BENSON
Parade, entertainment, food, water fights, live music and fireworks. City Park. bensonvisitorcenter.com.

BISBEE
Bisbee Coaster Races down Tombstone Canyon, parade, ball games, fireworks, food booths, mining contests, mucking and hard-rock drilling. Various locations. 520-432-6002, discoverbisbee.com.

CASA GRANDE
Traditional celebration, fireworks at dusk. Paul Mason Sportsplex. 520-421-8677, casagrandeaz.gov.

CHANDLER
Free rides for the children, live music, food and fireworks. Tumbleweed Park. 480-293-7604, visitchandler.com.

CHINO VALLEY
Food, entertainment, fireworks. Old Home Manor. 928-636-9780, cv4th.com.

CLARKDALE
Pancake breakfast, kids' parade, patriotic music, games and ice cream social. Clarkdale Park. 928-639-2400, clarkdale.az.us.

COTTONWOOD
Food, games, watermelon eating contest and fireworks. 12th Street Kid’s Park. 928-639-3200.

EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE
Rodeo competition, bull riding & barrel racing competition, parade, fireworks, rodeo and BBQ. Multiple location. 928-333-2123, springerville-eagarchamber.com.

FLAGSTAFF
Old-fashioned community parade. Historic Downtown. 800-842-7293, flagstaffarizona.org.

FLORENCE
Mud volleyball, irrigation water games, dunk tank, aerial fireworks and an amateur country music singing contest. Florence Pool & Heritage Park. 520-868-7589, historicflorence.com.

GLENDALE
Multiple stages of entertainment, family-oriented picnic competitions, swimming, rides, food, kid's area and fireworks. Glendale Community College. 623-930-2299, visitglendale.com.

HOLBROOK
BBQ at the Fire Station and fireworks at dusk at the County Complex. 800-524-2459, gotouraz.com.

KINGMAN
Games, family fun and fireworks. Mohave County Fairgrounds. 928-753-2636, kingmanchamber.org.

LITCHFIELD PARK
Fireworks, food and music. Litchfield Park. 623-935-9040, litchfield-park.org.

OATMAN
Annual Sidewalk Egg Frying Challenge, parade and other “eggciting” events. 928-768-6222, bullheadchamber.com.

PAGE
Crafts, food, kids’ games, street parade, dunk tank, music, and fireworks. City Park. 928-645-2741, pagelakepowellchamber.org.

PATAGONIA
Parade, food, music, dancing, BBQ dinner and fireworks. Town Park. 888-794-0060, patagoniaaz.com.

PAYSON
Food vendors, games and live family entertainment by John Carpino and the Hot Cappuccinos. Green Valley Park. 928-474-5242 ext. 7, paysonrimcountry.com.

PEORIA
Food, entertainment, merchants, games, rides, water activities, kids’ zones and fireworks. Peoria Sports Complex. 623-773-7198, peoriaaz.com.

PHOENIX
Food vendors, stage entertainment, inflatable kids’ rides and a fireworks display. Steele Indian School Park. 602-534-3378.

PRESCOTT
World’s largest water slide, bungee jumping, carnival rides, inflatables, crafts, vendors, live music and food. Pioneer Park. 928-777-1349.

PRESCOTT VALLEY
Largest fireworks display in Yavapai County, music and food. Mountain Valley Park. 928-772-8857, pvaz.net.

SHOW LOW
Food, arts and crafts, kids’ games and activities, and fireworks. Show Low High School Parking Lot and Football Field. 928-537-2326, showlowchamberofcommerce.com.

ST. JOHNS
Pancake breakfast, patriotic program and BBQ. City Park. 928-337-2000, stjohnschamber.com.

TEMPE
Fireworks Spectacular, live music, inflatable kids’ village, vendors, water fun and games for the family. Tempe Town Lake. 480-350-5189, tempe4th.com.

TUBAC
Old-fashioned family fun, free games and crafts for the kids and fireworks. 520-398-2704, tubacaz.com.

TUCSON
Fourth of July concert featuring patriotic choral music by Arts Express Choir and Orchestra. Tucson Music Hall. 520-319-0400, art-express.org.

WILLIAMS
Parade along historic Route 66, ice cream social, sidewalk sales, BBQ and fireworks display. 800-863- 0546, williamschamber.com.

WINSLOW
Parade, food, entertainment and fireworks at dusk. City Park and H. S. Football Field. 928-289-2434, winslowarizona.org.

Calender of Events

Central Phoenix

July 5 CFA Cat Show, Phoenix.
There will be more than 175 CFA pedigreed cats and kittens plus household pets, kittens for sale, raffles and door prized and adoptions from Friends for Life no-kill shelter. El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N 40th St. 602-579-1387.

July 11, August 1 and September 5 Hot Summer, Cool Wine, Phoenix.
The VinArte Summer Wine Tasting Series will feature different summer varietals each month. Presented by Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Arts Council, this unique wine tasting series will take place every month through September. Phoenix Art Museum Café, 1625 N. Central Ave. 602-307-2007 (reservations required), vinarte-mac.com.

August 25-26 Classical Meets Jazz, Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Enjoy the strains of Mozart, Beethoven, and Jazz Improvisation. Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale (August 25); Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. (August 26). 877-733-7257, redrocksmusicfestival.com/.

August 27 Music Under Totalitarian Regime, Phoenix.
Experience the music, poetry, and art created during the holocaust and in communist Russia. Temple Chai, 4656 E. Marilyn. 877-733-7257, redrocksmusicfestival.com/.

August 30 Phoenix Cooks! Phoenix.
Held at various venues throughout the resort, this day-long event includes Arizona’s best chefs in action on gourmet custom kitchen stages, interactive-food-forum cooking, wine classes and tastings and the latest in culinary products and kitchen accessories. Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., 602-955-6600.

West Valley

July 11 Miss Navajo, Surprise.
Miss Navajo showcases the Miss Navajo Nation pageant, revealing the importance of cultural preservation and the meaning of being a Navajo woman. Heard Museum West, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, 623-344-2200, heard.org.

July 18 Hopi Songs from the Fourth World, Surprise.
Hopi Songs from the Fourth World is a compelling study of the Hopi that captures their deep spirituality and reveals their integration of art and daily life. Heard Museum West, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, 623-344-2200, heard.org.

July 25 Salmon Forest, Surprise.
Salmon Forest (52 min) reveals the fragile connection between salmon, bears, trees, and people in the Northwest Coast region. Heard Museum West, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, 623-344-2200, heard.org.

July 25 (sign-up deadline) Wacky Wild Workshops, Surprise.
Don’t miss the chance to make your own artwork with Heard Museum West’s Wacky Wild Workshops for children and adults in August. Children ages 8 to 15 can get hands-on with a variety of one-day Saturday workshops. Two workshops for adults and teens 15 and older are offered on Fridays in August. Heard Museum West, 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, 623-344-2200, heard.org.

Southern Arizona

July 6 Picture This! Art for Families: Take a picture - Take a look, Tucson.
Rework photographs with mixed media and enjoy light refreshments, snacks and music in celebration of the exhibition Mexican Photographers Today. Especially for children 6 to 12 years and their adult companions, this free program includes a special gallery tour and an art craft. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 520-624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org.

August 2 Community Book Discussion, Tucson.
Local author and humorist Gregory McNamee leads a discussion of the book La Maravilla by Alfredo Vea, Jr. The book gives a fictional account of a boy's search for meaning amid the squatters and rusted cars of an impoverished Phoenix suburb in 1958. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 520-624-2333 ext. 122, tucsonmuseumofart.org.

August 3 Picture This! Art for Families: Color Counts, Tucson.
Come consider color as we look at various ways artists experiment with hues, shades and tones and help celebrate Tucson’s birthday! Especially for children 6 to 12 years and their adult companions, this free program includes a special gallery tour and art making. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 520-624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org.

August 12 New Perspectives in Art of the American West, Tucson.
Meet in the lobby for a gallery tour led by Thomas Smith, Curator of Art of the American West, about works on view in the Goodman Pavilion. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 520-624-2333, tucsonmuseumofart.org.

Northern Arizona

July 5 Old Fashioned Sing-along, Greer.
Bring the whole family and lend your voice as we gather 'round the campfire for a wonderful evening of old-time favorites. Song sheets, flashlights (so you don't miss a word!) and refreshments will be provided. Butterfly Lodge Museum, Southeast corner of Highway #373 and County Road #1126, 928-735-7514, wmonline.com/butterflylodge.htm.

July 12 Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival, Flagstaff.
The Festival features tastes of more than 100 specialty and microbrewed beers, music, food, games and fun for people age 21 and older. Coconino County Fairgrounds, located three miles south of Flagstaff off Interstate 17 (exit 337). 928-779-1775, azbeer.com.

July 12 2nd Saturday Shop Hop, Pine.
Let's go to the Shop Hop in the fresh clean air of Pine! Visit your favorite shops and galleries and discover some new ones. View local art, browse antiques, explore healthy living choices. Meet the merchants, artists and craftsman of Pine and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Brochure with map of participating Shop Hop merchants will be available in local businesses. 928-476-2219.

July 12-13 Prescott Indian Art Market, Prescott.
Outstanding Native American painters, potters, weavers, and jewelers will display their wares. Enjoy cultural presentations, arts and crafts demonstrations, musical performances and Indian fry bread. Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., 928-445-3122, sharlot.org.

July 13 Russian Rhapsody Concert, Prescott
POPS Symphony will feature Grammy nominated violinist Anastasia Khitruk performing along with a 60 piece symphony orchestra. The performance will also include pieces from Mission Impossible, Fiddler on the Roof, 007 and Misty featuring clarinetist Vito Platamone. Yavapai College Performance Hall, 1100 E. Sheldon St. 877-928-4253 (box office), prescottsymphony.com.

July 25-27 White Mountains Roundup of Cowboy Poetry, Music and Art, Pinetop-Lakeside.
Come on up to Arizona's pine country and help celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy. Multiple locations. 928-367-0240.

July 26 -27 Shootout on Whiskey Row, Prescott.
Dust off your Western duds, polish your spurs and experience Prescott’s Western heritage. The Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies will host this gathering of award-winning Western re-enactor groups, who will perform historic skits and gunfights on Whiskey Row in competition for nearly a $1000 in cash prizes. Whiskey Row, Montezuma street at the Prescott courthouse. 928-771-2161, prescottregulators.org.

August 1-3 Prescott Gem & Mineral Club show, Prescott.
Gems, minerals, fossils, rough, slabs, beads, jewelry, equipment and books will be on dispay. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 3700 Willow Creek Rd. 928-636-9188.

August 3 An Afternoon with Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein, Prescott.
The POPS Symphony’s program will feature renowned conductor Darrell Rowader and the Prescott POPS Festival Chorus. The POPS 60 piece orchestra features the finest musicians in Central and Northern Arizona. Yavapai College Performance Hall, 1100 E. Sheldon St. 877-928-4253 (box office), prescottsymphony.com.

August 3-30 Director's Choice Exhibit, Prescott.
The exquisitely intricate illustrations of Prescott artist Joseph Davidson will be on display. Using acrylics, metallics and a host of tiny brushes, the artist creates stunning images of grace and beauty. Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. 928-777-1500.

August 15 – 16 Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering, Prescott.
Participate in one of the largest Gatherings in the country, featuring the romance and nostalgia of the west in a fascinating blend of traditional and contemporary poetry and music. This year’s theme is “Headin’ for New Range.” Yavapai College Campus. 1100 E. Sheldon St. 928-772-0301, azcowboypoets.org.

August 16 In Arizona, Greer.
Butterfly Lodge Museum annually pairs a dramatization with an ice cream social. This year, enjoy a dramatization of James Willard Schultz's quirky 1909 stories of old Arizona. Ragel Family Community Center, 74 Main St. 928-735-7514, wmonline.com/butterflylodge.htm.

August 23 Paradisa! Trio, Sedona.
Flute, cello, and piano, “Baroque in Blue” from Telemann to Bolling. Sedona & Verde Valley Jewish Community Center, 100 Meadowlark Dr. 877-733-7257, redrocksmusicfestival.com/.

August 23 Thunder over the Coconino Fly-in, Williams.
The event will include an aircraft fly-in with vintage and modern aircraft, car show, antique tractor display, chili cook-off, and more. Aircraft rides will be available on a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor, a P51 Mustang and helicopters. Grand Canyon Valle Airport (40G), 25 miles south of Grand Canyon National Park located at the junction of SR 64 and US 180 (32 miles north of Interstate 40 and Old Route 66). 928-635-5280.

August 24 The Xeriscape and Native Landscape Tour, Flagstaff.
Explore the gardens of Flagstaff through a free self-guided tour. Flagstaff Visitors Center (maps), 211 W. Aspen Ave. 928-213-4827.

August 30 The Long Road To Holbrook, Greer.
Arizona Humanities Council presents storyteller/historian Greg Scott of Nogales. Butterfly Lodge Museum, Southeast corner of #373 and County Road #1126, 928-735-7514, wmonline.com/butterflylodge.htm.

August 30 – 31 Music Under Totalitarian Regime, Sedona.
Experience the music, poetry, and art created during the holocaust and in communist Russia. Sedona & Verde Valley Jewish Community Center, 100 Meadowlark Dr. 877-733-7257, redrocksmusicfestival.com.

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