See Arizona natural wonders on Free National Park Day Aug. 25
Check out some of the most beautiful places in the state for free on Aug. 25.
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Summer’s biggest meteor shower peaks tonight. How to see it in Arizona
The Perseids bring dozens of meteors per hour to the night skies. Here’s when to look up.
You, us, and a dark cave with potentially 10,000 bats?
Phoenix New Times is hosting a guided sunset trip for our members to the Phoenix Bat Cave. Support our local journalism to snag an invite for the Aug. 25 event.
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix offers monthly pay-what-you-can day
Make a reservation to check out the garden on Aug. 11.
A double meteor shower peaks over Arizona this week. Here’s when to look
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids light up Arizona skies during the same night. How to catch the show.
July’s full moon rises over Arizona this week. Here’s when to see it
The Buck Moon will brighten Arizona skies this week. Here’s when and where to look up.
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Arizona’s iconic saguaros are being threatened. These are the perpetrators
Fire, invasive species — it’s hard being a saguaro in the Sonoran Desert.
Where to find Fourth of July fireworks and events in the Valley
Happy ‘Murica day, fam. Here’s a comprehensive list of fireworks and other family-friendly Independence Day celebrations.
Tonight’s Strawberry Moon will also be a micromoon. Here’s when to see it
The full moon rises over Arizona on June 29 and will be unique for a few reasons.
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‘Soccer,’ ‘football’ – it’s OK to call the sport whatever you want
Call the “beautiful game” anything you like.
Alex Honnold climbed Camelback this week. Here are his thoughts
He said it “exceeded expectations.” We’re so proud.
Arizona’s only blue moon of 2026 rises tonight. When to see it
The rare lunar event won’t occur again until 2029.
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Best pool parties in metro Phoenix this summer
Time for some fun in the sun at these Valley hotspots.
You won’t be alone in national parks this summer. That’s a good thing
Turns out, enjoying nature with other people is more fun than doing it alone.
Everything to know about the Phoenix Bat Cave
It’s bat season, y’all. Here’s how to see thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats every night in the middle of Phoenix.
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How to see the cosmic ‘smiley face’ in the sky in Arizona tonight
No joke: The crescent moon will align with Venus and Jupiter to form an emoji-like grin.
A connection to nature fuels well‑being, ASU researchers find
Feeling one with nature points to a better overall quality of life, the study says.
Phoenix Zoo evacuated due to bomb threat
It’s one of three U.S. zoos to get a bomb threat today.
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Heads up! How to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Arizona this week
Shooting stars will rain across the night sky through April 30.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare comet over Arizona!
Here’s how to see Comet C/2025 R3 in Arizona this week.
Maricopa County Fair 2026 continues this weekend. What to know before you go
Find rides, fried favorites and crowd-pleasing attractions at fairgrounds.
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Your guide to Easter egg hunts and events in Phoenix this weekend
Hop on over to one of these holiday events.