Upcoming Events
Family Fun Days @ the Square
Stop by for free, drop-in family activities one Saturday a month at the Square! Join us at the Visitor Center for fun activities, a themed craft, and then stick around for a game or two of croquet on the lawn. We’ll see you there!
Timeless Contributions: A Celebration of Women’s History
Join us for Timeless Contributions: A Celebration of Women’s History on Saturday, March 8th! Enjoy Sounds of Suffrage performances by Arizona Curriculum Theater (11am–1pm), a free lecture on the women who shaped The Square (2pm), plus music, lawn games, Rosson House tours, an appearance by the Phoenix Historical Costuming Society, and tasty treats from the Vampire Penguin food truck.
113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Galaxy STEM Fest
Get ready to blast off into the future at Galaxy STEM Fest! Last year was so much fun, we’re gearing up to do it again! Join us for a fun and free festival that’s a fusion of history, sci-fi, and STEM, with presentations, hands-on activities, cosplay, food trucks, and much more. Join us as we explore the intersections of imagination and innovation, igniting curiosity and inspiring the next generation of science explorers! Find more information, including sponsor and vendor info, on our website at https://thesquarephx.org/galaxy-stem-fest/.
113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad
Join us for this inspiring, AZ Speaks event with Dr. Tamika Sanders and explore the hidden codes, songs, and stories of the Underground Railroad, celebrating the ingenuity and resilience that helped many enslaved people escape to freedom. Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad learned to code and decode hidden messages, and to disguise signs to avoid capture. There were code names for towns on the routes and code numbers for towns. There were signs and songs. A quilt hanging on a clothesline with a house and a smoking chimney among its designs indicated a safe house. The song, “Follow the Drinking Gourd” served as directions to Canada. Using storytelling, activities and songs, Dr. Sanders depicts the ingenuity and resiliency of those who used the Underground Railroad to help over 100,000 slaves escape to freedom between 1810 and 1850.
113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Faire @ the Square
Step back in time and join us for a day of medieval fun! This free, family-friendly festival will be an exciting day filled with a variety of vendors, including local artists and nonprofit organizations such as Art by Jalila and Dragon Heart Hot Sauce; Interactive family crafts and lawn games, delicious food trucks, including the Island Boyz Jerk Spot and Kabobski; live demonstrations, including storytime with the Queen and King from Medieval Times; and tours of Rosson House Museum. This is a fun-filled day for all ages – we’ll see you there!
113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
Voices of the River
We are proud to present Voices of the River, a free Heritage Square program on Sunday, November 3rd, featuring conservation photographer and author, Dave Showalter, and local artist and community activist, Yolanda Hart Stevens. This collaborative event will explore the confluence of art and environmental conservation, focusing on the essential role that water plays in both our natural ecosystems and our local communities.
113 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA