{"id":3456,"date":"2020-06-03T10:52:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T17:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/?p=3456"},"modified":"2020-06-11T13:49:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T20:49:13","slug":"15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Things to Do in Phoenix this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f46bf2bcb48\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ec4f15;color:#ec4f15\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Hike_Camelback_Mountain\" title=\"Hike Camelback Mountain\">Hike Camelback Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Go_tubing_at_Salt_River\" title=\"Go tubing at Salt River\">Go tubing at Salt River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Bar_crawl_down_Mill_Avenue\" title=\"Bar crawl down Mill Avenue\">Bar crawl down Mill Avenue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Party_around_Old_Town\" title=\"Party around Old Town\">Party around Old Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Rent_a_boat_at_Tempe_Town_Lake\" title=\"Rent a boat at Tempe Town Lake\">Rent a boat at Tempe Town Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Catch_a_drive-in_movie\" title=\"Catch a drive-in movie\">Catch a drive-in movie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Attend_a_First_Friday_Art_Walk\" title=\"Attend a First Friday Art Walk\">Attend a First Friday Art Walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Take_a_Pink_Jeep_Tour_in_Sedona\" title=\"Take a Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona\">Take a Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Go_stargazing_up_north\" title=\"Go stargazing up north\">Go stargazing up north<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Visit_the_Heard_Museum\" title=\"Visit the Heard Museum\">Visit the Heard Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Hang_out_in_the_Japanese_Friendship_Garden\" title=\"Hang out in the Japanese Friendship Garden\">Hang out in the Japanese Friendship Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Have_a_photoshoot\" title=\"Have a photoshoot\">Have a photoshoot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Bake_cookies_in_your_car\" title=\"Bake cookies in your car\">Bake cookies in your car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Have_a_staycation\" title=\"Have a staycation\">Have a staycation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/15-things-to-do-in-phoenix-this-summer\/#Throw_a_bonfire\" title=\"Throw a bonfire\">Throw a bonfire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Summer is officially here, guys. We\u2019re getting some well-deserved time off amid the coronavirus drama. Now that everything is opening up again, some may be overwhelmed with options of what to do. Here are some ideas for things to do this summer in Phoenix.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3460\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/17554296_1473762285978883_6687681622661094143_n.jpg\" alt=\"things to do phoenix summer\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Climb Camelback Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hike_Camelback_Mountain\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/climbcamelback.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hike Camelback Mountain<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The insane view of Phoenix is worth the 1,420 ft. climb to the top. It\u2019s great exercise and a fun hangout idea. Just remember to stay hydrated!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3462\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3462\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3462 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/70330646_1399890690162539_5787198239262375936_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Salt River Tubing Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_tubing_at_Salt_River\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltrivertubing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go tubing at Salt River<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trust us, there\u2019s nothing better than a gentle trip down the river. The community is even offering complimentary bandanas to use as face masks as well.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3463\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3463\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3463 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11111880_10152760937661557_2289018771328501823_n.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3463\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Mill Ave Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bar_crawl_down_Mill_Avenue\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arizona-leisure.com\/mill-avenue-district.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bar crawl down Mill Avenue<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>School\u2019s out, and the weather is nice. Get off the couch and have a drink and dance with your squad to ring in what will hopefully be another round of \u201chot girl summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3464\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/99136732_3043158129071588_4302854329129238528_o.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Maya Day and Nightclub Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Party_around_Old_Town\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitphoenix.com\/things-to-do\/old-town-scottsdale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Party around Old Town<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pool party at the <a href=\"http:\/\/mayaclubaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maya Day and Night Club<\/a>, anyone? It\u2019s well worth the trip if you\u2019re in the mood for a good time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3465\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1535713_659996640734764_1782463072_n.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"613\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Tempe Town Lake Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_a_boat_at_Tempe_Town_Lake\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/boats4rent.com\/tempe-az\/tempe-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rent a boat at Tempe Town Lake<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tempe Boat Rentals are open for business. You can paddle down Tempe Town Lake alone or with your buddies and you\u2019ll be in for a relaxing day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3467\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/84981482_2921077547931976_3948459122789187584_o.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"910\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: West Wind Drive-In and Public Market Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catch_a_drive-in_movie\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/this-glendale-drive-in-movie-theater-stays-open-by-practicing-social-distancing\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catch a drive-in movie<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Considering traditional movie theaters are closed, why not visit the drive-in? Watch the latest film or an old classic and get immersed in a world of better times.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3473\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/97528113_10158225754044491_8545306819482877952_n.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Phoenix Art Museum Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attend_a_First_Friday_Art_Walk\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2018\/10\/04\/phoenix-first-friday-everything-you-need-know-downtown-art-walk\/1416839002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attend a First Friday Art Walk<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the first Friday of each month, some of our city\u2019s most talented artists showcase their pieces in the Arts District for free and it\u2019s absolutely breathtaking. Check it out!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3474\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3474 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/72143305_10157954534062708_8569154737063067648_n.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"750\" height=\"501\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Pink Jeep Tours Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Pink_Jeep_Tour_in_Sedona\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkadventuretours.com\/tours\/sedona-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take a Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trips up north are the best. Whether you\u2019ve been to Sedona before or not, why wouldn\u2019t you want to cruise around in a pink Jeep and see the sights? It\u2019s totally worth it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3479\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/joshua-earle-C6duwascOEA-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_stargazing_up_north\"><\/span>Go stargazing up north<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Couple the jeep tour and stargazing, and you\u2019ve got the ultimate day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3480\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3480\" style=\"width: 745px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/61773088_10156054554612536_6494072649851863040_n.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"745\" height=\"497\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Heard Museum Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Heard_Museum\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/heard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit the Heard Museum<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The museum will be opening up this month. If you\u2019re pressed for ideas, why not check out some of their amazing exhibits?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3484\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/95137686_3514504378577371_9129913625803227136_o.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hang_out_in_the_Japanese_Friendship_Garden\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hang out in the Japanese Friendship Garden<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This can totally be paired with the next one (spoiler alert). A sweet photoshoot with your friends and pretty flowers? Perfect.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3486\" style=\"width: 1862px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3486 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/neonbrand-EcDExXe4jl8-unsplash-scaled-e1590790153766.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"1862\" height=\"1683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_photoshoot\"><\/span>Have a photoshoot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everyone\u2019s a sucker for a good Insta pic! There\u2019s no better time than summer in Arizona, so pick your location and your outfit, and have a great time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3487\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11695025_10152985733378575_195480045363016846_n.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"670\" height=\"503\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: wikiHow Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bake_cookies_in_your_car\"><\/span>Bake cookies in your car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of heating your oven, shape some dough, and leave it in your car for a whole day. You\u2019ll come out with good cookies and an even better smelling car, and you&#8217;ve used no gas or electricity to do it, so you&#8217;re also saving the planet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3489\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3489\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jakob-owens-qoFQxxuk3QY-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_staycation\"><\/span>Have a staycation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This works well for everyone. Make yourself a margarita and some hot dogs and lay by your pool for a few days. You\u2019ll come out refreshed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3495\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3495 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/phoenix\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/henry-perks-KtaY5il77QM-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"things to do summer phoenix\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1915\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by henry perks on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Throw_a_bonfire\"><\/span>Throw a bonfire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you say s\u2019mores? Grab your pals and some graham crackers and get together. This is probably the best way to catch up with your friends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is officially here, guys. 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