Heads up! How to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Arizona this week
Shooting stars will rain across the night sky through April 30.
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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.
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix offers monthly pay-what-you-can day
It’s the last Community Day to see the garden’s butterfly habitat and the “Desert Pulse” exhibit.
Your guide to Easter egg hunts and events in Phoenix this weekend
Hop on over to one of these holiday events.
The 13 best arcades in Phoenix right now
Ready player one? Metro Phoenix’s top joystick joints are calling.
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Superstition Mountains’ famed cougar shadow makes its return this week
Here’s when and how to see the delightful phenomenon at its peak.
Birding-curious? Tips on how to take up bird-watching in Arizona
Want a free, fun, fresh-air hobby? Check out bird-watching.
Firefly Alpha rocket launch could be visible in Arizona tonight
The latest launch from California could light up the night sky on Wednesday.
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Get ready: How to see tonight’s blood moon and lunar eclipse from Arizona
It’s worth waking up before sunrise — there won’t be another total eclipse for nearly three years.
How to see the rare six-planet alignment in Arizona tonight
Here’s when to look for the “parade” of planets.
The best desert wildflower hikes near Phoenix
Here are 10 hikes — beginner, intermediate and advanced — where you can see the beautiful wildflowers of the Arizona desert.
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Cactus League spring training in Phoenix: Photos through the decades
Spring training has a rich history in the Valley of the Sun. Here’s a look back.
Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2026 Japanese festival in Phoenix
Everything to know about the free cultural event at Steele Indian School Park on Feb. 21 and 22.
Phoenix hiking etiquette: 5 rules you should know
Hiking faux pas are a real thing. Here are some ways to avoid them.
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Why this Arizona geek convention is ending after 15 years
“The level of care, time and real effort this convention deserves is no longer something we can sustainably carry.”
Phoenix Idiotarod returns Saturday. How to join the Valley’s wildest race
“The rules are there are no rules.”
Will tonight’s SpaceX launch be visible in Phoenix?
Look to the skies to see the jellyfish-shaped phenomenon.
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Arizona saw northern lights Monday. Can you see it again tonight?
We got a faint view of the aurora borealis on Monday.
5 easy hikes for beginners in metro Phoenix
Did you resolve to hike more in 2026? Get started with these metro Phoenix trails.
When to see Arizona’s first supermoon of 2026 this weekend
It’s a bright start to the year’s skywatching calendar.
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Phoenix skate shop needs public’s help to give boards to kids
Local chain Cowtown Skateboards only has a few more days to hit its charity goal.