Updated May 1, 2026
Location: Roosevelt Row – Phoenix
Date(s): 5/1/2026
One of the largest monthly art walks in the country returns on the first Friday of May, 6 to 10 p.m. Stroll more than 70 galleries, venues, and art spaces across Downtown Phoenix as streets close to traffic and thousands gather to celebrate the city’s creative community. Free and open to all ages.
Location: Downtown Mesa (W. Main St & N. Center St) – Mesa
Date(s): 5/1–5/2/2026
Downtown Mesa’s two-day music festival fills the streets with live performances from local and touring acts, interactive experiences, and a neon dance party. The 2026 edition features The Ataris headlining the main stage, with 2Tone Lizard Kings and Fourbanger also on the bill. Runs 5 to 10 p.m. both nights.
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale – Scottsdale
Date(s): 5/1–5/3/2026
Arizona’s largest indoor flower show pairs 50,000 square feet of botanical spectacle with more than 1,000 home improvement vendor booths. Expect towering floral installations, a plant and artisans’ marketplace, live competitions, gardening seminars, and a food court, all indoors and air-conditioned. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking.
Location: Washington St & 3rd Ave – Phoenix
Date(s): 5/3/2026
Now in its 33rd year, Arizona’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration returns to Downtown Phoenix with Grammy-winning headliner Sheila E., lucha libre, baile folklorico, classic cars, food, drinks, and vendors for the whole family.
Location: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy. – Phoenix
Date(s): 5/7/2026
The Phoenix Zoo’s popular 21+ after-hours event returns with a carnival theme. Sip craft brews and cocktails while strolling Zoo trails, playing classic carnival games, watching animal ambassador shows, and catching live entertainment. Runs 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at the gate.
Location: Desert Botanical Garden – Phoenix
Date(s): Through 5/10/2026
Experience thousands of live butterflies in a stunning outdoor setting as the Desert Botanical Garden’s beloved seasonal exhibit continues through early May. A family-friendly highlight set among the garden’s iconic desert flora.
Location: Restaurants across the Valley
Date(s): 5/15–5/24/2026
Nearly 240 restaurants statewide offer three-course prix-fixe menus priced at $33, $44, or $55 per person for ten days. The Valley’s best excuse to try a new spot or revisit a longtime favorite at a fraction of the usual cost.
Best Restaurants to Try During Restaurant Week
Full menus go live May 1 at arizonarestaurantweek.com. Here are 10 confirmed participants worth putting on your radar.
Location: Paradise Valley
A Four Diamond landmark set in the former home of cowboy artist Alonzo Megargee, LON’s serves globally inspired Arizona cuisine prepared over wood fires with roasting, smoking, and grilling at the core of everything. Expect bold, regionally rooted dishes like Himalayan salt-seared ahi and herb-crusted steaks, paired with selections from a 6,000-bottle wine cellar.
Location: Paradise Valley
Chef Charles Wiley’s ingredient-driven restaurant inside the Mountain Shadows Resort turns out seasonal contemporary American fare from a stunning exhibition kitchen with a signature hearth oven. Patio seating offers sweeping views of Camelback Mountain, and the prix-fixe format is a natural fit for a kitchen that already builds menus around carefully chosen local ingredients.
Location: Old Town Scottsdale
One of the Valley’s most buzzed-about newcomers, Pinyon opened in late 2025 and is making its Restaurant Week debut this spring. The menu draws from 22 Mediterranean countries and centers on a Barcelona-imported Josper grill, with highlights like yellowtail crudo, rotating hummus and dips with fresh-baked pita, and open-flame skewers. A European patio with an antique fountain sets the scene.
Location: Old Town Scottsdale
Executive Chef Russell LaCasce runs one of the Valley’s most creative kitchens inside this iconic mid-century modern hotel. ZuZu’s eclectic menu balances playful and elevated, drawing on seasonal ingredients with cocktails to match. The prix-fixe format is a great opportunity to sample the kitchen’s range in a space that consistently earns rave reviews.
Location: Downtown Scottsdale
Ocean Prime’s upscale seafood and prime steak menu makes it a reliable Restaurant Week anchor for diners who want a splurge-worthy experience at a deal price. Think butter-poached lobster, hand-cut steaks, and an extensive cocktail program in a polished dining room built for special occasions.
Location: Multiple Valley locations
A perennial Restaurant Week standout, The Capital Grille offers dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list in a classic American steakhouse setting. Their ARW menu typically showcases the kitchen’s signature cuts and composed plates at the $55 price point, making it one of the stronger values on the list.
Location: Multiple Valley locations
A crowd favorite for good reason, North Italia’s handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and rotating seasonal dishes anchor a casual-upscale Italian menu that translates beautifully to the prix-fixe format. Multiple Valley locations make it convenient, and the quality is consistent across the board.
Location: Scottsdale
Roaring Fork specializes in big, bold Western American cooking rooted in wood-fire technique. Expect cast-iron skillets, slow-smoked proteins, and scratch sides in a rustic-warm setting. Their Restaurant Week menu tends to showcase the kitchen at its most indulgent, making it a strong pick for meat-focused diners.
Location: Tempe
King’s Fish House is the go-to for seafood-focused Restaurant Week dining, with a menu built around fresh catches, chowders, and coastal American classics. Their prix-fixe offering is typically priced accessibly and covers a range of lighter, ocean-forward dishes that feel especially fitting for a spring dining event.
Location: Multiple Valley locations
Part Italian market, part neighborhood restaurant, The Sicilian Butcher brings house-made charcuterie, wood-fired meats, and rustic Italian plates to a lively, communal setting. Their Restaurant Week menu is a natural showcase for the kitchen’s house-cured meats and fresh-made pasta program, at one of the more approachable price points on the list.
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