Photo courtesy of Desert Ridge Marketplace
Summer is just around the corner and Desert Ridge Marketplace is pulling out all the stops to make it one that you’ll never forget. From a full lineup of family-friendly events and happenings to several new tenant openings, there is something for guests of all ages to enjoy.
On Saturday, May 13, Desert Ridge Marketplace is filling The District with millions of bubbles for the ultimate summer kick-off celebration. This interactive event will feature tons of bubble stations, an overflowing foam zone at The Splash Pad, live entertainment, and giveaways at The District Stage and a Kid in a Bubble station where kiddos can stand inside a giant bubble. You don’t want to miss the free and fun event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Looking for more summer fun at The Splash Pad? Save the date for the Seaside Soiree series on select Thursdays – June 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., June 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and June 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Guests will have the perfect opportunity to cool down at the Splash Pad and hop in the foam zone in the AMC Lawn at each date. The final event is on July 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature a Desert Ridge Luau with live entertainment, a photo op with Moana, free craft and Polynesian dancer performance.
Also launching in May, Desert Ridge will officially unveil its new Cornhole Lounge. Spend time outside with LED cornhole, cocktail tables, local art, a photo op, and more in a space created to allow guests to sip, stroll, and score. Grab a Sip & Stroll beverage, sit back and relax with friends, family, and loved ones.
Guests at Desert Ridge Marketplace can also prepare for several new tenants in the coming months. This May, Spitz Mediterranean, a first-to-market concept, will open its doors near The Splash Pad and AMC Theatres. This eatery introduces a healthier, modern twist on the Mediterranean street food prevalent in Europe. The restaurant will feature an award-winning menu including overflowing wraps, rich salads, gyros, flatbread pizzas, craft beer, sangria, and more – including options for every diet: paleo, deto-friendly, vegan and gluten-free.
Slated to open in late May, Fat Tuesday will bring delicious frozen cocktails to The District at Desert Ridge. Located near Nike Unite and Dave & Buster’s, guests can cool off during the scorching summer with deliciously crafted frozen cocktails in all shapes and sizes. Plus, both Fat Tuesday and Spitz Mediterranean will join the Sip & Stroll program at Desert Ridge Marketplace upon their opening.
Enjoy all of these events and new restaurants under the newest Umbrella Pop Art installation. A stunning canopy of floral-stamped umbrellas will hang above your favorite brands creating a vibrant and shady environment. Whether you’re shopping or simply taking in the sights, you don’t want to miss this immersive experience!
Desert Ridge Marketplace is located at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., in Phoenix. For more information, visit shopdesertridge.com.
