The last month of winter is here. February is a great season to visit Phoenix, as its calendar features in-person and virtual events for visitors of all ages. Drink, dance, run, and shop!
Here’s a list of things to do this February in Phoenix.
1. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a restaurant with a view
The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner. Book a table in any of these beautiful restaurants to have lunch or dinner with your friends, significant other, or even a member of your family!
2. Slurp on a bowl of ramen
Winter is slowly coming to an end, and with it, the temperature will start to rise. Take advantage of the last days of the cooler season, slurping on a delicious bowl of steamy ramen. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite places if you don’t know where to go.
3. Attend the Phoenix Zoo “Animals After Dark” aerial experience
Spend a unique afternoon at the Phoenix. Zoo on Friday, February 25. Atelorque will be hosting a performance of talented aerial acrobats imagining the lives of animals after dark. All the details are here.
4. Learn about Japanese Culture at the Arizona Matsuri
The Arizona Matsuri is a two-day festival featuring different aspects of the culture of Japan. Typically held in central Phoenix this year, it’s programmed for February 26 and 27 online due to COVID-19 concerns. Check out their scheduled events here.
5. Show off your undergarments at the Cupid’s Undie Run
Register for the 2022 Cupid’s Undie Run! Run pantless for a good cause. It’ll be held in Phoenix on February 19 to raise money for research to end neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disease that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. You can register and donate money on their official webpage.
6. Get your brew on at the Arizona Beer Week
The 11th Arizona Beer Week will take place from February 17 through February 27. Celebrate craft beer from different parts of the state. Check out the list of events here.
Featured image by Julian Hochgesang.