Things to Do

The fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations are set for Jan. 19 and 21. “This year it has turned into two actual events,”...

Maricopa Community Theatre is performing "The Good Doctor," one of Neil Simon's lesser-known comedies, this weekend. Made of a series of vignettes based on...

The Righteous Brothers, the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame duo, will be headlining the first concert in the all new Harrah’s Ak-Chin concert...

The city’s annual free fishing day is Jan. 12 with registration at 8 a.m. and fishing starting at 9 a.m. at Copper Sky Lake....

Few events are planned in Maricopa for the end of the New Year break. To see upcoming events or to add your own, visit...

The Christmas holiday keeps community activities limited this week. For details on these and other listings, or to add your own, visit InMaricopa.com/Calendar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbmHOdVpBC8 MONDAY Narcotics Anonymous...

Important meetings, a job fair for a prospective charter school and, of course, Santa Claus are part of this week's activities in Maricopa. For...

Ak-Chin Indian Community has hosted a carnival this weekend as part of Masik Tas, and the rides continue Sunday starting at noon.

By Scott Oliver Maricopa Master Gardeners are developing a new demonstration orchard at the Maricopa Agricultural Center. Irrigation has been installed; citrus trees are in the...

Masik Tas acitivities, including a Gin Blossoms concert and a carnival, comprise much of this week's family activities. For details on these and other...

A flag-raising to commemorate Pearl Harbor Day is planned for Friday at 8 a.m. at the Maricopa Police Department Substation at Copper Sky, 17985...

Every year, Santa and Mrs. Claus appear for a month or two at the Desert Cedars home of Rich and Linda Huggins. Q&A with Santa...

Learn about an important part of Apache history, watch the swearing in of new councilmembers, join a parade of lights or sing Hallelujah with...

  December is a musical month for Maricopa. Student performers and veteran musicians alike are tuning up for holiday programs. Dec. 4 MHS bands will present their...

For 13 years, Community of Hope has presented its Living Nativity program, even as the church changed locations to 45295 W. Honeycutt Ave. Three...

By Michelle Chance December marks a yearly celebration for the Ak-Chin Indian Community, where Maricopa’s longtime neighbors welcome the public to partake in various free...

A Pinal County chapter of Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is revving motors for the second John Wayne Poker Run on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway on...

   Merry Copa, a Winter Wonderland, holiday fun at Shamrock Farms and more are part of the Maricopa events this week. For details on the...

If You Go What: Maricopa Santa When: Nov. 23-Dec. 23, Friday-Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 6-8 p.m. Where: 44267 W. Cypress Lane How much: Free (please bring an unwrapped...

It’s that magical time of year when our Shamrock Farms gets festive! Our annual Joy to the Herd event featuring 15 tons of snow, a...

A studio crawl, arts and crafts and a free Farm Day are all part of this week's activities. For details on these and other...

  Maricopa Arts Council presents its fourth Artists Studio Crawl Nov. 17-18. See the map One of MAC’s more popular events, the crawl is Saturday from...

Maricopa High School Theatre Company launched "Peter Pan" Thursday night for its weekend production. Starring Taryn Story as Peter and Antonio Gonzales as Hook,...

https://youtu.be/qBFvH4XDKCs Veterans events, including the big parade, a high school production of "Peter Pan" and a presentation on an 1857 battle on the Gila are...

By Michelle Chance IF YOU GO What: Veterans Day Parade When: Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Where: Porter Road Cost: Free Info: http://alpost133az.org/Auxiliary.htmlIt was a morning decorated with patriotism and...

One of the first curiosities Alexandra Stahl noticed on becoming the theater teacher at Maricopa High School this year is the affinity the MHS...

Maricopa kids (and some grownups) greeted Halloween with enthusiasm, from schools to the Maricopa Public Library to the streets. See our growing gallery.

Science, technology, engineering, arts and math take the spotlight on National STEAM Day Nov. 8. The Maricopa Ak-Chin STEAM Foundation will feature STEAM-related, hands-on demonstrations...

 IF YOU GO What: Maricopa Music Circle “Autumn Musicale” When: Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Where: 43356 W. Courtney Drive How much: Free Maricopa's premier music ensemble ushers in its...

This week in Maricopa, activities include Halloween fun, theater, music, arts and crafts, the conclusion of the Mud Run and the annual Relay for...