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.
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Homeschool Appreciation Day
April 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Join our Annual Homeschool Appreciation Day
It is a full-day educational adventure—open to all families and curious minds—blending self-paced historical exploration, hands-on learning, live entertainment, and desert wildlife education at one of Arizona’s most iconic ghost towns.
Families and visitors of all backgrounds are invited to explore over 16 original 1800s buildings— including the assay office, blacksmith shop, brothel, cookhouse, and the infamous Hanging Tree—discovering the stories, artifacts, and frontier ingenuity that defined the gold-rush era.
What is included:
• Live blacksmithing demonstrations
• Interactive gold-panning station where everyone can try their hand at “striking it rich”
• Performances by the Wickenburg Marshals, bringing the Old West to life with family-friendly skits and photo ops
• Arizona Game & Fish on-site with live desert animals and wildlife education stations
• Local food trucks serving lunch, snacks, and treats
• Shaded picnic and rest areas for breaks and socializing
This special event is our way of saying thank you to homeschool families—while welcoming every guest to learn, play, and explore.
Highlights:
Old West Fashion Show
Saturday at 12:00 PM
See how men and women dressed in frontier times with this lively, crowd-pleasing show!