1 FLAGSTAFF: Cabin Walk ? Walnut Canyon National Monument, join the park ranger, easy 2-mile walk to visit 100 year old Ranger Cabin and the history of the canyon, minimum age 9 years, reservations required, $5, 10 am ? noon, 928-526-3367 or www.nps.gov/waca
1 FLAGSTAFF: Summer Star Fest - Lowell Observatory, numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus and indoor exhibits and presentations, 5:30 pm, $6, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu
1 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
1 FLAGSTAFF: 2nd Annual Northern Arizona Indian Market ? Heritage Square, 9 am ? 5 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
1-31 CLARKDALE: Saturday Night Starlight Train - Verde Canyon Railroad, every Saturday, the canyon comes alive with nocturnal beauty and wildlife, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
1-8/26 TUCSON: Summer Saturday Evenings ? Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Sonoran Desert at night, Saturdays after 5 pm, 520-883-1380 or www.desertmuseum.org
1-9/16 PHOENIX: Mexico and Modern Printmaking: A Revolution in the Graphic Arts, 1920-50 ? Phoenix Art Museum, examines the wide-ranging impact modern Mexican artists and their contemporaries had on the world of modern art and printmaking, prints and posters by 50 artists, $4-10, 602-257-1222 or www.PhxArt.org
2-6 PHOENIX: Phoenix Suns Summer Basketball Day Camps ? Thunderbird, Greenway, Washington and Moon Valley High School, one-on-one instruction, for beginners to advanced players, $350, 602-594-CAMP or www.nba.com/suns/jrsuns/camps_06.html
3 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert ? Pine Mountain Amphitheater, an evening of popular classical and patriotic music, 5:30 pm, 928-774-5107 or www.flagstaffsymphony.org
3 MARYVALE: 2007 Light Up the Sky Festival - Maryvale Baseball Park, free musical entertainment, youth rides & craft activities from 7-10 pm, then fireworks, 602-262-4539 or www.phoenix.gov/parks
3-4 FLAGSTAFF: 52nd Annual Coconino County Horse Races - Ft. Tuthill, live & telecast Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse races with full pari-mutuel wagering, $2-3, 1 pm daily post time, $3 parking, 928-679-8000 or www.coconino.az.gov
3-4 SIERRA VISTA: 40th Annual 4th of July Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, on the 3rd street dance, on the 4th pets & people parade at 8 am, activity and display booths, a 50-gun salute, largest fireworks display in Cochise County, 800-288-3861 or 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
4 AJO: 4th of July Celebration - Plaza Park, www.ajochamber.com
4 BISBEE: Annual Fourth of July Celebration ? 9 a.m. Bisbee Coaster Races down Tombstone Canyon, the oldest and longest gravity-powered race in the U.S., also the Bisbee Iron Man Mile, parade at 11 am, ball games, fireworks, food booths, mining contests mucking & hard-rock drilling, 520-432-6016 or 520-432-5421 or www.discoverbisbee.com
4 BENSON: 4th of July - City Park, 9 am parade, entertainment, food, water fights, live music, fireworks, free, 9 am - 10 pm, 520-586-4293 or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
4 CAMP VERDE: Independence Day Celebration - Butler Park, old-fashion family fun, food, games, free watermelon, roasted corn by local Hauser farms, fireworks at 9 pm, free, 6-10 pm, 928-567-0535 ext. 135 or www.cvaz.org
4 CASA GRANDE: Fourth of July Family Day in the Park - Paul Mason Sportsplex, traditional celebration, fireworks at dusk, 520-421-8677 or www.casagrandechamber.org
4 CAVE CREEK: Annual 4th of July Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza - Downtown, live entertainment, BBQ, fireworks at sunset, reservations required, free, 480-488-1906 or www.haroldscorral.com
4 CHANDLER: 4th of July Celebration - Tumbleweed Park, at 4 pm free rides for the children, classic car show, live music, food, fireworks at 9:30 pm, free, $5 per vehicle for on-site parking, 480-782-2735 or www.visitchandler.com
4 CHANDLER: July 4th Celebration - Rawhide Wild West Town, family fun & fireworks display, cookout that includes more than 3 hours of live entertainment, free admission to Rawhide and aerial fireworks, 480-502-5600 or www.rawhide.com
4 CHINO VALLEY: Old Fashioned Fourth of July - Old Home Manor, food, entertainment, contests, fireworks, dance, 5-10 pm, 928-636-9780 or www.chinoaz.net
4 CHLORIDE: Happy Fourth Cooler in Chloride, Party & Shopping Challenge - he/she who buys the most wins, receipts will be added up and prizes awarded,928-565-4251
4 CLARKDALE: Firecracker Express - Verde Canyon Railroad, celebrate with a barbeque and patriotic music, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
4 CLARKDALE: An Old Fashioned 4th of July - Clarkdale Park, 7:30 am pancake breakfast, Kids' parade at 10 am, at 10:30 am band begins to play patriotic music & games, ice cream social, 928-634-9591 or www.clarkdale.az.us
4 COTTONWOOD: Annual 4th of July Celebration - Verde Valley Fairgrounds, food, games, watermelon eating contest, 3 pm, fireworks, 928-639-3200 or www.cottonwood.verdevalley.com
4 DOUGLAS: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, live music, games, free swimming, 10 am parade, fireworks, 520-364-2496 or www.douglasaz.gov
4 DUNCAN: 4th of July Celebration - parade, breakfast in the park, sporting tournaments, pageant & fireworks, free, 928-359-2791 or www.townofduncan.com
4 EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE: 95th Annual July 4th Round Valley Rodeo & Parade - rodeo competition, bull riding & barrel racing competition, parade, fireworks, rodeo, BBQ, fireworks, $5, 9 am - 9 pm, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
4 FLAGSTAFF: 11th Annual 4th of July Parade - Historic Downtown, old-fashioned community parade, 100 entries include vintage vehicles, dancing, music, animals, floats, free, 10 am, 800-842-7293 or www.flagstaffarizona.org
4 FLAGSTAFF: Fireworks - Continental Country Club, $5 parking, 9 pm, 928-523-5125
4 FLORENCE: July 4th Celebration - Florence Pool & Heritage Park, mud volleyball, irrigation water games, dunk tank, aerial fireworks at 8:30 pm, 520-868-5837
4 FORT MCDOWELL: 4th of July Celebration ? Creedance Clearwater Revisited, fireworks to follow show, 8 pm, 480-816-7162 or www.ftmcdowell.org
4 GLENDALE: 28th Annual Glendale Hometown 4th of July Celebration - Glendale Community College, multiple stages of entertainment, family oriented picnic competitions, swimming, rides, food, kid's area, fireworks, free, gates open at 6 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com
4 GLENDALE: 2007 ARR Summer Series Race #3 ? Victory Lane Sports Complex, 5K run, 5K walk, 6:30 am, 602-954-8341 or www.getsetaz.com
4 HOLBROOK: 39th Annual Fireman's BBQ & Fireworks Display - noon BBQ at the Fire Station, fireworks at dusk at the County Complex, free, 928-524-6558 or 800-524-2459 or 928-524-3898 or http://gotouraz.com
4 KINGMAN: Independence Day Celebration - Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2 pm games and family fun, 9 pm fireworks 928-753-2636 or www.kingmanchamber.org
4 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Fourth of July Fireworks Display - Spectator Point, dusk, www.golakehavasu.com
4 LITCHFIELD PARK: Fourth of July Celebration ? Litchfield Park, fireworks show, food, music, free, 7-10 pm, 623-935-9040 or www.litchfield-park.org
4 MARANA: Star Spangled Celebration - Ora Mae Harn Park, food, fireworks, live music, softball tournament, Marana idol contest, watermelon eating, local artisans, teen dance, free, 6-11 pm, 520-682-3324 or www.marana.com
4 OATMAN: 16th Annual Sidewalk Egg Frying Challenge - and other eggciting events, parade at 10 am, open to the public, prizes, noon, free, 928-768-7400 or 928-768-6222 or www.bullheadchamber.com
4 PAGE: Fourth of July - City Park, crafts, food, kids games, street parade, dunk tank, music, address by Mayor, fireworks at 8:45 pm over Wahweap Bay, free, 928-645-2741 or 800-528-6154 or www.lakepowell.com or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
4 PARKER: C.R.I.T. Fireworks - 928-669-2174 or www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com
4 PATAGONIA: Fourth of July Celebration - Town Park, parade, food, music, fireworks, dance, BBQ dinner, free, 11 am - 11 pm, 888-794-0060 or www.patagoniaaz.com
4 PAYSON: Independence Day Celebration - Green Valley Park, celebrate the Fourth with fireworks and games, 928-474-5242 ext 7 or www.rimcountrychamber.com
4 PEORIA: All American Festival ? Peoria Sports Complex, food, entertainment, merchants, games, rides, water activities, 2 kid's zones, fireworks, $5, 12 & under free, 5-10 pm, 623-773-7198 or www.peoriaaz.com
4 PHOENIX: 22nd Annual Fabulous Phoenix Fourth - Steele Indian School Park, largest aerial fireworks in southwest, 4 stages of entertainment with local & national acts, a Kid's World with carnival games & rides, hands on activities, historic military vehicle displays, free, free parking & shuttles from the Arizona Center, 4-10 pm, 602-534-FEST or 602-495-0739 or www.phoenix.gov
4 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: Fireworks over Sunrise Lake- Sunrise Park Resort, dusk, 800-772-7669 ext. 2303 or www.sunriseskipark.com
4 PRESCOTT: 4th of July Fireworks Show & Entertainment - Pioneer Park, noon ? 10:30 pm, 928-777-1349
4 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Fireworks & Fun - Mountain Valley Park, largest fireworks display in Yavapai County, music before and after the fireworks, food, bring a lawn chair, free, 7-11 pm, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org
4 SAFFORD: Fireworks, Independence Day Celebration - Safford Fairgrounds, a morning parade down Main Street, a one-hour fireworks presentation set to patriotic music, 928-428-2511 or 888-837-1841 or www.visitgrahamcounty.com
4 SHOW LOW: Freedom Fest 2007 - Village Arena festival Grounds, food, arts & crafts, kids games & activities, Show Low Show Down Arm Wrestling competition, concerts including the Colgate Country Show Down and fireworks, 928-537-2326 or www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
4 ST. JOHNS: Fireworks & Rubber Duck Race - Lyman Lake State Park, rubber duck race at 5 pm, fireworks at 8:45 pm, 928-337-4441 or www.azstateparks.com
4 ST. JOHNS: Old Fashioned Fourth of July ? pancake breakfast, patriotic program & BBQ in the park, 928-337-2000 or www.stjohnschamber.com
4 TEMPE: CBS 5 July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival - featuring the SRP 55th Annual Fireworks Spectacular, concert event stage, live music, inflatable kid's Ride village, vendors, Arizona Republic Family Connection Section Splash Zone with water fun and games for the family, $8 or $15 for two, under 12 free, 4-11 pm, www.tempe4th.com
4 TOMBSTONE: Family Style 4th of July ? Medigovich Field, softball tournament, games, food, www.tombstone.org
4 TUBAC: Fourth of July Celebration ? old-fashioned family fun, free games and crafts for the kids, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
4 TUCSON: 14th Annual Tour for Tucson’s Children ? TCC, bike race for fitness or fun, with 27-mile, 10-mile and 6.5 mile rides and 3-mil fun/run walk and ?-mile kids’ ride, 6 am, benefits Tucson Safe Kids Injury Prevention Program, 520-791-4969 or www.VisitTucson.org
4 TUCSON: Let Freedom Sing ? Tucson Music Hall, Fourth of July concert featuring patriotic choral music by Arts Express Choir and Orchestra, 4 pm, 520-319-0400 or 520-791-4101 or www.visittucson.org or www.arts-express.org
4 TUCSON: 4th of July Celebration - Convention Center, food, patriotic concert, bike ride & fireworks at 9 pm, $4/vehicle, 6 pm, 520-791-4101 or www.ci.tucson.az.us
4 WICKENBURG: Annual Fourth of July Celebration ? Coffinger Park, fireworks, watermelon bust, fun & games, 5:30-9:30 pm, 520-684-5479 or www.outwickenburgway.com
4 WILLCOX: Willcox 4th of July ? Willcox High School, fireworks at dusk, 520-384-2272 or 800-200-2272
4 WILLIAMS: Small Town 4th of July - parade, ice cream social, BBQ, fireworks display, 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 or www.williamsfestivals.com
4 WINSLOW: Fourth of July Family Day & Fireworks - City Park & H. S. Football Field, parade, food, entertainment, fireworks at dusk, free, begins at 10 am, 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org
4 YUMA: 21st Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony - Caballero Park, includes a military color guard & firing party, patriotic music & speaker, 928-373-5040 or 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org
4-6 FLAGSTAFF: Rope America Fourth of July Team Roping ? Mormon Lake Lodge, teams from across the country compete for prize money, live music, free, 928-354-2227 or www.mormonlakelodge.com
4-7 WINDOW ROCK: 21st Annual PRCA Rodeo & Youth Celebration - carnival, traditional song & dance, Indian arts & crafts, fireworks display, concerts, 928-871-6647 or www.navajonationfair.com
5 FLAGSTAFF: Thursdays on the Square presents Burnett Family Bluegrass ? Heritage Square, 5-7 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
5 GLENDALE: Summer Band Concerts ? Historic Downtown, 8 pm, free, 623-930-2820 or www.glendaleaz.com
5 SCOTTSDALE: 18th Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, chill with music, art and prize-filled ice sculptures, dozens of galleries host artist receptions, demonstrations, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com
6 CAMP VERDE: KC & the Sunshine Band and Kool & The Gang ? Cliff Castle Casino, $40, 928-567-7999 or www.cliffcastlecasino.net
6 FLAGSTAFF: First Friday Art Walk - Artists Gallery, featuring selected artists from the co-operative, free, 6:30 pm, 928-773-0958 or www.theartistsgallery.net
6 PHOENIX: Artlink First Fridays - self-guided art tour of central Phoenix, galleries, art spaces, studios, first Friday of each month, free shuttle rides, free, 6-10 pm, 602-256-7539 or www.artlinkphoenix.com
6 SEDONA: 27th Annual Members' Exhibition - Sedona Arts Center, annual juried exhibition showcases Sedona Arts Center artists & features unique art in a variety of media, free, 5-8 pm, 928-282-3809 or www.sedonaartscenter.com
6 SIERRA VISTA: Hummingbird Banding ? San Pedro House, watch while researchers weigh, band and feed the tiny hummingbirds for migratory data purposes, free, 4-6 pm, 520-459-2555 or www.VisitSierraVista.com
6 TUCSON: Test and Tune, HS #6 - Southwestern International Raceway, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com
6-8 FLAGSTAFF: 21st Annual American Gem & Mineral Show - Little America, rough rocks to gemstones, jewelry, beads, lapidary equipment, door prizes, $3, under 12 free, Fri 11 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am ? 4 pm, 602-466-3060 or http://mines.az.gov
6-8 WILLIAMS: ARRL Arizona State Convention & Hamfest - Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, Arizona's largest hamfest, features major manufacturers, dealers, exhibits, speakers, swap meet, seminars, classes, prizes, free, 602-881-2722 or 928-635-1418 or www.arca-az.org/arca
6-28 FLAGSTAFF: The Underpants ? Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse, a farce centered on a woman’s unruly knickers adapted by comedian Steve Martin from a 1910 social comedy, 8 & 2 pm, $14-17.50, 928-774-1662 or www.Theatrikos.com
7 ALPINE: Independence Day Celebration ? parade, games, vendors, fireworks and historical military exhibition, www.alpinearizona.com
7 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
7 FLAGSTAFF: Summer Concert Series ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, local and regional performers of world music, bring a picnic dinner and lawn chair, $6-8, 5:30 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
7 FLAGSTAFF: Ledge Hike ? Walnut Canyon National Monument, join the park ranger, strenuous 2-mile guided hike into the backcountry, through ancient Sinagua ruins, reservations required, $5, 10 am ? 1 pm, 928-526-3367 or www.nps.gov/waca
7 GLENDALE: Summer Concert Series ? Arrowhead Towne Center, Outdoor Amphitheatre, 7-9 pm, free, 623-979-7720 or www.arrowheadtownecenter.com
7 JEROME: Jerome Art Walk ? visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com
7 PAGE: Tohdenasshai Scramble ? Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
7 PARKER: Fireworks at the BlueWater Resort & Casino - 928-669-2174 or www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com
7 PAYSON: Cowboy Mounted Shooters ? Payson Rodeo Grounds, 480-948-2443 or www.acmsa.com
7 PINETOP-LAKESIDE - White Mountain Woman's Club Fashion Show - Hon-Dah Conference Center, 928-369-0299. www.pinetop-lakeside.com
7 VAIL: Ha:san Bak: Saguaro Harvest Festival - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, participants harvest saguaro fruit, prepare & taste saguaro products & learn about the saguaro, its natural history, importance & uses in the Tohono O'odham, $60, pre-register, 520-647-7121 or 520-647-7121 or www.colossalcave.com
7 WINSLOW: Suvoyuki “Hopi for Joint Effort”- Homolovi Ruins State Park, artists, Hopi cultural presentations, special activities & demonstrations, guided tour of the sites, part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Arizona State Parks, $5/vehicle, 8 am - 4 pm, 928-289-4106 or www.azstateparks.com
7-8 FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Art in the Park Fourth of July Show ? Wheeler Park, juried fine art and craft show, no imports, mass produced good or commercial resale, live continuous music, food booths, children’s activities, free, Sat 9 am ? 6 pm, Sun 9 am ? 4 pm, 928-556-9498
7-9 FLAGSTAFF: 20th Annual Summer Showcase Arizona Antique Show - Coconino County Fairgrounds, $3, Fri-Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 602-717-7337 or www.azantiqueshow.com
8 FLAGSTAFF: Historic Walk - Visitors Center, local historians & authors, Richard & Sherry Mangum, in costume, lead a 90-minute walking tour of downtown, pre-register, free, 10 am, 928-774-8800
8 FLAGSTAFF: Summer Star Fest - Lowell Observatory, numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus and indoor exhibits and presentations, $3-6, 5:30 pm, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu
8 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
8 PICACHO PEAK: Lerua’s Picacho Peak Time Trial ? 20K cycling, 40K cycling, 6:30 am, 520-398-7368 or www.getsetaz.com
8 TUCSON: Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Center, 60-90 antique vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, Oriental rugs, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-232-1201 or www.pima.gov
11 FLAGSTAFF: Concert in the Park ? Wheeler Park, bring blanket, live music, planned kids’ activities, free, 5:30 pm, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov
11 PINETOP: 6th Annual, First Piggy Open ILX Northern Arizona Series ? PVC at Roundhouse Resort, professional mini-golf tournament, 928-282-5108 or www.minigolftraining.com
12 GLENDALE: Summer Band Concerts ? Historic Downtown, 8 pm, free, 623-930-2820 or www.glendaleaz.com
12 GRAND CANYON CAVERNS: 25th Annual Great Race Across America Pit Stop - Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn, about 100 antique and muscle cars will stop for about 3 hours, cars on display and drives will answer questions,928-422-3223 or www.gccaverns.com
12 SCOTTSDALE: Summer Family Night at the Museum ? Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, outer-space themed event with a space race, guided tours, live space music, create crazy space aliens and out-of-this-world art, splash in the fountain, $20/family of four, pre-register, 5:30 pm, 480-874-4641
12-14 PHOENIX: Native American Basketball Invitational ? U.S. Airways Center, www.nabihoops.com
13 CLARKDALE: Grape Train Escapes - Verde Canyon Railroad, wine tasting trains, unique wines and food from around the world, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
13 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 20th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Pre-Show ? Hon-Dah Resort & Casino, www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
13 SIERRA VISTA: Hummingbird Banding ? San Pedro House, watch while researchers weigh, band and feed the tiny hummingbirds for migratory data purposes, free, 4-6 pm, 520-459-2555 or www.VisitSierraVista.com
13-14 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Cobra Boats Regatta ? Nautical Inn Resort, 928-855-2141 or www.golakehavasu.com
13-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Malibu Boats Regatta ? Nautical Inn Resort, 928-855-2141 or www.golakehavasu.com
13-15 GLENDALE: 14th Annual Maricopa County Home & Garden Show ? University of Phoenix Stadium, 250,000 square feet of exhibit space, interior designers vignettes, complimentary consultations, landscape display, international furnishings, concurrent seminars on remodeling/decorating & gardening, prize drawings, $5, 602-485-1619 or 800-995-1295 or www.maricopacountyhomeshows.com
13-15 GLENDALE: Men’s Luxury Toy Expo ? University of Phoenix Stadium, more than 300 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest trends, products and services for the discriminating male consumer, golf, fitness, aviation, ATVs, boats, custom cars, game rooms, garages, dirt bikes, home entertainment systems, sports equipment, men’s health products, Fri 3-8 pm, Sat. 10 am ? 8 pm, Sun 10 am ? 6 pm, $5, www.MensLuxuryToyExpo.com
13-8/4 PHOENIX: 10th Annual New Works Festival - Phoenix Theatre, new plays and musicals by internationally, nationally and locally recognized playwrights presented in staged reading and workshop production formats by professional actors and directors, audience talkbacks with the talent follow each show, $9/reading $12/workshop, 7:30 & 3 pm, 602-254-2151 or www.phoenixtheatre.com
14 BISBEE: Street Dance - Copper Queen Library in Historic Old Bisbee, 7 pm, www.discoverbisbee.com
14 CAMP VERDE: 16th Annual Cornfest - Community Center, bluegrass music, corn eating contest, hog calling, old-fashioned games, cow pie throwing, vendors, corniest joke contest, free, 5-10 pm, 928-567-0535 ext. 135 or www.cvaz.org
14 CORDES JUNCTION: Italian Night ? Arcosanti, celebrate Italian food and music with a special performing guest, 5 pm, 928-632-6217 or www.arcosanti.org
14 FLAGSTAFF: 15th Annual Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival - Ft. Tuthill, brewers from around the Southwest provide samples, admission includes a sampling mug and 24 sampling tickets and live music, designated driver tickets available for $15, benefits, Sun Sounds Radio, $35-40, 3-7 pm, 928-779-1775 or www.azbeer.com or www.sunsounds.org
14 FLAGSTAFF: 4th Annual Penstemon Festival ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, celebrate the beauty of penstemons at the festival dedicated to this Colorado Plateau native plant, a large selection of plants will be available for sale, join experts in the gardens, view exhibits, enjoy music and refreshments and live birds of prey program at noon and 2 pm, 9 am ? 5 pm, $2-5, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
14 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
14 GLENDALE: Summer Concert Series ? Arrowhead Towne Center, Outdoor Amphitheatre, 7-9 pm, free, 623-979-7720 or www.arrowheadtownecenter.com
14 GRAND CANYON: Western Arts Day ? North Rim, selection of cowboy poetry, old time fiddling, various arts and crafts, free, 928-638-7967
14 KITT PEAK: New Scope Night - Kitt Peak National Observatory, if you have a new telescope and need some help with operating and observing techniques, learn how to set up and align telescopes, use finder scopes and reflex sights, star charts and planisheres and more, reservations 520-318-8726 or www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc
14 PAGE: Parent-Child Tournament ? Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
14 PHOENIX: Concert Under the Stars ? Steele Indian School Park, featuring 5-piece country western band, Western Electric Band, bring blankets and lawn chairs, free, 8-10 pm, 602-495-0739 or http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/parks.html
14 QUEEN CREEK: 2007 Monsoon Madness ? Founders’ Park, activities include inflatable bouncies, water slides, a dunk tank, a kids’ workshop area, the signature “Queen Creek Mud Pit,” co-recreational softball tournament, food, 9 am ? 1 pm, free admission, activities have a nominal fee, 480-358-3709 or www.queencreek.org
14 SEDONA: 6th Annual, First Piggy Open ILX Northern Arizona Series - Los Abrigados and Spa, professional mini-golf tournament, 928-282-5108 or www.minigolftraining.com
14 SHOW LOW: Summer Concert’s in the Park ? with local openers and headliners, from country to classic rock to cover bands and world and jazz, 5:30 pm, www.ci.show-low.az.us
14 SUPERIOR: Learn Your Lizards ? Boyce Thompson Arboretum, educates participants how to identify common species such as Western whiptails, Tree Lizards, Side-blotched and Greater Earless, family-friendly walk, meet at the visitor center, 8:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
14 TEMPE: 8th Annual Family Fun Day ? ASU Art Museum, thematic art projects, musicians and dancers in several spaces, 10 am ? 2 pm, 480-965-2787 or http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu
14-15 PINETOP/LAKESIDE: 20th Annual White Mountain Native American Art Festival - many of the Southwest's finest Native American artists, demonstrations, performances, children's activities in Heritage Village & Native American foods, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, $4, under 12 free, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
14-15 PRESCOTT: 10th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market - Sharlot Hall Museum, Native American painters, potters, weavers and jewelers, arts & crafts, Indian fry bread, musical performances, cultural presentations, $5, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm, 928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
14-15 WILLIAMS: 13th Annual Great Escape Rally - Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, biker rally presented by the Desert Road Riders, live music, vendors, 50/50, bike games, food, poker walk along the sidewalks of the historic district Saloon Row, scenic rides, 928-635-1418 or www.williamsfestivals.com
14-15 WILLIAMS: Relay for Life Quad-Cities of Williams ? City of Williams Softball Field, overnight activity to celebrate survivorship, remember those lost to cancer and raise $ for the fight against cancer, $10, 6 pm ? 6 am, 928-526-2896 or www.acsevents.org/relay/az/williams
15-21 FLAGSTAFF: Quilt Camp in the Pines - NAU, classes and techniques, featuring national teachers, evening events, Grand Canyon tour, 928-282-7311 or 602-788-3408 or www.quiltcamp.com
15 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
15 PRESCOTT: Summer Pops Symphony Concert ? Caribbean Cruisin’ - Yavapai College Performance Hall, local/regional semi-professional musicians, region's finest soloists, featuring the vocal talents of Danny Anderson, $15, 3 pm, 928-776-2000 or www.yc.edu
17-21 ST. JOHNS: 128th Annual Pioneer Days - Dutch oven cooking lessons, basketball & golf tournaments, storytelling, dances, fishing derby, parade, campfire circle, rodeos, ice cream social, BBQ, 928-337-2000 or www.stjohnschamber.com
18 FLAGSTAFF: Concert in the Park ? Wheeler Park, bring blanket, live music, planned kids’ activities, free, 5:30 pm, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov
18 PINE: Old-Time Fiddler's Jam Session - Community Center, old time fiddlers and other musicians gather for a jam session of old time music & singing, free, 1 pm, 928-476-3547 or www.pinestrawhs.org
19 GLENDALE: Summer Band Concerts ? Historic Downtown, 8 pm, free, 623-930-2820 or www.glendaleaz.com
19-22 FT. MCDOWELL: Lori Piestewa National Native American Games - features competition in five sports: basketball, cross-country, softball, volleyball & track & field, for men & women, 480-517-9700 or www.gcsg.org
19-22 WILLIAMS: 2007 Bow Hunters Happening - Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, the final leg of the Western State Triple Crown 3-D Championship, 928-635-1418 or www.arizonabowhunters.org/happening.htm or www.williamschamber.com
19-8/18 GILBERT: Footloose ? Hale Centre Theatre, a classic tale of teen rebellion and repression features a combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performance, $20-22, 3 & 7:30 pm, www.haletheatrearizona.com
20 FLAGSTAFF: Learn the Trees Hike ? Old Caves Hart Prairie Ski Run/Agassiz Lodge Arizona Snowbowl, sponsored by the NPS/USFS Interpretive Partnership Program, 9 am, reduced lift prices, 928-527-8240 or www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
20 FLAGSTAFF: Celtic Music Jam ? Heritage Square, featuring the Wicked Tinkers, 6 pm, free, 928-556-3161 or www.nachs.info
20 HEREFORD: Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party - Junk Bond Observatory, view through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 7 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 or www.hacastronomy.com
20 ORACLE: Dessert in the Desert ? Oracle State Park, fundraiser for Fiesta de las Calabazas, includes a variety of desserts to sample, live musical performances, 6-9 pm, 520-896-2425 or www.azstateparks.com
20 SIERRA VISTA: Hummingbird Banding ? San Pedro House, watch while researchers weigh, band and feed the tiny hummingbirds for migratory data purposes, free, 4-6 pm, 520-459-2555 or www.VisitSierraVista.com
20 TUCSON: Test n Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, (slicks only), $5-10, 4 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com
20 YUMA: Dance Expo Hot! Hot! Hot! ? Yuma Historic Theatre, Yuma Ballet Theater presents a “Touch of Pink” blends the fiery hot “reds” of dance and music with the softer sounds of “white,” 928-341-1925
20-21 GREER: 5th Annual Music from Greer - Concerts with Altitude - chamber music concerts, 7 pm, 928-735-7568 or www.springerville-eagar.com
20-21 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Shockwave Custom Boat Regatta - Nautical Inn, 928-680-0265 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.jokerswildpromotions.com
20-21 SHOW LOW: Relay for Life of the White Mountains ? Blue Ridge High School, overnight activity to celebrate survivorship, remember those lost to cancer and raise $ for the fight against cancer, $10, 6 pm ? 6 am, 928-526-2896 or www.acsevents.org/relay/az
20-21 SNOWFLAKE: Annual Pioneer Day Celebration - arts & crafts fair at H.S. football field, parade, BBQ, rodeo, dances, pioneer day run, softball league tournament, free swimming, fireworks display, 928-536-4331 or www.azwhitemountains.net or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
20-22 FT. MCDOWELL: Fort McDowell Yavapai Native American Arts Show ? Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Conference Center, the best painters, potters, weavers, jewelers and other Native American artisans, watch demonstrations and cultural performances, Native American food, free, Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 10 am ? 9 pm, Sun 10 am ? 2 pm, 480-816-7162 or www.ftmcdowell.org
20-22 SELIGMAN: Seligman Days - softball tournaments, parade, live music, dancing, raffles, cow plop, Miss Seligman pageant, kid games, food cook-off, free, 928-308-8210 or www.route66giftshop.com
20-22 WILLCOX: Warren Earp/Western Heritage Days ? celebrates the western heritage of Willcox, dinner theater on Friday featuring Wyatt (a descendant of the historic Wyatt Earp) and his wife Terri, Sat. parade at 9 am, craft vendors, music, book signings, historic story tellers, kid’s games and workshops, 520-384-2272 or www.warrenearpwesternheritagedays.com
20-8/25 SCOTTSDALE: Deathtrap ? Scottsdale Desert Stages, Ira Levin’s deliciously scary tale, 7:30 pm Friday and Saturdays, $20-25, $15 student rush, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com
21 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
21 FLAGSTAFF: Absolute Bikes Taylor House Benefit Century Bicycle Ride ? with 65-mile and 45-mile options, through Flagstaff area and Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments, rest stops, lunch at start/finish, $40 minimum donation, 928-779-5969 or www.absolutebikes.net
21 GLENDALE: Summer Concert Series ? Arrowhead Towne Center, Outdoor Amphitheatre, 7-9 pm, free, 623-979-7720 or www.arrowheadtownecenter.com
21 GLENDALE: Christmas in July ? Historic Downtown, holiday shopping, music, discounts, giveaways, free, 10 am ? 4 pm, 623-930-4500 or www.glendaleaz.com
21 PAGE: Page City Seniors Championship ? Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
21 PIMA: Pioneer Days Parade and Festivities ? www.visitgrahamcounty.com
21 PRESCOTT: Williamson Valley FD Arts & Crafts Show - Courthouse Plaza, hand-made and enhanced crafts, culinary arts, fine arts, leather, metal works, wood, 9 am - 5 pm and 9 am ? 4 pm, 928-776-1498 or www.prescott.org
21 SIERRA VISTA: Walnut Gulch Hike ? Tombstone to Fairbank ? carpool to the beginning of the hike in Tombstone at the Schieffelin Monument, follow Walnut Gulch by hiking along an old railroad grade back to Fairbank, bring water and snacks, hike with trained docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River, 8 am, $5, 520-459-2555 or www.sanpedroriver.org
21 SUPERIOR: Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours ? Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn about botany, history and scripture on a walk alongside volunteer and Bible scholar David Oberpriller, 9:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
21 TEMPE: 2007 ARR Summer Series Race ? Kiwanis Park, 5K run, 5K walk, 6:30 am, 602-954-8341 or www.getsetaz.com
21 TUCSON: Sport Compact and Street Legal - Southwestern International Raceway, Test and Tune, 8 pm, $5-10, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com
21 TUCSON: Lunar Adventure ? Kitt Peak Offices, a presentation about the moon and its features, an introduction to educational lunar software, hands-on activity to illustrate the Earth-Moon system, a list of resources and observing aids and the use of an 8-inch telescope for observing and imaging the Moon, 5:30-8:30 pm, $25, reservations required, 520-318-8440 or www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc
21-22 FLAGSTAFF: 10th Annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival - Foxglenn Park, bagpipes, kilts & luck of the Irish, continuous entertainment, athletics, dance, children's activities and traditional foods, $4-15, Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am ? 4 pm, 928-556-3161 or www.nachs.info
21-22 SEDONA: Art & Craft Show - Bell Rock Plaza, between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or www.bellrockartshows.150m.com
21-22 WILLCOX: Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, free, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com
22 CHANDLER: The Dixie Cats ? Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, with Arizona Classic Jazz Society, 1-4 pm, $10-15, 480-620-3941 or www.azclassicjazz.org
22 FLAGSTAFF: Historic Walk - Visitors Center, local historians & authors, Richard & Sherry Mangum, in costume, lead a 90-minute walking tour of downtown, pre-register, free, 10 am, 928-774-8800
22 FLAGSTAFF: 23rd Annual Mountain Man Triathlon - Lake Mary, Sprint: swim 700 meters, bike 10.6 miles, run 3.1 miles Olympic: swim 1500 meters, bike 24.9 miles, run 6.2 miles, spectators free, 6:30 am, 928-526-8761 or www.trifind.net or www.mountainmanevents.com
22 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
22 PHOENIX: Silent Sundays ? South Mountain Park, features free park-ranger guided interpretive programs from 8 am ? 2 pm, Central Avenue-access roadways will be closed to motor vehicles from 5 am ? 11 pm, 602-534-6324
22 SUPERIOR: Edible & Medicinal Plants ? Boyce Thompson Arboretum, one-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, a few moderately steep sections, guided by Choctaw nation member and ethno botanist David Morris and “Foods of the Superstitions” cookbook author Jean Groen, 9:30 am, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
23-27 PRESCOTT: Hassayampa Institute for Creative Writing - Yavapai College, writers and poets will gather for five days of intensive writing, conversation, panels and readings, offers writers of all levels the opportunity to work closely with a number of distinguished, nationally recognized writers, www.yc.edu/hassayampa.nsf
23-27 TUCSON: 8th Annual Archaeology Summer Camp for Adults - Arizona State Museum, in an air-conditioned research lab, special tours, presentations, hands-on activities, $300, registration required, bioarchaeologists and a zooarchaeologist will offer a course on human and animal bone identification, 520-626-8381 or www.statemuseum.arizona.edu
25 FLAGSTAFF: Concert in the Park ? Wheeler Park, bring blanket, live music, planned kids’ activities, free, 5:30 pm, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov
25-28 PHOENIX: The Music Man ? Central Community Theatre, youth theatre production with guest director Stephanie Likes,602-357-3247 or www.cctstage.com
25-29 PRESCOTT: Phoenix Suns Summer Basketball Camp ? Pine Summit Camp, one-on-one instruction, for beginners to advanced players, $475 includes room and board, 602-594-CAMP or www.nba.com/suns/jrsuns/camps_06.html
26 PHOENIX: Heart ? Celebrity Theatre, $50-100, 8 pm, 602-267-1600 ext 1 or www.CelebrityTheatre.com
26 SIERRA VISTA: Hummingbird Banding ? San Pedro House, watch while researchers weigh, band and feed the tiny hummingbirds for migratory data purposes, free, 4-6 pm, 520-459-2555 or www.VisitSierraVista.com
26-8/4 PRESCOTT: The Underpants ? Prescott Fine Arts Theatre, with intellectual irreverence, this play allows the frailties and unfaltering heart of human nature to drift through the theatre, tickling our funny bones, $8-16, 7:30 & 2 pm, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net
27 GLOBE: Hamburger Fry ? Gila County Historical Museum, $5, 5:30 pm, 928-425-7385 or www.globemiamichamber.com
27 PRESCOTT: 4th Friday Art Walk - 15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, 928-445-4225 or www.artthe4th.com
27 SCOTTSDALE: 32nd Annual Mighty Mud Mania ? Chaparral Park, includes mud obstacle courses for 1-6 yr olds and 7-17 yr olds, and a mud puddle pool for tiny tots, also sandcastle building, giant waterslides, giant water cannons and a swim, 8:30 am ? 2 pm, 480-312-2771 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Parks/mmm/default.asp
27-28 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Genesis Boats Family Reunion ? Nautical Inn Resort, 928-855-2141 or www.golakehavasu.com
27-28 PRESCOTT: 8th Annual Navajo Rug & Indian Art Auction - Smoki Museum, preview of rugs Fri & Sat. am, free, Fr 1-8 pm, Sa 9 am, auction 1 pm, 928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org
27-29 FLAGSTAFF: ABATE of Arizona Presents: Too Broke for Sturgis ? Mormon Lake Lodge, live music, bike show, poker run, 50/50 raffle, tattoo contest, $30, 928-354-2227 or mormonlakelodge.com or www.toobrokeforsturgis.com
27-29 FLAGSTAFF: 14th Annual Beat-the-Heat Fun Fly ? Flyers Power Field, an open fly-in for RC pilots of all ages & skills, spectators are welcome to view and interact with the pilots, $13-15, www.flagstaffflyers.com
27-29 FLAGSTAFF: Spirit Fest ? Pine Mountain Amphitheater, Christians come together for a celebration featuring Third Day, Jeremy Camp, and others, $125-195, 928-774-5535 or www.pinemountainampitheater.com
27-29 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Marine Max Aqua Palooza ? Nautical Inn Resort, 928-855-2141 or www.golakehavasu.com
27-29 PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 2nd Annual White Mountains Roundup ? Blue Ridge High School Auditorium, in celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy, two performances of cowboy poetry and music and western art show, 928-367-0540 or www.whitemountainsroundup.com
27-29 WILLIAMS: 10th Annual Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo - Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds, real working cowboys put on a rodeo for themselves, 1 pm, dance on Fri & Sat, 928-567-3803 or www.williamsfestivals.com
27-8/10 PHOENIX: Working ? North Valley Community Playhouse, the hopes, dreams, joys and concerns of the average working American are the focus of this unique, extraordinary musical, that the everyday lives of “common” men and women should be so compelling and moving will surprise and inspire anyone who has ever punched a time clock, $5-15, 602-765-1581 or www.nvcplayhouse.com
27-8/12 PRESCOTT: 10th Annual Shakespeare Festival - presented by the Arizona Classical Theater, featuring, Fri-Sun. $10-15, 928-443-9220 or www.azshakes.com
27-8/26 PRESCOTT: Puttin’ on the Glitz ? Prescott Fine Arts Gallery, eclectic collection fuses design and fashion, allowing artists from all over Arizona to showcase their work, free, 928-445-3286 or www.pfaa.net
27-9/9 PEORIA: Pump Boys and Dinettes ? Arizona Broadway Theatre, drop in for a cup of joe and a toe-tapping evening at the Double Cupp Diner featuring the famous blue plate special of good ol’ country western music and song, 623-776-8400 or www.azbroadwaytheatre.com
28 FLAGSTAFF: Wildflower Walk - Arboretum at Flagstaff, join a botanist for a tour of the gardens, meadow and Nature Trail at The Arboretum to learn about the natural history of plants native to northern Arizona, plant lists available for participants, $2-5, 9:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
28 FLAGSTAFF: Audubon Society Birdwalks ? The Arboretum at Flagstaff, birdwalks through the garden every Saturday during migratory bird season, bird lists are available, some guidebooks and binoculars are available to borrow, free, 7:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
28 FLAGSTAFF: Elden Pueblo Public Dig ? Elden Pueblo Heritage Site, experience the science of archaeology through hands-on participation in site excavations, artifact analysis, primitive technologies and hunting games, tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm, bring water, hat, sunscreen and sense of discovery, free, 10 am ? 4 pm, 928-527-3452 or 928-527-3475 or www.fs.fed.us/r3/Coconino/recreation/peaks/elden-pueblo.shtml
28 FLAGSTAFF: Ledge Hike ? Walnut Canyon National Monument, join the park ranger, strenuous 2-mile guided hike into the backcountry, through ancient Sinagua ruins, reservations required, $5, 10 am ? 1 pm, 928-526-3367 or www.nps.gov/waca
28 FLAGSTAFF: Concert Series presents Burnett Family Bluegrass ? Heritage Square, 4-6 pm, 928-853-4292 or www.heritagesquaretrust.org
28 GLENDALE: Summer Concert Series ? Arrowhead Towne Center, Outdoor Amphitheatre, 7-9 pm, free, 623-979-7720 or www.arrowheadtownecenter.com
28 GOLDFIELD: National Day of the Cowboy Celebration ? drovers procession, Earp Holiday mustache contest for the most authentic mustache, the Arizona Shootists amateur and profession fast draw contest, Texas hold ‘em poker tournament at the Mammoth Saloon, western art show, kid’s corral with children’s activities such as stick horse racing, storytelling, Goldfield Gunfighters, bordello girls, McNasty Brothers Bull Whip demonstrations, singing cowboy, 9 am ? 5 pm, free, 480-982-3141 or www.apachejunctioncoc.com
28 NUTRIOSO: Bar-B-Que & Dance ? Nutrioso Community Center, (Old Schoolhouse), www.alpinearizona.com
28 PAGE: Immaculate Heart of Mary 4 ? Angel Golf Scramble ? Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com
28 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR: 5th Annual High Country Hummers Event ? Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area, interact with independent hummingbird researchers, exhibit featuring live hawks and owls, bird walk, slide presentation, explore the visitor center’s interpretive displays on wildlife, habitats, prehistoric culture and conservation, free, 7:30 am ? 1 pm, 928-367-4281
28 SUPERIOR: Butterfly Walk - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn to identify them on this guided walk by Education Coordinator Chris Kline and Arizona State Parks volunteer naturalists, a few butterflies are netted for a short while to give kids a close up look, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
28-29 WILLCOX: Peach Mania Festival - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, free, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com
29 FLAGSTAFF: Guided Nature Walk ? Hart Prairie Preserve, meet at 10 am at Fort Valley Plaza Shopping Center and carpool to the preserve, 2-3 hours for round trip, easy walk, dress for the outdoors and bring water, 928-774-8892 ext 5 www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/
30 FLAGSTAFF: Full Moon Bat Program - Arboretum at Flagstaff, learn about the habitats of native Arizona bats and bats from around the world from conservation expert Brian Keeley, learn about echolocation using a “bat detector,” observe bats feeding on insects at sunset, $5-7, 6-8 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
31-8/5 SIERRA VISTA: 16th Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival - field trips, displays, lectures, bat stalks, owl prowls, displays, arts & crafts, Pete Dunn is featured speaker, 520-678-8237 or www.swwings.org
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