Scottsdale & Phoenix · Summer

Things to do in Scottsdale & Phoenix in July

Monsoon season paints the sky — beat the daytime heat and ride when the light turns electric.

Weather: Hot days over 100°F with dramatic monsoon storms building most afternoons.

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July events in the Valley

Holiday

Fourth of July Fireworks

July 4 · Tempe Town Lake & Valley-wide, Scottsdale & Phoenix

Fireworks light up Tempe Town Lake, Steele Indian School Park and cities across the Valley for Independence Day.

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Always a good idea

Desert adventures, every July

Our guided ATV & sand-buggy tours run all year, about 35 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale. You drive your own 800cc buggy on exclusive Sonoran Desert trails — no experience needed, an expert guide the whole way.

U-Drive Guided TourTake the wheel with a guide leading every turn.From $199–299 → Sunset TourChase golden hour as the Sonoran sky ignites.From $199–299 → VIP Private TourYour group only — private buggies & custom times.From $349 →

Make July an adventure

Reserve online in under two minutes, or call a real person who knows every trail.

Book your desert tour or call (480) 837-3966

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Voted the #1 off-road tour in Scottsdale & Phoenix

4.9Average rating

1,700+5-star reviews

27+Years on these trails

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