Arizona families: There’s a way to get free summer meals for your kids, even if you’re not signed up for it.
Search
Results for "summer"
20 festivals in Arizona you won’t want to miss this summer
Explore festivals in Arizona this summer, from comic cons and pride parades to chili cook-offs, pirate weekends, art fairs, and more.
Planning ahead: Arizona’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars now for these Arizona festivals happening this spring and summer.
We asked, you answered: Summer reading picks
We asked readers for their summer reading picks, and here’s what they said.
5 Arizona authors you’ll want on your summer reading list
Discover books by Arizona authors to add to your summer reading list, featuring thrillers, historical fiction, sci-fi, and more.
16 easy meals to make during the hot AZ summer
Here are 16 meals to make during the hot Arizona summer that are quick, nutritious, and easy to make meatless.
Want to win prizes? Join Maricopa County’s summer reading challenge
Maricopa County’s summer reading challenge offers fun prizes for logging minutes.
8 Phoenix farmers markets worth waking up for this summer
Start your summer morning with iced coffee, fresh produce, and local love at these Phoenix farmers markets.
Break-ups, struggle, and summer rain: Here are our 2025 poetry contest winners
Here are the winners of The Copper Courier’s third annual poetry contest.
8 ways to celebrate the 2025 summer solstice in Arizona
Celebrate the 2025 summer solstice in Arizona with sunrise hikes, art, music, and more.
Feeling the summer heat? Head to northern Arizona to cool off with these 7 activities
Flagstaff lies a mere two-hour drive to the north from Phoenix and has much milder temperatures, making outdoor activities easier.
5 Arizona activities to put on your summer 2025 bucket list
The locals’ guide to summer in Arizona includes rooftop bars, cool lakes, wine tasting, and more.
Summer in Arizona: How to hike safely in the heat
Beat the heat with Arizona’s summer hiking guide! Stay hydrated, protect your skin, and explore cooler trails at varying elevations.
For older adults taking medications, summer heat can be especially dangerous
Simply walking from your front door to your mailbox in the summer heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults taking certain medications.
This is what a summer building affordable homes with AmeriCorps taught me as a journalist
When I signed up to volunteer in affordable housing with AmeriCorps NCCC this summer, I didn’t know what to expect. Here’s what I learned.
Check out these free and affordable summer camps for kids in Phoenix
The city of Phoenix offers summer camps and activities that range from $80 per session to completely free.
4 farm-to-table restaurants to check out in Tucson this summer
Hungry for more local, farm-to-table restaurants in Tucson? We’ve scoped out the scene and spotted four you’ll want to try.
This program is helping Arizona parents take care of their kids this summer, with money for extra groceries
The SUN Bucks program gives qualifying families $120, while the SUN Meals program will feed any kid 18 and under for free—no questions asked.
9 ways to celebrate the summer solstice across Arizona
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the summer solstice across Arizona, here are nine activities to check out.
10 unique summer festivals in Arizona
From lavender to balloons, cowboys, pirates, chili, and more, you’ll fall in love with the Arizona summertime at these festivals.
OPINION: 6 things you can do to land that summer internship
Looking for work this summer? So are thousands of other students. Here are some tips you can use to give yourself a leg up on the competition. Students across Arizona are counting down the minutes to summer break, which means competition is heating up for...
Here are 9 family-friendly ways to beat the summer heat in Arizona
Here are nine activities that can keep the whole family having fun in Arizona this summer.
Have the best summer at these top 5 Arizona summer camps for kids
Check out this list of the top 5 summer camps in Arizona.
A warmer than usual summer blamed for hungry, hungry javelinas ripping through Sedona golf course
Operators of a Sedona golf course think they have finally found the right repellent for javelinas ripping apart their turf—chili oil.
What Summer Was Like The Year You Were Born
What was the weather like for your very first summer? Take a look, and you may remember more than you think—or learn something new about summers before your time.
6 Amazing Old Movie Theaters in Arizona to Escape to in the Dog Days of Summer
Too hot outside? Head to these historic movie theaters in Arizona for a cool show.
Another Summer, Another Lifeguard Shortage, as Phoenix Pools Cut Hours, Openings
A $3,000 incentive program brought a boom in lifeguard applications to the city of Phoenix this year, but not enough lifeguards and pool managers to open more than 18 of the city’s 29 pools this summer.
Need a Break From the Kids? Check Out These 5 Great Summer Staycation Deals in Tucson.
Summer can be slow for hotels in Arizona—which means great deals for your quick getaways. Here are five deals you won’t want to miss in Tucson.
46 Books to Put on Your Summer 2023 Reading List, According to Our Staff
We asked staffers at Courier Newsroom, The Copper Courier’s parent company, to share recommendations for books to read this summer. Here’s what we came up with for summer reading.
Explore the Cosmos: An Easy 2023 Summer Guide to Starting Your Stargazing Hobby
Make 2023 the summer you finally take up stargazing. Here’s your super simple guide to get started.