Santa Cruise
Santa has already cruised through Florence!
Check back for details on Santa Cruise 2025!
Historic Home Tour
Historic Home Tour
A celebration of the Town’s rich history, unique homes and buildings are featured on this historic home tour. The route is planned for those to enjoy a leisurely stroll through Main Street or hop a ride to some of the outlying buildings. Tickets $20 in advance for adults , or $25 the day of the event. Ages 17 and under are free.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fee:
Pre-Sale $20 per ticket
Day of Sale $25 per ticket
Also, tickets can be purchased in person at the following locations starting in January:
Florence Library Community Center (778 N. Main Street)
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Florence Visitor Center (24 W. Ruggles Street)
Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm
Florence Historical Museum (715 S. Main Street)
Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 4pm
Location: Jaques Square
For questions or more information, please contact Erasmo Mendivil Jr. at the Florence Community Services Department at (520) 868-7040.
** If you are interested in volunteering for the 2024 Home Tour please email aunt.brat@hotmail.com **
Suggested Alternate routes:
From East Mesa, Apache Junction & Gold Canyon:
Take Ellsworth Road south to Hunt Highway to Highway 79 (Pinal Pioneer Parkway). South on Highway 79 into Florence. (Please note that the possibility Gila River Bridge may be under construction and may be limited to one lane.)
From Queen Creek, Chandler Heights, San Tan Valley:
South on Hunt Highway to Highway 79 (Pinal Pioneer Parkway). South on Highway 79 into Florence.
From Chandler & Sun Lakes:
South on Highway 87 connecting to Highway 287 into Florence.
Directions to the Home Tour:
From Metro Phoenix:
South on Interstate 10 to Exit 185. East to Highway 387 connecting to 87/287 and into Florence.
From Casa Grande:
Florence Blvd east (Highway 287 east) to Highway 287 north through Coolidge connecting to 87/287 east into Florence.
From Oro Valley:
Highway 77 north to Oracle Junction. Take Highway 79 north into Florence.
From Metro Tucson:
See Oro Valley directions or take I-10 north to Exit 211 B and Highway 87 north through Coolidge to Highway 287. East on Highway 287 into Florence.
Pooch Party
Pooch Party
Looking to get your fur babies vaccinated and/or licensed? The Pinal County Animal Care and Control representatives will be , ready to provide these services for your convenience.
For more information on pet services, including vaccinations and licensing, please call (520)509-3555.
If you have any questions about the event, don’t hesitate to call (520)868-7040. We’re here to provide you with all the information you need.
Anthem Dog Park (3313 N. Anthem Way)
Saturday, January 25
9am to 11am
Dog Show at 10am
Aquatic Center Multi-Purpose Fields (174 W. 1st Street Florence, AZ)
Saturday, February 22
9am to 11am
Dog Show at 10am
Road to Country Thunger
Road to Country Thunder
Downtown Florence
The Eggstravaganza
Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Come out and hunt for thousands of prize-filled eggs! There is something for all to enjoy.
Pancake Breakfast
Family Resource Bingo
Raffles
Foam Zone
Relay Games
Sensory Zone
Inflatables
Pictures with Hip Hop
Egg Scramble
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Sensory Scramble
12:00pm
4th of July Freedom Fest
4th of July Freedom Fest
The fun starts at the Florence Aquatic Center for the Freedom Fest Party from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Open swimming, games, and music throughout the day. This FREE event has a limited capacity, so come early.
Afterward, head to Heritage Park fields for water inflatables, relay games, food, games, a cornhole tournament, live music, and our fireworks show.
The cornhole tournament is limited to the first 16 teams, so register
TBD
Stage Schedule:
- TBD
Game Schedule:
- TBD
For more information, call (520) 868-7040.
Check out last year’s event!
Make a Difference Day
Make a Difference Day
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Community Center
Contact at (520) 868-7586 or erasmo.mendivil@florenceaz.gov
Junior Parada Parade
Junior Parada Parade
Thanksgiving Weekend
For Rodeo Information: facebook.com/historicflorencefoundation/
Parade:
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Historic Main Street
Holiday Parade
Hometown Holiday Parade
Check back for event information! Event takes place on the first Friday in December.
Tentative date of Friday, December 5, 2025.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Town of Florence Community Services Department provides various events, programs and activities throughout the year, and we rely very much on sponsorships to make these activities possible for our community. If you are interested in sponsoring any of our events, please review the sponsorship package and contact Erasmo.mendivil@florenceaz.gov or (520)868-7586.