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Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend

Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 2, 2026

Did you resolve to spend less money in 2026? See what you can do for free this weekend.

Your guide to the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix: Route, best views and more

Your guide to the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix: Route, best views and more

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 2, 2026

Everything to know about the annual sports-related event on Saturday.

A block party packed with people at night.

Tempe New Year’s Eve block party: A look back at the iconic NYE event

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 31, 2025

Midnight chip drops, packed crowds and live music turned Mill Avenue into an NYE landmark.

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How to snag a free ride on New Year’s Eve in Phoenix

How to snag a free ride on New Year’s Eve in Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergDecember 31, 2025

You don’t have to pay for an Uber to get home safely this New Year’s Eve.

Phoenix New Year’s Eve parties 2025: your ultimate guide

Phoenix New Year’s Eve parties 2025: your ultimate guide

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 31, 2025

Where to welcome 2026 in style around the Valley on Dec. 31.

The 10 most-read arts and culture stories of 2025: Micro Center, SpaceX and Labubus

The 10 most-read arts and culture stories of 2025: Micro Center, SpaceX and Labubus

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 30, 2025

This year, readers got cosmic, nostalgic and delightfully distracted.

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These holiday attractions are still open around Phoenix

These holiday attractions are still open around Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergDecember 30, 2025

Still holding on to the Christmas spirit? These Phoenix attractions are here for you.

You can still see Christmas lights at these Phoenix homes

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 29, 2025

Still want more Christmas lights? These houses will shine for a few more days.

The best costumes and cosplays of Phoenix in 2025

The best costumes and cosplays of Phoenix in 2025

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 26, 2025

Amazing looks were the highlight of Valley conventions this year.

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Survey: Phoenix is home to most socially awkward young people in U.S.

Survey: Phoenix is home to most socially awkward young people in U.S.

By TJ L'HeureuxDecember 19, 2025

Oh, and millennials, too.

Baby giraffe needs a name: Phoenix Zoo opens voting until Dec. 22

Baby giraffe needs a name: Phoenix Zoo opens voting until Dec. 22

By TJ L'HeureuxDecember 18, 2025

The not-so-little female calf was born Nov. 16.

A carousel inside a suburban mall.

Why is a Mesa mall replacing its beloved double-decker carousel?

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2025

The landmark ride will get a new spin early next year.

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An artist's rendering of a glowing Atari-themed hotel.

Phoenix’s Atari Hotel is finally happening and the public can invest

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 17, 2025

The retro-themed downtown project on Roosevelt Row is targeting a 2028 opening.

Attention, shoppers: Stores are quietly changing return policies

Attention, shoppers: Stores are quietly changing return policies

By Lauren Beitelspacher | The ConversationDecember 16, 2025

Shopping for the holidays? It may not be as easy to make returns this year.

SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix tonight

SpaceX rocket launch should be visible in Phoenix tonight

By Matthew BirdDecember 13, 2025

Another reason to look at the sky: The next SpaceX launch is just hours away.

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50 years on, ‘Fire in the Sky’ UFO incident still shapes Arizona town

50 years on, ‘Fire in the Sky’ UFO incident still shapes Arizona town

By Angela RoseRedDecember 12, 2025

The small communities of Heber and Overgaard are hotspots of alien tourism.

How to see the APS Electric Light Parade in Phoenix: Route and road closures

How to see the APS Electric Light Parade in Phoenix: Route and road closures

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 5, 2025

The longtime holiday favorite rolls back through midtown on Saturday.

A full moon appears behind some cactus.

When to see the final supermoon of 2025 in Arizona tonight

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 4, 2025

The December full moon will light up the sky Thursday night. Here’s when to see it.

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See new Phoenix Mercury logo during Friday night drone show

See new Phoenix Mercury logo during Friday night drone show

By Jennifer GoldbergNovember 28, 2025

And how to get a T-shirt with the updated logo for free.

People on a lit-up dance floor.

Phoenix’s best Thanksgiving Eve parties to hit this year

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 26, 2025

Where to go on the biggest partying night of the year.

15 best tourist attractions in Phoenix

15 best tourist attractions in Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergNovember 26, 2025

Visiting the Valley? Here are the can’t-miss places in Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale.

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Danelle Plaza memories: A look back at Tempe’s beloved strip mall

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 26, 2025

A nostalgic trip through the East Valley landmark’s history and the spots people loved most.

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