Things to Do

A patriotic display of vintage military vehicles will march through Maricopa while honoring veterans on Nov. 12. The route for the third annual Veterans...

Located down a winding, county road and bunkered beneath a small mountain in Thunderbird Farms is a hidden haven for Vietnam veterans.IF YOU GO What:...

The 2nd Saturday Market returns for the fall season Nov. 4 – the first weekend of November – at a new venue, Sequoia Pathway...

The community will honor its veterans this month with a new parade and a returning 5K fun run. Years in the making, Maricopa’s first Veterans...

Activities this week include Halloween, the return of the Maricopa Market and the annual Maricopa Police Department awards. Below, Terry Oldfield of American Legion...

A local high school is spreading drug-awareness through a series of week-long events. Students at Maricopa High School are participating in Red Ribbon Week, a...

There are many things to do this week in Maricopa, from a farming class to a mud run, and from a daddy-daughter dance to...

Saturday morning, after Ak-Chin Indian Community members of all ages tried their hand at it, Mayor Christian Price teamed with Maricopa Police Department Cmdr....

So, you want to be a farmer?IF YOU GO What: Small-Acreage Farming Opportunity When: Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. Where: Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road Info: http://cals-mac.arizona.edu/  The...

By Breanne Krager Each year during the month of October, individuals and organizations nationwide show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Harrah’s Ak-Chin...

There are lots of activities on tap for Maricopa this week, from the library’s used-book sale to a new art exhibit, a Battle of...

Maricopa Community Theatre opened its production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" on Wednesday at Leading Edge Academy, in time to...

A surprise carnival seemingly sprouted in Maricopa overnight. The carnival opens Thursday at 6 p.m. at Copper Sky’s south parking lot. Valley-based carnival company Frazier...

The Maricopa Police Department rolled out a youth-led intervention group on Oct. 3 at City Hall. Mary Witkofski, Community Programs Manager with the police department,...

Maricopa Arts Council (MAC) continues its performance poetry thread in the 2017-18 season with a Poetry Evening at Maricopa Public Library on Oct. 27....

By Julia Gusse With all the talk, opinions and debate in regards to “taking a knee” and offending or disrespecting our veterans, in my opinion...

Pete Masiel is a “no-excuses” guy. He’s 58 years old with rods in his back. He’s an ultra-cyclist, known to peddle 100 miles a day....

It’s that time of the year again, when Maricopans get dressed up, act goofy and mingle with the community. No, not Halloween. It’s the...

The city is recruiting participants for its annual Halloween-themed home-decorating contest. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAP Tours: 6-9 p.m., Day, Oct. 27 to Tuesday, Oct....

Community meetings, a fund-raising 5K and a spooky musical are part of this week's events. Below, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" invites to you...

By Joycelyn Cabrera The Halloween season is almost here, and the Church of Celebration has begun to make preparations for its annual Trunk or Treat...

A murderous musical is coming to Maricopa this month. The Maricopa Community Theatre will perform its production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet...

Maricopa’s two-week celebration of its history and heritage will sink or swim on the efforts of community members. Once the community’s biggest annual event,...

  A mix of fun and educational events are in store this week in Maricopa. Below, Mayor Christian Price invites the community to attend or...

Packed with humor and spontaneity, the State of the City Address is about more than the city giving itself a pat on the back. Mayor...

A trip to the lake, Game Night and a Mad Hatter Tea Party are part of this week’s activities. Below, Holly Antone of Him-Dak...

The yearly golfing event that benefits local athletes is set to tee off Saturday morning. The eighth annual Maricopa High School Football Golf Tournament begins...

By Melanie Warthman Last fall, students from Janis Bellavance’s class at Maricopa Wells Middle School decided to explore the world of vegetable gardening. Little did...

This week’s activities in Maricopa include city committee meetings, a fire station tour and the annual Maricopa High School football boosters’ golf tournament. Below,...

Homecoming Week kicks off for Maricopa High School Monday at 7 p.m. with a flag football game between students and staff at Ram Field,...