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Events in Sun City, AZ

60 upcoming events near Sun City — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.

Classes & arts

November 27 to 28, 2026

8 a.m.

Sun City, AZ

Classes & arts

Fall Arts and Crafts Festival

A two-day RCSC festival with more than 50,000 square feet of juried artisans. You will find ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, leather, and woodwork from local makers.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

Wednesday June 10 and Saturday June 13, 2026

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Marinette Rec Center (Wed) / Fairway Music Room (Sat) · Sun City, AZ

Theater & filmFree

June Movie: Always (2025)

Marinette Rec Center (Wed) / Fairway Music Room (Sat)

You can settle in for a warm romantic comedy about two best friends finding their way to each other.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

Wednesday June 3 and Saturday June 6, 2026

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Marinette Rec Center (Wed) / Fairway Music Room (Sat) · Sun City, AZ

Theater & filmFree

June Movie: Airport (1970)

Marinette Rec Center (Wed) / Fairway Music Room (Sat)

You can catch the all-star disaster classic that started the genre, with Burt Lancaster and Dean Martin, and bring your own snacks.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

Monthly

Varies

Fairway Recreation Center · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Fairway Readers Book Club

Fairway Recreation Center

You can join a monthly book discussion where members pick the next year of titles together each November.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m.

Noon to 3 p.m.

Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, 10801 W Oakmont Dr · Sun City, AZ

Community & civicHappens regularly

Del Webb Sun Cities Museum (Summer Hours)

Del Webb Sun Cities Museum, 10801 W Oakmont Dr

You can step into the story of the community that started 55-plus living, with five-dollar admission and members free.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

First Wednesday monthly (June 3, July 1, August 5, 2026)

1:30 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Mystery Book Club

Sun City Library

You can dig into a good whodunit with fellow readers at this monthly mystery book discussion.

Classes and talksIndoors

Dance & fitness

Select Saturdays (June 13, July 25, August 22, 2026)

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Dance & fitnessFreeHappens regularly

Gentle Yoga

Sun City Library

You can stretch and breathe through an easy-paced yoga class suited to all comfort levels.

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Senior programs

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

6:00 to 7:30 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Senior programsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Name That Tune Game Show

Sundial Auditorium

You can guess songs from the first few notes at this free musical game-show night.

Lifelong learning

Most Thursdays (June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026)

2:00 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Android Phone Help Desk

Sun City Library

You can bring your Android phone and get one-on-one help figuring out apps, settings, and texting.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

Thursday, July 23, 2026

3:00 p.m.

Fairway Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Stitch and Share: America Themed Coaster and Mug Rug

Fairway Library

You can stitch a patriotic coaster or mug rug at this free social crafting session.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

6:00 to 7:30 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Music & concertsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Legendary Blues Artist Will Johns

Sundial Auditorium

You can hear British blues guitarist Will Johns light up the Sundial stage at this free summer concert.

Music

Lifelong learning

Monday, June 8, 2026

2:00 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Science Spark: Statistics for Non-Mathematicians

Sun City Library

You can make sense of everyday numbers and stats in this approachable talk built for non-math folks.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

Friday and Saturday, mid March

Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly

Sundial Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

A spring fair put on by the clubs at the Sundial Recreation Center, held in mid-March. It is free, open to the public, and runs over a Friday and Saturday.

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Senior programs

Fourth Wednesday monthly (June 24, July 22, August 26, 2026)

3:00 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

Games Unplugged

Sun City Library

You can drop in for an afternoon of board games and card games with no screens and plenty of company.

Indoors

Classes & arts

Select Saturdays (June 13, 27, July 11, 25, August 8, 22, 2026)

10:00 a.m.

Fairway Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly

Crafting with a Purpose: Teddy Bears (Fairway)

Fairway Library

You can sew donation teddy bears for kids in need alongside other crafters at the Fairway branch.

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Rooted in Place: Identity, Home and the Canvas of Community Change (America 250)

Sun City Library

You can explore how communities and identity have shifted over time in this America 250 lecture.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Medicare Information Seminar

Sun City Library

You can get your Medicare questions answered and learn how the parts and plans actually work.

Classes and talksIndoors

Senior programs

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

6:00 to 8:00 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Senior programsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Adult and Smarty Pants Trivia

Sundial Auditorium

You can put your trivia knowledge to the test at this free game-show evening for Sun City members.

Senior programs

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:00 to 7:30 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Senior programsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Game Show Trivia with Chuck Dogg

Sundial Auditorium

You can play along with host Chuck Dogg at this free trivia game-show night to close out the summer series.

Lifelong learning

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Lifelong Learning with GetSetUp

Sun City Library

You can sample the GetSetUp online class platform made for older adults and find courses that interest you.

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

6:00 to 7:30 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Music & concertsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Flashpants 80's Concert and Dance Party

Sundial Auditorium

You can dance to 80's hits at a free retro concert party put on for Sun City cardholders.

MusicDance and fitness

Classes & arts

Friday, June 26, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Fairway Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Crafts for Adults: Fabric Flowers

Fairway Library

You can fold and shape your own fabric flowers in this relaxed adults-only craft morning.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Creative Crafting: Paper Quilling

Sun City Library

You can roll and shape colorful paper into quilled art in this beginner-friendly craft class.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

1:00 p.m.

Fairway Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

As You Wish Pottery: Mug Painting

Fairway Library

You can paint your own ceramic mug at this free pottery-painting session run by As You Wish.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

Monday, August 10, 2026

2:00 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Science Spark: Mosquitoes

Sun City Library

You can learn the surprising science of mosquitoes and how to keep them at bay this monsoon season.

Classes and talksIndoors

Markets

Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (summer hours 7 to 10 a.m., June through September)

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

16820 N. 99th Ave. (near Bell Rec Center) · Sun City, AZ

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Sun City Farmers Market

16820 N. 99th Ave. (near Bell Rec Center)

You can shop fresh local produce and support area growers every Thursday near the Bell Rec Center.

Food and wineOutdoors

Lifelong learning

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Senior Cyber Safety and Computer Basics

Sun City Library

You can learn to spot scams and handle a computer with confidence in this class aimed at seniors.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

Fourth Thursday monthly (June 25, July 23, August 27, 2026)

1:30 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Fiction and More Book Club

Sun City Library

You can swap thoughts on a rotating mix of fiction titles at this welcoming monthly discussion.

Classes and talksIndoors

Senior programs

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

6:00 to 8:00 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Senior programsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Adult Trivia

Sundial Auditorium

You can test your smarts at a free adult trivia game show night put on for Sun City cardholders.

Pickleball & rec

Ongoing (summer 6 to 8 p.m., winter and spring 3 to 5 p.m.)

6 to 8 p.m. (summer)

Sun City Pickleball Club courts · Sun City, AZ

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

Sun City Pickleball Club Evening Open Play

Sun City Pickleball Club courts

You can rotate into games during evening open play that is open to all Sun City residents, not just members.

Pickleball

Music & concerts

Thursday, June 18, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Fairway Library · Sun City, AZ

Music & concertsFree

Didgeridoo World Music Concert

Fairway Library

You can hear the haunting drone of the didgeridoo and other world instruments at this free morning concert.

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Music & concerts

Sun City Concert Band Fall Concert 2026

Sundial Auditorium

You can hear the Sun City Concert Band open its season with a full afternoon program at the Sundial.

Music

Theater & film

Wednesday June 24 and Saturday June 27, 2026

2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Marinette Rec Center (Wed) / Fairway Music Room (Sat) · Sun City, AZ

Theater & filmFree

June Movie: Denial (2016)

Marinette Rec Center (Wed) / Fairway Music Room (Sat)

You can watch the gripping true courtroom drama starring Rachel Weisz about defending historical truth.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

Ongoing club events

Varies

Recreation Centers of Sun City · Sun City, AZ

Community & civicHappens regularly

NextGen Club Social Activities

Recreation Centers of Sun City

You can join an active 700-plus member social club that is open to all rec cardholders no matter your age.

Bring the grandkids

Pickleball & rec

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings (summer 7 to 10 a.m.)

7 to 10 a.m. (summer)

Sun City Pickleball Club courts · Sun City, AZ

Pickleball & recHappens regularly

Sun City Pickleball Club Morning Open Play

Sun City Pickleball Club courts

You can join member morning open play where paddles go in the holder and the first four players form a game.

Pickleball

Theater & film

Wednesday, July 10, 2026

6:00 to 7:30 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Theater & filmFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Maybery Memories with Bill Knotts

Sundial Auditorium

You can take a nostalgic trip back to Mayberry with a tribute show celebrating the classic small-town TV era.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Creative Crafting: Needlepoint Keychain

Sun City Library

You can stitch a small needlepoint keychain to keep or gift in this hands-on craft hour.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Community Memory Kit Workshop

Sun City Library

You can learn how memory kits help loved ones living with dementia and how to put one together.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

Ongoing club classes

Varies

Bell Recreation Center · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Crafts Club at Bell Classes

Bell Recreation Center

You can learn bead weaving, knitting, card embroidery, copper enameling and more through the Bell crafts club.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Pickleball & rec

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Doors at 4:00 p.m., event 4:30 p.m. with prizes

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Pickleball & recFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Corn Hole Tournament

Sundial Auditorium

You can toss bean bags and compete for prizes at this free corn hole tournament for residents.

Pickleball

Lifelong learning

First Thursday monthly (June 4, July 2, August 6, 2026)

1:30 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Murder and Mayhem Book Club

Sun City Library

You can talk through crime and thriller picks with a lively group at this monthly book club.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

Monday, July 13, 2026

2:00 p.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Art Afternoon

Sun City Library

You can spend a creative afternoon trying out an art project guided by library staff.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Ongoing, with monthly workshops

Varies

Sun City Clay Club studio · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Clay Club Wheel Room and Workshops

Sun City Clay Club studio

You can throw on a fully equipped wheel or take a monthly workshop whether you are new to clay or seasoned.

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

6:00 to 7:30 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Music & concertsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Fabulous Females of the 1950's

Sundial Auditorium

You can enjoy a free tribute presentation honoring the great female singers and stars of the 1950s.

Music

Lifelong learning

Most Tuesdays (June 9, 23, July 14, 28, August 11, 25, 2026)

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Digital Library Help

Sun City Library

You can learn to borrow free eBooks, audiobooks, and movies on your tablet with hands-on guidance.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

Friday, July 17, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

Arizona True Crime and Ghost Stories

Sun City Library

You can hear chilling Arizona true-crime cases and ghost tales in this entertaining morning program.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Creative Crafting: Mini Yarn Basket

Sun City Library

You can make your own little yarn-wrapped basket to take home in this hands-on craft hour.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6:00 to 7:30 p.m., doors at 5:00 p.m.

Sundial Auditorium · Sun City, AZ

Music & concertsFree

Hot Fun Outta the Sun: Jump, Jive 'n' Wail Concert

Sundial Auditorium

You can dance the evening away to a swing and jump-blues band at this free RCSC summer concert, just bring your member card to get in.

MusicDance and fitness

Classes & arts

Most Fridays (June 5, 19, July 3, 31, August 14, 28, 2026)

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly

Crafting with a Purpose: Teddy Bears

Sun City Library

You can sew cuddly teddy bears that get donated to kids in need while you craft alongside neighbors.

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Fairway Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Crafts for Adults: Glasses Chain

Fairway Library

You can bead your own eyeglasses chain to keep your readers handy in this adults-only craft class.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

Year round

Sun City, AZ

Community & civicHappens regularly

RCSC dances and club events

Beyond the big festivals, the RCSC calendar fills the week with dances, card nights, club meetings, and seasonal parties across all seven centers.

Bring the grandkids

Dance & fitness

Tuesdays and Thursdays (June 25 session at Fairway)

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., warm-up 9:30 a.m.

Sundial Auditorium (June 25 at Fairway Rec Center) · Sun City, AZ

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Sun City Line Dance Club

Sundial Auditorium (June 25 at Fairway Rec Center)

You can line dance to a wide mix of music twice a week, with everyone starting as a beginner and welcome to join.

Dance and fitness

Classes & arts

Thursday, June 11, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Wonderful World of Salads and Vinaigrettes

Sun City Library

You can pick up fresh salad ideas and learn to whisk up your own dressings in this tasty cooking session.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

Thursday, July 16, 2026

10:00 a.m.

Sun City Library · Sun City, AZ

Lifelong learningFree

The Ancient Southwest

Sun City Library

You can learn about the early peoples and cultures of the Southwest in this free history talk.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

3:00 p.m.

Fairway Library · Sun City, AZ

Classes & artsFree

Stitch and Share: Stuffed Felt Dinosaurs

Fairway Library

You can hand-stitch a cute felt dinosaur and share the craft table with other makers.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

June 5, 2026

8:30 PM

Desert Diamond Arena · Peoria, AZ

Music & concerts

Palomazo Norteno - Clase Maestra Tour

Desert Diamond Arena

El Palomazo Norteño es un concepto original que reúne a Lalo Mora, Elíseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú y Raúl Hernández, cuatro iconos de la música norteña en un solo escenario. El cuarteto artístico ofrece lo mejor de sus éxitos y se ha convertido en el espectáculo favorito del público, quienes pueden...

Music

Music & concerts

June 5, 2026

8:30 PM

Desert Diamond Arena · Surprise, AZ

Music & concerts

Palomazo Norteno - Clase Maestra Tour

Desert Diamond Arena

El Palomazo Norteño es un concepto original que reúne a Lalo Mora, Elíseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú y Raúl Hernández, cuatro iconos de la música norteña en un solo escenario. El cuarteto artístico ofrece lo mejor de sus éxitos y se ha convertido en el espectáculo favorito del público, quienes pueden...

Music

Music & concerts

June 5, 2026

8:30 PM

Desert Diamond Arena · Sun City, AZ

Music & concerts

Palomazo Norteno - Clase Maestra Tour

Desert Diamond Arena

El Palomazo Norteño es un concepto original que reúne a Lalo Mora, Elíseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú y Raúl Hernández, cuatro iconos de la música norteña en un solo escenario. El cuarteto artístico ofrece lo mejor de sus éxitos y se ha convertido en el espectáculo favorito del público, quienes pueden...

Music

Music & concerts

June 5, 2026

8:30 PM

Desert Diamond Arena · Goodyear, AZ

Music & concerts

Palomazo Norteno - Clase Maestra Tour

Desert Diamond Arena

El Palomazo Norteño es un concepto original que reúne a Lalo Mora, Elíseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú y Raúl Hernández, cuatro iconos de la música norteña en un solo escenario. El cuarteto artístico ofrece lo mejor de sus éxitos y se ha convertido en el espectáculo favorito del público, quienes pueden...

Music

Music & concerts

June 5, 2026

8:30 PM

Desert Diamond Arena · Scottsdale, AZ

Music & concerts

Palomazo Norteno - Clase Maestra Tour

Desert Diamond Arena

El Palomazo Norteño es un concepto original que reúne a Lalo Mora, Elíseo Robles, Rosendo Cantú y Raúl Hernández, cuatro iconos de la música norteña en un solo escenario. El cuarteto artístico ofrece lo mejor de sus éxitos y se ha convertido en el espectáculo favorito del público, quienes pueden...

Music