PHOENIX — The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the Valley on July 11-13.
Friday, July 11
Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale
Cost: $10 adult admission, free parking
Arizona’s largest home improvement expo is returning to Glendale’s State Farm Stadium this weekend! The Maricopa County Home Show will feature over 1,000 vendor booths, gardening workshops, plant bars, and hands-on craft sessions. Attendees can also enjoy free consultations (home remodel, landscape, tree care), special discounts, community-focused perks and more.
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix
Cost: Included with $20 museum admission
Experience France at the Musical Instrument Museum! Celebrate French musical heritage through live performances – including accordion, classical quartet, opera arias, jazz manouche, and organ—curator talks, hands-on crafts, and family-friendly workshops.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
When: Friday - Sunday | Now - July 26
Where: Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria
Cost: Click here for ticket information
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella puts a new spin on the beloved fairytale that continues to enchant audiences with the timeless themes of kindness, love, and the power of dreams. Enjoy shows now through July 26 at the Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria.
When: Friday - Sunday
Where: Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa
Cost: $18.61 daily admission, $5 parking
More than 3,500 athletes representing 26 different Native American tribes from Canada, United States, and Mexico are coming to the Valley this weekend for the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games in Mesa. The games are more than just about sports; it is about keeping a name alive and celebrating a culture. Athletes will be competing in softball, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and powerlifting.
When: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale
Cost: Free event
Experience a treasure trove of Arizona’s finest in the heart of Westgate. Shop our outdoor market with homegrown makers, creators, artists + more! Mingle with locals & meet independent, small businesses. This season’s vendors include a mixed bag of inspired products, including textiles, fashion, jewelry, unique gifts, self-care, sustainable items + others.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: The Van Buren, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $21
Enter the ring for Espectacular de Lucha Libre—an adrenaline-packed night with Phoenix’s Rockstar Wrestling Alliance and live music from Santo Diablo.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Arizona Financial Theatre
Cost: Tickets start around $52
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will perform on July 11, 2025, at Phoenix’s Arizona Financial Theatre as part of their Arcadia 2025 Tour.
Saturday, July 12
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
When: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: 720 N. 5th Street, Phoenix
Cost: Free event
This Saturday, the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market kicks off with a fresh lineup of local farmers, food vendors, artisans, and small businesses to shop.
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Glendale
Cost: Free event
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Get into the holiday spirit early this year at Downtown Glendale’s Christmas in July on Saturday. Old Towne and Catlin Court will transform into a summer wonderland filled with festive activities, sweet treats, artist demonstrations, and more.
IFL: San Diego Strike Force vs. Arizona Rattlers
When: 6:05 p.m.
Where: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale
Cost: Tickets start around $25
Katy Perry with special guest Rebecca Black: Lifetimes Tour 2025
When: 7 p.m.
Where: PHX Arena
Cost: Tickets start around $100
Katy Perry is bringing THE LIFETIMES TOUR to Footprint Center on Saturday, July 12, with special guest Rebecca Black!
Sunday, July 13
Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional: Summer Anthem Tour 2025
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Arizona Financial Theatre
Cost: Tickets start around $150
Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional are bringing their Summer Anthem Tour 2025 to Arizona Financial Theatre on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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