March 25-26: Arizona Game and Fish Outdoor Expo

Details: 9 a.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday. Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Center, 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek. Admission free. Many events/activities free. Rodeo tickets start at $16; Carnival wristbands $18. Parking $5. 480-358-3710, www.rootsnboots.org.

March 18-19: Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival

The two-day festival celebrates folk music, its culture and history, with more than 400 performers taking the stage. Hear folk and bluegrass music, along with cowboy poetry and storytelling. A hands-on workshop, vendors and a cultural program will also be part of the day.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SaturdaySunday, March 18-19. Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Free. 623-930-4201, glendaleaz.com.

See wildlife, fish and learn archery in a safe, supervised environment on the range. Instructors will also guide attendees through specialty shooting disciplines like clay target, cowboy action, practical pistol, black powder, and air gun. After the sports, watch a cowboy mounted shooting competition and check out more than 150 exhibitors.

Details: March 25-26. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Ben Avery Arizona Shooting Range Facility, 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd., Phoenix. Free. 623-582-8313, azgfd.gov/expo.

As many as 350 artist booths will line Mill Avenue and surrounding streets representing 17 arts categories, including wood, photography, ceramics, wearable art and jewelry. There also will be live entertainment, street performers, food and beverage vendors. Kids Block