and additional seasonal specials, get in touch with the Virginia City Visitor Center.

Lisboa will welcome 2025 with music, entertainment and a big party. The city celebrates another New Year in the open air in one of the city’s most iconic squares beside the river Tejo, in what promises to be an unforgettable night.

In addition to the concerts and the party atmosphere that will invade the Terreiro do Paço, the night will feature a spectacular fireworks display that follows the countdown to midnight.  Free entry.

Portuguese designers present their new collections and trends for the next Autumn/Winter, during the Portuguese Fashion Week. 

Always a in a festive and creative atmosphere Portuguese designers and brands promise to amaze their audience by the audacity and innovation of their collections, promoting Portuguese fashion to the international fashion and design scene. Revealing a growing international image, every year the festival hosts tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of journalists, both Portuguese and international.

The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon offers runners the only possibility to run on the bridge, affording one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon.  

The course goes along the river shore and a starts on the 25 de Abril bridge, EDP Lisbon Half Marathon attracts participants of all ages, social status and running experience, becoming a major popular event that includes music along the route as well as a finish line concert.

Winter Wonderland at The Beach is back - and bigger, brighter & beach-ier than ever before. This year, the event will start on Black Friday and run through New Year's Day 2025. Winter Wonderland Lights will be displayed nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. so you and your family can soak in the holiday cheer while hearing the sounds of crashing waves and jingle bells.

Experience one of the most beloved holiday events in the Southeast, Nights of a Thousand Candles. 

See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights.  From 4 - 9 p.m. walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, hear the sounds of holiday music, and celebrate the season with family and friends!

Loads of Savings at the Links and Beyond for Snowbirds! 

For the low fee of $52USD with a Canadian postal code and by using promo code CANADA when our chasing online.   This exclusive passport can help you save at over 70 golf courses when you play. with 3 Day advance online tee times or 2 Day advance call-in tee times. 

After you play, your benefits kick in with discounts for dining, shopping, and experiencing the Grand Strand! 

Make plans to join us each month for our F1rst Friday Art Walk, held throughout downtown Myrtle Beach from 5-8PM.  Local businesses will host artists, live performances and musicians throughout the downtown area. Plus, downtown restaurants will feature dining specials throughout the night.

Port Aransas has been Texas’ premier beach destination for generations. Now you’re invited to take a break from the sand and surf to dive into the island’s unique local culture with Restaurant Week. There’s no ticket purchase necessary, simply select the prix-fixe menus that catch your eye and enjoy all the delicious dishes this island has to offer.

Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their winter habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. The Texas Coastal Bend is the only place where you can see the world’s last naturally occurring population of Whooping Cranes. 

See you February 20–23, 2025! 

Explore a vibrant array of vendors offering unique products, handmade treasures, and local flavors at South Padre Island Market Days. 

Discover beautiful art from talented local artisans, savor delicious bites from various food vendors, and enter to win exciting door prizes throughout the day. Whether you’re shopping for gifts, treating yourself, or simply enjoying a day out, this event is the perfect way to support local businesses and experience the warm, welcoming spirit of our island community.

Join us for Pickleball on Padre, a fun-filled event celebrating the fastest-growing sport around! Open to all skill levels, this event features a brand-new tournament, indoor and outdoor free play, and plenty of space to bring your A-game. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the paddle, come enjoy a day of excitement and friendly competition on South Padre Island.

 Grab your gear and get ready to play—this is pickleball like you’ve never experienced!