Weekend Overload? We Planned Phoenix, Nearby Weekend Guide (Lots of Shopping and FRIENDS™)

PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA, AZ — Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Phoenix and the surrounding area — from Tempe to Scottsdale.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, April 23 to Sunday, April 24.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Phoenix: 10845 N Tatum Blvd

Foodstock — The Food Truck Event Of The Year: Peoria Sports Complex

Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market and Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market:WestWorld of Scottsdale

*Contributed by a community member. Thank you!*

Festival of Tales: Paradise Valley Community College

*Contributed by a community member. Thank you!*

Eco Fashion Week - Sustainable Pop Up Shop: FABRIC

*Contributed by a community member. Thank you!*

Casino Royale: The HUB

*Contributed by a community member. Thank you!*

Arizona Girlchoir Backyard BBQ and Silent Auction: 6040 North 3rd Street

*Contributed by a community member. Thank you!*

Annual Spring Shopping Festival & Marketplace: Arizona Boardwalk

Heading to the Tucson area? Then see:

• County Fair, Color "Run," Books & Plants: Tucson, Nearby Weekend Guide

Want to post your next neighborhood event on the Patch? We do, too! No matter how big or small it may be, if it's local, it has a place on the Patch calendar.

Posting an event is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Here's how to do it:

1. Create a Patch account and sign up to post your own local content on Patch, totally free. It's probably the easiest thing you'll do all day.
2. Make a Calendar Event and fill it with all the awesome info that people need to add it to their list of things to do in their neighborhood. Choose a fun image to upload and most importantly - have fun with it! It's your event, and the possibilities are endless.
3. Post it on Patch! That's it. Get ready for RSVPs.

You can post your event for free to a single Patch, or if you really want to get the community's attention, you can feature your event for $1 per Patch per day. When an event is featured, it receives priority placement on the local calendar as well as on the homepage, article pages, our daily newsletter and our weekly calendar events newsletter.