Ahwatukee, AZ February 2026

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LOVE - Enchanting and Enduring

A heartfelt hello to our friends!

Our first hope is that you love this cover as much as we do. We discovered Miki Rose on Instagram and knew her style would be perfect to beautifully craft this ode to Ahwatukee. She skillfully (and delightfully) captured so many things that make our community incredibly special. While impossible to capture them all, she features a myriad of high points.

This issue celebrates a decades' long marriage and we're lucky that our own Kris Ann Valdez interviewed her grandparents to learn what they think has helped them to weather gracefully. What a testament to their vows and intentions.

Another highlight straight from our community is talented chef Mackenzie Larsen, who shares a lovely but achievable dinner for you to cook for your favorite person. What a great idea for an easy night in.

We also showcase some fabulous local spots to grab a delicious drink, from your first coffee of the day to a late afternoon pick-me-up, and everything in between. The variety ensures that there's something to suit everyone's taste.

We hope this month's issue renews your pride in our extraordinary locale and inspires you to acknowledge the love in your life.

Cheers to celebrating those closest to your heart!

SHERRY YORK, PUBLISHER @AHWATUKEECITYLIFESTYLE

February 2026

PUBLISHER

Sherry York | sherry.york@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Beth Del Ville | beth.delville@citylifestyle.com

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Stephanie Slezak

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kris Ann Valdez, Tianna Morimoto, Nadine Bubeck, Audrey Kuether, Lea Grimaldi, Beth Del Ville

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Qiana Kelsch, Stephanie Slezak

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Zach Miller

LAYOUT DESIGNER Antanette Ray

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Anna Minnick

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REAL ESTATE | DESIGN | RENOVATIONS | STYLING & STAGING

For the places and people you love most. For people you love most.

Rooted in community and guided by intention, we help our clients find and shape homes that feel deeply personal. Because where you live should reflect what you value.

Coloring Outside the Lines

Ahwatukee

Lessons from a 65-Year Marriage

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Dinner Ignites Romance

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New Ahwatukee Address for ACE Cooling, Heating, Plumbing and Electrical

ACE Cooling, Heating, Plumbing and Electrical recently opened in Ahwatukee at 5029 E Sunrise Drive. Founded in 1994, this veteran-run company offers cooling, heating, plumbing and electrical services, from changing air filters to installing new water heaters and much more. For more information or to schedule a service, visit AceHomeAZ.com or call 602-428-1728.

Coloring Outside the Lines

Take a drive through Ahwatukee, and you may see an eye-catching mural at the Zzeeks Pizza near Warner Road and 48th Street. The mural captures a perfect day in Ahwatukee, showing two girls riding their bikes through the desert with cacti and mountains in the background. The creative and vibrant design also makes for the perfect photo op. The mural was painted by Ahwatukee artist Miki Rose, who is making a name for herself as an illustrator and surface designer in the local art scene.

“I don't have anything else. This is all I am. If I don't have this, I have nothing,” says Miki. “I can't think of another way to live besides making work.”

Born in New York, Miki moved to Ahwatukee when she was two years old. She began to take art seriously at age 11, considering it as a possible career. “I've just always been drawing. There was never a life before drawing was my thing,” says Miki. “I've just always been the art kid, the art sibling, the artist in the class.”

After high school, Miki attended the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she majored in illustration and minored in sequential art. She graduated in 2024 and moved back to the Phoenix area.

ARTICLE BY TIANNA MORIMOTO PHOTOGRAPHY BY QIANA KELSCH

Upon returning to Ahwatukee, Miki began sharing her work with local businesses and publications, reaching out to them directly and posting her digital drawings on her website and social media pages. She soon landed work like painting the mural at Zzeek’s Pizza, creating multiple cover pages and layouts for the Phoenix New Times, and designing flyers for Ahwatukee’s First Friday events.

“It's a hard industry. It's not for everybody. But to have my work seen and be popular, and my friends' moms being like, ‘hey. I saw your work on Facebook.’ Like, that's so crazy,” says Miki. “It's really nice to feel seen, especially because I feel like the suburbs are kind of stifling sometimes, but I think my work is another way for people to see me and see what's inside of me.”

Miki says she wants to get into surface design, where her creations are printed on greeting cards, home goods and other products.

To begin her creative process, Miki says she first needs a good meal, then sits down with a sketchbook. She then draws a thumbnail, which is a sketch the size of a postage stamp. Next, she puts that image into Photoshop and enlarges it, filling in any gaps to bring her vision to life. Because Miki creates a collection, which is a few pieces of art at a time, one project takes her anywhere from three hours to a few days to complete.

“Fun and function are both important when you're looking to develop your work,” says Miki. “My advice to everyone in the world is, if you want to make art, do it with your hands, and you don't need to outsource your creative endeavors to software. That's the only thing we have as humans.”

Miki hopes her career will take her back to the East Coast; however, she says she won’t forget what Phoenix gave her. “If you want to be a creative person, make the thing, and you will feel so much more connected to yourself.”

To learn more about Miki Rose, visit her website at MikiRose.Art

Three UltraUnique Getaways for Families

A TRIO OF FUN-FILLED ESCAPES THAT WILL LEAVE YOUR FAMILY BEGGING FOR MORE

ARTICLE BY NADINE BUBECK

Introducing Vermejo...

“At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.”

Bienvenidos to Raton, New Mexico, home to Vermejo Ted Turner Reserves. Flaunting over 550,000 acres of picturesque terrain, Vermejo will welcome your family to a crown jewel of natural beauty.

This destination invites you to custom plan a swoon-worthy experience; choose between kid-friendly fishing expeditions, hiking tours, horseback rides, archery, and more. Indulge in your choice of luxe accommodations and take your taste pallet on a culinary adventure thanks to delectable dining options.

Notably, the property values conservation efforts including the protection of wildlife like bison and wolves.

Rates inclusive of meals and two daily activities.

Introducing Glenwood Springs...

“The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.”

Happy memories await in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Known for its hot springs, the Rocky Mountain resort city is rich with wildlife and sheer beauty. Offering an array of family-friendly activities, the area is home to the esteemed Glenwood Springs Adventure Park, a must-do with amusement rides and subterranean caverns—a magical geological excursion.

Surely, you’ll want to take a dip in the world’s largest mineral hot springs pool. Invigorating and rejuvenating for adults and super fun for kids, there’s a vast splash zone, water slide, diving board, and lap lanes.

Glenwood Springs is primed with pristine river spots; the white water is mild and ideal for guided rafting adventures. You can also rent duckies (inflatable kayaks) or paddleboards.

If you’re going to check one hike off your list, opt for the Doc Holliday memorial, and for older kids, explore mountain biking paths for every skill on the paved Rio Grande Trail. In addition, Bair Ranch, located in Glenwood Canyon, offers several activities like horseback riding, ATV & Jeep tours, and sport clay shooting.

Family accommodations include Hotel Glenwood Springs, located at the Glenwood Gondola base that goes to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The property also flaunts a small indoor water facility. For included admission to the hot springs pool, families can also book the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. The exciting city has over 80 restaurant choices as well.

Introducing Snow Mountain Ranch...

“Never underestimate the importance of having fun.”

Consider Snow Mountain Ranch a fun hub for families; a camp-like atmosphere for those seeking a genuine back-tothe-basics escape. Located in Grand Country Colorado, the YMCA of the Rockies destination is what vacation is meant to be... packed with frivolous play. Awake to breathtaking mountain views and the sound of songbirds, and after an actionpacked day, witness a dreamy sunset from your personal porch.

Accommodations vary; choose between private cabins, spacious lodge rooms, scenic campgrounds, or yurts. Cabins can sleep up to 12, and are equipped with full kitchens, a fireplace, and a deck. You’ll likely spot some deer outside your front door.

Included in all stays: roller skating, swimming, mini-golf, sports, hiking/biking trails, nature walks, and more. But

what makes Snow Mountain extra special are the entertaining “extras.” To make the most out of your stay, partake in archery, axe throwing, horseback riding, arts/crafting, knot-tying, geocaching, and beyond. Plus, there are tons of educational programs that teach guests about local wildlife like bears and wolves. And here’s a tip; if you’re craving some adult-only time, choose to register your child (ages 3+) for summer day camp. Grown-ups can do some adventuring of their own while the kids get a taste of what summer’s supposed to be. And as for food, there’s an array of on-site dining options available.

Everyone will feel like a kid at Snow Mountain Ranch, and the secret’s out; cabins book far in advance, so be sure to secure your spot well ahead of time.

They raised six kids, moved cross country and survived heartbreak—through it all, this is how the Coupes maintained a successful marriage

ARTICLE BY KRIS ANN VALDEZ

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Lessons from a 65-Year Marriage

If the Coupes could offer one piece of advice to other couples, it’s this:

“Respect each other, value each other…and kill them with kindness.”

It started with a bet.

In the autumn of 1957, the officers’ club on Mitchell Air Force Base, Long Island, hosted live music and dancing every Tuesday. Local young women participated in the fun.

But one airman, Eddie Crabtree, complained to his bunkmate, fellow airman Richard Coupe, that one of the young ladies, 18-year-old Barbara Davis, wouldn’t go out with him.

“Well, Eddie,” Coupe said, “the problem is you, not her.”

Coupe bet Crabtree five dollars (no small sum for airmen making just seventy-eight a month) that he could get Davis to go out with him instead. There were only two problems: he’d never even seen the girl with the “tremendous body,” and he didn’t know how to dance. But at twenty-one, confident and curious, Coupe approached her at the next event and asked her out.

No, she couldn’t go out with him, Davis said, because she had a boyfriend back in Pennsylvania.

Undeterred, Coupe tried three more times. She refused every time, even the invitation to Saturday morning Mass, which should have been an easy yes for two devout Catholic kids.

Finally, his persistence paid off when Davis needed a “warm body” to attend a holiday work party her Pennsylvania boyfriend couldn’t make.

But the rest wasn't tidy history. They dated, broke up, then rekindled a year later. With Coupe now in Syracuse and Davis still on Long Island, they saw each other mostly on weekends and exchanged letters. Despite the long distance, they got engaged in July 1960.

Two months later, Davis stood at the back of the church in a pillbox hat and silk wedding dress. As all eyes turned toward her, she wondered, Gee, do I really know him?

Deciding it was too late to back out, she walked down the aisle.

Her father, a horse jockey, handed her over with a quip: “Here you go, Richard. She’s got great teeth. Now you take care of them.”

On their honeymoon to Lake George, the hotel clerk noticed Richard Coupe’s shiny new ring and inquired how long they’d been married. Not wanting to sound like a rookie, Richard Coupe straightened and bluffed: “Oh, three weeks.”

Today, Barbara and Richard Coupe have been married for sixty-five years, having spent more than fifty-five of them in Phoenix.

They raised six kids, moved states, and weathered the loss of their oldest child, but a few guiding principles carried them through the highs and lows of life.

Here’s what the Coupes say has mattered most.

FRIENDS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF A HAPPY LIFE, SO CHOOSE THEM CAREFULLY

The Coupes are social butterflies, loving a full calendar of dinner parties, ballroom dancing engagements, and faith-based small group meetings. Their deep friendships have brought them great joy, encouragement in hard seasons, and a better quality of life.

But they’ve always been selective with who they let into their inner circle.

Choose friends who share your values and priorities, says Barbara Coupe. Otherwise, your friendships can bring you down. But friends with common bonds? Those last.

KEEP A HEALTHY DOSE OF INDEPENDENCE

The Coupes don’t feel they have to do everything together, all of the time. They are content to pursue their own interests—she might go shopping, while he goes to car shows.

There are times, however, when Richard Coupe has been sighted sitting patiently in a chair at the store, waiting for her to finish browsing. Because it’s about balancing togetherness with a sense of independence.

RESPECT AND SHOW EACH OTHER AFFECTION WITH SMALL, EVERYDAY GESTURES

How you treat your spouse is how they’ll treat you, says Richard Coupe. Don’t get caught up in petty word-smithing to put each other down.

He tells Barbara Coupe every day that he’s thankful for his “precious wife.”

“Believe it or not,” he says, “when you say that enough times, you really believe it.”

For her part, Barbara Coupe thanks him for his help around the house–washing dishes, sweeping, walking the dogs.

“We work as a team, whatever the task is, we split it up,” Richard Coupe says, sharing how their morning routine starts with her making breakfast while he prepares the coffee and portions of their daily pills.

They never make a show of these gestures; they are simply the rhythms of a six-decadelong relationship.

If the Coupes could offer one piece of advice to other couples, it’s this: “Respect each other, value each other…and kill them with kindness.”

HOW TO MAKE

DIY GOLD LEAF JEWELRY DISHES

These cute and colorful dishes work perfectly to organize and display your jewelry, keys, or you name it! And you know what? They’re so easy to make!

supplies you’ll need:

• Wooden bowls, trays, etc.

• Gold leaf (or metallic gold paint)

• Gentle gold leaf brush

• Mod Podge (or gold leaf adhesive)

• Acrylic paint

• Paint brushes

• Painters tape (optional)

steps to do:

• Grab a wooden bowl, some acrylic paint, and a brush.

• Hand paint some paint on one section of the bowl.

• Let the first coat dry and paint another two to three coats of paint until you’re happy with the result.

• Let the paint fully dry.

• I wanted my gold leaf paper to overlap the paint for a layered look, so I took a paint brush and painted some Mod Podge in an overlapping pattern.

• Once the Mod Podge gets tacky, use your hand to apply the gold leaf and accompanying wax sheet.

• Push the gold leaf onto the tacky glue, then remove the top layer of paper.

• Use your fingers to gently push the gold leaf onto the glue a little further.

• Next, use the gold leaf brush to smooth over the whole area and gently wipe away any excess gold leaf. Pay extra attention to the edges.

• Next, smooth the gold leaf section as much as possible, but don’t worry about any imperfections. The organic look of the gold leaf being imperfect gives the piece character.

• Next, work your way to the outer edge.

• Once the gold leaf is perfected, gently brush over the leaf with some Mod Podge to seal it to the bowl.

• Let it completely dry and enjoy!

ARTICLE BY AUDREY KUETHER

“They’re a great and affordable gift idea for friends.”

DINNER

Skip the crowded restaurants and turn your kitchen into the most romantic reservation in town this Valentine’s Day

ARTICLE BY BETH DEL VILLE` PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE SLEZAK

ROMANCE IGNITES

“Whether you’re cooking for a long-term partner or planning a special first date at home, these dishes deliver restaurantquality results without the stress.”

There’s something undeniably romantic about a home-cooked meal on Valentine’s Day. Forget the crowded restaurants and overpriced prix-fixe menus. This year, create an unforgettable evening in your own kitchen with a menu that’s equal parts impressive and achievable.

Chef Mackenzie Larsen of Larsen Culinary has crafted the perfect Valentine’s Day menu, starting with the viral sensation that’s been breaking the internet: Marry Me Chicken. This sun-dried tomato and cream-based dish earned its name for good reason. It’s so delicious, legend has it that anyone who tastes it will propose on the spot. Paired with fragrant rosemary potatoes that offer the perfect crispy yet tender bite, this main course strikes an elegant balance between comfort and sophistication.

For the grand finale, Chef Larsen brings out the torches (literally) with classic crème brûlée. That satisfying crack of caramelized sugar giving way to silky vanilla custard beneath is pure romance in dessert form.

Whether you’re cooking for a long-term partner or planning a special first date at home, these dishes deliver restaurant-quality results without the stress. Chef Larsen has shared her detailed recipe to guide you through one of these show stopping plates, ensuring your Valentine’s Day dinner is one to remember.

Follow Chef Larsen on Instagram @LarsenCulinary

MARRY ME CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise into 4 thin cutlets

• 6 tablespoons flour

• salt

• pepper

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• 1 sprig fresh thyme

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 3/4 cup chicken stock

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.

2. Heat the olive oil and butter on medium heat in a heavy-bottomed pan. Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, transfer to a plate.

3. Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, and crushed red peppers to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about a minute or so.

4. Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula. Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and allow the sauce to come to a simmer for a few minutes.

5. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and add the chicken back to the pan. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for another 5-7 minutes, making sure the chicken is cooked all the way through

6. Garnish with the fresh basil. Served with roasted potatoes or pasta and steamed veggies like green beans or asparagus.

MIRROR WORK FOR SELF-LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Everyone knows this line from Snow White. The Queen wanted to be the fairest. When she wasn’t, she poisoned beautiful Snow White. Most of us do not believe ourselves to be the fairest, but quite the opposite.

As February is widely known as the month of love, let’s focus on self-love. Often people, especially parents, tend to give a lot to their partners and their children and less to themselves. Sometimes it is challenging for us to silence the inner critic that speaks harshly to ourselves in a way we would never speak to a loved friend or family member. This is where mirror work can help.

Many people have a complicated relationship with the mirror. We don’t always like to look at our reflections. We may find it confronting. Taylor Swift even sings about it in her song Anti-hero: “I’ll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror.” Why is it so difficult for some of us to gaze with love–or affection–into the mirror?

ARTICLE BY LEA GRIMALDI

Mirror work, a term coined by transformational teacher and selflove expert Louise Hay, founder of Hay House Publishing, and the author of You Can Heal Your Life and Mirror Work: 21 Days to Heal Your Life, is the practice of looking at yourself in the mirror and saying nice things to yourself. You can start with something simple. “I like myself. I am doing the best I can today.” Or even, “Hey sweetie! You look great!” One of my favorites is, “I love, accept, and forgive myself fully and completely.” Mirror work combines well with affirmations, which are positive phrases said in the present tense as if they are already true. The practice of saying affirmations combined with mirror work can increase the benefits of both practices.

The objective of mirror work is to help people silence their inner critic and believe the positive words they are telling themselves while looking at themselves in the mirror.

Mirror work can help with self-esteem issues and can achieve results such as changing a negative body image to a more positive one. Hay developed the practice to increase self-compassion and self-love as part of the daily activities detailed in her 1984 book You Can Heal Your Life. Although it can be confronting and challenging, it is important to practice mirror work regularly to reap the benefits. Set a daily goal of saying affirmations while looking at your reflection in the mirror and seeing how it makes you feel. Start with two minutes a day and work up to five.

As a yoga teacher, I have included mirror work in my classes with clients. Often the first experience with the exercise is somewhat uncomfortable, but with practice, it becomes more natural. When resistance comes up, ask yourself what you are feeling, allow the emotion to be present, and then release it. It may be rooted in a past experience and just needs to be acknowledged and felt before you can let it go.

HERE ARE SOME SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR HOW TO CREATE A MIRROR WORK PRACTICE:

• Make sure you will be alone and uninterrupted so you can let your guard down and allow emotions to surface

• Try to do it for a set amount of time, such as five minutes every day

• Allow yourself to feel and process whatever emotions show up

• Keep a journal to record your feelings, reactions, and experiences

• Start with less confronting or difficult phrases, and as you become comfortable increase the intensity

Mirror work can be used in tandem with inner-child work because many of the negative limiting beliefs that play in our minds are the result of something we were told as a child that is not true about us or our life. If something negative comes up during mirror work, we can challenge it and write about the feelings in the journal, thus freeing us from that limiting belief.

Inner child work is an approach to recognizing and healing childhood trauma. We all experience traumas as children which affect the way we experience the world. As adults, we can reconnect with the child we once were, in order to heal. Mirror work is one way to help facilitate that process, in addition to talk therapy, meditation exercises, and setting healthy boundaries.

Here are some ideas for affirmations to use with your mirror work. I am strong. I am capable. I can do this. I believe in myself. I know my worth. I can do hard things. My life is abundant. I am happy and healthy in mind, body, and spirit. I believe in myself. I am kind and compassionate. I deserve love and abundance. I am doing my best. I am smart. I am brave. I am powerful.

In the words of Hay, “Doing mirror work is one of the most loving gifts you can give yourself.”

I AM STRONG. I AM CAPABLE. I CAN DO THIS. I BELIEVE IN MYSELF. I KNOW MY WORTH. I CAN DO HARD THINGS. MY LIFE IS ABUNDANT. I AM HAPPY AND HEALTHY IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. I BELIEVE IN MYSELF. I AM KIND AND COMPASSIONATE. I DESERVE LOVE AND ABUNDANCE. I AM DOING MY BEST. I AM SMART. I AM BRAVE. I AM POWERFUL. I AM STRONG.

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DRINKING

“Sip”-porting

local has never tasted so good

ARTICLE BY BETH DEL VILLE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE SLEZAK

Need a pick-me-up? Ahwatukee’s cafes and shops are serving up seriously good drinks—from creamy milkshakes to perfectly crafted lattes. Whether you’re fueling up morning or afternoon, treating the kids or simply craving something satisfying, these six spots deliver every time and any time of day.

The latest edition to Ahwatukee’s coffee scene, Wonderift Coffee is locally owned and operated by Lauren Topor and Kyle Reichert. Their signature drink takes the flavors of Topor’s standout house-baked banana bread and transforms it into a latte, featuring house banana bread syrup and a banana coin.

12020 S Warner Elliot Loop #115, Phoenix, 85044 | @WonderiftCoffee

New coffee shop on the block, Cotta Nostra is serving up deliciousness, from lattes to matchas. If you think you don’t like matcha, then try the Fresh Strawberry Matcha featuring layers of strawberry puree, creamy milk, and earthy—not bitter—matcha that is brighter, fresher and sweeter in flavor.

15410 S Mountain Parkway, Phoenix, 85044 | @CottaNostra

This local, family-owned juice bar features a variety of healthy and flavorful juices, smoothies, acai bowls and more. The Rainbows and Sunshine smoothie is a fruity swirl of strawberry, raspberry, mango, banana and orange juice. Want more? Add-in options include chia seeds, protein, ginger, bee pollen and alternative milks.

4206 E Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, 85044 | @BerryBeetJuiceBar

We all scream for…milkshakes! Especially those from Stella’s Ice Cream. Why? We love that they offer gluten-free and dairy-free options for ice creams and treats, so everyone can enjoy a thick, cold and creamy milkshake whenever the craving hits.

4901 E Ray Road, Phoenix, 85044 | @StellasIceCreamAhwatukee

Hawaii is but a short drive away at Wow Wow Lemonade. Their bright and beautiful lemonades hit the spot on a hot day. The craft lemonade cafe offers a variety of flavors of their signature drink such as lava flow, strawberry basil and lavender blackberry.

4910 E Ray Rd., #G9, Phoenix, 85044 | @WowWowLemonadeAhwatukee

Best known for their coffee drinks, The Buzzed Goat breaks from the bean with their variety of Italian sodas. The refreshingly fizzy drink is a mix of carbonated water, flavored syrup and ice. Add cream and whipped cream for an indulgent treat.

4302 E Ray Rd., Phoenix, 85044 | @TheBuzzedGoat

FEBRUARY 2026

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

FEBRUARY 1ST - MARCH 28TH

Arizona Renaissance Festival

12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

A family-friendly Arizona favorite returns for 2026. Time travel back to Renaissance days and visit the Village of Fairhaven, where history comes alive with non-stop, day-long immersive and interactive entertainment. Shop arts and crafts at the open-air Artisan Market; enjoy food, games and rides; take in a jousting event; meet mermaids and fairies, friendly dragons and more. Arizona.RenFestInfo.com.

FEBRUARY 2ND-8TH

WM Phoenix Open

TPC Scottsdale

The People’s Open is back and features a redesign of its iconic 16th hole with a new, state-of-the-art four-story modular structure with better sightlines and a new "Pin Hi Club" hospitality area. General admission to the event is free on Feb. 2 and 3 courtesy of Ford Free Days, $75 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and $125 on Friday and Saturday. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit WMPhoenixOpen.com

FEBRUARY 6TH

Ahwatukee First Fridays

Mountain Park Church | 5:00 PM

Head out to Mountain Park Church for Ahwatukee First Fridays, a monthly opportunity to explore local artists, musicians and vendors. Support small businesses, connect with neighbors and experience a family-friendly event while raising money for local charities. For more information, visit Facebook.com/AhwatukeeFirstFridays

Sherry turned a magazine into community.

City Lifestyle isn’t just a publication — it’s a pulse. A rhythm of voices, neighbors, and stories woven together by someone who believes in the power of connection. As we expand, we’re looking for people ready to turn care into community. Are you ready to be that spark?

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Published by Sherry

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FEBRUARY 7TH-8TH

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

Arizona Financial Theatre

After PAW Patrol saves Adventure City, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities and unleashes her latest invention to crash the party. Can the Mighty Pups ensure the bash goes off without a hitch? Featuring action, songs and loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s new adventure will leave audiences cheering. PawPatrolLive.com/ Tickets/Arizona/Phoenix

FEBRUARY 12TH-15TH

Ballet Arizona Presents

Alice (in Wonderland)

Symphony Hall

Immerse yourself in Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic like never before. This extraordinary interpretation by acclaimed choreographer Septime Webre blends ballet and contemporary dance for a whimsical journey that will delight audiences of every age. From breathtaking sets to striking costumes, vibrant music to unmatched athleticism, ALICE (in Wonderland) is nothing short of spectacular. BalletAZ.org

FEBRUARY 14TH

Transportation Day

Horizon Presbyterian Church and God's Garden Preschool | 10:00 AM

Transportation Day returns for their 25th year, providing families with the opportunity to explore vehicles of all shapes, sizes and types, from helicopters, fire and police vehicles, school buses, motorcycles, cement mixers and more for free. This all-ages event also features a Fun Zone with a bouncy house, petting zoo, train rides and snacks for a nominal fee. TransportationDay.com.

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