June, July, and August events across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, and surrounding communities. Summer in Phoenix looks different than anywhere else. Early morning hikes, poolside afternoons, indoor attractions, concerts, baseball, water parks, and evening festivals make it easy to stay active while enjoying Arizona's longest season.
June 2 | Phoenix
602 Day
Click the link for all of the 602 specials!
https://issuu.com/phxced/docs/city_of_phoenix_2026_602_day_business_participant?fr=sMWRhZDkyMDI3Mzc
June 5–7 | Phoenix
Desert Oasis Summer at the Garden Kickoff Weekend
Enjoy music, lights, and after dark garden experiences at Desert Botanical Garden.
https://dbg.org/events/desert-oasis-summer-at-the-garden-kickoff-weekend/2026-06-05/
June 5–August 31 | Phoenix
Arizona Science Center Summer Programs
Hands on STEM exhibits and seasonal events.
https://azscience.org
June 5 - 7 | Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix Fan Fusion
Pop culture, comics, gaming, and entertainment.
https://phoenixfanfusion.com
June 12 | Phoenix
SRP Snow Day at the Phoenix Zoo
Watch animals enjoy snow, ice treats, and enrichment activities from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/srp-snow-day/
June 14 | Phoenix
Father's Day Weekend Events
Special activities at museums, golf courses, and resorts.
June 15–August 15 | Valleywide
Summer Staycation Season
Resort specials throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale.
July 2 | Downtown Phoenix
Flashlight Walking Tour of Heritage Square
An evening guided tour through Phoenix history and the Rosson House Museum.
https://thesquarephx.org/events/events-calendar/
July 3–4 | Valleywide
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations
Major celebrations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Peoria, Glendale, and Surprise. https://azcelebrationoffreedom.com/ https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/classes-programs/featured-events/fabulous-phoenix-4th.html https://www.tempetourism.com/events/tempe-4th-of-july-celebration/
July 5 | Scottsdale
Summer Pool Party Weekend
Resort pools and live entertainment.
July 15 | Queen Creek
"San Tan After Dark" Mountain Bike Ride *** Check out other parks for night events and hikes
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/san-tan-after-dark-mountain-bike-ride071526/
July 15 | MESA
Dinosaurs After Dark https://www.azmnh.org/related-event-details/15
August 22 | Glendale
Arizona Cardinals Preseason Football
The return of football season.
https://azcardinals.com
All Summer Long
Musical Instrument Museum Summer Concert Series
National touring artists perform throughout the month in one of Arizona's best indoor music venues.
https://mim.org/upcoming-concerts/concert-series-lineup/
Tracks N Tunes at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Free family concerts held on Saturday evenings throughout the summer.
https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/events/
Summer Movie Fun
Enjoy one movie a week for 8 weeks, just $1 per film! https://www.harkins.com/events-and-series/summer-movie-fun
Family Attractions: Phoenix Zoo, OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Arizona Science Center, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Great Wolf Lodge Arizona, Hurricane Harbor Phoenix, Golfland Sunsplash
Museums & Culture: Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum, Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, Heritage Square, Rosson House Museum
Water Activities: Salt River Tubing, Lake Pleasant, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, fishing, splash pads, water parks
Splash Pads & Cooling Off: Riverview Park Splash Pad, Discovery District Park Splash Pad, Pioneer Community Park Splash Pad, Surprise Community Park Splash Pad, Espee Park Splash Pad, Tumbleweed Park Splash Pad
Sports & Entertainment: Arizona Diamondbacks games, Phoenix Rising FC matches, Arizona Cardinals preseason games, indoor sporting events
Arts & Nightlife: Scottsdale ArtWalk, Roosevelt Row Arts District, Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Wine Trail, Talking Stick Resort, rooftop dining, brewery tours, wine tasting
Indoor Activities: Escape rooms, bowling, arcade centers, indoor climbing gyms, trampoline parks, movie theaters, museum visits, indoor concerts, spa days
Weekend Staycations: Scottsdale resorts, Phoenix resorts, resort pools, lazy rivers, spa retreats, golf resorts
Day Trips: Prescott, Payson, Pine, Strawberry, Jerome, Lake Pleasant, Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake, Salt River, Verde River
Mountain Escapes: Flagstaff, Sedona, Greer, Show Low, Mogollon Rim, White Mountains
Classic Arizona Summer Traditions:
Salt River Tubing, Fourth of July fireworks, monsoon watching, Diamondbacks games at Chase Field, sunrise hikes, weekend trips to the mountains, resort staycations, splash pad hopping, evening concerts, patio dining after sunset.
