When the boys of summer hit the fields in Mesa, it’s our official sign that spring has sprung. Mesa is home to two spring training teams – the Chicago Cubs, which have been part of the fabric since the early 1950s, and the Athletics, a team that recently returned to our city and is planting roots for decades to come. Catch your favorite MLB players all month long at an affordable price.

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. 

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. 

Produced by Palm Springs Life magazine and located in the stunning tree-lined El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert, California, this annual gastronomic event is the most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival in Greater Palm Springs and will feature a roster of the nation’s top chefs, vintners, and brewmasters.  

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! 

One of the rites of spring for true car lovers, this celebration is headlined by The Amelia — Concours d’Elegance, Concours Week includes events and auctions for the true “aficionauto!”  See what’s planned for the 30th annual celebration of cars!

This celebration of the art of songwriting takes place in the historic setting of Fernandina Beach, FL. The festival promises an array of performances that blend storytelling with melody, including intimate gatherings with autograph sessions, photo ops, and firsthand accounts of their musical journeys

The Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, located on the campus of the Smithsonian-affilated Museum of Arts & Sciences, is home to the largest collection of Florida art in the world and features a rotating collection of 2,600 Florida-themed oil and watercolor paintings. 

A special exhibition taking place through March 2 is John James Audubon’s Birds of America,  a monumental achievement of both art and ornithology. His collection of 435 prints and accompanying field notes changed the way people saw and understood bird life. 

A major portion of this production was Audubon’s six-month expedition to Florida in 1831-32. Audubon collected and painted 36 bird species and observed and wrote about 50 more during his time in Florida. Hyatt and Cici Brown have collected over 75 original Havell prints from Birds of America, which have a Florida connection

Daytona Beach is home to many art festivals during the spring and among is the fourth annual Daytona Beach Arts Fest, held on April 12-13 in beautiful downtown Daytona Beach. 

This art immersive experience will include juried fine art, artisans, craftworks, chalk art competition, mini murals, live music, student art exhibit, kid's activities, food and more! There’s free admission and parking. 

Take a trip back in time at the 33rd annual Florida Renaissance Festival. Browse the wares of hundreds of artisan vendors. Behold blown glass, hand-tooled leather, and impressive weaponry modeled after those of the 16th century. Toast to heroic knights with a cold ale, hard cider, mead, or wine. Try your hand at ax throwing or revel in a heart-pumping jousting match. Come and experience the magic of the Renaissance era.

Each spring, the much-anticipated oceanfront Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival brings some of the biggest names in country, pop, rock, and roots music for a three-day, multi-stage music blowout right on the sand at Fort Lauderdale beach. See renowned artists like Jelly Roll, Keith Urban and Luke Combes perform live. This event promises a range of activities for everyone under the sun (kids under 6 can attend for free)

 

Enjoy carnival rides, fun, food, crafts, livestock show and sale, exhibits, entertainment, petting zoon and more at the Southwest Florida Ag Expo.

Enjoy a wide variety of delicious foods cooked fresh onsite, including seafood, meat, and vegetarian options, complemented by an assortment of side dishes and delectable desserts. Seafood is sourced from Florida’s coastal waters, ensuring sustainability and freshness. 

As you dine, be captivated by the sounds of live musical performances on stage by some of Florida’s and the region’s top musical talents.

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. 

You’re invited to a birthday bash big enough for the whole city — Kissimmee’s birthday, that is! On March 22, celebrate Kissimmee’s history with a day full of family-friendly fun at the Kowtown Festival. Enjoy live music, tasty dishes from food trucks, and unique finds from local vendors all while the kids have a blast at the KUA Kid’s Power Zone at Lakefront Park. It’s a birthday party you won’t want to miss right in the heart of Downtown Kissimmee.

Orlando Ballet has several new productions for 2025.

In February, experience the classic story of Peter Pan with thrilling aerial elements, envisioned by Artistic Director Jorden Morris. Audiences will soar with Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they travel to Neverland, encountering Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and more. This performance features awe-inspiring cirque-style flying scenes and dazzling choreography.  

Later in the season, enjoy a triple bill showcasing George Balanchine’s elegant Divertimento No. 15, Martha Graham’s playful Maple Leaf Rag with costumes by Calvin Klein and Alysa Pires’ hopeful Skyward.  The season concludes with the classic tale of romance, Giselle, a hauntingly beautiful ballet about love, betrayal and redemption. 

Discover Orlando Auto Museum, a $200 million dollar auto collection that promises something for everyone. As America's most extensive private auto collection, the museum experience offers one-of-a-kind access to thousands of iconic movie, celebrity, historical, and military vehicles, and even the world's longest car according to Guinness World Records. 

Explore a new Hollywood-themed car every Monday with fun facts. Get 50% off admission to the Orlando Auto Museum on Mondays, starting at $10.50.

See big name jazz musicians at this spring festival. A great weekend of smooth jazz. 

The Seabreeze Jazz Festival takes place every spring in sunny Panama City Beach, Florida, at the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater. The event now attracts over 20,000 fans from the USA, Canada, and Europe for the ultimate performance-packed weekend of jazz.

Panama City Beach, Florida is home to the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches” and host to Emerald Coast Cruizin’.  “The South’s Best Blast from the Past” Automotive Festival”, founded in 2005. Emerald Coast Cruizin’ was designed and developed for the automotive enthusiast, so whether you drive a Classic, Hot Rod, Street Rod, Exotics, Muscle car…this family friendly event has something for everyone! You can catch the show twice a year, once in Spring and once in the Fall.

Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor concert series, Bands on the Beach, features a unique lineup of weekly performers sure to please every musical taste. 

Located in the beautiful Gulfside Pavilion overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the series features regional artists performing a wide variety of music. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to the pavilion area. No pets are allowed and glass is prohibited. 

Bands on the Beach is from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday night from the Gulfside Pavilion stage. It begins the first Tuesday in April and ends the last Tuesday in October. 

Concerts are provided and organized by the Santa Rosa Island Authority. For more information call the SRIA at (850) 932-2257.

Taking place the last full weekend in April, the annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party is legendary.

 What started as just a reason to party has become one of the biggest beach parties on the coast. Those who participate in the Mullet Toss will throw a dead mullet over the state line of Florida into Alabama to see who gets the farthest. People travel from across the globe to see what all the fuss is about here at the Flora-Bama; the memories are priceless.  

Located at Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar.

Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global circus artists performing in a one-ring traditional circus setting. 

Featuring new and innovative acts, Circus Sarasota’s 2025 production will offer high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic antics, and acts that defy both expectations and the boundaries of physical limitations. Tickets are $35-$100; parking is $10. 

The 27th annual Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) is recognized as a world-class cultural event featuring thought-provoking films from some of the best-known and emerging independent voices. Held in Sarasota, FL, SFF emphasizes the best in cinema alongside exciting programs and events with filmmakers and celebrity guests. It screens over 200 films each year, including features, documentaries, shorts, and a robust educational program.

Celebrating its 62nd year in 2025, the world’s premier hula festival will again present the best hālau hula (hula schools) from Hawaiʻi and the continental U.S. — and even a few international hālau — honoring Hawai‘i monarch King Kalākaua and his contributions to the revitalization of hula. 

Held at Hilo town’s Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium, the weeklong celebration is highlighted by the prestigious, three-night Merrie Monarch Hula Competition, which is broadcast live on Hawai‘i television and live-streamed globally.

Celebrating its 29th anniversary, the Honolulu Festival is one of Hawai‘i’s premier cultural events. The three-day festival shares the rich, vibrant cultures of Hawai‘i and its Pacific Rim neighbors with attendees through arts and entertainment, educational programs and activities, craft fairs and a grand evening parade through Waikīkī. The festival concludes with the colourful Nagaoka Fireworks show off Waikīkī’s beaches

Grab your shades and cheers your way through a gloriously beer-centric day in the park. 

Sample award-winning beers from more than 35 brewery tents and trailers, chow down on tasty street eats from 10 of the best local food trucks, peruse beer-related wares from 20 specialty vendors, watch home brewing demonstrations, enjoy live music, and more. Hosted by Boulder Dam Brewing Company, this beloved annual event brings more than 2,000 beer lovers to Wilbur Square Park, located right in the heart of Boulder City

Virginia City goes nuts for St. Patrick’s Day. Get to the historic Comstock Lode community for Rocky Mountain oysters, thousands of decked-out revelers, and a main street parade.

The Millennium Estoril Open is the biggest tennis tournament in Portugal and the only stop of the ATP Tour in the country. From April 26 to May 4, 2025 the Estoril Tennis Club welcomes tennis stars from around the world and visitors from all over who fill the stands of the Estádio Millennium.

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.

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! 

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Myrtle Beach are excited to welcome our Canadian friends back to The Beach for Can-Am Days!

Myrtle Beach is all about reconnecting with loved ones, exploring the 100 km of Grand Strand natural splendor, learning coastal culture in the 14 different communities, playing your best game of golf, and finding that perfect bite.  With deals and events specifically for Can-Am Days, you can enjoy the beach vacation you deserve.

This two-day event showcases the fine craftsmanship and quality art being produced regionally and throughout the nation.  

Come and enjoy the work of talented artists and artisans at the annual Brookgreen Art Festival. Painting, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, glass, and more will be available to browse under the oaks.

Corpus Christi invites all nature lovers and bird enthusiasts to the annual Birdiest Festival in America, celebrating the stunning array of bird species that inhabit the Coastal Bend area. 

Corpus Christi has been the “Birdiest City in America” for two decades, attracting hundreds of bird species year-round. Coast in and experience this highly anticipated annual event. 

If you love sandcastles, then Texas SandFest is the place to be. 

This family event will allow you to enjoy the soothing sounds of the Texas Gulf Coast as you leisurely stroll amid amazing feats of sand art and architecture. Master sculptors from all over the world come to Port Aransas, Texas to make pure magic from the sand. This is the largest master sand sculpting competition in the U.S.

Get ready for a day of delicious fun at the South Padre Island Crawfish Festival! Feast on mouthwatering crawfish, enjoy live music that will keep you dancing, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for foodies, families, and festival-goers, this event brings the best of Louisiana flavor to the Texas coast.

End your Easter Sunday with a bang with South Padre Island’s dazzling fireworks show! 

Gather with friends and family for a night of brilliant colors lighting up the sky and reflecting over Laguna Madre Bay. The best viewing spots are the restaurants and bars located along the Entertainment District. This event is FREE and open to the public