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Read and Rec Poolside
2025-08-02 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ, 85120, United States
Read and Rec at our pool at the Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center. Meant for families with children aged 0-5.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://secure.rec1.com/AZ/apache-junction-parks-recreation-az/catalog?fbclid=IwY2xjawL0v_ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIdW5RRmEwNUluSldRNjlnAR5aF50N_aYNwsqXSWeQuYfU68C-ADP3A_V_NUOWfRYGXVzF2U4CRkb5HMggdA_aem_HFG1QT5IGRjM6y54iIFzrQ

Apache Junction Free Dump Week
2025-08-04 06:00 - 16:00 | Apache Junction Landfill, 4050 S Tomahawk Rd, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119, United States
It’s almost time for Free Dump Week in Apache Junction. From August 4–9, residents can take advantage of a one-time, free drop-off at the landfill through our partnership with Republic Services.

To participate, bring proof of residency, such as a city water bill, and ensure your load is no larger than one pickup truck bed per household.

Safety gear is required while on-site. All visitors must wear a hard hat and safety vest. You may bring your own or purchase a set on-site for under $10.

Location: 4050 S Tomahawk Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119Hours: Monday–Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to clean out unwanted items and help keep our city beautiful. For more information, call (602) 237-2078.

Open Mic Night
2025-08-05 17:00 - 18:30 | AJ Library, 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119, United States
Share your writing, poetry sons, stories…. anything For teens and adults!

Habitat for Humanity Open House
2025-08-07 15:00 - 18:00
Join Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona for an inspiring open house on Thursday, August 7!

This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in applying for homeownership, local volunteers, and potential sponsors to learn about our impactful mission.

On-site applications and interviews will be available, learn more at, https://ow.ly/HTGS50WtHSh.

Celebrate 341 - Party Lanes
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00
As the SR 347 widening project takes another big step forward, the City of Maricopa want to invite the community out to celebrate this momentous occasion with “3 lanes” of parties.

Lane 1 is hosting a FREE pool party at the Copper Sky Aquatics Center on Saturday, August 9.

On the same day in Lane 2, the Copper Sky Multi-Gen Center will have FREE bounce houses, hot dogs, and entertainment.

Cruise into Lane 3 on Tuesday, August 12 for a community potluck featuring games and prizes at the Community Center!

San Tan Valley Food Truck Feastival
2025-08-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Home Depot Parking Lot in Gantzel Plaza, 1400 W Hunt Hwy, San Tan Valley, AZ, 85143, United States
Come on out for San Tan Valley Food Truck Festival!

There will be an amazing lineup of gourmet food trucks that constantly rotates, providing an outstanding entertainment like live music, bounce houses, caricatures and much more!

Head over the Instagram for updated list of vendors https://www.instagram.com/santanfeastival/

Free to the public!

Dive In Movie - Shark Tale Under the Stars
2025-08-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ, 85120, United States
Join us for a nice evening at Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center and enjoy the movie Shark Tale! Bring your beach blanket or lawn chair! Movies are presented by SRP and start at 7:30 pm.

Entry fee is $3 per person at the gate. No pre-registration.

All children age 7 and under must be within arms reach of an adult at all times. All flotation devices must be coast guard approved and no glass will be allowed.

In the event of bad weather prior to movie time, this program could possibly be moved to the Multi-Generational Center. For more information on this program or other programs and services, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 480-983-2181 or visit our website at apachejunctionaz.gov/parks.

Town of Florence | Community Child Care Crisis Forum
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00
Florence invites you to join us in discussing the current childcare crisis and its impact on our business and community. Together, we can develop a plan for the families of Florence.

Star Gazing with the Pros
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, 1035 N Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119, United States
Come and join us for another magical night under the stars. The evening begins with a short educational lecture and will continue outside behind the Multi-Generational Center for star gazing.

Telescopes and equipment are provided. This is a free event. Register in-person at the Multi-Generational Center or online at https://secure.rec1.com/…/apache-junction-parks…/catalog

Adoption Event @CAL-RANCH
2025-08-16 11:00 - 15:00
Take advantage of fee-waived adoptions! Find your forever friend! Pinal County Animal Care & Control will have adoptable pets at CAL-Ranch!

CAL-RANCH1116 E Florence Blvd #5200Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Lunch With a Veteran Honoring Those Who Served
2025-08-18 12:30 - 13:30
Join us for a heartfelt afternoon at Texas Roadhouse as we come together to honor our nation’s heroes. Enjoy a delicious meal while connecting with veterans who have proudly served our country.

This special event is hosted by a dedicated group of networking partners united in gratitude and support for our veterans. It’s a meaningful opportunity to:

Hear their inspiring stories

Ask questions and engage in conversation

Express appreciation for their service

Together, we celebrate the brave men and women who have defended our freedom, and remind them that our support and services are always here within the communities we serve.

Nintendo Game Night
2025-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | AJ Library, 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119, United States
Test your skills on the track and in the arena with two tournaments: Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros! Adults & teens 13+ are welcome to enter the tournaments and earn awesome prizes.

Register here: https://pcld.libnet.info/event/14131912

Casa Grande Citizen Police Academy
2025-08-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Casa Grande Public Safety Facility, 373 East Val Vista Boulevard, Casa Grande, AZ, 85122, United States
Interested in learning more about the operations of your Police Department? Check this out!

Our next Citizen Police Academy is set to begin on August 19th with an end date of September 18th. This class is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. and is located at the Public Safety Facility – 373 East Val Vista Boulevard.

If you are interested, contact our class coordinator Wendy Lloyd at WLloyd@casagrandeaz.gov or leave her a message at (520) 518-5518. You won’t be disappointed

Cones with Cops
2025-08-20 16:00 - 17:00
Cool down with us at Cones With Cops! Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Konos Cones 189 W Apache Trail Suite A103 20% discount!

Picnic Movie Night
2025-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | AJ Library, 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119, United States
Bring the family, snacks and enjoy an indoor picnic with the Muppets! We will provide drinks and dessert.

Books and Brews
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 | HandleBar Grill and Pub, 650 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119, United States
Hang out with the library staff for a laid-back book discussion.

Genre: Action & Adventure.

Garden Party
2025-08-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center, 1035 N Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ, 85119, United States
Join us at the Multi-Generational Center for a Garden Party! This is an open-house style event where all ages can come and plant their own flowers and take part in other garden-related crafts and activities! This event is free and registration is not required.

Eloy Free Waste Disposal Day
2025-08-23 07:00 - 12:00
Eloy and WM will hold a free disposal day Saturday August 23, 2025 from 7:00am to 12:00pm. Roll-offs will be available at the North East corner of Battaglia Rd & Eleven Mile Corner Rd.

Acceptable Waste: Municipal Solid Waste, Household Trash, Non-Hazardous Commercial Waste, Furniture, ConstructionDebris, Wood, Paper, and Metal.

Non-acceptable Waste: Items containing Freon (Refrigerators/Freezers & AC Units), Tires, Batteries, Used oil, Asbestos, Animal Carcasses, Pressurized tanks, Rocks, Pavers, Concrete soil/dirt, Medical waste, sharps (needles), Regulatedhazardous waste, Radioactive waste, Biohazardous and radioactive medical waste, Arizona regulated waste, Explosives (gunpowder, bullets, etc.), and Automotive parts.

Prickly Pear Festival
2025-08-23 07:00 - 21:00
In collaboration with the Town of Superior gov, and Rebuild Superior Inc.

This event will take place August 23rd, 2025, from 7AM to 9PM in Superior, Arizona.

This vibrant event, which originated from our friends at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, has evolved into a celebration of food education, plant medicine, urban gardening, homeopathy, sustainability, conservation, activism, and overall healthy lifestyle, with the beloved Prickly Pear fruit as the inspiration for the event.

The festival kicks off on Saturday morning with a Prickly Pear Forging session at 7:00am at the Superior Municipal Airport. Followed by a pancake breakfast hosted by our local Fire Department, with prickly pear syrup from 8:00 am to 11:00 am at the Superior Senior Center, located at 360 W Main Street.

Throughout the day, the Prickly Pear Festival will offer a wide array of engaging activities, including retail and food vendors to set up at 9AM, guest speakers and demos at the Superior Chamber of Commerce office located at 165 W Main Street from 9AM to 5PM, information booths, Arts, and our local restaurants will be serving Prickly Pear or desert related items on their menu!

AZ Vet Direct Mobile Clinic
2025-08-25 07:30 - 16:30
Do you need affordable spay and neuter services for your furry friend?The Casa Grande Animal Care and Adoption Center partners with AZ Vet Direct each month to offer affordable surgical procedures. The next clinic dates are August 25 and Sept 22.To schedule an appointment, please visit https://azvet.direct/request-appointment-medical/.You MUST schedule your appointment through the AZ Vet Direct website, not Animal Care. Appointments fill up quickly, schedule today!

Chillin' with the Chief
2025-08-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Maricopa Library & Cultural Center, 18160 N Maya Angelou Drive, Maricopa, Arizona, 85139, United States
Join Chief Mark Goodman and members of the Maricopa Police Department for an afternoon of tasty ice cream and conversations at the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center Redwood Room from 4:00-5:30PM.

This event is FREE to attend and ice cream will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Crochet and Knitting Club
2025-08-29 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-09-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Vista Grande Public Library, 1556 N Arizola Road, Casa Grande, AZ, 85122, United States
Do you like to knit or crochet? Maybe want to learn or teach others? Join the Crochet and Knitting Club on Fridays at the Vista Grande Library, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Ages 8+ (must be supervised by a parent or guardian) and member led.

The club meeting occurs every Friday at the Vista Grande Library in the South Community Room

City of Eloy Youth Flag Football League
2025-09-01 00:00 - 2025-09-30 23:59 | Eloy Community Services, 100 E. 7th Street, Eloy, AZ, 85131, United States
Ages: 6 – 11 years old (2 Age Divisions)Fee: $25 per playerNon-Resident Fee: $35 per player

Registration Deadline: October 10th

📍 Location: City of Eloy, Arizona

Program Details

The City of Eloy is hosting its Youth Flag Football League for kids ages 6 to 11! Players will be split into two age divisions and get the chance to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and the fundamentals of football—all in a fun, non-contact environment.

💵 Registration Fees

Residents: $25 per player

Non-Residents: $35 per player

📅 Important Dates

Registration Ends: October 10th

📌 How to Register

Player Registration: https://bit.ly/EYFFL25

Volunteer to Coach: https://bit.ly/EYFFLCOACH25

Let’s make this season unforgettable—sign up today!

Apache Junction Farmers Market
2025-09-06 07:00 - 10:00 | Apache Junction Farmers Market, 300 W Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona, 85120, United States
Small and intimate Farmer’s Market, for the community. Produce distribution 1st Saturday monthly, Family & Pet Friendly.

Check the Facebook Page for updates!
