Arizona State Parks volunteers Lisa and Abi lead the Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert guided hike at Lost Dutchman State Park at 10 a.m. on Oct. 2, 16 and 30, then Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 and 18. It is an Outdoors250 event. The park is also running a monthly Sonoran Desert Botany Hike from October through January and starts Desert Birding on Thursdays in November, 8:30 to 10 a.m. from the Palo Verde day use area. Park entry fees still apply.
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Apache Junction’s city calendar lists a Nature Scavenger Hunt at the public library on Thursday, November 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. The activity invites visitors to explore the library’s new reading garden at 1177 N. Idaho Road. Check the city listing for updates before visiting.
Source: City of Apache JunctionSuperstition Mountain near Apache Junction. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Apache Junction lists its Fairytale Faire in the English Gardens for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Multigenerational Center, 1035 N. Idaho Road. The city invites visitors to wear fairytale attire and lists appearances by Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Rapunzel, Anna and Kristoff. Check the city event listing before going.
Source: City of Apache JunctionSuperstition Mountain near Apache Junction. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Apache Junction Public Library has an adult board game night featuring classics scheduled for November 12, 2026. The city calendar lists the session from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1177 N. Idaho Road, and the library’s own upcoming-events list identifies it as an adult program. The session centers on classic board games. See the library’s event listing for participation details.
Source: City of Apache Junction and Apache Junction Public Library
