Things to Do

The sweet smell of marigolds, sugar skulls and pan de muerto are coming to Maricopa. The city’s first Día de los Muertos — Day of...

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, the Be Awesome Youth Coalition and the Maricopa Youth Council are hosting a free, one-day conference at...

Photo by: Victor Moreno Maricopa and Desert Sunrise high schools are teaming up to co-host 7-on-7 football tournament and Big Man competitions June 2.  Twenty area...

Teenagers and their families are invited to a mental-health festival at Maricopa’s Pacana Park in early May. Express Fest, 4-10 p.m. on May 6, is...

After a triumphant opening weekend, the students of Heritage Academy are preparing to deliver their final three performances of Les Misérables April 27-29 at...

The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Awards Gala on April 29 may give guests high school nostalgia, as its theme is a Starry...

Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles -- making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market...

The Maricopa Historical Society, hoping to illustrate the city’s diverse history and culture, has opened an exhibit featuring prominent Black figures since the city’s...

 The Maricopa Historical Society will debut a presentation featuring prominent Black figures since the city’s establishment in 2003 this Saturday from 10 a.m. to...

The city this week presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission initial plans for City Center Park, to consist largely of ball fields that...

Duke's Roadhouse will be Maricopa's largest restaurant/bar/music venue A restaurant/bar/music venue is, indeed, headed for Maricopa in the vicinity of the proposed Maricopa Station, as...

Before deciding on a style for your garden, here are a few things to consider. What are your goals for the garden? Food production?...

Talent, skill, poise in front of audiences at the professional level: These characterize prize-winning artists of every type. Maricopa’s creative community boasts such gifted...

Maricopa’s golden oldies will have a chance to boogie to their favorite oldies tunes next week. The Maricopa Senior Center will host a senior prom...

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and Maricopa is no exception. Three teams from the city, all representing the Province 55-plus community, recently earned...

Social media comments around town are filled with a recurring theme when it comes to dining: We want an upscale, sit-down restaurant. The pleas have...

This story was published 15 years ago this week, written by RuthAnn Hogue. Maricopa's annual fishing derby for kids attracted 579 anglers, hosts and representatives...

I don’t know about you, but among the things in life I do really well is eat. Evidently, we have a community full of people...

Tonight, the Maricopa High School Theatre Company kicks off an ogre-filled weekend with its performance of “Shrek the Musical.”   Everyone is invited into Shrek’s swamp...

The color and excitement, to say nothing of the money raised for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor, had organizers beaming and...

Maricopa Music Circle and Maricopa Chorus are teaming up this spring to bring a lovely mix of classical delights and toe-tapping melodies.  The hour-long musicale...

Do you live in mortal fear of the dance floor, believing you have “two left feet”? Would it make you feel any better to know...

Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps --...

Maricopa’s American Legion Post will host a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Vietnam veterans on March 29 at the Maricopa Community Center. The ceremony, on...

From reggae musicians to wood workers, patrons may experience Maricopa’s vibrant arts scene Saturday afternoon at the Maricopa Friends of the Arts’ exhibition at...

Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers. Our photo gallery captures...

Frankie Marchi of Maricopa took top honors in the All-Arizona Poetry Slam Championship and Cortney Gayer was first-place recipient in the 2023 Abstract Art...

What is it about the smell of fresh-cut grass, the good feeling of a warm afternoon and the pop of a thrown baseball into...

At Central Arizona College’s annual A Night of Stars fundraiser, the real stars were the Pinal County high school seniors who will benefit from...

It doesn’t take much to tap DJ “Daniel” Giagni’s memory. Get him started recalling his show-business adventures and the stories roll off his tongue like...