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!

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Let’s make history together. One event at a time.

  • A Civic Event–You Belong Here

    HD South 10 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, Arizona

    HD SOUTH, in partnership with the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Citizen University, invites you to attend A Civic Event featuring Music In Common. This curated experience helps people across […]

  • Weaving Cultural History Into Our Family History Writing

    Gilbert Historical Museum 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, Arizona

    Join ASU Professor Emeritus Duane Roen, founding coordinator for the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Science and Arts, for this unique family history […]

  • Prospector Play Day

    Apache Prospector Park Prospector Park 3015 N. Idaho Road

    Get your trusty long ear, your trusty lawn chair, and bring all the good vibes to Apache Junction's Prospector Park for the 67th Annual* Apache Junction Burro Derby and Prospector […]

  • Let’s Talk Constitution

    Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ, United States

    The Apache Junction Library will be hosting speaker, Shane Krauser. He will lead a lively discussion on the Constitution for adults and teens. Come hear about this great document and […]

  • Sonoran Desert Botany Hike at Lost Dutchman State Park

    Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail Apache Junctio, Apache Junction, Arizona

    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 […]

  • Saguaro Safari at Lost Dutchman at Lost Dutchman State Park

    Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail Apache Junctio, Apache Junction, Arizona

    Just how big is the biggest cactus in the United States? Can you eat it? What role does it play in our desert community? Get answers to these questions and […]

  • Oro Valley Historical Society Semiquincentennial Exhibit

    Steam Pump Ranch 10901 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, Arizona

    Last chance to see the Oro Valley Historical Society exhibit commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of our nation. Visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch between […]

  • Arizona’s German POWS

    Gilbert Historical Museum 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, Arizona

    Welcome back local historian extraordinaire Steve Hoza as he shares interesting facts from Arizona’s history. Arizona was the home to 24 German prisoner of war camps during World War II. […]

  • Grand Canyon Pictorial Bus Tour

    The Hayden Public Library 219 W 5th Avenue, Hayden, Arizona

    Want to tour the Grand Canyon virtually? Mikki Monaghan, former bus tour guide, will take you through the Grand Canyon and share her knowledge and enthusiasm for this Arizona wonder!

  • Sonoran Desert Botany Hike at Lost Dutchman State Park

    Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail Apache Junctio, Apache Junction, Arizona

    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 […]

  • America’s Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood

    Steam Pump Ranch 10901 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, Arizona

    Travel through the pivotal years between 1775 and 1900 as America grew, changed, and pushed west. Learn how national events paved the way for Arizona’s unique path to statehood and […]