HAPPY CITY NEWS · PHOENIX
Phoenix Happy News
Good news from the Valley of the Sun — uplifting stories, local wins, and reasons to smile.
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Tours
Handpicked tours and experiences in Phoenix — reviewed by our team, loved by travelers.
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Events
Mark your calendar: the happiest happenings around Phoenix.
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Arts & Culture
Art, music and culture lighting up Phoenix.
Ancient Chinese Treasures Come to Phoenix: MIM Opens ‘Unearthed Musical Masterpieces’
Phoenix is about to host a once-in-a-lifetime cultural treasure. On November 6, 2026, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) opens Unearthed Musical Masterpieces from the Southern Kingdoms of Ancient China, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 70 musical instruments and associated objects excavated from archaeological sites over two thousand years old. Organized by MIM together with…
Super Bloom Lights Up Fall at Desert Botanical Garden
This fall, Desert Botanical Garden is blooming like never before. On October 9, the Garden unveils Super Bloom, a dazzling new immersive art exhibition by the internationally recognized creative studio Graphic Rewilding, headlining a fall season filled with art, live music and the joyous return of the outdoor season. The largest-ever solo exhibition by artists…
Places to Love in Phoenix
Beloved landmarks, hidden gems, and spots worth visiting in Phoenix — our favorites, no sponsors attached.
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Where to Stay
Rest easy: our favorite places to stay in Phoenix. Hotel guides coming soon.
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Where to Eat
Taste the city: where Phoenix eats happiest.
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Family
Family fun in Phoenix: ideas everyone will love.
Fall Break CAMP INNOVATION Brings a Week of Science Adventures to Arizona Science Center
Fall Break is almost here, and Arizona Science Center has the perfect plan to turn a week off school into a week of discovery. CAMP INNOVATION returns October 5–9 with five days of hands-on STEM adventures designed to spark curiosity in young explorers. At Innovation Station, campers dive into exciting experiments, creative engineering projects, and…
