18 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Jan. 30-Feb. 1)

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By Jessica Swarner

January 29, 2026

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It’s time to look ahead to the weekend!

I’m going to be celebrating a friend’s birthday and working on some chores at home.

If you’re feeling like going out, here are some events happening over the next few days. And—new this week—I put these events into a custom Google map to give you a better sense of where everything is.

Please let me know if you’re a fan of the map and would like me to continue making one each week!

Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase, through Feb. 15
Found Footage Festival in Tucson, Friday-Saturday
Arizona Bluegrass Festival in Apache Junction, Friday-Sunday
WinterFest and BookFest in Black Canyon City, Saturday
Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Historic Parade and Trail’s End Festival, Saturday
SNOWHAUS at Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff, Saturday
A Taste of AZ: Food & Drink Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday
Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest, Saturday
Record Breakers Event and Concert at Revel Surf in Mesa, Saturday
WM Phoenix Open’s Concert in the Coliseum in Scottsdale, Saturday
Touch-A-Truck at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Saturday
Asian Festival in Mesa, Saturday-Sunday
Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona American Indian Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday-Sunday
Nom Nom Noodles Festival and Arizona Fried Chicken and Wings Festival in Peoria, Saturday-Sunday
Canada Week at Queen Creek Olive Mill, Saturday-Feb. 8
Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, Saturday-Sunday (weekends through March 29)
El Puente Festival in Tempe, Sunday

Share this list with your friends so you can plan to meet up. 😎

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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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