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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May
16
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
HER Table: A Showcase of Black and Brown Women Artists
Phoenix, AZ
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of live music, dance, art and connection. HER Table brings together amazing Black and Brown women artists for a...
May
18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Chapters
Desert Rivers ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
Gilbert, AZ
Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk! Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking. These...
May
23
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
Jun
5
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...
Jun
20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest
Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
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...

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