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Fundraiser Event - November 14, 2026

A Night To Remember

Celebrate the West Valley’s role in American History in a historic WWII era hangar at Flite in Goodyear.

Travel back to the 1940s for a lively immersive history event filled with jazz, swing, music, dancing, performances, food, and fun.

Tons of information here at NightToRemember.org

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Heritage Lecture Series

Inside the Nation's Ostrich Experiment Stations

Thursday, November 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Join us for our next presentation by Janelle Molony

FREE EVENT

Historian Janelle Molony will share the strange-but-true story of the nation’s Ostrich Experiment Stations—located right here in Arizona! The story includes spies, secret missions, determined politicians, experimental successes, and tragic failures. Presented with levity and satire, the program has been described by previous audiences as “lively” and “fascinating.”

Thursday, November 19, 2026

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Goodyear City Hall – Council Chambers

1900 N Civic Square

Goodyear, AZ 85395

FREE EVENT

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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Fireplace Room

Wigwam Resort

300 E Wigwam Blvd.

Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Friday Fireside History

Held in the historic Fireplace Room at the Wigwam Resort.

Grab a drink at the bar and unwind by the historic Fireplace Room at the Wigwam to explore the past with a knowledgeable Litchfield Heritage Center docent. Learn how this award-winning iconic Arizona resort evolved over the past 100 years while enjoying good company and vibes!

This is a FREE Event.

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The Wigwam, East Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ
Select Fridays from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

6th Annual Las Posadas
Las Posadas: A Journey Together to the Mission
Saturday, December 5, 2026 4:30 – 8:30 PM

Visit the Las Posadas Page for all the information.Las Posadas

Historic Litchfield Park Walking Tour: Discover the Historic Heart of the Southwest Valley

Event Overview:

Experience the history of Litchfield Park and its unique company town roots.

On this one-hour walking tour, a knowledgeable docent from the PW Litchfield Heritage Center will lead you on a 1.25-mile loop, which highlights several historic buildings, and discuss Goodyear’s influence in the Southwest Valley, the Western romance of Arizona tourism in Litchfield Park, and an era of forward-thinking city design.

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