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The 25th annual holiday light parade starts at 7 p.m. at Phelps/Apache Trail and heads west to Thunderbird, turns and comes back to Phelps Road.
Annual Apache Junction holiday event, light parade Saturday
The city of Apache Junction’s annual holiday event is 3-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail. There will be lots of activities throughout the evening for the … more
Santa will be taking Christmas wishes and be available for photos several weekends at Mesa’s Christmas Tree, 1 N. Macdonald.
Santa making several visits to Merry Main Street
Santa Claus will be getting away from the North Pole a few times this holiday season to visit downtown Mesa and join in the Merry Main Street festivities. Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick will be taking … more
More than 300 cats from across the U.S. compete in eight judging rings over two days for Best in Show. There will be special activities involving household pets and recognition for the top Household Pet in Show.
29th annual all-breed cat show, adoption event in Mesa Dec. 10-11
The 29th Annual Cat Fanciers Association all-breed cat show, “It’s Feline A Lot Like Christmas,” will be hosted Dec. 10-11 in Mesa by the Phoenix Feline Fanciers, a club of The Cat … more
Games are to be played 9 a.m. to early evening Dec. 1-4 at Bell Bank Park – Legacy Sports Park, 1 Legacy Drive in Mesa.
Pickleball Sunmed Mesa open tournament Dec. 1-4
Nearly 400 players have registered to participate in the Association of Pickleball Professionals Sunmed Mesa Open hosted by Sunmed|Your CBD Store. Games are to be played 9 a.m. to early evening … more
At the 2021 Power Campus hair show, EVIT recruiter Chastain Duarte poses with a student model.
Cosmetology students showcase their creativity in hair shows
Cosmetology students at the East Valley Institute of Technology will show off their creative skills through elaborate hairstyles, costumes and displays at two hair shows in December. The … more
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More than 150 films from around the globe will screen over the weekend culminating in an awards brunch on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Mesa International Film Festival kicks off Thursday
This weekend the Mesa International Film Festival returns to downtown Mesa. Activities kick off 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Benedictine University-Mesa, 225 E. Main St., with speakers Joanne … more

There will be lots of activities throughout the evening for the whole family. Activities include: Santa, vendor booths, arts and crafts, games, music, inflatables, food, and the 6:30 p.m. tree lighting at the focal point. Most of the youth activities will be free but there will be vendors and food options.
Annual Apache Junction holiday event, light parade Saturday
The city of Apache Junction’s annual holiday event is 3-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail. There will be lots of activities throughout the evening for the … more
It will be hosted by Independent Newsmedia and includes a nonperishable food drive to benefit Apache Junction Reach Out Inc., doing business as Superstition Community Food Bank.
Apache Junction Senior Expo Jan. 10 at Central Arizona College
Seniors and families from Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and neighboring communities are invited to attend the Apache Junction Senior Expo 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Central Arizona College, 805 … more
Teacher John Jay Pelletier is a former Army Green Beret survival instructor and an active outdoorsman.
Desert survival class Saturday at Superstition Mountain Museum
A desert survival and safety class being offered at the Superstition Mountain Museum might be one of the most important classes that you have ever taken. Anyone who hikes or camps should be … more
In addition to children 12 and under having fun playing in 20 tons of real snow, there will be hay wagon rides with Santa in the parking lot near the event.
‘Super Snowy Saturday’ holiday event Dec. 10 at Mesa Riverview
Mesa Riverview, an open-air shopping center in Mesa, invites the community to its “Super Snowy Saturday” holiday event noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. “During this fun-filled … more
A brief program and tree lighting ceremony at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Main Street and Macdonald will kick off the celebration.
Merry Main Street returns Friday in downtown Mesa
Merry Main Street will bring holiday cheer and thousands of revelers to downtown Mesa this winter. The celebration of the season begins Nov. 25 and will feature activities for all ages through … more
Arizona Lights in the Night happens nightly beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Jan. 5, 2023. On weeknights (Sundays through Thursdays) the lights are bright between 6-8 p.m. and on weekends (Fridays and Saturdays) guests can see them shine from 6-9 p.m.
Drive-thru holiday lights show starts Wednesday in Mesa
As families and friends travel through the drive-thru light show, they’re greeted by over one million lights glittering on candy canes, snowmen, presents, and more, all synchronized to festive … more
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The Superstition Mountain Museum Railroad, 4087 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction, will be participating 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 17-18.
Train layouts showcased at Christmas open houses in December
Once again Arizona Big Train Operators will be holding its annual Christmas open houses in December. On Dec. 10-11 and 17-18 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. members will open their G-scale train layouts to … more
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The marathon winds its way through Gold Canyon and then proceeds along scenic back roads to the finish line in Prospector Park in Apache Junction. The shorter races originate from and return to Prospector Park in Apache Junction.
Lost Dutchman races returning to Apache Junction, Gold Canyon in February
The 22nd annual Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 8K Trail Run return to Apache Junction and Gold Canyon on Sunday, Feb. 19. A 2-mile Fun Run will take place in Apache Junction on … more
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Blue Man Group’s new North American Tour is everything you know and love about Blue Man Group — signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy. The performers are still blue, but the rest is all new.
Blue Man Group performs Nov. 21-22 at Mesa Arts Center
The 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-22 Blue Man Group show at Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., is to feature original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and … more
It will be hosted by Independent Newsmedia and includes a nonperishable food drive to benefit Apache Junction Reach Out Inc., doing business as Superstition Community Food Bank.
Apache Junction Senior Expo Jan. 10 at Central Arizona College
Seniors and families from Apache Junction, Gold Canyon and neighboring communities are invited to attend the Apache Junction Senior Expo 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Central Arizona College, 805 … more
As families and friends travel through the drive-thru light show, they’re greeted by over one million lights glittering on candy canes, snowmen, presents, and more, all synchronized to festive holiday tunes.
Drive-thru holiday lights show starts Nov. 23 in Mesa
As families and friends travel through the drive-thru light show, they’re greeted by over one million lights glittering on candy canes, snowmen, presents, and more, all synchronized to festive … more
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Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays Oct. 28-Nov. 19. Reserved seats may be purchased at ZaoTheatre.com or at the door 30 minutes before show time.
‘Guys and Dolls’ at Zao Theatre in Gold Canyon until Saturday
The musical “Guys and Dolls” will be performed Oct. 28-Nov. 19 at Zao Theatre, 6338 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon. “Come join us for the award-winning classic ‘Guys … more
Free Aviation Fascination event Friday in Mesa
The Mesa Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Heliponents Inc. and The Boeing Co. are hosting Aviation Fascination 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at 4930 E. Falcon Field Drive in Mesa. Come get … more
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Old-fashioned decorations will blanket the barn and Superstition Mountain Museum for the Dec. 10-11 holiday boutique at 4087 N. Apache Trail (State Route 88) in Apache Junction.
Holiday shopping weekend Dec. 10-11 at Superstition Mountain Museum
Superstition Mountain Museum’s holiday boutique returns in December. The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, means big holiday shopping and savings opportunities for visitors to the … more
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Teton Ken will speak on “The Lost Dutchman and His Mine at 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Superstition Mountain Museum’s outdoor amphitheater, 4087 E. Apache Trail. This year’s annual lecture about the Old Dutchman Jacob Waltz and his infamous gold mine will be presented by our own Dutchman “look alike in residence,” Teton Ken. Learn just who Jacob Waltz was, where he came from, the facts regarding his life and death in Phoenix, and just how the clues — and gold found under his bed — have kindled a flame of interest that has only grown over the years into a mother lode of history and mystery.
Superstition Mountain Museum’s 2023 free lecture series announced
Superstition Mountain Museum’s free lecture series “Legends and Lore of the Superstitions and More” is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. The series brings together local … more
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The Black Market Trust, a pop/vocal/instrumental group, performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.
Canyon Sounds Performance Series begins Friday in Gold Canyon
The 2022-23 Canyon Sounds Performance Series presented by the Gold Canyon Arts Council starts in November with an Irish classical pianist. Information and tickets are at goldcanyonarts.org or can … more
“High Top” by Barbarann Mainzer.
Artists of the Superstitions holiday show Dec. 3
Artists of the Superstitions present our holiday show 9 a.m.-3 p..m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road in Apache Junction, Join AOTS for this great … more
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From left are Gracie Cook, Hannah Rubin, Ruby Jensen, Izzy Cons, Charlotte Miller and Peta Nichols, who appear in Places! Production’s “Les Mis” in December and January.
Apache Junction teen takes the stage in Places! Production of ‘Les Mis’
Since August, 16-year-old Charlotte Miller of Apache Junction has been hard at work at rehearsals for “Les Misérables School Edition.” The musical, produced by Mesa’s … more
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Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays Oct. 28-Nov. 19. Reserved seats may be purchased at ZaoTheatre.com or at the door 30 minutes before show time.
‘Guys and Dolls’ at Zao Theatre in Gold Canyon in November
The musical “Guys and Dolls” will be performed Oct. 28-Nov. 19 at Zao Theatre, 6338 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon. “Come join us for the award-winning classic ‘Guys … more
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