Open 1st week in Feb. to end of March each year. http://www.royalfaires.com/arizona/
Chicago Cubs spring training facility. Look for Wrigleyville West, their new Mesa facility, expected to open in 2014.
Held in May of each year for the last few years, and upcoming for 2013 http://www.phoenixcomicon.com/
Held Labor day weekend for the past few years http://www.sabotencon.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saboten_Con
Oct. fall fest; Dec. winter activities; May peach fest; June picking; various other shorter events (Easter Egg hunt, July 4, etc.) http://www.schnepffarms.com/
Lots of kid/family friendly shows throughout the year, generally October-June En savoir plus .
Oct.: Boo at the Zoo & Howl-oween; late Nov.-early Jan.: Zoo Lights; various other events throughout the year.
