1. Perfect Weather

Keep your parka and umbrella at home. The average high temperature is 71° (22° Celsius) in February, 76° (24° C) in March, and 85° (29° C) in April.

And the skies stay clear with less than a couple inches of rain throughout all of spring.

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Papago Park

2. Baseball is Back

Cactus League Spring Training has more than 200 games scheduled from February 23 to March 27.

Cactus League Spring Training, a seasonal rite in Greater Phoenix, roars to life every March with the iconic sounds of cracking bats, snapping mitts and happy fans. For baseball lovers, it doesn’t get much better than this: sunny weather, affordable tickets and unparalleled proximity to the best players in the game.

The 2018 Cactus League season features 15 major league teams and more than 200 games from February 23 to March 27. Visit CactusLeague.com for ticket information.

COMPLETE 2018 CACTUS LEAGUE SCHEDULE (PDF)

Sloan Park Mesa

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Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

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Scottsdale Stadium

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

Tempe Diablo Stadium

3. March Music Madness

Music fans keep a packed schedule during the month of March. M3F (McDowell Mountain Music Festival) and Pot of Gold are annual favorites, and 2018 brings the inaugural Innings Festival to Tempe.

Get the details on all three March music festivals and check out the concerts page for a full music calendar.

McDowell Mountain Music Festival

Pot Of Gold Music Festival

McDowell Mountain Music Festival

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Pot Of Gold Music Festival

4. It’s Swimsuit Season

It’s already pool season in Phoenix, so dive into one of these resort swimming pools.

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa

The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

5. Colorful Cacti

Blooming cactuses and wildflowers reveal why the Sonoran Desert is among the lushest deserts in the world.

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Superstition Mountains

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6. Eat, Drink and Be Merry

It’s prime season for food and drink fests. Explore the local culinary scene at events such as the Street Eats Food Truck Festival, Devour Culinary Classic and Flavors of the West.

Scottsdale Culinary Festival

Phoenix Art Museum

Vegan Food Festival

Arizona Strong Beer Festival

7. Sonoran Explorin’

Spring is the prime season for exploring the Sonoran Desert, whether it be hiking, biking, kayaking, canyoneering or paddle boarding.

Superstition Mountains

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Peralta Trail – Superstition Mountain Wilderness

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Usery Mountain Regional Park

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Camelback Mountain

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White Tank Mountains

8. Dine Under Sun and Stars

One dinner under the springtime sun or stars, and you’ll understand why so many of Phoenix’s restaurants have patios. Check out our list of some of the best restaurant patios in town.

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Ocotillo Restaurant and Bar

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OHSO Brewery- Arcadia

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Olive & Ivy

9. Gorgeous Greens

Phoenix’s signature golf courses are in pristine condition.

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Lookout Mountain Golf Club

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SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

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Arizona Biltmore Golf Club

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McCormick Ranch Golf Club

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Grayhawk Golf Club

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Quintero Golf Club

10. Grand Adventure

A day trip to the Grand Canyon won’t include large summer crowds.

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Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon West Rim

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Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

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Grand Canyon West, Arizona

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Grand Canyon West

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Grand Canyon National Park