Arizona America250 Events Calendar
Explore our Arizona America250 Events Calendar, your hub for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in Arizona. This calendar highlights both signature events hosted by Arizona America250 and community-led events taking place across the state.
If your organization or community is planning an event that aligns with the spirit of America250, we invite you to be part of the celebration. Help us build a vibrant calendar that reflects the richness of Arizona’s past, present, and future. Submitting your event is easy and free!
Let’s make history together. One event at a time.
America 250: Edible Gifts of the Earth (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants)
May 22 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Join Ranger Jacque for a special America 250 evening hike to explore the edible plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Metate Trail, identifying native plants that have served as vital food and medicinal sources for generations of inhabitants. This 2-mile out and back is rated as easy to moderate, featuring mostly level terrain with some rocky sections and sandy washes. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water, as there is no drinking water available at Spur Cross Ranch. You may also want to bring a flashlight for the final portion of the hike. No pets, please. Entry to the park is $5 cash per person 16 and up (bring exact change or annual pass; no cards nor digital payment accepted).
MEETING LOCATION: Covered picnic tables past the entry station
Precise Meeting Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XUXZovE8vweFHAp79
To register, please call the Nature Center at (602) 506-2930 ext.8 with your name, phone number and number of people attending. If you find you cannot attend a program after you have registered, please call the Nature Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list. Registration for this program will close on 5/20/26. PLEASE NOTE: Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events. The Maricopa County Parks website (www.maricopa.gov/parks) is the most accurate resource for verifying the program’s status. Please check the program listing online before coming to the park.