North Phoenix Blog

While this site is focused on Phoenix history and news, I thought that readers of this blog might enjoy a special feature about my recently-...

Update: The Gilbert Food Court is no longer in the Historic District as of 12/18/2015. Their new name is AZ Feastivals, please check them o...

Baseball is a national pasttime that Americans have enjoyed for generations. But in Phoenix, it's more than just a cherished sport - i...

Did you know that Arizona is one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to Indian gaming? It's true - Arizona is home to ...

The Warrior Dash is an obstacle race in which participants are challenged to run, climb, jump over, and swim through a variety of physica...

Maricopa County has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast. There are 10 different parks that offer everything from hiking and walking to b...

The LEGO KidsFest, a giant nationally-traveling LEGO expo, is coming to Arizona for the first time, Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14, 201...

I'm guessing that you are reading this because you are looking for things to do in Phoenix at night. Well, there are better things to ...

The Magnavox Odyssey. The Atari 2600. ColecoVision, Commodore, Sega, and Nintendo. For many of us, these were the machines of our childhoo...

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's about to get seriously hot. Fortunately, Taliesin West allows you to beat the he...

One of the most iconic American warplanes is the Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress." These aircraft were used extensively in World Wa...

Each year, tens of thousands of visitors come to Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona to learn about the life of Frank Lloyd Wright - argu...

With Christmas just six weeks away, the Outlets at Anthem shopping center is getting into the holiday spirit. The outdoor shopping mall boas...

It was two years ago that I first wrote about Fee-Free Days from the National Park Service. Now, the NPS is gearing up for another Fee-Free...

For the first time ever, Maker Faire will be coming to Phoenix, Arizona! This is very exciting news that I am very glad to share with you. ...

Since 1954, Turf Paradise has provided Phoenix residents with a fun and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy great live horse racing. Now, customers...

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, why not check out the 7th annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival! This family-fri...

Ladies and gentlemen: mark your calendars! That's right, Luke Days Air Show and Open House will be returning to Luke Air Force Base for ...

If you live in North Phoenix and want to take your little ones to visit Santa, you'll have the chance to do so at our very own Deer Vall...

Who doesn't love to play with Legos? The colorful building blocks were one of my favorite toys as a child. Now, the Lego Company is prep...