ARIZONA EVENTS - Copper Courier

Jan 2026 7

Planning ahead: Arizona’s best spring & summer festivals

By Trinity Murchie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Trinity Murchie

Mark your calendars now for these Arizona festivals happening this spring and summer.

Spring is all about fun and a fresh perspective.

Jan 2026 5

Want to read more in 2026? 6 metro Phoenix book clubs worth joining

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Want to read more in 2026? Here are a few interesting book clubs in metro Phoenix that can help keep you on track.

Dec 2025 23

Arizona’s most heartwarming news stories of 2025

By Trinity Murchie | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Trinity Murchie

As the year comes to a close, let’s choose to focus on the positives, with these 12 heartwarming stories of 2025.

This year, 2025, has definitely had its fair share of ups and downs, with plenty of downs to quickly draw upon, but taking a moment to reflect on the good can offer peace of mind and a more joy-filled existence.

Dec 2025 22

4 weird items Arizona cities drop on New Year’s Eve

By Jessica Swarner | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

Forget the boring crystal ball. Arizona cities celebrate New Year’s Eve by dropping all sorts of items that represent their character.

4 weird items Arizona cities drop on New Year's Eve

Dec 2025 22

Actor Morgan Freeman cancels Arizona music festival appearance

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Morgan Freeman will no longer be on hand to take part in a pre-show Q&A when his Symphonic Blues Experience arrives at Highlands Church in Scottsdale.

Oscar award winner Morgan Freeman at his Ground Zero Blues Club in Mississippi

Dec 2025 19

10 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Dec. 19-21)

By Jessica Swarner | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

Get in the holiday spirit this weekend with these festive markets, concerts, and festivals in Arizona.

person playing the piano next to a Christmas tree

Dec 2025 18

Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk

By Associated Press | RIGHTWING EXTREMISM, POLITICS, Associated Press

Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow.