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Your guide to the First Friday monthly artwalk in downtown Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 1, 2025

Even though it's a holiday, there are still things to do on First Friday

The exterior of Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

11 Phoenix museums are free through Labor Day for military families

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 29, 2025

Museums around the Valley are offering free admission for military families this summer. Here's how to participate.

Phoenix Art Museum hosts final free Family Funday of the summer June 29

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 27, 2025

The museum is welcoming guests for a day of interactive fun — and no entry fee — on Sunday.

Activate game center in Scottsdale offers free play for opening weekend

By Jimmy Magahern

Jun 25, 2025

It's got dozens of cool tech-based games, and you can try them for free for a limited time.

Downtown wine bar tackles summer slump with unique drinks deal

By Georgann Yara

Jun 24, 2025

One local spot came up with a creative solution to help everyone this summer. Here's how to score discounted beer and wine.

12 dining deals to help beat the summer heat

By Georgann Yara

Jun 23, 2025

Staying in Phoenix this summer? These Valley spots are offering deals and discounts to make the worst months a little better.

Treat dad with these food and drink specials on Father's Day

By Georgann Yara

Jun 11, 2025

Spoil your dad this Sunday without breaking the bank at these 18 Phoenix restaurants offering deals and specials.

Maricopa County Reads summer program offers prizes for all ages

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 4, 2025

It's Maricopa County Reads season, and you can earn rewards for every minute your nose is in a book.

Bartender Nicole Long and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.

602 Day deals: 10 spots to eat and drink on this Phoenix holiday

By Sara Crocker and Tirion Boan

Jun 2, 2025

Celebrate the city's longest-standing area code with deals on food and drinks offered around the Valley.

Phoenix 602 Day: A guide to the Valley’s new holiday

By Adrianna Nine

Jun 2, 2025

Happy 602 Day! Phoenix is celebrating itself on June 2 with events and deals at parks and businesses around town.

The 10 most affordable picks from our Top 100 Restaurants list

By Tirion Boan

May 28, 2025

These 10 metro Phoenix restaurants offer great food at even better prices.

Harkins Theatres screens secret horror film Monday night

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 18, 2025

You won't know what the movie is till you get there, but it's only $5.

Tempe ‘Star Wars’-themed Indigenous art exhibition closes this weekend

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 15, 2025

You've only got a few more days to see "The Return of the Force" at Tempe Center for the Arts before it closes on Saturday.

Groceries are pricey. This Arizona nonprofit provides fresh food for less

By Sara Crocker

May 8, 2025

At Borderlands Produce Rescue, shoppers score enough food to share for just $15. It may be ‘the best kept secret in town.’

Free & Cheap

How to visit the Desert Botanical Garden for free

Celebrate July 4 with Phoenix food and drinks deals

Free & Cheap

How to visit the Desert Botanical Garden for free

Celebrate July 4 with Phoenix food and drinks deals

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