The Wickenburg Art Center is giving art lovers a cool reason to gather this summer. Summer at the Movies at WAC invites members to enjoy a special film series celebrating creativity, imagination, and the artistic spirit — all inside the air-conditioned Wickenburg Art Center on the big flatscreen TV. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend, grab a lawn chair, enjoy refreshments, and make Summer at the Movies part of their seasonal routine. Whether you are a painter, photographer, sculptor, fiber artist, or simply someone who loves the arts, this summer movie series offers a relaxing and inspiring way to connect with fellow creatives. All films begin at 4:00 PM. Movie Schedule July 8 — Loving VincentA visually stunning film about the life of Vincent Van Gogh. July 22 — FridaA film exploring ...[Read More]
Beat the summer heat and enjoy inspiring films about legendary artists during Summer at the Movies at the Wickenburg Art Center.
Project SALT is hosting a free Christmas in July Pool Party on July 29 to bring local families together and make sure every child leaves with a gift.
Celebrate Christmas in July at the Wickenburg Farmers & Crafters Market on Saturday, July 11 at St. Alban’s Church with produce, baked goods, crafts, food, and local vendors.
Make a splash under the stars at the Wickenburg Municipal Pool during Dive Into Movie Night featuring Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Saturday, July 18.
Project SALT is helping Jones Fire victims by organizing donated clothing and household goods at The Little Red Schoolhouse. Volunteers are needed Friday, June 19 at 8 AM to help set up the space for displaced and affected families.
Looking for ways to beat the summer heat in Wickenburg? Start early with pickleball or golf, cool off at the public pool, catch a movie at The Saguaro, book a spa day, or sign the kids up for ranger-led summer camp at Hassayampa River Preserve.
By The ConversationJune 15, 2026 02:31 pm Magic mushrooms are better known for producing hallucinations and altering people’s sense of reality than for treating brain diseases. Most people associate them with tripping, rather than Alzheimer’s disease. But a report on an individual patient has prompted scientists to ask whether psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, could have unexpected effects on the ageing brain. The report describes changes observed in a Japanese-American woman in her 80s with advanced Alzheimer’s disease after she received psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Dementia is a broad term for symptoms that affect memory, thinking and everyday independence. Alzheimer’s disease is its most common cause. The woman had experienced progressive decline for a decade....[Read More]
Meet Peanut, this week’s Wickenburg Social Pup of the Week. Peanut is a 5-year-old female Cairn Terrier mix who weighs 26 pounds, is spayed, and is currently available for adoption after waiting 61 days for the right home.
Meet Ladybug, this week’s K9 Konnection Pup of the Week. Ladybug is a 5-year-old female Pit Bull Terrier mix who weighs 38 pounds and has been waiting for her person for 156 days. This sweet girl is housetrained, spayed, and ready for a home of her own. Ladybug loves being petted, enjoys keeping an eye on things, and makes an excellent household supervisor. K9 Konnection says Ladybug would do best as the only pet in the home, where she can soak up all the love and attention she deserves. Additional details: ID Number: 59966991Age: 5 years, 5 monthsBreed: Pit Bull Terrier MixWeight: 38 poundsHousetrained: YesSpayed: YesStatus: AvailableBest Fit: Only pet in the home Interested in adopting Ladybug? Call K9 Konnection at 928-232-2611. Let’s help this sweet girl find the home she has been wait...[Read More]
The Summer Kickoff Glow Party is Friday, May 29 from 7-9 p.m. at Wickenburg Public Pool with glow-themed summer fun.