Things to Do

Whether they were partaking in the "One Chip Challenge" or watching competitors sweat it out, Salsa Fest patrons were enjoying themselves on Saturday night...

The Ak-Chin Indian Community will host an Enterprise Job Fair with more than 60 job opportunities available at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes...

MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner will take the stage at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Dec. 3 in promotion of...

If you go 2020 Veterans Day Parade The fourth annual Veterans Day Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 on the east side of Maricopa. Spectators, participants...

There was no mention of an ice-skating rink being among amenities at Lake View Park during the groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, but it was plenty...

Comedian Lewis Black will bring his stand-up act to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. A popular performer, the comedian, actor and author will present his “It Gets...

The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren't at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved...

A group of residents in Sorrento is looking to bathe their homes in blue light this weekend as a way to honor and thank...

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...

Tejano artists Little Joe y La Familia and Ruben Ramos will perform June 11 at The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Blending Tex-Mex, blues,...

Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, has recognized Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award winner. The award honors businesses that consistently deliver...

Legacy Traditional School is taking flight for their annual musical spectacular. The charter school will present “Peter Pan” on two weekends, beginning Friday. The junior...

Maricopa’s biggest social event is drawing near, and the chance to attend is growing smaller. The 18th Annual Seeds of Change Gala is 6 p.m....

Everyone seems to love the energetic, playful, goofiness of dogs -- as long as they do it outside the house. That's been a problem in...

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...

Students and community members will paint the town red in September. Maricopa High School will host its annual homecoming week Sept. 10-15. Senior Nancy Saldana,...

Due to increasing health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, winter in the southwest will come and go without the time-traveling celebration of the...

A Tennessee-based soap-making company is making its Arizona debut in Maricopa on Saturday. The grand opening of Buff City Soap runs from 10 a.m. to...

The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is reworking its entertainment schedule as COVID-19 has caused cancellations and postponements of several shows. Here is...

  America’s Game® is going on tour as “Wheel of Fortune LIVE!” comes to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin on Friday, November 4th and Saturday,...

Maricopa High School will host the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division VI 8-Man Football State Championship Saturday at 6 p.m. The game will feature No. 1...

IF YOU GO What: Newsies Who: MHS Theatre Company When: Feb. 27-29, 7 p.m.; Feb. 29, 2 p.m. How much: $12 adults; $10 studentsIn 1899, newsboys across New...

Anyone who does not have plans or a place to go for Thanksgiving is welcome at Maricopa Pantry’s Melting Pot Luck on Thursday, 10...

The movies will roll again Friday at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center. The entertainment complex announced Thursday it would reopen after theaters after five-plus months in the...

Vegetables and flowers growing in containers. This style of gardening is fun and accommodates lifestyles that do not require large spaces. And there are few...

The Benson Family Singers will perform at Calvary Chapel Maricopa Jan. 18. They are a family music group from Faribault, Minnesota. Peter and Rachelle Benson...

  By Wende Gehrt Gardening in containers, or hot pots, can be a great deal of fun and affords the gardener accessibility, opportunities for creativity, and...

The COVID-19 pandemic that has plagued the nation since early 2020 has changed the way we do a lot of things. Put the staging...

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...

This weekend kicks off the holiday shopping season. Instead of battling hordes of people at a mall for a so-so Black Friday deal, Maricopans...