15 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Jan. 9-11)

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By Jessica Swarner

January 9, 2026

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Hope everyone had a good end to 2025. It’s time for our first weekend events list of the new year!

Hope you find something to do that fits your interests.

Tucson Fringe Performing Arts Festival, through Sunday
Tucson International Jewish Film Festival, through Jan. 17
Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival, Friday-Sunday
Maricopa County Home & Garden Show in Phoenix, Friday-Sunday
8 Second Saturday Rodeo in Chandler, Saturday
Arizona Ukrainian Festival in Phoenix, Saturday
Sahuarita Art on the Lake Festival, Saturday
Tubac Center of the Arts Home Tour, Saturday
HeadlightsUp! A Holiday Vintage Car Show in Tucson, Saturday
USASA Grand Canyon Series Rail Jam Weekend in Flagstaff, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona Wedding Show in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Art in the Park in Yuma, Saturday-Sunday
Hi Jolly Parade and Camelpalooza in Quartzsite, Saturday-Sunday
520 Card Show in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
Mercantile Market in Scottsdale, Saturday-Sunday

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Jessica Swarner

Jessica Swarner is The Copper Courier’s newsletter editor. She is an Arizona State University alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.

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