Parks and Recreation Events

Events

Stay connected to the Past by joining Our Mailing List! And check out our calendar of Annual Events!

Upcoming Events

Following Their Roots

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5562

Following Their Roots

S'edav Va'aki Museum

10/17/2024 4:00:00 PM

7/31/2025 11:00:00 PM

The S'edav Va'aki Museum is thrilled to invite you to visit our latest exhibit, “Following Their Roots – Traditional Native American Farming in Arizona, Past and Present," opening October 17, 2024. This exhibit is all about exploring and celebrating the deep connections between Arizona's Indigenous communities and their agricultural traditions, offering a rich historical perspective and a glimpse into the contemporary practices that sustain these cultural lifeways today. Come discover how these communities have thrived for over 4,000 years, learn about farming practices unique to Arizona's diverse ecosystems, and dive into the important ongoing story of water rights in the Southwest. It is a fascinating journey through history, food, and culture that you won't want to miss! The exhibit will be open until Summer 2025, so there is plenty of time to check it out. We can't wait to see you there!

47th Annual S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market [2 Day Event]

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5610

47th Annual S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market [2 Day Event]

S'edav Va'aki Museum

12/14/2024 4:00:00 PM

12/15/2024 11:00:00 PM

On the second weekend of December each year, the S'edav Va'aki Museum Foundation presents an Indian Market. This Two-day event at the Museum features over 100 top Native American artists vending items such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, baskets and more. The Kihim (village) hosts hands-on learning in beading, gourd art, weaving, pottery, hoop dancing, and other activities suitable for all ages. Visitors can also enjoy music, dance performances, the Young Artist Market and traditional Native American Foods. For additional information on each year's event visit the S'edav Va'aki Museum Foundation website.

SALT Skills Meeting

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5748

SALT Skills Meeting

S'edav Va'aki Museum

1/18/2025 5:00:00 PM

1/18/2025 9:00:00 PM

Join us at the first SALT Skills meeting of the year, next Saturday, January 18th in the museum's Community Room - Everyone is welcome! In this month's meeting SALT will be going over skills #1, 2, 3 Discoidal Blade, Cordage, and Friction Fire. Want to get involved with SALT ? Join us for their monthly meetings on the 3rd Saturday of every month at S'edav Va'aki Museum or check out their website at saltskills.com .

Ancient Technology Day

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5763

Ancient Technology Day

S'edav Va'aki Museum

3/8/2025 4:00:00 PM

3/8/2025 10:00:00 PM

On the second Saturday of March, learn how people made jewelry, tools, and obtained food before hardware and grocery stores! This event is part of the annual Arizona Scitech Festival . Ancient Technology Day showcases different historic and prehistoric skills, crafts, and technologies. At S'edav Va'aki Museum, guests can experience hands-on activities such as adobe brick making, basketry, pottery making, atlatl (spear) throwing, crafts inspired by first peoples, and much more! Visitors of all ages and interests are encouraged to try their and at each of the technolofies and test out their new skills.

International Museum Day

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5764

International Museum Day

S'edav Va'aki Museum

5/18/2025 4:00:00 PM

5/18/2025 10:00:00 PM

Each year, on or near May 18, in honor of International Museum Day , the S'edav Va'aki Museum offers interpretative stations, kids crafts, and artifact show-and-tell where guests can see up close and touch different artifacts, throughout the day.

23rd Annual Ancient Technology Day at S'edav Va'aki Museum

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5735

23rd Annual Ancient Technology Day at S'edav Va'aki Museum

S'edav Va'aki Museum

2/8/2025 4:00:00 PM

3/8/2025 10:00:00 PM

Ancient Technology Day Prehistoric & Historic On the second Saturday of March, learn how people made jewelry, tools, and obtained food before hardware and grocery stores! This event is part of the annual Arizona Scitech Festival. Ancient Technology Day showcases different historic and prehistoric skills, crafts, and technologies. At S'edav Va'aki Museum, guests can experience hands-on activities such as adobe brick making, basketry, pottery making, atlatl (spear) throwing, crafts inspired by first peoples, and much more! Visitors of all ages and interests are encouraged to try their and at each of the technolofies and test out their new skills.

Portal to the Past Festival

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5602

Portal to the Past Festival

S'edav Va'aki Museum

11/23/2024 5:00:00 PM

11/23/2024 10:00:00 PM

On Saturday Nov. 23rd join the S'edav Va'aki Museum and our co-host Cultural Coalition (@culturalcoaz) for our 6th Annual Portal to the Past Festival! This festival celebrates the water heritage and ingenuity of the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People with cultural performances, artist talks, onsite tours and water-themed hands-on crafts.

Veterans Day Gourd Dance

https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/arts/5601

Veterans Day Gourd Dance

S'edav Va'aki Museum

11/11/2024 6:00:00 PM

11/11/2024 11:00:00 PM

Join the S’eḏav Va’aki Museum on Monday, Nov. 11th, 2024, for a free outdoor event in honor of the Veterans Day holiday. Hosted by the Arizona Territory Gourd Society, join us in honoring the memory of all Veterans who have served our nation with a Gourd Dance and Community Potluck. Gourd dance is free; standard fees apply for museum admission.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Events​​​​​​​​​​

Upcoming Events

‭(Hidden)‬ Hidden CSS do NOT Delete

Events