Spend your 4th of July in Sedona at Wet Fest! Red rocks set the backdrop for lunch and music, a swimming pool, a slip-n-slide and waterslide fun. Free. Food available for purchase. Sedona Community Pool, 570 Posse Ground Rd., Sedona. Noon–4 p.m.

Beat the heat at the indoor Independence Day festivities at WestWorld in the 300,000 square-foot, fully air-conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center. Little ones will love pony rides, a petting zoo and the Jurassic 4th Dinosaur Encounter, while you take in the bull riding rodeo, Stunt Master’s BMX Show, Good Karma K9Z Stunt Dog Show and...

Fabulous Phoenix 4th features one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southwest. Two stages of local entertainers, food and beverages, arts and crafts, interactive exhibits, a classic car display, rides and inflatables and a water spray zone for the kids. No alcohol. Free. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. 6–10 p.m. 602-262-6011

July 5, 12, 19, 26 Come to Phoenix Art Museum to learn how to focus on the present and live in the moment with free, 30-minute mindfulness sessions. No reservation required. Noon. Dorrance Sculpture Garden, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Noon. 602-530-6900; phxart.org

July 5, 12, 19, 26 Get your weekly dose of art with America’s Original Art Walk, the Scottsdale Art Walk, each Thursday. Every Scottsdale Gallery Association gallery showcases the best regional artwork. Food trucks, statues, fountains, live music and more. Main Street between 69th Street and Brown Avenue, and Marshall Way from 1st Street to...

Desert Foothills Library offers a fun and unique way to unwind and express creativity with adult coloring. All materials will be supplied, including coffee and water. Call for reservations. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 2–3:30 p.m. 480-488-2286.

Art receptions from Sedona Gallery Association give locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and explore Sedona’s exciting art scene. Free. See website for locations and events. 5–8 p.m. sedonagalleryassociation.com

Every Friday, the Arizona Biltmore kicks off a Happy Hour History Tour. Learn about legendary Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and the resort’s glamorous and storied past serving as a playground for worldly dignitaries, U.S. Presidents and the glitterati of Old Hollywood. Pre-register by phone. $20 includes two cocktails. 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 6 p.m....

Winter is coming to Chase Field! Pick up an exclusive Ice Dragon bobblehead at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Game of Thrones Night, or purchase a VIP package that includes a Baseline Reserve ticket, the exclusive giveaway item and access to sit on the official Iron Throne. $50+. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 7:10 p.m....

Musical Theatre of Anthem announces auditions for Footloose, a musical stage production for actors ages 10 to adult (no-cut for ages 10-19). Please bring a musical theatre song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length and CD or iPod accompaniment. $375; sibling discounts and scholarships available. 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. Registration 8:30 to 9...