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7 JULY 2026    Puzzle Rides 11 a.m. in Old Town Scottsdale. Puzzle Rides is an adventure game that combines a golf cart, an escape route and a scavenger hunt for a morning of fun. Copper Canyon Caper is Scottsdale’s most challenging golf-cart tour. Teams race through Old Town landmarks to unlock a long-lost Arizona treasure. Piece together every clue, unlock the mysterious case at the final destination, and claim the legendary treasure – and bragging rights! Tickets start at $69 per person. puzzlerides.com Summer Lecture Series 12 p.m. at The Square PHX, 113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix. Temperance & Trapdoors: Prohibition and the Rosson House Museum will regale attendees with the reasons why Arizona passed Prohibition five years before the passing of the Volstead Act. Learn about some of the first lobbying groups and the Rosson House’s bootlegging past. Admission is $5. Registration is required. thesquarephx.org   Ceili Dance Lessons 6:45 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Hosted by the Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library, the monthly Third Friday Ceili brings traditional Irish social dancing to the Great Hall in a family-friendly atmosphere. Guests of all skill levels can enjoy six lively group dances while Anne and Jim Daugherty lead a beginners session and call the dances. Registration is $5-$8. azirish.org      Sip + Shop Summer Market Series 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. The Summer Market Series is back with a celebrity chef dinner on July 18, featuring a three-course meal prepared by Chefs Russell LaCasce and Jonathon Sawyer. Saturday’s market will feature samples, live music, vendors, tastings and a voucher for ZuZu. The market is free to attend – but registration is required; dinner starts at $149 per person. hotelvalleyho.com    Create Playdate 11 a.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. Want to make art inspired by your favorite pieces at the museum? Create Playdate offers young artists to do just that with a hands-on activity during their visit. Each week’s Create Playdate offers a new theme, an art making activity to do at the museum, and projects to do at home. Admission to the museum is $15 for kids and $25 for adults. No registration required. phxart.org Scottsdale 4th of July at Westworld. Winter in July at the Phoenix Zoo. J M Chapman Agency Inc Jay Chapman, Agent Bus: (480) 945-7122 7055 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 jchapman@amfam.com American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & its Operating Companies, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2015 006441 – Rev. 2/20 – 12923221 CALL (480) 945-7122 FOR A NO-OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE. INSURANCE DESIGNED WITH YOU AND YOUR DREAMS IN MIND. J M Chapman Agency Inc Jay Chapman, Agent Bus: (480) 990-8855 7055 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 jchapman@amfam.com American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & its Operating Companies, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2015 006441 – Rev. 2/20 – 12923221 CALL (480) 945-7122 FOR A NO-OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE. INSURANCE DESIGNED WITH YOU AND YOUR DREAMS IN MIND. J M Chapman Agency Inc Jay Chapman, Agent Bus: (480) 945-7122 7055 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 jchapman@amfam.com American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & its Operating Companies, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2015 006441 – Rev. 2/20 – 12923221 CALL (480) 945-7122 FOR A NO-OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE. INSURANCE DESIGNED WITH YOU AND YOUR DREAMS IN MIND. INSURANCE DESIGNED WITH YOU AND YOUR DREAMS IN MIND. CALL (480) 990-8855 FOR A NO-OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE. tinoferrulli@gmail.com 4725 North Scottsdale Road • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tino Ferrulli .09% ON SELECT MODELS Take advantage of exceptional savings on our current selection of loaner vehicles, including rates from 0.09% on select models. These well-equipped vehicles offer the luxury, performance and value you’re looking for — with limited availability. Plus, we’re now accepting orders for 2027 models, giving you the opportunity to reserve your preferred configuration early and be among the first to drive the newest arrivals. Visit us today to explore our loaner vehicle inventory or place your 2027 model order. 2025 C300

JULY 2026 8   Drunk Pirates at The Rose Theatre in Phoenix.                 € ‚ ƒ ƒ ƒ„  …ƒƒ    †ƒ START H H H ARCADIA PARADE ROUTE H H H July 4, 8 a.m. H 3861 N. Jokake Dr. ‡‚ˆ‰Š Cocktail Camp 1-3 p.m. at The Mission Kierland, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale. Summer Cocktail Camp is a rotating event series that brings attendees up-close- and-personal with Valley mixologists and bartenders to showcase their craft. Guests will taste up to four cocktails, learn about mixology and maybe leave with new recipes to add to their roster. Tickets start at $50. phoenixmag.com ‚‚ˆ‰Š†† Sunrise Yoga 7 a.m. at Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pwky., Phoenix. Begin your morning connecting with nature during this memorable Sunrise Yoga session, led by Metta Yoga. Together, in a Sonoran Desert oasis, breathe, stretch and embrace the cooler morning air whilst enjoying garden views. This is an all-levels class. Weather permitting, classes are held in a shaded outdoor pavilion. Enjoy a morning stroll before or after. Admission at $20. dbg.org ‡‚ˆ‰Š†‹ Tempe Brewery Tour 1 p.m. starting at Moxy, 1333 S. Rural Road, Tempe. Experience Arizona’s craft beer scene on a guided tour of four handpicked breweries and cideries. Guests can try out pints and flights, shared appetizers, snacks and bottled water, and a “how beer is made” tour with opportunities to meet master brewers or brewery owners. Tickets are $135 per person. arizonabrewhopping.com Œ‚ˆ‰Š†Ž Drunk Pirates 7 p.m. at The Rose Theatre, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. The stage is set, the actors are ready, and one of them is…drunk? This comedic take on Treasure Island is for guests 21 and up. Sit back and watch as one performer attempts to act out scenes from the play while the others follow along and try not to break the scene. Guests can purchase beverages and snacks at the show. Tickets start at $53. drunkshakespeare.com ‡‚ˆ‰Š† Tai Chi & Qigong Experience 8 a.m. at the Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. Experience the healing arts of Tai Chi and Qigong in the serene setting of the Japanese Friendship Garden. Guided by instructor Ping Wei, this workshop blends the flowing movements of Tai Chi with the energy-balancing practice of Hunyuan Qigong to enhance balance, strength, and inner harmony. Tickets are $20. japanesefriendshipgarden.org ‡‚ˆ‰Š† Devour Summer Chef Series 6 p.m. at Hana Japanese Eatery, 5524 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix. The Devour Summer Chef Series is a collaborative dinner experience celebrating Arizona restaurants. Each month, two top chefs come together to create a four-course pairing menu featuring local ingredients and seasonal flavors. Tonight’s chefs are Gio Osso of Virtù Honest Craft and Lori Hashimoto of Hana Japanese Eatery. What’s on the menu? Head to Hana to find out. Tickets are $250. devourgoodfood.com WANTED: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS Deadline: Monday, August 14 Send your photos to Send your photos to editor@arcadianews.com Be sure to let us know the names of the family or people in the photo, where you went and what you did! WANTED: SUMMER VACATION PHOTOS Send to: editor@arcadianews.com or instagram: @arcadianews YOUR PHOTO MAY BE FEATURED ON THE COVER!