Cinco de Mayo at Snowbowl

For one day, enjoy the sights and sounds of Garibaldi Plaza without traveling to Mexico City. The heart of mariachi music beats strong in the plaza, as it will at this fiesta hosted by Casino Del Sol Resort. Two stages host mariachi and baile Folklórico performances by acts from throughout the southwest. Enjoy Mexican food as well as arts-and-crafts vendors at the festival, which culminates the Tucson International Mariachi Conference.

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Casino Del Sol Resort pool area, 5655 W. Valencia Road, Tucson. $10. 520838-3913, www.tucsonmariachi.org.

Details: Rodders Day

Tucson’s funky Fourth Avenue offers plenty to see and do, but the fun is revved up when hotrodders proudly display their souped-up vehicles. Custom machines from throughout the Southwest will gleam in the sun. Feel free to grill owners how they turned the dial to 11 when it came to turning typical cars and trucks into fierce street rods. Yes, there will be awards.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Fourth Avenue between University Boulevard and Ninth Street, Tucson. Free. 520-991-3600, tucsonstreetrod association.net/rodders-days.

Details:

Arizona Snowbowl ski resort is extending its season due to a heavy snow season. As a result, the resort will offer its first Cinco de Mayo on the Slopes celebration on Friday, May 5. The resort will remain open through Sunday, May 7. Closing weekend festivities include live music, food and beverage special and giveaways.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 5-7. Arizona Snowbowl, 9300 N. Snowbowl Road, Flagstaff. Lift tickets are $29.

Details:

arizonasnowbowl.com or 928-779-1951.

Douglas Days

See that empty spot in your yard? An unconventional shrub would be perfect. Check out the oddities of the flora world at this sale, which also features some offkilter vases for your odd plants. Staff members will be on hand to identify the