JULY 2025 10 C4 Foundation Benefit Concert 6 p.m. at the Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. This event will be worth the drive! Nate Nathan and the MacDaddy-O’s Band will put on a concert at this famed hotel in honor of Charles Keating IV and the C4 Foundation, which provides support and resources to active duty Navy SEALS and their families. Make sure to save room for snacks and drinks. General admission tickets start at $250 per person. c4foundation.org All American Festival 6-9 p.m. at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. Celebrate the Fourth with good music and activities. Peoria’s All- American Festival will feature Saved by the 90’s on stage, family-friendly entertainment, BMX performances by the Superhero Stunt Team, lawn games and food and beverage trucks. If you get there early, you can also catch a Women’s Premier League soccer match. General admission is free. peoriaaz.gov Fourth in Flagstaff Times and locations vary. Head to the cool pines of Flagstaff for a weekend full of Fourth of July festivities. Start with the mile race ahead of the annual parade around historic downtown. Art in the Park boasts food, drink, clothing, art, décor and more at Wheeler Park. Families can check out Tangled at Heritage Square on the fifth, and new this year is the Celebrating America’s Freedom Drone Show that can be seen from various locations. flagstaffarizona.org Experience France 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. France is a 14-hour flight away from Arizona, so instead, the MIM is bringing French culture to us. Guests can celebrate Bastille Day and learn everything about the country with music, dance performances, curated talks, authentic cuisine and other family- friendly fun. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for kids. mim.org Home and Garden Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale. Looking to give your home a makeover but not sure where to start? Look no further than the Maricopa County Home and Garden Show. Over 1,000 exhibits showcasing home improvement, interior design, ask-the-expert seminars, hands-on gardening, backyard glow-scapes, make-and-take crafts and more will be on- site. July birthdays get a present if they attend! Tickets are $5. maricopacountyhomeshows.com Camp JoJo Event 11 a.m. at JoJo’s ShakeBAR, 15037 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. It’s lunch time – with an activity included. Folks can head to JoJo’s to enjoy an entrée and dessert while also making friendship bracelets for, well, their friends! Upcoming Camp JoJo events include painting birdhouses (in July and August). Registration is $35 per person. jojosshakebar.com Foam Frenzy Weekend 10 a.m. at Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. This free two-day event features endless foam parties, fire truck water play, water squirt battle zones and other water activities, and when you get hungry, there’s multiple spots for a snack and a drink. Don’t forget a towel and sunscreen! azboardwalk.com Elton and Billy: A Tribute 7:30 p.m. at Hale Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Two of rock and roll’s greatest piano men – Elton John and Billy Joel – will be celebrated at this evening’s performance. Experience all the iconic hits presented with the same electrifying energy and passion that made these two artists legends. Hear songs like Rocket Man, Piano Man, Tiny Dancer, My Life, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Movin’ Out, and many more. Tickets start at $47. haletheatrearizona.com Sedona Hummingbird Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road. Hummingbird lovers can experience three days of presentations, demonstrations, garden tours, a free marketplace, special attractions, birding trips, and more at the 11th annual Hummingbird Festival. There will be a falcon exhibit, live music, and face painting for the kids. Admission to Hummingbird Central is free; ticketed events are $30-$150. hummingbirdsociety.org Fish and Sips 5-9 p.m. at Odysea Aquarium, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. Try a new happy hour and drink with the fishes. Guests can enjoy craft brews, cocktails and food while touring the aquarium. There will also be lawn games and live music. Guests can get close to sharks and sea lions through one exhibit and may even get a behind-the-scenes look at a few other creatures. Tickets start at $33. odyseaaquarium.com Prickly Pear Market 5 p.m. at Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa. If you’re in the mood for a short road trip with some shopping thrown in, Prickly Pear Market might just be what you need. Vertuccio Farms will offer a selection of food trucks and vendors. Grab dinner for the family while browsing snacks, handmade artisan goods, permanent jewelry, wellness products, and more. This event is free. vertucciofarms.com Summer Wine Series 6 p.m. at the Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. The Museum of Illusions Summer Wine Series is back. Guests will find exclusive access to the museum and its exhibits while sipping wines and snacking on light bites. A live DJ will also be on-site. The Wine Collective Scottsdale is providing libations for tonight’s event. Tickets are $40. moiscottsdale.com Experience France at the Musical Instrument Museum. Fish and Sips at Odysea Aquarium. HAVE AN EVENT YOU'D LIKE FEATURED? Contact editor@arcadianews.com


