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.
Join local historian extraordinaire Steve Hoza, who has worked in the museum field for the past 35 years, as he shares his knowledge of Arizona’s war airfields. Arizona was home to 59 military airfields during World War II, training tens of thousands of pilots, bombardiers, and gunners. Steve has visited each of these fields and […]
Join local historian extraordinaire Steve Hoza, who has worked in the museum field for the past 35 years, as he shares his knowledge of Arizona’s war airfields. Arizona was home to 59 military airfields during World War II, training tens of thousands of pilots, bombardiers, and gunners. Steve has visited each of these fields and […]
The Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival gives participants the opportunity to experience birding during the peak spring migration season. The four-day festival is held at Dead Horse Ranch State Park on the banks of the Verde River. With close proximity to the Verde, Oak Creek, Sycamore Creek and other perennial waters, festival participants are […]
Founding Values is an event series designed for ASU and the surrounding community to distance ourselves from partisan politics and reflect on the values represented in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. The semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, offers us a unique and timely opportunity to ask if we […]
The Page Regional Veterans Stand Down is an annual event connecting Homeless & At-Risk Veterans. The Stand Down provides introduction and increased awareness of public & private community services which are available for all Veterans and their Families (outreach) throughout Northern Arizona. The Page Stand Down will take place on April 24th from 9am to […]
Saplings & Stories will be a collaborative Read & Rec program hosted in partnership between Apache Junction Parks & Recreation and the Public Library. Read & Rec is hosted monthly, but this special event will combine literacy, environmental stewardship, and community engagement in celebration of America 250. The program will take place at Prospector Park […]
The City of Benson is hosting a community picnic, BYOF (bring your own food) on Saturday, April 25th. There will be a pickleball tournament, cornhole, opening of the City's new baseball fields. A way for the community to come together and celebrate America's semi quincentennial.
This is the last opportunity to view the Oro Valley Historical Society’s America Semiquincentennial exhibit, as our season comes to a close. The exhibit explores the hardships of the patriots, Arizona’s statehood journey, and the Town’s own founding challenges. Volunteers will be present to answer questions, and free tours are offered with grateful acceptance of […]
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Surprise and Sun City West, the event offers attendees the chance to enjoy delicious food, explore stunning artwork from local artists, and experience live music—all while making a difference in the community.
The Centurions have an annual theme event that raises money for Southern Arizona charities that provide services in the areas of healthcare, education and mentorship, with an emphasis on improving children's lives. This year we celebrate the 250 Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with our AMERICANA EXTRAVAGANZA, RED WHITE & BOOTS […]
Advances in artificial intelligence present new opportunities to strengthen democratic representation rather than weaken it. This talk explores how AI tools can be used to better inform the public, more effectively gather and interpret public input, and communicate citizens’ priorities to democratic representative bodies. By examining emerging mechanisms for large-scale civic feedback, deliberation, and policy […]
Founding Values is an event series designed for ASU and the surrounding community to distance ourselves from partisan politics and reflect on the values represented in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. The semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding, offers us a unique and timely opportunity to ask if we […]