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Free things to do in Phoenix this week

Free things to do in Phoenix this week

By Jennifer GoldbergDecember 29, 2025

Spend the last week of 2025 having a lot of free fun.

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.

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

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

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 29, 2025

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

These holiday attractions are still open around Phoenix

These holiday attractions are still open around Phoenix

By Jennifer GoldbergDecember 10, 2025

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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Insanely expensive store opens at Scottsdale Fashion Square

Insanely expensive store opens at Scottsdale Fashion Square

By Jennifer GoldbergNovember 25, 2025

$1,000 cashmere sneakers? $5,000 coats? They’re at the new Loro Piana store.

First Arizona Sierra store lands in Surprise

First Arizona Sierra store lands in Surprise

By Matthew BirdNovember 24, 2025

It’s like a TJ Maxx for fitness and outdoors-related items, and it just opened last weekend.

Dick’s House of Sport in Phoenix: A look inside the new ‘interactive’ store

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 21, 2025

The 100,000-square-foot sports retailer and jock haven is now open. Here’s everything to experience.

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You are more likely to be catfished in Arizona than any other state

You are more likely to be catfished in Arizona than any other state

By Jennifer GoldbergNovember 19, 2025

How gullible are residents of the Grand Canyon State? Really gullible, apparently.

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