Lost Dutchman State Park, AZ Events
January
| 1 - 12 | ZooLights Phoenix - 6:00-10:00 pm nightly (closed December 25th) Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests of the World, sta ... more |
| 3 - 11 | Arizona Sun Country Circuit Quarter Horse Show Scottsdale - One of the top ten American Quarter Horse shows in the nation, this circuit is full of six shows including three youth shows, all events are offered i ... more |
| 4 - 5 | Annual Mesa Indian Art Show Mesa - More than 100 artists, demonstrators, Indian food venue, entertainment and educational exhibits. 9 am - 5 pm. ... more |
| 4 | Australia Day Superior - Paul Taylor, Aussie folklorist, with stories, poems & music. Also a class on the didjeridoo 9-11a, must pre-regis $35. Festival 11a-3p, open 8a-5p. ... more |
| 4 | Annual Florence Woman’s Club Fashion Show Florence - Time: Doors open at 11:00am ... more |
| 11 - 12 | Annual High Noon's Wild West Collector's Show & Auction Mesa - Once each year, High Noon brings together over 150 of the nation's finest dealers featuring fine art, furnishings, Cowboy and Native American works cr ... more |
| 18 - 26 | Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction Scottsdale - The Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction held each January in Scottsdale, Arizona is far more than just an auction. It can justifiably claim to be "The ... more |
| 18 - 19 | Annual Chinese Week & Culture & Cuisine Festival Phoenix - Enjoy continuous live entertainment including Dragon and Lion Dances, Folk Dances, Musical and Cultural Performances, Tai Chi and Martial Arts Demonst ... more |
February
| 18 - 19 | Annual Navajo Folk Art Festival Scottsdale - Many noted Navajo folk artists gather to show and sell their innovative artwork in the outdoor courtyards of el Pedregal Festival marketplace, music t ... more |
| 24 - 26 | ArtFest' of 5th Avenue Scottsdale - ArtFest' of 5th Avenue is a Festival located in the Arts District of DownTown Scottsdale, home of galleries, picturesque storefronts, and the Bob Park ... more |
| 30 | Annual Western ArtWalk Weekend Scottsdale - The annual "Western ArtWalk" returns to the "West's Most Western Town" and the Scottsdale Arts District from 7 to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Scottsdale Gall ... more |
| 31 - 2 | Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival Scottsdale - Thunderbird Artists, producer of award-winning fine art and wine festivals, lines the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with the greatest selection o ... more |
| 31 - 2 | Phoenix Worldfest Phoenix - Learn about and experience the cultures of Phoenix's ten Sister Cities, taste a variety of ethnic foods and sample beers of the world, music and dance ... more |
| 1 - 2 | Annual Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale Mesa - Largest woodcarving show in AZ, by the Grand Canyon State Woodcarvers, featuring wood sculptures by national & local carvers, door prizes, raffles, de ... more |
| 1 | Annual Valentine Classic Chevy Car Show Mesa - Over 100 classic Chevrolets on display. There will also be live music, great food from local businesses, and games for all of the registered participa ... more |
| 1 | Annual Parada del Sol Mesa - The world's largest horse-drawn parade will proceed north on Scottsdale Road from Oak to Indian School Road. 10 a.m. ... more |
| 1 | Annual Tour of Historic Florence Florence - Explore the history of one of Arizona’s oldest towns. The self-guided tour highlights the history and architecture of Florence dating back to Territ ... more |
| 1 - 23 | Renaissance Festival Apache Junction - The Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, and arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and a fe ... more |
| 1 | Parada Del Sol Historic Parade and Trail’s End Festival Scottsdale - Thousands of horses and riders participate in the world's longest horse-drawn parade. The Parada del Sol Historic Parade has been a Scottsdale, AZ tra ... more |
| 3 - 9 | Annual WM Phoenix Open Scottsdale - Home of the largest-attended tournament in the world, the fan-favorite Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale is a masterful blend of challenge ... more |
| 8 - 9 | Annual Arizona Senior Olympic State Games Phoenix - 29 events throughout the metro area including swimming, cycling, track & field, billiards, fun walks, road races & the triathlon. ... more |
| 8 - 9 | Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club Annual Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show Mesa - Our show is family-friendly. Dealers will be selling fine-handmade jewelry, gems, beads, opals, cabochons, fossils, rocks, slabs, lapidary equipment a ... more |
| 13 - 23 | Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale - The Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is the largest Arabian show in the world, a must-see Scottsdale signature event with parties, shopping, food, ... more |
| 15 - 16 | Annual Hoop Dance Festival Phoenix - Top Native American dancers from the U.S. & Canada vie for the title of World Champion Hoop Dancer, fry bread & Mexican food, 10 am - 5 pm. ... more |
| 15 | Annual Memories on Main Classics and Customs Car and Bike Show Florence - A step back in time in Historic Downtown Florence! The annual Memories on Main Street Car and Bike show! Music, Food, Vendors and lots of awards for s ... more |
| 16 | Annual Run For the Gold - Lost Dutchman Marathon Apache Junction - USA Track & Field certified marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K Desert Trail Run & 2-mile fun run/walk, 7:30 am. ... more |
| 22 - 23 | Annual Matsuri: A Festival of Japan Phoenix - Highlights Japanese culture with entertainment, authentic crafts, food & fine arts, includes martial arts demos, Taiko drums & audience participation ... more |
March
| 21 - 23 | Annual McDowell Mountain Music Phoenix - Eclectic music festival promoting a community gathering and charity benefit amidst RV & tent camping, delectable food, kid's activities, Headline perf ... more |
| 22 | Annual Fishing Derby Florence - Kids 18 and under come out to Lake Florence at Heritage Park and reel in the big one. Catch a fish with a tag and bring it to the Parks and Recreation ... more |
| 22 - 23 | Annual Southwest Rubber Stamp Spring Fling Mesa - Classes, lectures, booth demos, and door prizes. ... more |
| 22 - 23 | Guild Annual Indian Fair & Market Phoenix - The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market is one of the most prestigious art events in the entire Southwest. More than 600 premier Native American ... more |
| 22 | Quilters Point of View Quilt Show Mesa - The Quilters Point of View Quilt Show "Flower Power" is on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9 am until 3 pm. Admission is $1. Gift Quilt tickets will be a ... more |
| 28 - 2 | Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival Scottsdale - Renovation Closure 2023. Rated among the top in the country, a juried fair that includes 185 artists, performances, artist demonstrations & presentati ... more |
| 1 - 2 | West of Western Culinary Festival Phoenix - Meet the Chefs who create Arizona's culinary signature, at the Anniversary garden party with fifty of Arizona's top independent and esort Chefs. Wine ... more |
| 1 - 30 | Renaissance Festival Apache Junction - The Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, and arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and a fe ... more |
| 1 - 2 | Apache Junction Rock & Gem Show Apache Junction - Dealers will be selling fine-handmade jewelry, gems, beads, opals, cabochons, fossils, rocks, slabs, lapidary equipment and supplies, and more. Inclu ... more |
| 1 - 2 | Heard Museum Annual Indian Fair & Market Phoenix - Experience a world of creativity and culture! Over 600 talented Native artists, carefully selected through a competitive jury process, display their a ... more |
| 1 | Run to Fight Children's Cancer Phoenix - Grand Canyon University Run to Fight Cancer 10k/5k Run & Cancer Survivors Walk to benefit the Cildrens Cancer Network. First 500 runners will receive ... more |
| 6 - 9 | Scottsdale Rodeo - Parada del Sol Rodeo Scottsdale - Enjoy a full weekend of boot-stompin' fun in celebration of Scottsdale's annual month-long Parada del Sol festival. Activities include PRCA-sanctioned ... more |
| 7 - 8 | Museum's Garage Sale Florence - Giant Garage sale -- benefits the museum. 7am. to 2pm. Back of Pinal County Historical Museum ... more |
| 8 | Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Show Apache Junction - AEDGETA currently has three major shows every year. Antique tractors are pulled for percentage and some classics are pulled for exhibition. In additio ... more |
| 8 | AZ Bike Week Open House Apache Junction - Kick off Arizona Bike Week at the biggest party in the East Valley! Live Music, Dyno Shoot-out with trophies, vendors, prizes, beer garden, food, game ... more |
| 9 | Annual Discovery Ride Apache Junction - Join us for a scenic ride through "The Valley of the Sun". Registration: 7:30-9:00 AM. Starts off at Superstition Harley-Davidson with a pancake break ... more |
| 13 - 15 | Quilt Arizona! Arizona Quilters Guild Quilt Show Mesa - Quilt Arizona! Arizona Quilters Guild 2018 Quilt Show, Ruby Extravaganza Thursday, 5 PM – 8:30 PM Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM Sa ... more |
| 15 - 16 | Anthem Gem & Mineral Show Phoenix - The Daisy Mountain Rock and Mineral Club is proud to announce their highly anticipated Annual Rock and Gem Show. It will be held Saturday, March 24th ... more |
| 15 - 16 | Annual Aloha Festival Phoenix - A celebration of Hawaiian culture featuring music, entertainment, island crafts, games for the entire family plus Hawaiian foods, 10 am - 5 pm daily. ... more |
| 15 | Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Irish Family Faire Phoenix - Parade at 10 am with pipe bands, marching bands, floats, Irish step dancers, Faire follows parade at Hance Park. Enjoy Irish Music, Irish step dancing ... more |
| 15 | Westwood Annual Social Powwow Mesa - Hosted by the Westwood High School Native American Club. This event is a Native American powwow that includes traditional singing, dances, arts & cra ... more |
| 22 - 23 | Annual AZ Scottish Highland Games Mesa - CANCELLED for 2025; Check back in 2026! Presented by the Caledonian Society of Arizona, the activities include competitive highland dancing, pipe ba ... more |
| 26 - 30 | Annual Arizona Bike Week Scottsdale - Motorcycle, racing, flat track racing, charity rides, music concert, vendor show, motorcycle demo rides, entertainment, food. ... more |
April
| Arizona Fiber Festival 2026 Phoenix - The Arizona Federation of Spinners and Weavers celebrates Guilds from all over the state with a Fiber Conference EVERY OTHER YEAR. The Federation work ... more |
| 29 - 2 | Annual Copperstate 1000 Road Rally Phoenix - More than 70 of the finest vintage motor cars leave Phoenix Art Museum and drive 1000 miles of popular Arizona terrain, celebrates the automotive cult ... more |
| 4 - 13 | Maricopa County Fair Phoenix - Food, fun, and frivolity (all at an incredibly affordable price) await all who attend the Maricopa County Fair, right in the heart of Phoenix! This ye ... more |
| 8 - 19 | Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant Mesa - This is the largest annual outdoor Easter pageant in the world. The entire cast of approximately 400, and the backstage crew of nearly 100, are all vo ... more |
| 10 - 13 | Country Thunder USA Florence - Local & national acts performing 12 hours a day & a wide variety of displays, contests, arts & crafts & food, 11 am - 11 pm. Previous headliners ha ... more |
| 12 | Scottsdale Culinary Festival Scottsdale - As the longest running festival of its kind in the United States, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fa ... more |
May
| 2 - 3 | Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Mesa - The annual fiesta features fun for the entire family, including traditional and contemporary Mexican music and dance, as well as arts and crafts, chil ... more |
| 29 - 1 | Annual Grand Canyon State Summer Games Phoenix - Olympic-style competition in 31 different sports in sites around Maricopa County, games are geared toward recreational athletes of all ages & abilitie ... more |
June
| 22 - 29 | Volleyball Festival Phoenix - The Volleyball Festival is the world's largest annual sporting event, just slightly smaller in number of participants than the Summer Olympics. Over 6 ... more |
July
| 4 | Freedom Fest July 4th Celebration Florence - Florence Freedom Fest - 5:00pm-9:00pm Live Music, Inflatables, Games, Beer Garden, Food Cornhole, Fireworks at approx. 8:30pm Territory Square, ... more |
| 4 | M&I Bank Summer Spectacular ArtWalk Scottsdale - "Cool" is more than a state of mind, it's the place to be when the Scottsdale Gallery Association and M&I Bank present the M&I Bank Summer Spectacular ... more |
| 4 | Annual Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom Mesa - The Annual Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom takes place in historic downtown Mesa from 6 - 10 p.m. The free event will be the precu ... more |
| 4 | Annual Fabulous Phoenix Fourth Phoenix - Largest aerial fireworks in southwest, 4 stages of entertainment with local & national acts, a Kid's World with carnival games & rides, hands on activ ... more |
| 10 - 14 | Miss Nevada Pageant Scottsdale - Awarding over $1.5 million in cash, scholarships, & prizes including a Ford Mustang Convertible, National American Miss has been voted the #1 pageant ... more |
| 10 - 14 | Miss California Pageant Scottsdale - Awarding over $1.5 million in cash, scholarships, & prizes including a Ford Mustang Convertible, National American Miss has been voted the #1 pageant ... more |
| 26 | National Day of the Cowboy Apache Junction - The National Day of the Cowboy is a day set aside as a national day of recognition for the many contributions the American Cowboy and Cowgirl have mad ... more |
| 26 | Annual Casino Night Florence - Don't miss this years Casino Night. We will have thousands of dollars in prizes to win along with great food from various Florence Restaurants, as wel ... more |
August
| 22 - 24 | Annual Family Cornfest Arts & Crafts Fair Phoenix - Savor fresh sweet corn, shop for arts & crafts offered by more than 60 vendors and bring the kids for clowns, face painting and balloon animals. ... more |
September
| 7 | Family Sonoran Sunday Scottsdale - Join the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Nature Guides and Yvonne Massman at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead for the first Sonoran Sunday of the season. 3:00PM ... more |
| 12 - 21 | Arizona Restaurant Week Phoenix - Arizona Restaurant Week is an exciting event developed to showcase the outstanding culinary scene in the Phoenix metro market. Guests of the event wil ... more |
| 13 | Annual Phoenix Famtastical Festival Phoenix - The Annual Phoenix Children's Festival returns to CityScape in Downtown Phoenix and promises to deliver even more fun and excitement. Mark your calend ... more |
| 19 - 26 | Arizona State Fair Phoenix - Arizona's largest event and one of the top state fairs in the country, the Arizona State Fair offers the best in affordable, family entertainment. Fro ... more |
| 21 | Phoenix Bridal Show Phoenix - The Phoenix Bridal Show brings all the leading professionals to you all in one day, all in one place. While you're planning YOUR day; you have decisi ... more |
| 26 - 28 | Maricopa County Home & Garden Show Scottsdale - The Home & Garden Show features more than 1,000 vendor booths and the BEST deals on home improvement & remodeling, kitchen & bath, home decor, solar, ... more |
October
| 12 - 14 | Oktoberfest Apache Junction - Live entertainment, vendor booths, pillow mud fights, carnival. Daily, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM. ... more |
| 28 - 26 | Arizona State Fair Phoenix - Arizona's largest event and one of the top state fairs in the country, the Arizona State Fair offers the best in affordable, family entertainment. Fro ... more |
| 28 | Native American Recognition Days (NARD) Powwow Phoenix - The Arizona Native American community celebrates Native American Recognition Days from October through December each year. Download the flyer below fo ... more |
| 2 | Putt Fore Magic Mesa - Enjoy a magical night of mini-putt, while raising funds that will help us grow the Arizona Magic of Music & Dance program and provide more special ne ... more |
| 10 - 12 | Greater Phoenix Greek Festival Phoenix - Ethnic cuisine, cooking demos, cathedral tours, folk dancers, authentic regional costumes, artifacts, entertainment, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 11am - 10 pm, Su ... more |
| 17 | Apache Junction Chamber Superstition Open Golf Tournament Apache Junction - This tournament will benefit our high school scholarship program. A fun-filled day awaits golfers as we set out to play at Gold Canyon Golf Resort. S ... more |
| 18 - 19 | El Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Mesa - A colorful and exciting Mexican/Latino cultural celebration featuring traditonal music and dance, children's activities, and food booths. ... more |
| 24 - 26 | Annual Roy Track Mesa Pow Wow Mesa - Free concert Friday night, Saturday & Sunday Inter-tribal Native American gathering featuring dance competitions, and Native American arts and food ve ... more |
| 24 - 26 | Fall Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival Scottsdale - Thunderbird Artists, the leading producer of fine art events in the Southwest, is eager to announce their first festival of the 2024/2025 season and t ... more |
| 30 - 2 | Scottsdale International Film Festival Scottsdale - The Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival will showcase 50 films from more than 20 countries during five days and nights of screenings. Among ... more |
November
| 25 | Tournament of Champions Mesa - Have you flown with Fighter Combat before? Do you think you have what it takes to be the Top Gun or Air Show Pilot Champion for 2006? Sign-up for our ... more |
| 30 | Family Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Mesa - Arizona's oldest annual 10K run, open to runners of all ages. ... more |
| 31 - 1 | Showdown on Main Pitmaster Challenge Florence - Come join us for this great Annual BBQ Competition in Downtown Florence, Arizona, the first weekend of November. Right on Main St. the street will be ... more |
| 1 | Phoenix Summit Challenge Phoenix - Phoenix Summit Challenge highlights the vastness, beauty and physical challenge the city's more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserv ... more |
| 1 - 9 | Annual Ben Johnson Days Poker Ride/Walk Apache Junction - The Ben Johnson Days' fun continues Sunday with the Poker Ride/Walk. Participants can ride the trail on a horse in the beautiful Goldfield Mountains o ... more |
| 1 - 9 | Annual Ben Johnson Days Apache Junction - 4D Jackpot Barrel Race, 'Fun' Gymkhana & Poker Ride/Walk, presented by the Goldfield Ghost Riders. The event encompasses something for everyone - Fun ... more |
| 1 | Mountain Bridge Annual Classic Car Show Mesa - There are 100 places to park your classic car at the Mountain Bridge Car Show. Trophies are awarded for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, ... more |
| 1 - 2 | Annual SerbFest Phoenix - Experience all of the traditions of Serbia. Be sure to bring your appetite and try delicious homemade Serbian cuisine and pastries. There is also live ... more |
| 6 - 8 | Annual Christmas Idea House Mesa - The annual Christmas Idea House will be held at a beautiful 12,000 square foot home in northeast Mesa the last weekend in November, Thursday through S ... more |
| 7 - 8 | Arizona Aircraft Expo Scottsdale - Featuring Today's Most Advanced Aircraft at One Location - Arizona's leading aircraft dealers are working together to create the Annual Arizona Aircra ... more |
| 8 | Grand Avenue Festival Phoenix - The annual Grand Avenue Festival celebrates the unusual history of this historic street and the small businesses, arts, and interesting adaptive re-us ... more |
| 10 | Veteran's Day Parade Phoenix - Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, presented by Honoring Arizona's Veterans, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. every year on November 11, starts at North Phoenix Baptist ... more |
| 15 - 16 | Apache Junction High School Fall Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show Apache Junction - Dealers will be selling fine hand-made jewelry, gems, opals, beads, cabochons, slabs, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry-making supplies and equipment. ... more |
| 21 - 23 | Florence Jr. Parada Rodeo Florence - The Florence Jr. Parada Rodeo is the Nation's Oldest continuous junior rodeo. There will be novelty events as well as "regular" rodeo events. Pa ... more |
| 22 - 23 | ArtFest' of Scottsdale Scottsdale - The annual ArtFest of Scottsdale is one of the valley's most popular holiday traditions. Downtown Scottsdale features 200 artists from across the coun ... more |
| 22 - 29 | ZooLights Phoenix - 6:00-10:00 pm nightly (closed December 25th) Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests of the World, sta ... more |
| 26 - 29 | Las Noches de las Luminarias Phoenix - Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden is transformed into a place of ench ... more |
| 28 - 30 | Arizona Art Alliance Holiday Show & Sale Scottsdale - Over 100 juried artists exhibiting about 1000 pieces of art of all media, both 2- and 3-dimensional. Artwork for sale at affordable prices. Artists ... more |
December
| 31 | Morton's the Steakhouse Ring in The New Year Scottsdale - Ring out the old and ring in the new with a Morton's four course celebration that's certain to be the toast of the town. Watch the ball drop while ... more |
| 7 | Annual Mesa's Merry Main Street Mesa - Annual family celebration including a light display, music, food, and children's activities. 5 to 9:30 p.m. ... more |
| 8 - 9 | Celebration of Basketweaving and Native Foods Festival Phoenix - More than 75 of the nation's finest Native American basket weavers will be showcasing and selling their work, special music & dance performances, arti ... more |
| 15 | Christmas Idea House and Home Tour Mesa - Desert Club, a non-profit all-volunteer women's organization, hosts a Christmas House that has proven to be a great event to attend. The Christmas Ide ... more |
| 21 - 22 | Superstition Farm Celebrates "Mooey Christmas" Mesa - The Stechnij family of Superstition Farm is always looking for new and fun ways to engage the community in farming and agriculture. This year, come c ... more |
| 28 - 30 | Balloon Classic Gilbert - Morning hot-air balloon liftoffs and evening glows, fireworks on Saturday, a family fun zone, a holiday marketplace and a food court featuring food tr ... more |
| 28 | Florence Holiday Light Parade Florence - Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends at the annual lighted parade. 6:00 pm - 8:00pm. ... more |
| 29 | Chester's Christmas Concert Mesa - Featuring DSB, the #1 Journey tribute band in the country. Chester's Harley-Davidson in Mesa, AZ. Vendors, Food, Beer Garden, Family fun, and an incre ... more |
| 29 | 12K's of Christmas Gilbert - Celebrate Christmas in Arizona! Run in a Sea of Santas ... Join us for the fastest-growing family Christmas event in the southwest. Celebrating health ... more |
| 30 | ZooLights Phoenix - 6:00-10:00 pm nightly (closed December 25th) Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests of the World, sta ... more |
| 30 - 29 | Railroad Park to Shine With Holiday Lights Scottsdale - More than 100,000 lights will adorn trees and displays during McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park's Holiday Lights program. Festivities kick off at 6:30 ... more |
| 30 | Las Noches de la Luminarias Phoenix - Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden is transformed into a place of ench ... more |
| 6 - 7 | Annual Pueblo Grande Indian Market Phoenix - Join us once again as we celebrate Native American Arts with out traditional Indian Market. Enjoy live performances, unique artists with hand-made jew ... more |
| 7 | Holiday Light Parade Apache Junction - Live entertainment, Santa, arts & crafts for children. ... more |
| 12 - 15 | Las Noches de la Luminarias Phoenix - Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden is transformed into a place of ench ... more |
| 21 - 25 | Annual Arizona National Stock Show Phoenix - Livestock shows for 4-H, FFA & adult exhibitors, Li'l Buckaroo rodeo, Cowboy Classics, western art & gear show with workshops & demonstrations, farm e ... more |