Southwest Projects

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/ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest

Connecting Community Through Nature: Rio Community Festivals

Throughout the year, Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'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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Jun
20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Nature Explorers
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and...
Family & Kids In-Person
Center Closure
Jul
3
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Center Closure
Jul
4
12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Center Closure
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Sep
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ at Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Sep
19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center
Art and Papermaking Workshop
Phoenix, AZ
Join Arizona State University (ASU), AZ Land, and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest for a fun, family-friendly workshop featuring art, papermaking, and discussions...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person
Dec
4
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Southwest
Rio Nature Network Meeting
Phoenix, AZ
The Rio Nature Network is an informal gathering hosted by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ at Rio Salado ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center on a quarterly basis. The group aims to provide a...
Art, Culture & Community In-Person