Best time to visit Arizona
Best time of year to visit Arizona
It's not easy to distinguish the best time to visit Arizona as incredible conditions for tourists can be found all year round. March through May can be a fantastic period with its pleasant temperatures and unbelievable blooms. This is when the number of visitors slowly starts to rise, but you can still make it to peaceful Antelope Canyon to catch a sunset. Summer in Arizona is hot and crowded, and many attractions are packed shoulder to shoulder with visitors. So it's better to inhale the fresh air by Cibecue, Havasu, or Tanque Verde Falls. Just like spring, fall is a joyful time to head to Arizona with warm weather and plenty to do. Don't miss witnessing a solar spotlight at the Anthem Veterans Memorial on Veteran’s Day in November. Choose winter if you’d prefer to save some money or can't stand messing with crowds. Numerous light parades and festivals will happily welcome you.
19 THINGS TO DO IN ARIZONA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 02)
Arizona State Fair
Cowboy hats and country music are a must at this traditional entertainment event of the American West
Fall Colors
Discover the fall foliage capital of Arizona
The Wave (Coyote Buttes)
Apply for a lottery and be one of the lucky few to hike this gorgeous red sandstone formation at the Arizona/Utah border
Wildcat Trail & Monument Valley
One of those places in Utah that make your heart beat faster due to its breathtaking scenery
Arizona Fall Colors
Beautiful foliage complements rocky landscapes of Arizona
Antelope Canyon Light Beams Season
A place where the photo for your screensaver was made
Havasu & Navajo Falls
Welcome to the most dramatic waterfalls of the Grand Canyon
Hummingbird Migration
The only state across the country where you can spot 15 different species of hummers at a time
Tanque Verde Falls
A secluded waterfall with an easy access not far from Tucson
Cibecue Falls
Enjoy a refreshing pool by a secluded waterfall
Stargazing
Arizona is one of the best places for stargazing, offering you top-notch spots with the clearest sky
Blood-Shooting Lizards (Phrynosoma)
Usually, it protects itself by the means of camouflage, but when business is serious, it puffs up to double-size and shoots blood from its eyes
Tarantula Migration
Every fall, thousands of tarantulas roam the desert looking for a mate
Wupatki National Monument
The best preserved pueblo ruins in America
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
An awesome hiking destination and a swimming hole
Phoenix Halloween Events
Celebrate fall with a variety of fun events throughout Phoenix
Oatman Ghost Town
An abandoned mining town in Arizona is now overrun by donkeys
Lake Powell Camping
A perfect summer getaway in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Weavers Needle
A beautiful ascent for experienced climbers
36 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
All Souls Weekend in Tucson
out of rangeJoin the huge procession and colorful celebration together with tens of thousands, who have come to remember the dead
APS Electric Light Parade
out of rangeAn annual event that lights up Phoenix for the holidays
Arizona Balloon Classic
out of rangeThe premier hot air balloon race and festival in the state
Lantern Festival in Arizona
out of rangeWater Lantern Festival is a huge lantern festival all over the USA, taking place in Arizona as well
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
out of rangeA favorite Christmas tradition in the community of Tucson
Lake Havasu Balloon Fest
out of rangeVisit one of the biggest balloon fests and dive deeper into this colorful atmosphere
Chinese New Year
out of rangeThe popular cultural festival offers delicious food and entertainment
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
out of rangeThe biggest and most famous gem and mineral show in the world
Chandler Parade of Lights
out of rangeSee the iconic Tumbleweed Tree sparkle with colorful lights
Phoenix Fan Fusion
out of rangePhoenix comic convention invites you to discover your inner geek
Tucson Parade of Lights & Festival
out of rangeDowntown Tucson draws together the entirety of the local community to celebrate the winter season and unique culture of the Tucson community
Arizona 4th of July Fireworks & Events
out of rangeThe most dazzling day of the year in Arizona
4th of July Events in Tucson
out of rangeSee "A" Mountain fireworks and dozens of minor celebrations across the city
Winterfest Street Festival
out of rangeEnjoy the fair, food, and music for two spectacular days in Lake Havasu City
Solar Spotlight at the Anthem Veterans Memorial
out of rangeOnce a year, on Veterans' Day, the sun shines perfectly on this spot
Fall Colors
out of rangeBeautiful foliage displays in the middle of the desert
Page Lake Powell Balloon Regatta
unconfirmedPrepare for one of America's most scenic ballooning weekends
MHC Foundation BalloonFest
on holdThis hot air balloon fest is an amazing opportunity to spend time with your family
Sandhill Crane Migration
out of rangeThousands of cranes spend winter in southeast Arizona
Arizona Renaissance Festival
out of rangeFamily adventure and entertainment on 16 stages
Yuma Balloon Festival
out of rangeCheck out Arizona's premier autumn event
Christmas Lights in and near Phoenix, AZ
out of rangeSee Phoenix put on its holiday dress and transform into a glimmering wonderland
Fantasy of Lights
out of rangeOne of the best holiday events in Tempe, Phoenix
Cherry Blossom
out of rangeBlooming cherry trees can be viewed in Northern Arizona and the Phoenix Valley
El Tour de Tucson
out of rangeVisit one of the largest biking events in the United States
Christmas Lights in Arizona
out of rangeYou'll be carried away by the sparkling displays of holiday cheer in Arizona
Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular
out of rangeOne of the best Halloween events of the Salt River Valley
New Year's Eve
out of rangeApache State offers astonishing options to ring in the New Year
Tucson Comic-Con
out of rangeOne of the favorite comic conventions in the American Southwest
Skiing and Snowboarding in Arizona
out of rangeFrom San Francisco Peaks to Santa Catalinas, Arizona has plenty of slopes to conquer
Grand to Grand Ultra
out of rangeAre you up for a seven-day race in one of the remotest parts of America?
Arizona Beer Week
out of rangeOver 300 events from Northern to Southern Arizona
Arizona Lights in the Night
unconfirmedOver a million lights in Mesa, Arizona
Wickenburg Oktoberfest
out of rangeEnjoy craft beers, savory German treats, and a rocking atmosphere in the historic Downtown Wickenburg
Thunder and Lightning over Arizona
out of rangeAerial performances, static displays, activities, and concessions
Reebok Ragnar Del Sol
overAn inspiring sunset chase in a beautiful Sonora desert
