Recent News
Recent news.
last updated: 17th May, 2012 7:00 AM
- Things to do in Phoenix #140 – Arizona Museum for Youth
Welcome to the Arizona Museum for Youth, where it's adventure time from the instant you enter until the moment you leave.
- Things to do in Phoenix #139 – Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show – February 16-26, 2012
Since 1955 the Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. The first show was held at the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel which was a beautiful setting for a horse show. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show was a first class show from the very first day.
- Things to do in Phoenix #138 – Maricopa County Home & Garden Show – January 13-15, 2012
Hundreds of companies. Thousands of ideas. If you're considering any home improvement in 2012, then you have to visit the Maricopa County Home & Garden Show at the State Fairgrounds.
- Things to do in Phoenix #137 – Goodyear Fair – November 20, 2011 (and second to last weekend each month)
The Goodyear Fair, billed as “a neighborhood event that will entertain the Goodyear community and promote local charities,” is a family-friendly event for all ages. Admission is free for all. The Goodyear Fair will be held on the second to last weekend of every month, except March .
- Things to do in Phoenix #136 – Mad Mud Run – November 19, 2011
Welcome to the Mad Mud Run – the West’s premier run & fun event! Challenge yourself to 3-5 miles of fun and excitement as you travel on foot over and under, around, and through multiple obstacles and a mud pit! You can fly solo, or grab a friend! Teams of 1, 2 or 5 people. [...]
- Things to do in Phoenix #135 – The Inaugural Arizona Balloon Classic – November 18-20 2011
Witness more than 50 hot air balloons take flight both morning and night on November 18, 19 and 20 at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona.* Don’t miss this unique visual spectacle during the perfect time of year.
- Things to do in Phoenix #134 – Beat the Heat – Colorado River Floating (Full Day / Half Day Trip)
Okay, perhaps not quite a thing to do “in Phoenix”, but with the thermometer climbing to new heights at the moment, it’s nice to go somewhere a few degrees cooler and realize that there are parts of the state that really do have four seasons… A Colorado floating trip is not “whitewater” rafting (we’ll cover [...]
- Things To Do In Phoenix #133 – Special Post – Free 4Th Of July Events – Fireworks, Food, Freebies And More
Here’s the big list of 4th of July events around the Valley, with a couple of extra events we found. Not all the events take place on the 4th, and some may be subject to change, particularly if there is a risk of fire. Pretty much all of these events are free, but not all [...]
- Things to do in Phoenix #132 – Cruisin’& Classic Car Shows
Around the Valley, maybe in part because of the amazing weather and clear nights, classic car cruising is surprisingly popular. Particularly on Friday and Saturday nights, if you know where to look, you can see some beautifully restored and maintained classics.Not all events are “cruises”. For example, at the weekly car show at Scottsdale Pavilions, cars are parked and can be viewed close-up. Others are mobile, though there's often a chance for a closer look and many of the classic car owners love to talk about their ride.
- Things to do in Phoenix #131 The Circus – Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Fully Charged Tour – 6/22 to 6/27
This isn't the circus of your childhood . This is an experience unlike anything you could imagine. Stars are and acts are as diverse as your tastes. From the Danguir Troupe 4-story highwire act to Fernandez Brothers and Wheels of Steel – the show is something you could imagine watching on TV or at an IMAX show. Want to see a guy get fired from a crossbow? Yeah, they've got that....
