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Can’t wait for football to start up again? Luckily, there’s an easy way to get your fill before the regular season kicks off! Starting Saturday, July 22, you and your family can head to the University of Phoenix Stadium and see your favorite Cardinals players in action during their open practices.

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this July Fourth? The Phoenix Zoo’s annual 4th of Zooly celebration has all the fixins of a great summer holiday party: barbeque, live music, free carousel rides and, of course, a fireworks show! Learn more about this year’s Independence Day bash inside.

It’s that time of year again! Phoenix Comicon returns to the Valley from May 25-28, bringing a plethora of exhibitors, vendors, artists and creators, as well as an incredible lineup of celebrity guests. Learn more about this year’s Comicon inside.

Hear ye, hear ye! All ye who love a savory turkey leg and a good joust will be delighted to learn that the Arizona Renaissance Festival is now open for the season. Every weekend from now to April 2, trade in your t-shirts and jeans for tunics and stockings at this merry medieval amusement park!

A hot new festival is coming to Phoenix later this month, giving Mexican food fanatics a lot to “taco-bout.” If you love Mexican street-style tacos, you’ll definitely want to check out the first-ever Tacolandia, happening at Margaret T. Hance Park on Jan. 28, 2017.

Winter is in full swing here in Phoenix, which means we can finally turn off our air conditioners and enjoy some windbreaker weather. We may not get much snow or below zero temperatures here in the desert, but we make up for it with some of the coolest holiday traditions. One of those traditions is CitySkate, which transforms downtown into a mini North Pole.

For 25 years, ZooLights has been adding a little bit of sparkle and a whole lot of cheer to winter nights here in the Valley. Attracting over 300,000 Arizonians each year, this local holiday tradition is also one of the zoo's largest fundraisers! Be sure to mark your calendars and get your tickets online because this holiday glow show only runs until Jan. 8, 2017.

October is the month to face your fears—or scream and run away from them! Arizona is home to some of the top haunted houses in the country, most of them right here in the Phoenix metro area. Check out our list of five frightfully fun attractions inside.

Brush up on your German because it’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest. This year, in addition to the popular German food, craft drinks and carnival merriment, there will be exclusive musical entertainment you won’t want to miss. Wunderbar!