Rio Community Festivals

Our Goals
Reconnecting people and nature through free community festival events.
What We’re Doing
Rio Community Festivals bring together local partners, community organizations, and the public to celebrate nature, conservation, culture, art, music and more.
Liberty Wildlife Presentation. Photo: Danny Roper-Jones/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest

Connecting Community Through Nature: Rio Community Festivals

Throughout the year, Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center hosts free Rio Community Festivals featuring music, art, culture, or food, while also celebrating our shared connections to nature. The festivals are built on strong partnerships, helping uplift both incredible community organizations and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s conservation partners. Activities may include live animal workshops, conservation action tables, bird walks, arts and crafts, and other family-friendly fun. From Indigenous music, art, and culture in the fall to Valentine’s Day–themed festivals in the winter, each festival offers a unique and engaging experience for all, while offering ways for people to engage in conservation and community science.

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Upcoming Events
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JunAug
30-3
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Summer Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center will be closed for the summer from June 28 to August 3. We will reopen on August 4.
Center Closure
Jul
3
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Center Closure
Jul
4
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Sep
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ at Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Sep
19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Phoenix, AZ
Join Arizona State University (ASU), AZ Land, and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest for a fun, family-friendly workshop featuring art, papermaking, and discussions...
Dec
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
PhoenixAZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ at Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...