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.
Rev up your engines and cruise on over to the most anticipated car show of the year! Whether you're a car enthusiast, a collector or just someone who appreciates the beauty of finely crafted automobiles, this event is for you. Our Military and Veterans Appreciation Community Home/Health and Car Show Extravaganza will feature a stunning […]
Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park Saturdays and Sundays through mid-March 2026. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Lake Discovery Tour Saturdays Twilight Tour TBD - check with the office for […]
Walk amongst the dinosaurs in our Arizona deserts! Millions of years ago, this land belonged to the giants. The environment was different from the desert you see around you today. These giants have long since left this world but, through the magic of science, we have been able to determine what this land was like […]
Walk amongst the dinosaurs in our Arizona deserts! Millions of years ago, this land belonged to the giants. The environment was different from the desert you see around you today. These giants have long since left this world but, through the magic of science, we have been able to determine what this land was like […]
Come one, come all music lovers - to Picacho Peak State Park to enjoy Yampa Valley Steve singing cowboy classics, folk songs from Ireland or some of his original songs. Concert will start at 5:00 p.m. at the Quail Group Area.
The popular music of the WW II years was far more than just entertainment. The U.S. Army quickly recognized the value of music as a force multiplier and vital connection to home, creating the Armed Forces Radio Service to bring songs to troops in combat zones. Back home, radios and phonographs poured out song after […]
Join us for the 4th Annual Verde Valley Stand Down, dedicated to honoring Verde Valley veterans and held in memory of James David Warfield, USMC. This special event will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Cliff Castle Conference Center, located at 555 W. Middle Verde Road, […]
Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area and learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out our avian friends from hawks to hummingbirds throughout the trail! Be prepared for a 1-mile, slow-paced bird walk on moderate, rocky terrain with a mild 150ft elevation gain. The program takes about 1.5 hours. Please wear close-toed […]
The Apache Leap Mining Festival and Carnival takes place over three days and includes a variety of activities - from the famous mining competition, to a parade, live entertainment, a carnival, vendors and more.
Fridays (January - April) @ 9 a.m. Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If […]
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. Expect some small hills and loose gravel with no […]
We will be hosting a veteran forum with Marine Corps Veteran and creator of GoDaddy, Bob Parsons.