21 Arizona events to check out this weekend (April 24-26)

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By Jessica Swarner

April 22, 2026

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Here’s what’s going on around Arizona this weekend—plus a map so you can see where everything is!

Arizona International Film Festival in Tucson, through Sunday
Pima County Fair in Tucson, through Sunday
Sedona Yoga Festival, Thursday-Sunday
Tucson Tango Festival, Thursday-Sunday
Route 66 Bike Week in Golden Valley, Thursday-Sunday
Breakaway Music Festival in Mesa, Friday-Saturday
Open Studios Spring Tour in multiple Verde Valley locations, Friday-Sunday
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
Arizona Wine Country Artists Village in Cottonwood, Friday-Sunday
Greater Phoenix Pond Society Tour – West Side in multiple Phoenix-area locations, Saturday
International Jazz Day AZ in Phoenix, Saturday
Monster Jam in Glendale, Saturday
Rise AZ Music Festival in Sierra Vista, Saturday
Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in Chandler, Saturday
Sustainability Fest in Phoenix, Saturday
Winslow Art Festival, Saturday
Taste of Surprise & Art Festival, Saturday
Filipino Food Festival in Phoenix, Saturday
Sinagua Pre-Harvest Brewery Festival in Flagstaff, Saturday
Tucson Poetry Festival, Saturday-Sunday
Merchantile 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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