Phoenix Event Calendar for July

• 1st Wednesday ArtWalk Chandler
  Visit more than 40 artisans set up along the streets in front of the unique shops and cafes of Historic Downtown Chandler.
• 4th of July Festivals and Fireworks Celebrations
  Every city and town in the Valley has some sort of Independence Day event that's suitable for the entire family.
  First week of July
• Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball
  The Arizona Diamondbacks play professional Baseball at Chase Field.
  Various dates in July
• Crossroads of the West Gun Show
  At the Arizona State Fairgrounds. The shows offer hundreds of tables of interest to both the once a year hunter and the avid collector.
  July 14 - 15
• Date Creek Ranch U-Pick Peaches and Apples
  Eat what you pick right from the trees and take some with you. Call first to find out if the fruit is ripe yet.
  Weekends in July
• Family Night in Glendale
  Carnival-style games, arts and crafts, rides. Face painting and shaving-cream hairdos. Entertainment includes youth performances of hip hop dance, singing and rapping.
  First Friday
  Visit more than 40 downtown Phoenix art galleries, studios and art spaces. Free.
  First Friday of the month
• Glendale Summer Concert Series
  Every Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 9 pm. at the Arrowhead Towne Center Amphitheater in Glendale.
  Every Saturday in July
• Latin Rhythms Festival
  Live music, wine tasting, food sampling at Kokopelli Winery & Bistro. Downtown Chandler.
  July 13 - 15
• Lori Piestewa National Native American Games
  Sporting competitions in basketball, cross country, softball, track & field, volleyball
  July 19-22
• Men's Luxury Toy Expo and Auction
  Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays.
  July 13 - 15
• McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Free Concerts
  Sundays from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in Scottsdale. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a variety of music. Train and carousel rides are available throughout all concerts for a small charge.
  July 1, 8, 15
• Mighty Mud Mania
  Part of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Summer Program. Held at Chaparral Park. The one place its O.K. for the kids to get dirty. (480) 312-2771.
  July 27
• Monsoon Madness
  Queen Creek. Inflatable bounce-houses, many different water slides, dunk tank, a youth workshop area, the Queen Creek Mud Pit, and more.
  July 14
• New Works Festival
  The works may include stage and screen plays, musicals, children's theatre and performance pieces. The Festival also includes educational components such as works-related discussions, workshops and internships.
  Various dates in July
• Phoenix Mercury WNBA Basketball
  The women of the Phoenix Mercury play professional basketball at the US Airways Center.
  Various dates in July
• Scottsdale ArtWalk
  Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free.
  Every Thursday evening
• Starry Safari Friday Nights at the Phoenix Zoo
  Select zoo trails will be open as will gift shop and snack bar. Animal encounters, water play activities, carousel rides and more. Bikes and boats available to rent.
  Every Friday night in July
• Summer Band Concert
  All concerts are free and start at 8 p.m. Glendale Amphitheater in downtown Glendale. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No pets.
  Every Thursday in July
• Summer Concert
  All concerts are free and start at 7 p.m. Held at Kierland Commons Plaza.
  July 7, 14, 21, 28
• Tuesday Tunes – Free Summer Concert Series
  For nine straight Tuesdays, this summer, a new band will offer a diverse lineup of Reggae, rock, funk, hip-hop and jazz. Free. 12 to 1 p.m. Arizona State University, Memorial Union Stage, 1290 S. Normal Ave., Tempe. Call 480-965-5062. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31