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Independence Day in Maricopa is often marked by traditional firework displays and sweltering heat. This year, the city of Maricopa will combat the summer weather...

<!Who: Josh Turner When:B Saturday, Sept. 28 Doors:B 7 p.m. Show Time: B 8 p.m. Where: B The Events Center at Harrahbs Ak-Chin Casino How...

Maricopa Music Circle’s spring concert “Rhythms & Tunes Across the Globe” samples melodies from four continents in a full-length program March 31.IF YOU GO What:...

City of Maricopa rings in its 14th annual Great American 4th celebration at Copper Sky Regional Park on Thursday, July 4, with an incredible...

An arts-and-crafts fair and a high school play are among several things to do this week in Maricopa. Below, Gabriela Potter and the Veterans...

Easter falls on April 16 this year, and there will be plenty of secular, egg-related activities in Maricopa in advance of the religious holiday. 1....

For Veteran’s Day city of Maricopa businesses and organizations will honor military veterans in a week’s worth of events. To kick things off Central Arizona...

It’s a low-key week for Maricopans after the holidays as students return to area schools. For details on these listings or to add your...

Find new activities to do this week in Maricoipa, from community theater and slam poetry to the 2nd Saturday Market. Below, city Events Manager...

Magic and mad science are part of a busy week at Maricopa Public Library. Below Copper Sky Youth Coordinator Heather Lozano explains other youth...

  A dog named Root Beer was removed from an abusive situation and spent six months in the Pinal County shelter, where Maricopa's Laura Salter...

American Legion Post 133 will host its annual appreciation barbecue for first responders Sept. 9 at the Maricopa Veterans Center. First Responders Appreciation Day will...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center will host “Farm Science Day” at their location on the Maricopa Agricultural Center Farm on...

October is a busy month for events in Maricopa, and things are just kicking into gear this week. See details on the following events...

By Chris Swords Betts   More than 20 students, faculty and community members met on Tuesday evening to continue planning for Maricopa High School’s homecoming festivities.   Homecoming...

  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...

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

Various community organizations will be passing out schools supplies and backpacks over the next week. On July 29, the F.O.R.  Maricopa Food Bank along...

1. Guitar re-stringing and setup brings out its best sound. $50 at A to Z Guitar & AmpWorks 2. A 20-minute Discovery Flight by paramotor...

The grown-ups get started with their softball leagues this week along with other programs and important meetings. For details about these and other listings,...

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 10th annual Maricopa Community Awards. The awards banquet, this year a Black and White Gala,...

With summer vacation in full swing and temperatures heating up, most Maricopa activities move inside or in the pool. Below, Wildman Phil invites kids...

You don't meet a girl like this every dynasty! Maricopa Children’s Theatre Summer Camp is in rehearsals at Copper Sky Multigenerational Complex for "Mulan...

By Michelle ChanceIF YOU GO What: Copa Color Run When: Feb. 18, registration 9 a.m., race 11 a.m. Where: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther...

By Rita BrickerMAC MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE March 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road 520-374-6263   Before you smash, spray, or otherwise annihilate that...

An array of locally grown tomatoes, peppers, squash and other produce made its debut at the first Wednesday Morning Chef’s Farmer’s Market at the...

There is a decidedly Halloween theme among events scheduled this week in Maricopa. To see more details on these events and others, or to...

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....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and in an effort to bring a little holiday magic to Maricopa kids and teens, Planet...

By Betty Beeman The oldest surviving grapevine in America is almost 500 years old. The Scuppermong vine found on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, was discovered by...